I bypassed the blood tests they do prior to the NT scan. I was told because of my age that it would come back abnormal regardless, so what's the point??? I did opt for the NT scan, and to be honest I am wanting that because I am hoping to find out the gender. But I don't think I really want to know the results. I think I will just say..I changed my mind I don't want the results!! LOL!
I think its good in knowing so one can be prepared, but if you think it would worry you threwout the pregnancy if it was positive, then i say, do a little research on handicapped children and what funds are available so you at least have some knowledge on the issue. Im a nurse and ive worked with disabled children and pretty much know a lot of resources when it comes to that. I doubt that i will be getting the test. Im a nurse and i dont even like needles lol, so i cant imagine someone sticking a needle in my belly button. Im going to accept whatever god gives me.
I always get it, because it wouldn't change anything for me period. I want to be as prepared as possible for whatever is to come. But this test does have A LOT of false positives. It even happened to my bro and SIL with their first. It came back positive; borderline, but positive. The test was redone and it came back normal if I remember correctly. My nephew is just fine and does not have Downs.
I don't want to know. I opted not to get the testing done just because even if they come back and say you have the markers for downs it doesn't mean the baby has it. It just makes you freak out the rest of your pregnancy wondering. I wouldn't terminate if we found out that the baby has downs, but I don't want to know this early.
Yes! My Nuchal Translucensy screen/scan is scheduled for two weeks from today!
If it comes back "positive" then I'll consider whether or not to have the cvs or amnio. I may not have "age" on my side, though. But no history of DS or other genetic disorders in our families.
With twins, there's not a lot you can do. If you terminate one, past the first trimester, you could lose them both. Not sure that I would "terminate" anyway.
And also, there's risks associated with amniocentesis or cvs. Like 1 in 300 people lose their babies as a result of amnio. This risk is much higher with twins also.
So, as you can see, there's not a lot for me that can be done (either way.) But I still want to know.