Blood test

[ttbk]

Just found out today at 19 w 3d our blood test came back with a possibility of down syndrome.  Been a crying mess all day.  My husband is staying very positive and making me feel better but I am still scared.  We go thursday to a specialist for another ultrasound. Anybody else have to go through this?

[kelcan17]

I went through this as well not to mention his head measuring small. Sent to specialist. Asked if I wanted amniocentesis and said "does it change the outcome" then hell no. I will love him no matter what. His head at birth was MASSIVE and he is the smartest 2.5 year old I know. No down syndrome. I cried like a baby too.

[check3]

I went through this with my first son. it was so stressful! I didn't realize at the time how depressed I had become through all of it. I had multiple ultrasounds due to some soft markers. drs talked me into an amnio (I personally wouldn't do one again). ds was confirmed when I was around 24weeks. I kept having ultrasounds so they could watch his growth & the other soft markers they identified. started weekly nonstress tests around 7 months. He's 4 now & is so awesome! if you need someone to talk to, feel free to message me. I totally understand what you are going through. if only I knew how awesome our little boy was going to be, I never would have stressed so much. He makes everyone smile!

[RockRose]

I don't know why they do those dumb blood tests.  It scares everyone out of their wits.  

Try to put this out of your mind,  and chances are very very high that Thursday you will get good news.  

[ttbk]

It is definitely scary. My first pregnancy with our 3 year old girl was a breeze and I thought this one was going well also until today.  I think its just such a shock to go from being so excited we are having a little boy to all the sudden hearing there could be something wrong.  And the part of just not knowing.  I know I will love him with all my heart no matter what and I truly believe everything happens for a reason. I am trying to be positive and just pray everything will be okay.  

[abbyjacks]

I'm sorry you're going through this, in sure everything will be alright. From what I know about these tests they're wrong more then they're right, if the baby has allergies or eczema something simple like that it comes up in that test as ds so I wouldn't put to much faith in the test. But if baby is God will only give u what u can handle, I'll keep u and baby in my prayers. Stay positive

[Mommy_of_thr3e]

I am going through the same thing currently. My blood tests came back with a higher risk of down syndrome. I was given several options including an amniocentesis, a harmony blood test, have repeat sequential screening test or to leave it alone. I opted to do a repeat sequential, which will be do e next Monday. I decided not to worry about it because regardless of the outcome, it won't make me terminate the pregnancy and I will love this child just as much as my other two. I would still like to know so I can be mentally prepared, but I am choosing not to let the news consume me. Try to take it easy and try to be patient while taking a proactive approach. Good luck to you as well sweetie.