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"My Ob Doctor and I Disagree"
Can you imagine a 16 year old pregnant for the first time? ... It was just nice to hear the #'s of my "risks" of downs and Trisomy 13 & 21. If you don't ...
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- If you don't want to take the test, DON'T. My doctors ran over me during my pregnancy and didn't inform me about what tests were for or my option not to do them. You a...
- I tested positive for Group B Strep before my 12th week, can't remember exactly when, and from the research I did you don't need to get the antibiotics so far before d...
- Lots of good advice so far! Definitely check again about changing drs and don't let them bully you around. About the GBS, I am guessing that the GBS showed up in your ...
Ultrasound with Amniocentesis
She will be 16 in November graduating next year. She is a straight a student ..... a baby with trisomy (I think it was like 13, or something like that). ...
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- No matter what the test says you are going to keep the baby. So why would you even put yourself or the baby threw this. Let time and god do their jobs. A.
- Hi, Sorry so late in responding to your question. Both of my children screened positive for Downs. I refused to put them at risk with an amnio. Both of my children (...
- Hi A., I have a happy and healthy 10 month old little girl. I had the amnio and like you I was also very scared. Even talking to the genetic counselor is scary bec...
Fragile X Chromosone Syndrom
Sep 29, 2009 ... Trisomy of Chromosome 6 ... 16 Year Olds Party · Staying Away from Colds While Nu · Help There Are Lizards in My Ho · What Age Group Is ...
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- I have several relatives with this syndrome. I don't know much about it but I would be happy to connect you with my cousin in GA who has a child with it and is very i...
- My fiance's 10 yr old son has fragile X. I can say first had it is very difficult to deal with becasue it affects his behavior. He is not aware of social norms so he...
- The grandson of my son's babysitter has this condition. Her name is Barbara Wackerman and she runs a daycare in Seal Beach. I'm sure she would put you in touch with he...
Loss of Newborn Son.....
Almost 8 years ago, we lost our son to trisomy 18 when he was three days old. ... I am an older mother with 3 kids: Hannah 16, Mara 13 and Benjamin 12. ...
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- Hi N., first of all I want to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your sweet baby boy. I don't really know of any books to read, but maybe you could talk to your p...
- N.....I just had to tell you that my heart is crying for you. I can't even begin to imagine the terrible grief you must be feeling. This is every mothers worst fear....
- I am so, so terribly sorry for your loss. As a mother, I simply cannot imagine what you must be going through. I too, always look to books to help me get through lif...
Has Anyone Had Two Healthy Pregnancies and Now Are Dealing with Miscarriages?
Yes - I had 3 healthy easy pregnancies and then we lost a little girl at 16 weeks. ... And then we lost a little boy at 9 weeks to trisomy 22. ...
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- I have a DD who is now 21 months old. I never had any problems conceiving with her. Then I had a miscarriage in March of this year I went in for irregular bleeding and...
- My first question would be how old are you?? the risk of miscarriage goes up with age. The obs often put women with history of miscarriage on progesterone for th...
- A. ~ You have alot of good ideas already. I am an L&D nurse. Yes, have your hormone and thyroid levels checked, but also have your doctor check for a clotting disor...
18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus
... preliminary blood test to screen for Downs and trisomy which came back with ... I had a Amnio when I was pregnant with my first son and I was ONLY 16! ...
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- When I was pregnant with my 4th child, they told me the ultrasound showed Down Syndrome because his long bones were much too short. We were stressed and worried for 3 ...
- Dear B., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Please dont worry too much over this. You need to know that it is entirely your choice whether to have an amnio. I was...
- Since you will not terminate the pregnancy no matter what, I'd strongly encourage you to consider not going through with these tests. They create much unnecessary worr...
Dealing W/ News of Major Fetus Deformities
The autopsy showed he had trisomy 13, which meant that he had an extra 13th ... My 4th child... my son, he is 16 now, perfectly formed, smart as a whip. ...
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- i just wanted to let you know that you and your child will be in our family's prayers. I cannot imagine how difficult this situation must be for you. I will echo so...
- I would send out an email/letter/postcard to ask for their prayers. Please note the possibility that the doctors are wrong and if not, be wrong in the severity of ...
- Am really sorry to read about your situation but bad unexpected things do happen. If you believe in God, you might want to hold off making any decisions yet, non vi...
Pregnancy in Your 40'S
... only detects genetic problems (such as Down, Trisomy 18 etc. .... I had another miscarriage at 16 weeks when I was 42 and decided not to try again only ...
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- Hi M., I will be 42 in 2 weeks. 7 months ago I delivered a beautiful healthy baby girl. She came after 3 years of trying and 3 miscarriages. My husband and I contempl...
- Dear M., First of all, I commend you for your fortitude in continuing to try to get preganant. Although you are right about the age-related risks you mentioned, it ...
- Hi there, I wanted one more child and was 39 at the time. I called geneology places, not sure but it might have been in Berekley. What I did find out is that the numbe...
First Trimester Screening
The first trimester screening not only looks for Downs, but also Trisomy 13 and 18 - both usually fatal - either fetal ... False-positive Quad Screen? 16 ...
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- Hi D., I second what Jenn said - it all depends on how you would use the information. If you would choose to terminate the pregnancy if there was something wrong, th...
- Hi D., I had false positives in prescreening with both my girls and immediately had the amnios to make sure everything was ok. Both girls were both genetically "no...
- Hey D., Congrats! I am 40 and pregnant with my 4th. I have ALWAYS refused 1st tri screening, too much worry, too much stress and undoubtedly a false positive. My f...
Pregnancy over 35 and Amniocentesis
De Ayn G commented 15 minutes ago. Pros and Cons of Homeschooling · De Ayn G voted 16 minutes ago ... Seeking Info on CVS testing/Trisomy Disorders ...
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- My first son was borm when I was 36. I opted not to have any of the above mentioned tests. My second son was born when I was 38. I did have the amnio the second tim...
- Hi. That is a tough choice. I went through it also. I am 39--have a 7yr. boy, 4 1/2 yr. girl and 2 yr. girl. I also had the NT and blood work. My Dr. told me the ...
- I had an amnio at 35 too. After 4 years of secondary infertility, I was extremely nervous to say the least. My healthy boy is now 11 years old! I had the test in 19...
