OB Appointment Scary Results

Hi Y'all, So, I let my OB talk me into having this stupid quad screen done on Monday at my appointment along with all of my other blood work they were doing at the time. Well, they call yesterday with the results of all the tests. They are going through the speal ... blah ... blah .. blah ... blah ... Down syndrome screen Positive. WHAT????? Needless to say, I am thrown for a loop. My family has no histroy of mental retardation, I just turned 35 in December. I go a week from Monday for another ultrasaound. This will be my 5th U/S. They have done head measurements and looked quite a bit at the heart in my other u/s - wouldn't something have show up? If you would keep the baby (either Faith or Eric), me and my hubby in your prayers until I get to the doc and see what she has to say, I would appreciate it. God Bless! Jen

Hey Jen, I remember when I heard similar words when I was preg with Kaden. It really scared me and I worried about it until I had the next ultrasound. In the end everything turned out fine. But I remember the dr. tell me that it is common to have a "higher blood count" the older you get. Didn't make sense to me then and don't make sense now. I pray that everything will be fine and so will all of you. It's all in God's hands. Octavia

Jen, Big Hugs to you! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep up posted and remember God will never give you more than you can handle. Rhonda 289/160/???

You and your family will be in my prayers until your little one is born and everything is fine. Don't worry over much, after all 99% of what we worry about never comes to fruition. Just take good care of yourself and your family. Hazel

Try not to worry Jen. You, your family and the new little one will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Anna

Hi Jen, You and your family will certainly be in my prayers. So many times the medical profession jump to conclusions about things. I am sure everything will be ok, try to relax and keep all of us posted, we really do care. Rosemary

I am usually a lurker now because I don't have time to go home on a pc much less at work but Jen, let me say when I was pregnant with my son I had a stupid AFP test and I was told that my son came up positive for x-linked ichthiosis. Yeah, I was like what?! I went nuts looking at this on the net and literally cried cause it is ugly. Then I went to a specialist who asked me if dry skin ran in my family, particulary the guys and I said yes, then she said you also get false positives if you have dry skin that runs in your family. Needless to say AFP testings give out a false positive more times than not after about 20 ultrasounds my baby was a ok, just preemie and a little small, but now weighs 40 lbs and is so dang tall I think I am going to have a linebacker! So please don't be worried, you will be in our prayers. I have a wonderful, beautiful, handsome almost 3-year old. Good luck! ~Norma~ ps and as for ugly, I mean, webbed feet, and hands, crocodile skin, it is a very ugly and sad illness.

Jen try and stay positive. That sucks that you have to wait so long to see your doctor. Remember we are pulling for you!!!! Sending hugs, Ronna

Jen I am praying that everything works out for you and your family. I bet it was just a mistake on the tests. Try and keep your chin up! ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

Jen Just remember all your January sisters are by your side. Sending hugs and kisses to you and your family.....Relax and get a lot of rest. Have your husband give you a massage. And keep in touch we all want to be there for you. Just let us know what we could do. Hugs from California Suzan