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Tested Positive for down Syndrome
Asked by K.L. from Orlando
on November 13, 2007
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I had my lab work last week for the Quad test, and the Nurse from my Dr's office called me today to tell me I tested positive for down syndrome. After losing it and ta...
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- K., I am so sorry for this news. My husband and I opted not to do the test for this reason: Even though the test comes back positive it could turn out that your b...
- I was more than 35 when I had my first boy; i have 2, 3 1/2 and 5 years old. i got results much worse than yours for both of them, got 2 amnios and i have 2 perfect bo...
- Hi K., One of my friends went through the same thing. Her quad 4 screening came back positive for one of the other syndromes (similar to Downs but, no chance of a no...
Day 40 and Still Not Positive for Pregnancy
Asked by J.G. from Albany
on October 20, 2010
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I'm 43 and have one 3 year old child. I got pregnant easily with him and have had no luck since. We did 5 clomid, 3 IUI and 5 IVF cycles over the course of 2 years a...
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- A very long time ago, when trying to conceive our first, my mom gave me the best advice, the same advice, in fact, when I hoped to meet the man I'd marry: stop thinkin...
- I'd say wait a bit longer just to be sure. Anything is possible. I had my first baby at 41 and second at 45 so I just wanted to let you know that ,yes, it is possib...
- I have a friend who never tests positive on either blood or home pregnancy tests, yet she has 3 kids ;-) Her first OB told her it was "all in her head" and then a cou...
Positive AFP
Asked by S.B. from Tampa
on June 1, 2008
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I am 33 yrs old and expecting my second child. I recently took the AFP quad screen provided by my OB/GYN's office which tests for spins bifida, neural tube defects, D...
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- We just went through this too. Two weeks ago in fact. Ours came back 1/240, we had the level 2 (which was fine) and saw the genetic counselor (who pointed out that it ...
- S., Please don't do any more tests! Enjoy your pregnancy. What would you do if it was positive anyway? Certain tests are great! I loved seeing my babies at the ultr...
- I experienced the same thing you did. The AFP test scared us to death, we panicked for a week before we saw our perinatologist for our level 2 ultrasound, spent over a...
Positive Fetal Fibronectin at 31 & 1/2 Weeks
Asked by K.W. from Spokane
on November 12, 2008
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Had my test today as I have been having contractions a lot lately and my son, who is currently in the breech position, feels like he is going to fall out, with lots of...
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- Hi - I was put on bedrest at 30 weeks due to early contractions. My FFN test was initially negative, but around 32/33 weeks or so it came back positive. My doctor ...
- K., I never had a problem like yours with either of my pregnancies but I did have my second at 32 weeks due to some bowel complications I was having. So my advic...
- I don't know what you were told about the test. The general rule is, if it's negative, you are not likely to deliver in the next 2 weeks. If it's positive, it is not ...
My 14 Year Old Doesn't Seem to Care If He Fails...
Asked by K.F. from Davenport
on November 21, 2008
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My son who just turned 14 and is now in the 7th grade isn't doing what he needs to in order to succeed. He does just enough to get by and that's it. I've had this prob...
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- Hi K.--I don't have any teenagers yet, but I know what works for my little boys and maybe it will work for you too: POSITIVE reinforcement. I really try very hard to ...
- I would check out Dr. Ray Guarendi's website www.drray.com. He has a book called Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime and I believe a separate book dealing with teenagers...
- K., If you haven't done so already, you need to enlist the school for help. Where my children attend middle school, you can have them go to an addtional study hall d...
I Took a Blood Test to Test My Baby for down Syndrome and the Results Came 1/40
Asked by K.W. from New York
on November 18, 2010
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I took a blood test to check my baby for down syndrome the test came back 1/40. The doctor suggest a amino test. Should i be freaking out ? What should i do? Because i...
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- God is going to give you exactly who He wants you to have. Downs or not, there is a reason this baby has been placed in you womb. I could never end my child's life n...
- One midwife's office I used to go to called the AFP test, which is the "test" for Downes, the "Always False Positive" because they said it gives false positives so oft...
- I have personally known 2 women who received false positives. This is very common whether or not the doctor will tell you so.
Wanting More Info on GBS Positive (Strep B) While Pregnant
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on July 18, 2008
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Hi Moms-
Hoping you can help with a preganancy related question. I am 38 weeks pregnant and just got my test results back for the Strep B (GBS) and it was positive. M...
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- It's really not that big of a deal unless it's not dealt with. All women are tested around the time you were. You'll just get antibiotics when you get to the hospita...
- I know many Strep B positive mothers who have not had time to get the antibiotics prior to delivery and their babies have been just fine. One of them is my sister. T...
- I tested positive with my last baby. Everything went absolutely fine. It's great that they take the precautions to give you the antibiotics because it's preventative. ...
I Think My 13 Year Old Hates Me. HELP!
Asked by S.S. from Omaha
on May 18, 2010
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I'm positive my 13 year old daughter hates me. I totally go out of my way to make her happy, she has a cell, a laptop, a giant tv in her room. I buy her everything tha...
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- I am certainly no expert :) However, I have successfully raised 2 girls (now 21 and 20) and currently have a 13 yr old girl. First, she doesn't hate you! In fact, s...
- I've only read your first sentence and have 2 comments. It's her job as a 13 yo to hate you. lol And, you are making a big mistake going out of your way to make he...
- You need to stop trying to make her happy and you need to start being her parent. "I buy her everything she asks for"... Why should she clean or her room, if she wants...
Anyone Have a CVS Genetic Test Done?
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on October 21, 2009
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Hello. I am thinking of having a CVS(Chorionic villus sampling) test done instead of an amnio. I had an amnio with my son two-ish years ago so know how that plays ou...
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- I had a CVS at 11 weeks, and I would/will do it again. The risk is slightly higher - if you can, get a GOOD referral because the risk varies a lot depending on how ...
- I had it done with my second child. Saw someone in the L.A. area who has this as a specialty--he's very well known, so if you live in that area, he's probably the per...
- Always a healthy person, I became a CVS statistic and wish I could go back in time and make a different decision. I had the CVS done by a big name geneticist at UCSD ...
Spotting in Early Stage of Pregnancy
Asked by N.K. from Albuquerque
on October 2, 2008
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I asked about women's experiences with spotting in early stage of pregnancy.
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- With my first there was no spotting at all so when I was pregnant with my second and I spotted I freaked out! It was just like you described it. Everything turned out ...
- My experience has been similar to lots of the other ladies. I spotted dark brown early on in my 2nd pregnancy. I had a healthy baby boy. It's good to get it checked...
- I had the same thing at 6 weeks and my Dr did an ultrasound and we could see the heartbeat! I did have to take it easy for 6 weeks, no cleaning, lifing, intercourse. ...
