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Pregnant and 46
2nd to Valerie S...you don't devolp down syndrome from spinal meningitis. ... If abortion is not an option, then skip the tests, but definitely get all of ...
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- M., in this day and age, we often have much more information at our disposal than we necessarily need. Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Though risks of g...
- Hi M., NO, you shouldn't! Don't let what you read scare you. We're all unique and there is NO universal standard for women and what our bodies can endure and accompl...
- You have gotten great responses already but wanted to give you one more positive results story. My MIL had my hubby at 44 and he turned out perfect (if you ask me). ...
Seeking Advice Regarding Possible Downs and Amnio
... of Down's and more specifically Trisomy 18 or Edward's Syndrome. ... The abortion rate for potential Downs children is about 80% when the tests are only ...
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- S. - I'm so sorry for your worries. I'm 37 and expecting my first later this year, so I can relate to the genetic worries. My nuchal translucency test results were ...
- I had an amnio when I was pregnant due to my age, 37 at the time. There are risks but for me it was peace of mind. I just made sure I was really taken care of for a ...
- Wouldn't you love the child reguardless?
Positive First Trimester Screen
I wasn't planning to do an abortion and I did not want the tiny risk to the baby ... They told me I had a 35% chance of having a baby with Down's Syndrome. ...
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- I am 39, just had my first baby and also had a positive first trimester screen. From what I understand it is normal for elevations with older moms like you and me. I...
- Hi I.- I had all kind of "problems" detected by the many tests that are supposed to prepare you and the doctors for complications. Well I also have two perfectly per...
- You are not alone! I had a positive result with all 3 of my children and none of them were born with any abnormalities. That test is prone to false positives. Just h...
Pregnancy & Genetic Testing
Something to think about...if you found out your child would have down syndrome or whatever, would you act on that? If you might consider an abortion or you ...
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- For me, myself, I wouldn't have it done because it wouldn't make a difference in my decision in carrying through with the pregnancy or not. I would choose to have the ...
- I am 38 and just had my first baby 2 months ago. My doctor suggested genetic testing too. My husband and I talked about it a lot...the pros and cons. Those tests aren'...
- I think your decision migtht be easier if you know what you will do if you get "bad news" if you plan on keeping the baby no matter what why bother with the testing? i...
To Amnio or Not to Amnio
As a mom of a AMAZING little girl with trisomy 21 (AKA Down Syndrome) I am appalled at the 90% abortion rate of these kids. I had her when I was 2 months ...
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- I did an amnio with both my kids at age 33 and 37. It was covered with my insurance. With my fist I got a high AFP reading so that is why I did it...the second for o...
- I say definately YES, do it. I was 36 years old and i did. It barely hurt at all and I was even able to go to work the next day. I knew it would ease my mind. That was...
- Hi H., I was in the same boat with my first child and found it to be a very difficult decision, mostly because it took us 2 yrs to get pregnant and we had suffered a ...
Extra Fluid Behind the Baby's Neck
This meansthere was no evidence of trisomy 13,18, 21 (Down syndrome), .... They had me so scared, saying we could have down syndrome or even die after birth ...
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- Hi S., I am sure it is very scary to hear that there is extra fluid - and hard to wait to find out until the baby is here, although you may find out more at the 20 ...
- It's totally up to you. I however would not do any test that can cause anymore risk than there may be. When I was preggy with Danny in my first ultrasound they found h...
- HI S., I had the same thing happen with my last one, he is now 8 months old and nothing wrong. I have 4 kids and I am 36, they told me in an ultra sound that he had ...
Fetus Having Too Much Fluid Around the Brain
I must correct one point of Melanie's response - Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality .... We were pressured to have an abortion by one particular Dr, ...
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- Just wanted you to know we are keeping your family in prayer. I don't know a lot about this particular problem, but I do know that each child is a gift from God, and w...
- I must correct one point of Melanie's response - Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality, present from conception or just after conception, where there is an extra ...
- Hi L., Just to let you know, this can be serious. However, I also want you to know that my sister was told the same thing about my nephew who is now 19 and totally...
Getting Pregnant at 47
In the book she said that none of the babies have had down syndrome, .... the dr said that could cause spontaneous self abortion and he saw nothing in the ...
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- Get yourself checked out, find an OB that truly supports you and go for it! My grandmother was 45 when she had my mom in 1944. She lived to be 99. She had had one o...
- K., When I read your story, I had to respond. I see you are from Spring Hill. I am in Murfreesboro. I was married to the devil for 17 yrs. God finally decided t...
- Hey K., If you are not afraid of the body handling it, and not worried about child issues... go for it. My best friend adopted at 48 (she has scoliosis so feared t...
Seeking Moms with Same Experience with Quad Screening
Like you, abortion was out of the question. We were just going to love him and .... She did the ultra-sound & said our baby wouldn't have Downs Syndrome, ...
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- I can't say my experience is exactly the same, but I'll share anyways. I had twins eight weeks ago and we had a false positive quad screen for downs syndrome. Becaus...
- A., God never gives us more than we can handle.It may seem like it sometimes but there is a plan and a meaning for everything. You can not predict the future or the...
- I think a lot of women are in your place and don't realize that there isn't a test or procedure that a doctor wants to do that you can't say no to. They tend to use s...
Husband Angry over Sex of New Baby
They soon found that he was born with down-syndrome and the doctors were amazed .... How dare anyone suggest abortion to you. Just like u said.. u asked for ...
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- It sounds like there are issues much deeper than the sex of this child. As much as I would like to agree with the many other comments of smacking him upside the head, ...
- Sounds like he's being really ridiculous. I agree with the other comment - forget about him for now, he'll come around at some point. Perhaps not pressuring him at all...
- He IS a serious threat! Please seek counseling. If you do this for your self, you will save your sons life. Being refused by ones own father will have lasting emotiona...
