Bad Nuchal Translucency results...high risk.

[wannabamommy]

Hi everyone. I just came back from my IPS testing to look for any chromasomal abnormalities like Down's syndrome, spina bifida, and trisomy 18. The baby's NT measured 4.1mm. Which is high and puts me at an increased risk for having a baby with down's, trisomy 18, or heart defect. So now I need to get more testing done...possibly amnio or cvs. Normal NT is less than 3mm. I'm soo worried, I can't stop crying and thinking the worst. Like what did I do wrong? I'm really scared about the results. I want nothing more than a healthy baby. Just can't believe this is happening to me. Anyone else have a high NT measurement and have a normal healthy baby. I'm worried b/c I'm still very young to be having such a high result. I also had blood drawn today to check for the proteins...don't know when I'll get the results....hopefully tomorrow. The wait is killing me.

[amandab23]

hi am 23 and had a reading of 3.5mm and i am really confused i had no blood test doctor just said i was high risk

[Savannah5272]

My daughter is 12 weeks, 4 days pregnant with 2nd child. She just had NT and it is 9mm.  I have not heard of one that high.  She is supposed to get amnio tomorrow.  So scared of the very high NT reading since she is 34. Any comments from nurses or medical professionals?

[charlotte1990]

Well when for my scan + amnio 16 weeks 5 days had the scan 1st my baby looks very well brain heart legs arms face and so on look very good the fluid has defo gone thank god I op out of having the amnio because there was no sin of downs so we are going for a mover scan on the 14th may I'll be 20 weeks so will let u no how it go hope to all u new mums to be get good news and every thing works out for u all x

[kaytee17]

Hey all,

I can fully understand how sick with worry you all are, me too. I'm a real oldie, 43 and pregnant with my first baby. Had 2 miscarriages last year and was starting to believe everything was going ok with this pregnancy....no such luck. NT measured 3.6 and combined with bloods and my age give me terrible chances. DS 1 in 5, trisomy 18 is 1 in 75, trisomy 13 is 1 in 45. Will definitely have amnio in about two weeks, but not holding my breath for a good outcome. Have no idea what I will do with the results, but I will definitely keep this site updated with news, good or bad. Wishing all you lovely mothers-to-be the very best of luck with your pregnancies, keep well and stay strong.

[beccalee82]

just to update again..i got my full results all clear..i am now enjoying this gift from god..i hope and pray that everything will turn out for u ladies that are going through this nightmare..it was the worst time of my life...i had an ultrasound last week..bub sucked her thumb...it brought tears to my eyes..i hate that there isnt a better way of testing for this...the stress is terrible. but i got through it .. there is hope...i want to enjoy the rest of it now, as it feels like i went through the middle of this pregnancy fearing the worst. its behind me, and every move and kick is her way of telling me..its alright.xo

[san2012]

oo dear your comment has come as a ray of hope for me as my sono shows 1.83 NT but my test shows the risk of DS am really do not know what to do ,as DR says may be its due to age .please relpy as soon as possible as i do not want to go for Amino test...thnx