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Help...Is it a "false positive" 1:177 @ 23 Quad Screening Test
I'm a 23 yr. old & 16 weeks pregnant. Doctor called me with an abnormal screening result (1:177) for Downs. Should I be worried? I'm scheduling a 2nd level US for next week - would the results be accurate now that I'm 16 weeks? The amnio procedure is out of the question for me!
Please respond...
Please respond...
I'm 17 weeks and also got a quad screening done and it said I tested positive for ds too... I feel ur pain that ur in right now... I don't wanna get the amino test done either... I shouldn't even got the screening done since it was my decision on it though... so for now I just pray to my lord to bless me and for me to remain positive and not negative on the situation..
The doctor was just telling me that even for a postive or negative result it doesn't rule out anything wrong with the baby... its just a screening not a diagnoses....
- good luck hun and god bless
- nicka
The doctor was just telling me that even for a postive or negative result it doesn't rule out anything wrong with the baby... its just a screening not a diagnoses....
- good luck hun and god bless
- nicka
Dear Kelciegirl,
I do know how you are feeling right now. Your situation was mine about two years ago. But, I did learn that my son had Down syndrome. The thing is right now, in order for you to know 100% what you are facing would mean you need to have a definitive test such as a CVS or Amniocentesis. The other thing you have to consider is, that are you (as you mention) wanting to have your baby no matter what the results? I was the opposite of you before I was pregnant, in that I always thought if I had a baby with a special need from a genetic abnormality that I would terminate. Once I was pregnant, and even before my Amnio, I didn't think that way any longer. I knew I wanted my child no matter what the test said. As a mother of a child with Down syndrome (Ds) I have to ask you something from what you commented. but if i have the chance to keep that child from all the challenges he/she will face on a day to day basis i feel i should take it." My question is, would you also feel this way if your child were typical and had cancer? or Leukemia? Those children have challenges, and face sometimes terrible teasing from hurtful others, but I don't think you would have decided not to have them if you learned that they would have challenges. The reason I say this is because "challenges" is a subjective term. My son (and I would surmise this for most parents with children who have any sort of need) has yet to have "challenges" that I think you are envisioning. He had met all his milestones on time, or ahead of time. Often people have the wrong ideas when they think of things like Down syndrome, because we all had the misconceptions unless we actually knew someone with Ds, or had a child with Ds. I have to admit, until I did the right research, I was one of those people. My parents and in-laws were also part of the "old school" and had suggested we terminate. If they had known what we know now about our son, they would have never even suggested it. Our son is what you would call typical. I often tell people, you need to see my blog, the videos the pictures our everyday life so that you can see exactly what it is you don't really know about. In my blog, I have several interesting help files, and a new link about what to do after you receive a diagnosis. You can find my article here: http://welcometoourhouse-myjournal.blogspot.com/p/down-syndrome-diagnosis.html or just to read my blog in general to see what our life is like: http://welcometoourhouse-myjournal.blogspot.com/
I will tell you, the anger you are feeling, we have all felt. I too did everything right. And yet we had a baby with Ds. And yes, sometimes I thought why did those drug infested, poor health maintain women have normal healthy babies? But, honestly - I don't think that way any longer. Age isn't a deciding factor these days when it comes to the possibility of having a child with a chromosomal abnormality.
I would love to help you with what you are feeling. I am a parent support guide (designated by the hospital in our city) to provide guidance and support to people who learn they are or might have a baby with a chromosomal abnormality.
There are so many questions and I know how you are feeling. I would love for you to contact me, send me a direct message, and let me help you. And I would love for you to know, you sound very mature for your age, and I commend you for reaching out, no matter what you choose or decide. Your age doesn't change how you feel. Women of all ages feel what you feel, some just have a harder time expressing it, so don't put yourself down. I am available anytime. I don't know where you are from or much else about you other than your post, so I hope that you will connect with me and let me support you with words and thoughts (like you mentioned.)
