Anyone else skip all the other genetic tests and go straight to Amnio?

[slippinandsliddin]

(Sorry if I am being a post hog.)

So today I was given my genetic testing options. I knew I would NOT be having the CVS- as my cerivx is resting on my pelvic bone due to my tipped uterus- and I really think that would be a HUGE M/c risk- not to mention nearly impossible/painful to complete. Dr's agreed.

I was also given the other option- the NT/MAFP- etc. The head OB spoke with me and said chances are- becuase of my age- and the fact my mom had baby with Down's- mine will come back with results that will warrant an amnio anyhow. So with all that said- PLUS the fact that I have had BAD test results that turned out to be nothing (lab error)- I am going right for the AMNIO- but have to wait a few weeks. Dr. said the m/c risk was less than 1%.I have personally (as a teen) witnessed this proceedure with my mother- and ewe ... but not afraid of the pain or anything- just nervous about it.)

Anyone else do this?

[pertykitty]

how old are you?  im 38 and 6-7 weeks with baby #3.  they were telling me about some testing and it involves a lot of bloodwork and u/s.  seems to me there are so many false negatives and it goes to amnio anyway i wonder if its better to just do it.  talk to your dr and see what they suggest.  

what is cvs?

[kmgr32]

I'm doing the same thing - going straight to the amnio.  With my first pregnancy I did the bloodwork and some other screening tests but both my husband and I knew that we would probably be getting the amnio anyway.  I am a worrier and knew that my worry was probably as potentially harmful as the amnio.  The bloodwork came back with a higher than normal risk but not horrible. I think it was 1:98.  But it did make me worry even more.  My 3 year old daughter is perfectly healthy :)  This pregnancy we decided to bypass the bloodwork and save ourselves the worry and go straight to the diagnostic test.  I was very worried the first time with the amnio and to be honest, I'm probably just as nervous.  But I know that regardless of the outcome I'm a need to know kind of person.  Good luck with your decision.  
How far along are you?  I'm almost 15 weeks and we have the amnio scheduled for the 9th of Nov.
Kara

[Quinns momma]

Do not blame you at all for going straight to the amnio... If I could go back in time I would of skipped all of the lab work and just did the amnio. I had an increased risk screening on my quad screen at 16 weeks. Of course I opted for the amnio and baby is perfectly fine. It would of been nice to avoid the stress of the false positive lab and just get peace of mind with the amnio alone.  
I am now 25 weeks with a baby boy. :)

[slippinandsliddin]

I am 39.

CVS is when they can go up thru your cervix and take a piece of the placental tissue and check for it. I believe (not a DR.) that it poses a higher risk of misc. BUT it can be done sooner. I am 11 weeks and they can do it NOW.  But being that my cervix is resting on my pelvic bone- I am VERY retroverted- and I don't have much of it- as I had cervical cancer- I think it would be a huge risk for me/baby.

I do feel good about going right into the amnio. I had wondered before why they just dont do it? Insurance or what?

And yes- they did ask me if anyone else in the family has Down's- it was right on their computer questions- so I will becha that will make those ratio numbers increase- even though I really think it does not increase my risk.

[rubyinparadise]

In your situation I'd do the exact same thing! Is your amnio date set yet?

[slippinandsliddin]

Amnio is set for 4 weeks from now. :)

[Courtcoop]

Slipin,
I wish I had gone straight for the amnio and skipped all this crazy worry.  I swear, all these tests and high ratios of this, and genetic issues with that, enough to drive one nuts.

I too was told I should do the CVS, but would not risk it.  Whatever is...IS.

I have a few weeks before my 18 week level 2, and if anything seems iffy there, will schedule amnio, which would be around the time you are having yours.

And I agree with your risk factory and past medical issues that you should avoid all but Amnio. (PS...glad things are better!)

[adgal]

I would also probably go straight to amnio next time.  Those risk factor numbers can drive you crazy.  I wish I had skipped all of that.  Your right in that CVS does carry a higher risk for complications, although the stats are still really good.  1:100 CVS vs. 1:200 for amnio.  It will be nice to have this test out of the way and be able to truly enjoy.  Good luck!!!

[slippinandsliddin]

Thanks for all the comments.

I haven't even had an internal exam with this pregn.- as my cervix is nothing to mess around with- and I ahve a history of premature labor/cervix opening ...

I feel good about going straight to the amnio- glad I was given the option. :)

Maybe this post will help someone else too ...

[mamom15]

Hi, I am 39.  My NLT came back as 1.8 mm which is within the normal range but my OB suggested that because of my age the NLT bloodwork would come back as high so the best thing was to do an amnio for peace of mind and like most ladies I need to know everything.  My amnio is scheduled at 16 weeks on Nov 12