First trimester screening-high risk results

[violette]

Hi,

According to my papp-a and beta hcg levels and nuchal translucency measure, I was told I have a 1:2 chance of trisomies 13, 18 and 21. I'm 42 but still I wasn't expecting it to be this high. I'm heart broken. The NT measured 7 mm., the bhcg 2.64 and papp-a 0.24.

I wonder if it's worth re-doing the NT test somewhere else. Has anyone ever done this with different results? Which is a good ultrasound center? Do any Obgyns do this themselves?

Secondly, if I decide to do cv or amnio, does anyone know of a very good and experienced Dr who does these? I'm so afraid of losing a healthy baby needlessly and I don't trust doctors easily because of a very bad past experience.

Thanks

[leajones22]

I have not been in this position but my SIL has and she did her testing through the RWH in melbourne and found them to be quite nice.

:hugs:

[cazzie07]

Hey,

Its been a while so im guessing you know a bit more now. How is everything going??

I recently had my 12 week scan and my babys nuchal fold measurement was 5.5mm so I know how you feel. I had the CVS and am hoping to get results back today.

Hope it all worked out for you

:hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs:

[violette]

Hi again,

I had my cvs done at RHW since I live in Sydney and the procedure went well.

We were devastated when the cvs results (QF-PCR ie. the quick results) came back positive for trisomy 21. We then had the terrible decision of what to do next as we were told there was a high risk the baby would die in utero as 40% of Down's fetuses do. Then I requested an ultrasound and the heart had already stopped beating. I was nearly 14 weeks.

Now I am waiting to undergo treatment with misoprostol instead of a D&C which messed up my insides after my first miscarriage.

Cazzie, I hope things work out better for you.

[iMischa]

so very very sorry for your loss violette *big big hugs* if ur interested in more support there is a thread for woman who have lost their babies, that are extremely lovely and supportive.