Twin mommies.

[brookeann18]

Ladies who have twins, have you ever had the down syndrome test done if so did it come back high and nothing be wrong with your babies, my nurse and my doctor both say it's nothing to worry about the test could be wrong since I'm having two, they dont seem to want to do more testing regardless what happens I'll love my babies all the same, but I'd like to get myself mentally prepared for what they might have. In less then a week ill be seeing a high risk doctor over 45 mins away from where I live im a bit nervous because I've never had to see a specialist and I wasn't told in detail why exactly they were sending me other then he specializes in blood clots and twin pregnancies(I've had a pulmonary embolism in 2015) I'm a bit nervous as like I've never I've never had to see a high risk doctor. I'm sorry if this doesn't make sense but any advice will be accepted.

[lucie27]

My friend had rmthr test it came back one in five her little boy didn't have downs. My son was given a one in 2 so 50/50 and he does have it. These tests are know to give really high false positives. I hope it all works out for you x

[purple1234567]

I'm not a mom of twins, but I was told that my third baby had downs with one of the tests they ran- she is 7 now, doesn't have downs.  These tests are wrong a lot of the time.

Because I had a test that leaned towards my baby being downs, they sent me to a specialist- they did a more in depth ultrasound, monitored babies heart a little closer then my other pregnancies.  It was like a regular OB, but they just knew more of how to deal with the things that they were concerned about.  

I know this is scary, sounds like they are watching you closely- let us know how you are doing!

[brookeann18]

I will do thank you. It's just extremely nerve racking knowing I'll be 45 mins away from my other two girls and the part I have to go to there's always shootings and everything else. I'm so thankful my gram said she would go with me.

[specialmom]

Arghh.  I know this is a big worry for a mama.  I have a dear friend who had a test that was positive for downs.  Her baby did not have downs. There is a high percentage of false positives.  So much so, I did not take the tests myself.  There are mixed thoughts on that.  I guess that if I were in your shoes, I'd consider that you still don't really know and prepare just in case. Read up on downs.  But try not to worry.  I know that is easier said than done. But there really is a good chance things are fine hon.  The specialist will help you understand what is going on and prepare you just in case.  peace and hugs

[brookeann18]

Thank you I appreciate it. I did the test with my 2 girls and they came back negative(they won't twins), I'm just hoping the high risk can give me more of an explanation better then my doctors could. The nurse said they could be born with anything.

[journey2motherhood]

I'm so sorry you're having to feel this way right now.  It should be an exciting time but I know how you feel as I am a mom of 4 year old twin boys.  During my pregnancy I had many test done as well, mainly because I was 45 years old at the time so already considered a high risk pregnancy.  I would suggest you just ask a lot of questions, you need to know exactly where and why you are going there.  It's important because you shouldn't be stressed out right now.  I didn't have any test come back positive for anything, including down syndrome.  With that said, at about 21 months old, my son was diagnosed with Autism.  I am assuming because you had a pulmonary embolism in 2015, they want to make sure you are okay now that's probably the main reason they are sending you to a specialist.  When are you due?  

[brookeann18]

Thank you, it's just a bit nerve racking, and I'll due May 22nd