Comments on: Prenatal Testing (11w4d)

By: Gnome

Gnome — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:41:09 +0000

#1.) You are NOT a bad person for thinking about these things.
#2.) We got the quad screen and that was it. Based on our doctors’ assessment that, based on those tests, the chance of those other major problems was low, we felt safe skipping them.
#3.) As far as gender, most of the time it is pretty clear at the anatomy ultrasound. Simply put, boys are OBVIOUS.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:22:34 +0000

We never had any of those tests done (I had lots of prenatal diabetes tests but that’s it). We pretty much decided that we could handle any kind of abnormalities God wanted to throw at us (my little brother has downs syndrome, my oldest brother has mild cerebral palsy and high functioning autism, etc, etc). Seriously, my little brother is my only sibling that I’ve never wanted to kill at any point in time. We also decided that we’d prefer the risk of “abnormalities” over the risk of miscarriage. That’s where we were at. We know whatever decision you make will be the right one because you don’t take any of this lightly and you want to do what’s best for you, Paul and future child.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:39:25 +0000

Sarah, you have do do what feels right in your heart. You also need to decide what you will do with the results that the tests provide. If the answer is nothing, then why go through the stress and the chance of miscarriage? Also keep in mind th rate of false positives results that can happen.

By: Kym Jensen

Kym Jensen — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:36:35 +0000

You guys have to do what you feel is best. HOWEVER, my OB/GYN had me get oodles of blood work done because our babies are so huge (9 lb 10 oz, 10 lb 11 oz, and 10 lb), so they were positive I was a diabetic, but I never was. Anyway, one blood test my OB did came back as an “abnormality” in the baby. Now, what did we do with that information? Nothing because we knew that we would love this miracle no matter what. Come to find out, Olivia’s “abnormality” was just a few extra fingers and toes on each hand and foot just like her Mom. :)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:57:05 +0000

I got the fold test done and was told Ryan was a boy and the doctor swore on it. I was given a 1 in 90 chance that Ryan would have Downs. I was 35yo when Ryan was born and turned down the amnio. I didn’t get the CVS done either. I didn’t get the amnio because of the miscarriage rates.

Do what you feel is best!

By: catnjet

catnjet — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:56 +0000

It does not seem weird to have these tests. You really need to make a decision if it is needed. Try not to worry, you are going to have a wonderful healthy baby. If the tests will help the doctors to help your baby, then do it. Anyway, just know whatever happens, I know you and paul will do whatever is best for you. Take care…
Luv Ya!!