Just wanted to say good luck to you. I had an ectopic about a year ago and went through metho. Not fun. At one point my levels started rising and they thought I might be preg again, which was scary. Part of me was hoping it was true though.
I believe the odds really are in your favor.
Jennifer- I'm sure all will be fine! And make sure you talk to a genetics counselor before making too much of the results. =) I'll be waiting on the results!!
Thanks, Patty. That is really what I wanted to know. So happy Brayden is the perfect lil one. I will keep you posted on my test results. :)
Jennifer- I had this test done and it came back positive twice for spina bifida. Don't freak out if your's comes back positive, age is a factor, Meli is right, low folic acid can cause it, and you will know more if you have a level ll ultrasound done (if it comes back positive). They have a high rate of false positives. They had mine wrong because they had my due date wrong. When I went to see the genetics counselor she explained to me that lots of things are factors in positives. BUT I am glad I had it done, 1) if something would have been wrong they would have known to have the right doctors on board 2) reassurance that things were perfect with Brayden!! 3) I learned so much just talking to the genetics counselor that I'm less fearful now of these tests and the results!!
Good Luck!!
Patty
You will be fine,
I know spina bifida is one neural tube defect...don't know much about it though.. I think it's good you're going the test, that way you'll be more prepared. But I have a feeling your angel's gonna be perfect. :)
yep, taking the test during week 16. :) praying for the best results possible. i hate the things that make you worry for 40 weeks!!
quick google search... this may be what leads to the neural tube defect
It acts by inhibiting the metabolism of folic acid.
no idea about the defect just thought I would put that in...
good luck you will be in my prayers,... are you doing the test?