12 week blood test screening for trisomy 18,13,21

[Melsunshine]

I had a higher risk result (1:97) for trisomy 21 on my 13 week blood test yesterday. Going back for NIPT today then will find the results in 7-10days.

Feeling so anxious, I know it’s just a screening algorithm and doesn’t confirm anything (the NIPT will / further test if needed) but completely came unexpected as I am younger and didn’t think I had high risk factors and the scan of baby was fine.

Feels so cruel after fertility treatment and has taken away any joy of seeing baby that has grown and moving around on the scan 😢😭

[raverg]

I’m so sorry you’ve gotten that news and you’re right, it’s completely unfair! One thing I can say is that I’ve seen so many of these posts that turned out fine after the NIPT that I wouldn’t worry just yet. The algorithm is based on age, BMI, IVF, PAPP-A, HCG levels, that it’s best to wait for the NIPT that actually looks at the DNA and not just surrounding factors. I’ll hold everything crossed for you hoping it all comes back clear and that you can enjoy your pregnancy from now on. Let us know when you find out!

[Melsunshine in reply to raverg]

Thanks for your reply ❤️ … feels like a very long wait 7-10 days.

Rational part of me knows it’s an algorithm and it’s better to have the NIPT than not… just feels really hard and feels me with dread

Fingers crossed it’s ok

[Twiglet2]

I had the same a few months ago (had some lovely replies to my post on here if it helps to look at it) and it is an anxious wait but all was fine on NIPT and I’m actually glad I had the extra test now as feel extra reassuring but my goodness I nearly lost the plot waiting for the test and results!! I am older so I knew that would be a factor in their algorithm though but last baby it didn’t come back high risk and I was older then too!

The fact your baby measurements were good and that it’s still a high number (1:97) is also a good sign, it might be that one of your blood results has skewed it (I had high HCG over 6MoM) did they give you any further info on the results? You might get more details at your NIPT blood test that could shed some more light on it. Thinking of you as I know it’s a blooming weight on your shoulders you just don’t need right now! xx

[Melsunshine in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you for your reply and your experience. Glad you had a good outcome. Had the NIPT, didn’t want any risk to baby with the CVS

Definitely in the “losing the plot” phase 😅😅 better today that yesterday, less crying.

I had a low Papp-a value (0.39MoM) and my hcg was 2.3MoM so the difference between them would’ve also triggered in the algorithm (this is what the midwife explained). My BMI is 30 so that probably did as well. NT was fine at 1.8mm and no concerns in the scan at all (in my eyes a perfect little baby ❤️) and then the phonecall 2 hours later just crushed me.

Time is crawling 😅 gonna be a long week

[Twiglet2 in reply to Melsunshine]

Yeahs that what has done it then I also have a BMI of about 30 but think it was mainly the HCG one being so off the scale that triggered it for me (yours is lower but you also have slightly low papp-a) Fingers and toes crossed the results come back quick for you and that all is fine (which it is MOST likely to be statistically) xx