Baby Has Positive Screening Test For Down’s Syndrome, Next Is Amniocentesis
I’m 17 weeks pregnant now. Last week I went to have Step 2 of the Down’s Syndrome Screening Test done, which is blood work. Step 1 was the screening ultrasound where they check the thickness of the back of the baby’s neck to see if it has signs of having Down’s Syndrome. That part came back okay. Well, I got a call yesterday that my blood work came back as higher risk, which they call “positive,” but it doesn’t mean the baby has Down’s. The cutoff ratio for the screening risk is 1: 270. I’m 1: 235, which isn’t too far below the “safe zone,” but it’s still enough for them to call me. I know there is a very high false positive rate for this, which is a reason that many women choose not to get it done in the first place, but just the idea of it floating around in my head is freaking me out. I’m 32, and I found out that actually many women under age 35 have babies with Down’s also (not just women close to age 40). My husband and I decided we’ll get the amniocentesis done to be sure the baby doesn’t have Down’s. So I go next week for that, on August 18th. For those who don’t know, the amniocentesis procedure itself has a risk factor of causing miscarriage- a very low risk factor, but it exists. I think what’s terrifying me the most is what if they do the test, I miscarry, and then I found out that the baby didn’t have Down’s to begin with. That would horrify me. But my husband I both agree that with our circumstances and place in our lives right now, we want to take the risk and have the test done. His uncle, who is in his 50’s, has severe Autism and my husband’s 85 year old grandmother takes care of him. Once she passes away, the uncle will live with my husband’s parents and sister, and frankly, we can’t imagine how that’s going to work out because they have their own issues. It’s something I don’t want to think about. I have no siblings and my husband’s sister is incompetent, so again, I’d be lost if that was our situation. I know there are those with different beliefs, and I respect that, but that’s how I feel.
Statistically, it’s more likely that everything is okay, and the test will come back negative. But as with all things, it’s very scary to think about. I’ve read some blogs online about what other women have gone through with this situation, and majority of them have eased my fears. However, there were 2 I read about where the women went into pre-term labor and lost their babies after the procedure. It’s always that 1 person you hear about that sticks in your head. Of course those could have been natural miscarriages, such as from a weak cervix (which usually happens around the 20-week mark if it’s gonna happen) or some other issue. I don’t know what the time period is of when you’re in the “safe zone” for miscarriage after the procedure…I’m hoping not more than a few weeks, so once those weeks pass I can relax and not be afraid. Actually, I’ll probably be too worried thinking about the results anyway (which takes 2 WEEKS) to think about that part. I’m putting all of this out there because I want to vent, and then let it go. I don’t want to think about it and just pretend in my head that everything is fine, and picture my little healthy baby in my arms, and seeing how my toddler will react to him or her. Visualize, visualize, visualize the positive. Actually, I think I’ll go find my book, “The Secret,” to help me with that. I always turn to that book when I need a pick me up. Thanks for listening everyone.
Tags: 17 weeks pregnant, 1:235, 1:270, amniocentesis, Autism, bloodwork, Down's Syndrome screening test, false positive, high risk, miscarriage, nuchal, The Secret, thickness of neck, ultrasound, weak cervix
Hi,
Im going through the same thing right now except that i have more negative things working against me. My age for 1 thing and the fact that he was my first trimester screening that was ositive. I found out on september to ninth and I have to wait until october the 7th to have the amniocentesis. I appreciated the information you provided. No matter how small it made me feel better. Thank you.
I know it’s easier said than done, but try to stay strong & positive. If you need some hope, don’t know if you read it yet, but everything turned out ok with mine. So stay positive that everything will be ok with yours also. Here’s the post:
http://www.melodicmom.com/index.php/2010/08/amniocentesis-shows-that-baby-is-negative-for-downs-syndrome/
Thank you for writing.
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