Omg! Whats Going On!!

The test better come out negitive or im going to be a reack.. Last night I couldnt sleep I kept crying anc crying.. And then I couldnt breath because my nose was sooo stuffed up.. In shawns and my family there is no background whats so ever of downs syndrom so why is this happening to us? If something is wrong with my lil one im going to feel as though its my fault... I already feel like its my fault that it might have downs... I feel awful and I hate everything right now... Grr.

In most cases down's isn't genetic. It's nothing that you would have done or he would have done. Nothing really could have been done any differently. So I wouldn't blame yourself until you know all the details.

Try to relax (easier said than done) because the stress you are causing yourself and the baby right now is really bad on your body and the little body of the baby.

Yeah im trying to stay relaxed and think possitive... Could it be that maybe shawn and I have differnt blood types causing a problem? Or if this baby dosnt have it and I have another one day will I still have the same risk or is it differnt with all pregnancies? Because if im going to have that again I dont think i'll want to have another child cause I wont want to risk it having problems that will make it have to get made fun of in schools and stuff...

They thought that my son had it, but when the test came back he was fine....With amelia they haven't even said anything about the possibility of her having it at all. So no, it's not nessisaraly going to be with all of your children. How old are you hun?

The parents' blood types have nothing to do with the possibility of down syndrome, so don't be worried about that. Most of the time, down syndrome is just an accident in nature - if you don't already know, it happens when the child receives one extra chromosome at the time of conception - that one little part will be what royally screws the child up. Don't get me wrong - some ds kids have very few or no problems, but usually they are riddled with a plethora of problems ranging from mild retardation to congenital heart defects. Needless to say, it's no one fault when a child is born with ds, so don't feel guilty thinking something you have done or something your body does would cause a problem.

I am not saying this to be mean, so don't think that...But if the test does come back positive, I would really strongly recommend taking into consideration the potential life your child will have. Even if the government can help pay for any medical bills you get, you must think of how your child will feel as it's dealing with high blood pressure, hearing and vision problems, seizures, a weakened immune system, and low muscle tone...All at the same time. Now, like I said, some ds children may not have too many problems, but others do, and whether or not you're getting medical care for free, would you really want to keep a child alive if it has a high chance of growing up with any number of physical and mental ailments?

Don't take what I just said as meaning, "go abort it omfg!". All I suggest is you try to understand how your child will feel with so many things wrong with it if it does, indeed, have ds. Believe me - extra love won't help the child when it's having a violent seizure or it can't hear.

If there are no problems and the test result is negative, disregard everything I just said and hopefully the child will be born healthy. Do keep in mind that the diagnostic ds tests (i.E., amniocentesis) are almost 100 percent accurate as well. That being said, good luck with everything.

Prenatal screening and diagnosis
there are two types of prenatal tests available to detect down syndrome in a fetus: screening tests and diagnostic tests. Screening tests estimate the risk that a fetus has ds; diagnostic tests can tell whether the fetus actually has the condition.

Screening tests are noninvasive and generally painless. But because they can't give a definitive answer as to whether a baby has ds, mostly they're used to help parents decide whether to have more diagnostic tests.

Diagnostic tests are about 99% accurate in detecting down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. However, because they are performed inside the uterus, they are associated with a risk of miscarriage and other complications. For this reason, they are generally recommended only for women age 35 or older, those with a family history of genetic defects, or those who've had an abnormal result on a screening test. If you're unsure about which test, if any, is right for you, your doctor or a genetic counselor can help you sort through the pros and cons of each.

Screening tests include:

nuchal translucency testing. This test, performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy, uses ultrasound to measure the clear space in the folds of tissue behind a developing baby's neck. (babies with ds and other chromosomal abnormalities tend to accumulate fluid there, making the space appear larger.) this measurement, taken together with the mother's age and the baby's gestational age, can be used to calculate the odds that the baby has ds. Nuchal translucency testing correctly detects ds about 80% of the time; when performed with a maternal blood test, it may offer greater accuracy.
The triple screen (also called the multiple marker test) and the alpha fetoprotein plus. These tests measure the quantities of various substances in the mother's blood, and together with the woman's age, estimate the likelihood that her baby has down syndrome. They are typically offered between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.
A detailed ultrasound. This is often performed in conjunction with the blood tests, and it checks the fetus for some of the physical traits associated with down syndrome. However, these screening tests are only about 60% accurate and often lead to false-positive or false-negative readings.
Diagnostic tests include:

amniocentesis. This test, performed between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, involves the removal of a small amount of amniotic fluid through a needle inserted in the abdomen. The cells can then be analyzed for the presence of chromosomal abnormalities. Amniocentesis carries a small risk of complications, such as preterm labor and miscarriage.
Chorionic villus sampling (cvs). Cvs involves taking a tiny sample of the placenta, also through a needle inserted in the abdomen. The advantage of this test is that it can be performed earlier than amniocentesis, between 8 and 12 weeks. The disadvantage is that it carries a slightly greater risk of miscarriage and other complications.
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (pubs). Usually performed after 20 weeks, this test uses a needle to retrieve a small sample of blood from the umbilical cord. It carries risks similar to those associated with amniocentesis

Im 17 and shawns 19.. We've been rather relaxed about it latily.. Untill the test happens then we'll be nervous then once we go for the results we're gonna be sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nervous... Im still scared about it but im trying to keep my mind on other things

When do you find out?

I find out a couple of the results in a couple days and the rest ina bout 2 weeks time because I had the test done today... Oh man was it a long day.. And yay!!! Its a bouncing baby boy.. Apparently everything on the ultrasound looks normal so thats a relief

I had the same happen to me. I'm 35 and have three daughters. I didn't do any testing for any of my girls but when my last daughter was diagnosed with spins bifida occulta when she was 2 months (6 years ago) I decided with this preg I was going to do the test. I was shocked to get the call telling me that my test came back positive for a possible downs baby! That was the last thing I was even thinking about! I had the level 2 ultra and the baby looked fine. They really wanted me to do the amnio but I really felt good with the ultra and I even was lucky to get some 3d pics. It's a boy too! They gave me the news just as my husband came home and we were getting ready to leave for the coast for the weekend. I felt all the same feelings and thoughts you have. All I could do was cry and call my mom! The one thing they found with my ultra was that my placenta was different and was in not the normal spot. I just need to have more apts and watched closer in the last trimester. I too am now 20 weeks and even though it's really hard to relax, things will be fine and hope to hear good news! Best wishes :) it is a really faulty test please try and remember that!

Congrats on the boy!

I'm sure everything will be fine hun!

Yeah im hoping it is... 1/65 chance sounds pretty high so its scary.. But I should be finding out soon and hopefully my lil man dosnt have it... I would be so heart broken if he does.. The ultrasound looked good and they said everything looks normal for a baby at 21weeks along.. So thats a good sign.. So hopefully the hcg level was just high for no reason at all..