Like you said its prob because of them using the LMP date instead of gestational date they never listen to mums always think we dont know anything at all xx

I was criticized when I had my first tri screening about off hand refusing having an amnio done. I really don't mean to scare anyone, but I lost a cousin because the person doing the amnio was not paying attention and stuck the needle in his lung .

The people asked me and kept questioning me aobut it and I said absolutely NOT!!!!! The only reason I wanted the first tri screening is because it was non invasive and could tell me how to mentally prepare for possibilities. That is perfectly OK.

Later, I got criticized by my MIL about not having it done to determine if James inherited Albinism or not. With the comment "I just want James to be able to see". OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went off on her!!!! I can "see"...just can't drive a car...BIG LOSE!!! I have a master's in chemistry so I don't have ANYTHING to prove. I also told her that it wasn't worth losing the life of my baby boy due to stupid insecurities.

I am now sitting here watching my six week old health beautiful baby boy playing on his stomach. And 1:210 chance is only like .5 percent chance that he will have DS so that is 99.5 that he won't!!! Good luck and hugs...I'm not going to tell you not to worry because I know that is IMPOSSIBLE!!!! I am sure you will be the best mother with the baby that you get .

Blackthickpea, I also think that the test was seriously flawed if they used the LMP, as the hormon level changes every week, so it is essential that they get the week right. I think my first test result was also due to the fact that the doctor told me to go on the absolutely earliest day possible. It is impossible not to worry, but try not to let this ruin your pregnancy. I have worried so much about it, and it made bonding with my LO near impossbile.

Yeah thats why i didnt want the amnio cause you have the regular 1% chance of miscariage but as you have stated, other things can go horribly wrong too and it was just not worth the risk for me because no matter the results i wouldnt terminate anyway.

I cant believe your MIL is so nasty! (although mines is like that too lol)
What would it have mattered if he did inherit it? knowing wouldnt change it or make him not have it

And not everyone wants to drive anyway! i dont ever want to drive i dont see how that is a big thing in life anyway, god did give us legs (and bus's/trains/taxi's/cabs lol

szaffi ty but i worry all the time did yr test come back positive for dsydrome

My first bloodtest was screen-positive (1: 159) chance at 14+6 wks (though it was treated as a 15 wks test), my second bloodtest was 1:418, so screen negative at 17 wks. I did two detailed scans at 17 wks and at 22 wks, all came back clear, with no soft markers or any visible abnormalities. Also the nucheal translusency test at wk 10+4 was normal.

Based on all of this, we refused the amnio. But of course, I won't know it for sure until I deliver the baby. After lots of crying, OH and I decided that if we'll get a baby with DS, we'll do our best, just as we would if our baby had any other type of abnormality, for which there are no tests (autism, cerebral palsy, etc...).

if everything is fine in the ultrasound.. I wouldnt do it... If they did find out the baby had Downs, its not like they can cure it. And the chances would have to be a little higher for me, more like 1 out 5, backed up by a nuchal fold defect. I personally wouldnt chance it.

Hi! I went thru the exact same thing when i was pregnant with my son, Jayden. I had the quad screen and it came back that he was at-risk for Down Syndrome... they said he had a 1:17 chance of having it! However, the test often has false positives for whatever reason. So... i had to have level 2 ultrasounds done by a specialist bc i also refused the amnio. The amnio is the only way to know for sure if your baby has DS... the u/s only looks for markers of DS but even if a child has markers, he may not really have it... and even if he has no markers, he may still have it. I wasn't willing to risk having the amnio though bc i was worried of it causing a miscarriage. I was heartbroken & devastated at the thought that my baby may have DS but i loved him and wanted him safely in my arms, regardless, so i did not want to risk a miscarriage. I figured no matter what, i would know for sure at birth! There were no DS markers in any of my ultrasounds... they look at the face, the bridge of the nose, heart, femur bones, shorter limbs, low birth weight, and low muscle tone. The specialist who did my ultrasounds explained every single thing to me as she was checking the baby during the u/s's. She walked me thru her whole exam of the baby so i knew exactly what was going on. Definately don't hesitate to ask questions while they are performing the u/s and call your doctor afterwards to discuss the results. They should be keeping you informed of everything they find and don't find! When my son was born he was beautiful & perfect in every way. He does not have Down Syndrome. I spent my whole pregnancy worried and stressed out for nothing! I wish i had just enjoyed being pregnant, bc no matter what i would have loved my son with all my heart! Anyhow - my advice to you is to enjoy your bump, and your little bean... and pray for the best! If you have any other questions, lemme know! Good luck with everything!

With my second child I was offered an amnio, refused one, because of my age, if you can believe it, I was only 30 at the time! How things have changed. Im 41 now and ttc number three after an 11 year gap. Ive been told by the doctor that I will only be referred to a genetic specialist if the indicators point towards DS. I have to admit the thought of DS has weighed heavily on my mind in ttc number 3, but reading these posts has put my mind at ease, well a little at least! Im classed as a 1 in 95 chance on having one based soley on my age at this time, but am liking the odds more, when put into percentages the odds are on my side! Im still unsure as to whether or not I will take an amnio if it is needed, but at least I know there will be the lovley ladies on bnb to talk through it with me.

well ty to all the ladies who have answered but i must confess that I am so worried and as the time is drawing closer i am even more worried i pray all the time but i worry tons regardless. as is now I am even scared to go in labour, However i am so thanksful for this site cause i am reassured by most of the women on here i still wish that other women who have gotten positive results for ds but emeded up having healrhyt children should share their experience