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snowflake08
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Laura
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
TY
Dr. said all of my quad screenin was excellent
DS ratio was 1:2347 and that he legally has to recommend due to my age, and ONLY because of age, thats why im hesitant
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Goldi0218
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by snowflake08
TY
Dr. said all of my quad screenin was excellent
DS ratio was 1:2347 and that he legally has to recommend due to my age, and ONLY because of age, thats why im hesitant
Well that makes sense, if he has to legally recommend it, then he is covering his liability. But again, you and your DH have to think about it. You will ultimately do the right thing for you no matter what it is! Good luck either way.
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| Posted 7/14/08 8:33 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
TY Leslie
and yes, i know we are te ones tat must make te decision
i was just wonderin wat everyone else tout
TY
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| Posted 7/14/08 8:41 PM |
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betty
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Nope. I was 35 with #1 and I'm 38 now with #2. All inital test came back great so I didn't have the amnio either time.
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| Posted 7/14/08 8:44 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by betty
Nope. I was 35 with #1 and I'm 38 now with #2. All inital test came back great so I didn't have the amnio either time.
do u mind sharin what your DS ratio was from ultrascreen??
and NT?
im havin AFP on aug 4
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| Posted 7/14/08 8:51 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Nope(but I'm sure you knew I would say that )
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| Posted 7/14/08 9:07 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
No way, not me. If all tests are normal, I feel the amnio is not necessary and is too risky. JMO
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| Posted 7/14/08 10:13 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by snowflake08
TY ladies
I will be 35 2 mon. before baby is due
dr. said he legally must recommend it due to my age but its my decision
ultrascreen results for DS were 1:2347
I just went back and read this and those are such great odds.
My dr told me he would NOT recommend amnio if all is ok with the tests, regardless of age, unless you want 100% reassurance.
How was your quad screen results?
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Goobster
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Double post!
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| Posted 7/14/08 10:14 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by Goobster
Posted by snowflake08
TY ladies
I will be 35 2 mon. before baby is due
dr. said he legally must recommend it due to my age but its my decision
ultrascreen results for DS were 1:2347
I just went back and read this and those are such great odds.
My dr told me he would NOT recommend amnio if all is ok with the tests, regardless of age, unless you want 100% reassurance.
How was your quad screen results?
i just got quad screen results today, no actual #s - Dr. just said all is normal / negative
Message edited 7/14/2008 10:26:26 PM.
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| Posted 7/14/08 10:23 PM |
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Kris516
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by babyonthebrain
not if all your tests were fine.
XOXO
BOTB
Agreed. If all looks good, and you're right on the cusp, I probably wouldn't go for it, but its a personal choice.
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| Posted 7/14/08 10:30 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
TY im still torn but i dont really know Y
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| Posted 7/14/08 11:46 PM |
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CkGm
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
I wouldn't. I only had a CVS done last time since I miscarried due a genetic abnormality before I had my DD. I was terrified something was going to happen again so I wanted it for my peace of mind.
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| Posted 7/14/08 11:51 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by Goldi0218
I had an amnio after all previous tests showed me at a DECREASED risk for anything they may have tested for. I was 37 when I had the amnio and I'll be 38 when I deliver. DH knew the risks but were not concerned about the procedure. We had our reasons for having the test and knew exactly what we would have done with results either way. It is not as black and white as most may think. We will have an amnio with baby #2. FM me if you have any questions. I would be happy to share my experience with you.
I'm with Leslie. I am 33 years old [will be 34 when I deliver] and all of my tests came out fine until the Level II. That [calcium deposit on the baby's heat] showed a soft marker for DS so it enabled me to get the amnio at the insurance carrier's cost. I wanted to get an amnio since the beginning- not for age reasons, but rather due to my family's history of DS and mental retardation. DH and I knew what we would have done had the results come back positive for a chromosomal abnormality. To me, peace of mind is what I needed. Also, receiving the amnio at an office that does them all the time, gave me confidence that all would go well. FM me if you would like to talk further about it. 
ETA: Though the amnio hurt like a motherfukker... I will be getting one for DC #2, if I am able to have another.
