Please help me!! 18wks w/ 1:15 chances of DS

[deanandbean]

I just heard from my doctor and he is requesting that I do the Amniocentesis procedure tomorrow morning (agreed & going at 9am). He said he has never had a patient with risks that high. I am very nervous. I have read some things from other women online but I would like to hear from anyone who has had the Triple Marker tests, or someone who has had to have the amnio. Also, if you had a child with Down Syndrome, please reply. I need to know where to start.. -LB

[nichole75315]

Lol! Nah! My sanity gets tested for sure. I'm very blessed.... I remember the day each was born. Labor was horrible and then that second hope handed a child so tiny and fragile you suddenly feel like you could labor again... It's like that. For every pull your hair out moment there's precious ones that make it worth it!! But thank you!! It's rare someone says that :)

[donnabaker442]

Nichole, I just want to say that you have amazing strength and faith.

[nichole75315]

My daughter was born with trisome 18 as mentioned above. Ultrasound and bloodwork were all against me. You educate yourself. I couldn't risk amnio. I didn't have it in me after the risks were explained. I educated myself. My daughter will celebrate her 3rd birthday in 5 short days. She excels. God only gives us what we can handle. My obgyn and pediatrician aggree she's my miracle. When born she was not cute. Half her head was delayed in forming. A smaller ear, nostril, eye, etc. I couldn't bear to tell anyone until my mother announced she was inevitably loosing her cancer battle... And so it was decided my baby girl would carry her name and memory. My princess is beautiful.. and I wouldn't change a thing. Those tests **** me off. I did the triple marker again and when they began to preach chromosomes I told them to go to Hell. Let's be realistic... They just scare the craps out of all of us. Wether you hear 1:5 or 1:1,000,000,000 it feels nearly the same. I'm against amnio ... So is my obgyn. If I were you I'd atleast stop by an elementary school, walk in, ask if you can speak with a teacher who specialises in DS. They are still amazing children. My son has autism. He intentionally hurts people, breaks things, and has no understanding that its not ok. You will be ok. You might need to scream into a pillow, walk away, have pointless conversations with friends but if it happens its because God knows your strong enough. (Even when you might disaggree) being educated is #1! I'll also suggest a second screening and ultrasound prior to amnio.... :) praying for your Angel!

[shelleversole]

Do whatever your mommy instincts tell you. But I wpuld look at the facts about the anio tests, everything I have read about them, they're risky, because basically they draw out amniotic fluid with a syringe, also like above said, what will you do with info they give? Anddd also, there is a very good chance its wrong usually. O another hnd I know lots of people need.timw to prepare whwn they're expecting a chold with special needs. It all depends upon you. I refused my early triple marker test, and decided when I first got pregnant no matter what might happen i would not do any amnio test on the off.chance they asked me for one. You make the decision that is right for you your body, and your baby.

[Adoreme]

Oh wow my first appt my doctor gave me plenty of info on this topic and told me to think about it if I would like to take it I said I was going to look further into this and get back to her but idk what to do. What if I do take it and the results aren't good ? Do I want to have a sick baby? No Do I want to bring a sick baby in this world to suffer? No Do I care what people say ? No but what happens if something happens to me who will care for my baby the way I will ? No one . So I'm debating I think I will not take the test and love and be grateful to be blessed with a child no matter the circumstances . Because in all reality your wrong if u fins out the results r bad n u have an abortion or try to hurt yourself and your wrong if u bring a baby to suffer. So it makes no sense. Does your family or the baby fathers family have any cases of DS in their family.?

[Combs7]

My triple screen came back 1:13 for Trisomy 18. If you don't know it's a genetic disorder that is nearly always fatal to the baby & even if they survive pregnancy they "aren't compatable with life". I was scared to death to say the least. After the level 2 ultrasound My specialist told me it was a false positive. These test are known for very high false positives. Did they tell you the risk of the amnio? Most doctors do an advanced ultrasound first.

[yourstruly21]

I dont have an answer for yu but I know those tests are often wrong

[Shirano]

The question to answer for yourself is what will you do with the information you gain from doing the test. I haven't been through this but bump to the top for the ladies who have. Good luck sweetie.

[donnabaker442]

I can't help you with this at all but I will comment to take it back to the top. Good luck hopefully you get answers you need