I am here for you.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
I do know how you are feeling right now. Your situation was mine about two years ago. But, I did learn that my son had Down syndrome. The thing is right now, in order for you to know 100% what you are facing would mean you need to have a definitive test such as a CVS or Amniocentesis. The other thing you have to consider is, that are you (as you mention) wanting to have your baby no matter what the results? I was the opposite of you before I was pregnant, in that I always thought if I had a baby with a special need from a genetic abnormality that I would terminate. Once I was pregnant, and even before my Amnio, I didn't think that way any longer. I knew I wanted my child no matter what the test said. As a mother of a child with Down syndrome (Ds) I have to ask you something from what you commented. but if i have the chance to keep that child from all the challenges he/she will face on a day to day basis i feel i should take it." My question is, would you also feel this way if your child were typical and had cancer? or Leukemia? Those children have challenges, and face sometimes terrible teasing from hurtful others, but I don't think you would have decided not to have them if you learned that they would have challenges. The reason I say this is because "challenges" is a subjective term. My son (and I would surmise this for most parents with children who have any sort of need) has yet to have "challenges" that I think you are envisioning. He had met all his milestones on time, or ahead of time. Often people have the wrong ideas when they think of things like Down syndrome, because we all had the misconceptions unless we actually knew someone with Ds, or had a child with Ds. I have to admit, until I did the right research, I was one of those people. My parents and in-laws were also part of the "old school" and had suggested we terminate. If they had known what we know now about our son, they would have never even suggested it. Our son is what you would call typical. I often tell people, you need to see my blog, the videos the pictures our everyday life so that you can see exactly what it is you don't really know about. In my blog, I have several interesting help files, and a new link about what to do after you receive a diagnosis. You can find my article here: http://welcometoourhouse-myjournal.blogspot.com/p/down-syndrome-diagnosis.html or just to read my blog in general to see what our life is like: http://welcometoourhouse-myjournal.blogspot.com/
I will tell you, the anger you are feeling, we have all felt. I too did everything right. And yet we had a baby with Ds. And yes, sometimes I thought why did those drug infested, poor health maintain women have normal healthy babies? But, honestly - I don't think that way any longer. Age isn't a deciding factor these days when it comes to the possibility of having a child with a chromosomal abnormality.
I would love to help you with what you are feeling. I am a parent support guide (designated by the hospital in our city) to provide guidance and support to people who learn they are or might have a baby with a chromosomal abnormality.
There are so many questions and I know how you are feeling. I would love for you to contact me, send me a direct message, and let me help you. And I would love for you to know, you sound very mature for your age, and I commend you for reaching out, no matter what you choose or decide. Your age doesn't change how you feel. Women of all ages feel what you feel, some just have a harder time expressing it, so don't put yourself down. I am available anytime. I don't know where you are from or much else about you other than your post, so I hope that you will connect with me and let me support you with words and thoughts (like you mentioned.)
I am here for you.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
i'm only 18 years old, and recived a call saying that my tests came back positive for one of the four abnormalites that the quad marker screens for, I meet with a gentetic counsler in three days, and then have another ultrasound. i'm so worried because i'm a young mother and dealing with a special child willl make this ordeal so much more difficult. i've always been prolife but faced with this situation makes me rethink my postion on the issue. i'll love my baby no matter what, but if i have the chance to keep that child from all the challenges he/she will face on a day to day basis i feel i should take it. i just feel so lost and scared. it makes me so angry how i've tried my hardest to eat right and take care of myself, and i'm at risk when i know mothers who have smoked and not took care of themselves all through preganacy and have has healthy children. i know i probably really sound my age, but i really need some words or thoughts.
Im 16 weeks along and just found out that my baby might have DS. I have a 1:207 ratio. I know that anything over 270 is normal. Should I be worried? Im going for a level 2 US on the 6th and really worried about it. Havent slept very much the past couple of days. We wont terminate but have no experience with children with special needs. We dont know what to do and we're terrified. PLEASE HELP
I have to agree with everything that was posted about the risk of down syndrome. My quad screen came back with a 1 in 220 risk for DS. I had the level 2 ultrasound and there was one finding of borderline femur length. I would not risk getting an amnio due to MC so we just decided with whatever God gave us would be perfect. My daughter was born on March 17 and she does not have Downs. Even if she did, I would love her just the same. All life is precious!
when I was pregnant with my son, it come back as 1/153. Had the level 2 ultrasound and came back as no DS. Then when Lucien was born he had all the DS features so they tested and he has tri 21. Don't worry about it. If your child has DS know that you will be blessed!. They need to be treated like any other child in the ways of love, discipline etc.They have different challenges then other children but ALL children have challenges non the less, no child is perfect.
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