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NinaLemon
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
I wouldn't do it either, I'll be 35 about 4 weeks after the baby is born.
My husband was very nervous because his nephew has downs and his son has some issues. I would have considered it if the ultrascreen had come back high risk, but I came back 1:6,381 for DS and 1:over 10,000 for the trisomy so I decided it wasn't necessary.
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| Posted 7/15/08 8:29 AM |
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asecretposter
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
I did not for my first PG & I am not planning on it for this one. i also did not have any of those profiles done, other than the 12 w sono and the level II. You have to do what makes you feel comfortable though.
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| Posted 7/15/08 8:39 AM |
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snowflake08
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Laura
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
thanks ladies
neither DH or I have any family history of any chromosomal abnormalities
which is why the dr. said he legally had to recommend it SOLELY based on age
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| Posted 7/15/08 9:06 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
I wouldn't
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| Posted 7/15/08 9:46 AM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
I wouldn't have the amnio solely for age reasons.
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| Posted 7/15/08 10:37 AM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
I was told by my dr. it is NOT 40 anymore it is 35 and up that is considered high risks for birth defects so yes I did have an amnio with both pg's.
first I had turned 36 2 months before DD was born and this one I will turn 38 6 days after this one is born.
the test is no big deal at all. 123 and its done- you get more results than any of the bloodwork. It is a very personal decision but if you want to be 110% sure than thats the way to go. Good luck with your decision.
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| Posted 7/15/08 11:03 AM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by MommyofG
I was told by my dr. it is NOT 40 anymore it is 35 and up that is considered high risks for birth defects so yes I did have an amnio with both pg's.
first I had turned 36 2 months before DD was born and this one I will turn 38 6 days after this one is born.
the test is no big deal at all. 123 and its done- you get more results than any of the bloodwork. It is a very personal decision but if you want to be 110% sure than thats the way to go. Good luck with your decision.
thanks
yes, i know it is now 35 but the baby was conceived at 34. I will be 35, 2 months before my due date
Thanks though, just weighing all my options
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MegLin
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Would it really make a difference? If it were not "normal"......you wouldn't love your little bundle any less.....plus....there are risks involved.
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| Posted 7/17/08 10:38 AM |
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GraciesMom
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
No if all tests came back fine. I am 36.
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:06 AM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by MegLin
Would it really make a difference? If it were not "normal"......you wouldn't love your little bundle any less.....plus....there are risks involved.
that is not really the issue - it is to KNOW g-d forbid and this is why it is such a personal choice and decision
I was just wondering what other ladies in their 30's would and have done
it is not a matter or question of love
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| Posted 7/17/08 11:27 AM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Re: Personal ? but need advice
Posted by twinkletoes807
Posted by Goldi0218
I had an amnio after all previous tests showed me at a DECREASED risk for anything they may have tested for. I was 37 when I had the amnio and I'll be 38 when I deliver. DH knew the risks but were not concerned about the procedure. We had our reasons for having the test and knew exactly what we would have done with results either way. It is not as black and white as most may think. We will have an amnio with baby #2. FM me if you have any questions. I would be happy to share my experience with you.
I'm with Leslie. I am 33 years old [will be 34 when I deliver] and all of my tests came out fine until the Level II. That [calcium deposit on the baby's heat] showed a soft marker for DS so it enabled me to get the amnio at the insurance carrier's cost. I wanted to get an amnio since the beginning- not for age reasons, but rather due to my family's history of DS and mental retardation. DH and I knew what we would have done had the results come back positive for a chromosomal abnormality. To me, peace of mind is what I needed. Also, receiving the amnio at an office that does them all the time, gave me confidence that all would go well. FM me if you would like to talk further about it.
ETA: Though the amnio hurt like a motherfukker... I will be getting one for DC #2, if I am able to have another.
If you are dead set on getting an anmino for a second one, I would DEFINATELY get a CVS instead. There was NO pain at all. And even though you have to be on bedrest the next day, I felt perfectly fine with no cramping whatsoever. Feel free to FM me.
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