genetics screen test

[klink81812]

Anyone NOT have the genetics screening for defects done and regret it? My husband and I chose not to have the test done becuse A) it would make me a nervous wreck if they came back bad and B) we wouldn't terminate the pregnancy at this point for any reason other than for my safety

[ecotime47]

We chose not to do it as well. Why add the stress to your life? We were keeping our baby no matter what anyway.

[wyrpamatz]

My husband and I were talking about this.
My mom had it done with my brother and he tested positive for down syndrome. And thought her pregnancy she would cry and cry bc of it and she kind of started rejecting the baby while inside of her. He was born and he didn't have it.
I don't want to be like that and have myself stress out for something that might not be true. So we decided against doing even though we still have a month to go.

[cwilliams01sc]

I chose to have it done because I wanted to give my child the best possible chance from day 1. For me, it didn't come down to would I or wouldn't I abort. It also had nothing to do with the fact I would stress out if the results came back positive. Of course that would stress me out, but at least I could prepare for it ahead of time. It would give me the opportunity to make plans with my doctor and make sure I'm at the appropriate hospital. It would also allow me to make plans for work (would I be able to work again or would I need an in-home caregiver?). I can think of nothing worse than giving birth to what I think will be a healthy baby and then the doctors ripping him or her from my arms to figure out what's wrong. That, to me, would be far more stressful and devastating. I feel like it's my first act as a parent and my responsibility as a parent to prepare for both tje best and possible worst.

[shyloveskai]

I didn't do it

[wishes2891]

I opted out of all genetic screening. I know with some women they choose to so that can be prepared but I prefer to keep my pregnancy as natural as possible and don't like all the extra tests if there's nothing that can be done anyhow.

[Makayla213]

Stupid phone!!!
The only reason we did with this pregnancy is because we wanted to see our baby since the doctor we have only gives 1 ultrasound.

[Makayla213]

With my daughter we didn't get it done. The only reas

[MeliMedina]

I didn't do it because I am going to love my child either way. I'll accept my baby the way God gave him to me. Either way he's perfect to me;)

[scillacts]

I didn't get it done w, both my pregnancy. Plus I have a birth effect and still dnt accept it, I don't want to knw if my son will have it cz I dnt want to be stressing more

[calesha]

Im not gettig them done either. I see no reason. Doesnt make aDifference.

[jenni_lynn91]

I Am Also Choosing Not To Get The Genetic Testing Done. To Me It Seems Like The Right Choice Because I Also wouldn't Have An Abortion Either Way.