Pregnant at 35 & Worried

[Loulou2276]

Hi,

I am 35 and pregnant.  I have been having a hard time getting past the fact that I am automatically considered high risk and honestly freaked out when told all the percentages of increased birth defects etc.

I had 2 children in my late 20's and just had no idea how the odds are stacked against us 35+.

I guess my question is....how have you all come to grips with this data? I am trying to relax, but can't seem to stay calm.

I haven't had any genetic  tests done yet.

Thanks for letting me vent. :)

[krichar]

I was 35 when I got pregnant with my baby ( I am now 36 and my baby is 17 weeks old) I never once thought of any of that! My results from my nt scan were better then a girl in her 20's... There is no reason to worry, congrats and good luck :)