First of all, Congratulations!!!! I am a...

clindholm - April 9th, 2009 9:26 AM
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First of all, Congratulations!!!! I am a 39 year old (soon to be 40) mom of two. Our youngest is now 5 months. I want to reassure you and tell you what I have learned throughout my pregnancies:

1. Blood tests on older moms frequently show an elevated risk which is false.

2. IF Trisomy 18 or 21 (especially 18) is present, it will show up on an ultrasound.

3. If your baby has either of these issues, would you abort or just want to prepare yourself?

4. I showed an elevated risk of T18 for my 2 year old at the 18 week anatomy ultrasound. There was ONE soft marker (CPC's). The hospital tried to push for an amnio and after much thought and many tears we declined as any risk to our potentially perfect girl was too much. After much research, I found that ONE soft marker does not mean anything. There would be several.

There are many many stories on this forum that address these tests and the fact that these babies were born completely normal.

If I were in your position, I would absolutely not have this procedure done. If your baby does have any genetic issues it is almost gauranteed that you will find out without risking your baby's life. The decision is obviously yours and your wife's.

By the way, both of my children are completely perfect.

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