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re: Did you screen for Down syndrome?
Posted on 9/9/23 at 5:59 pm to GeauxZone90
Posted on 9/9/23 at 5:59 pm to GeauxZone90
I was forced to due to “advanced maternal age” and the first test came back positive, then the more conclusive one showed negative.
Needless to say, it caused two weeks of horrible stress for me and I was so mad that I was told to do it in the first place. Wish I had not because it caused unnecessary stress. And should it have been positive, what was I going to do about it? Nothing.
Just gave birth to a healthy and beautiful little girl Wednesday.
Needless to say, it caused two weeks of horrible stress for me and I was so mad that I was told to do it in the first place. Wish I had not because it caused unnecessary stress. And should it have been positive, what was I going to do about it? Nothing.
Just gave birth to a healthy and beautiful little girl Wednesday.
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Posted on 9/9/23 at 6:03 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
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Just gave birth to a healthy and beautiful little girl Wednesday.
God bless, Picc. 
Posted on 9/9/23 at 6:06 pm to GeauxZone90
You can pass all the screens and tests and still hit the lotto, fwiw.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 6:16 pm to GeauxZone90
We opted for the genetic testing early on but mostly because my wife was impatient and wanted to know the gender and not have to wait a few more weeks for the ultrasound.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 6:20 pm to tigerbaby17
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don’t care what you did or didn’t see. My test was botched and I wanted to know the outcome of the test. My baby, my decision.
What would you have done different? Buy a football helmet?
Posted on 9/9/23 at 6:20 pm to GeauxZone90
We didn't do it. We had decided it wouldn't make a difference in whether we would have the child, and didn't want to add to the stress.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 6:47 pm to d4tigers
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Peop;le with Down Syndrome are very loving. Too bad most people can’t see love the way they do.
They can cause a ruckus but they are so innocent, you can’t help but share their joy and innocence. Absolutely beautiful loving humans.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 6:53 pm to saintsfan1977
You are truly an idiot.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:29 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
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I was forced to due to “advanced maternal age”
How old are you?
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:30 pm to GeauxZone90
They can probably run a fetal dna on maternal serum.
A company called Natera has a Panorama test.
A company called Natera has a Panorama test.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:32 pm to GeauxZone90
Yep. Did the genetic testing. Had the conversation that if it showed up on the results we wouldn’t continue the pregnancy. I respect the people who do raise children with DS but I’m not one that could or would.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:32 pm to LSU Coyote
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LSU Coyote
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Yes.
That was a waste, it can't be passed to dogs.
This post was edited on 9/9/23 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:39 pm to GeauxZone90
No, but I don't recall ever offering. I still would have turned it down. I didn't do genetic testing on my eggs either as none of that runs in the family.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:41 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Congratulations!
I declined testing with both my pregnancies. It wouldn’t have made a difference so we didn’t bother. Definitely a personal choice; no judgement either way.
I declined testing with both my pregnancies. It wouldn’t have made a difference so we didn’t bother. Definitely a personal choice; no judgement either way.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:49 pm to GeauxZone90
No.
Back in the 1980’s I guess this wasn’t offered.
I raised a handicap child and never regretted it.
Back in the 1980’s I guess this wasn’t offered.
I raised a handicap child and never regretted it.
This post was edited on 9/9/23 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 9/9/23 at 7:56 pm to GeauxZone90
Me personally? No, you get what you get.
That doesn't mean I think it's wrong for anyone else to test or even terminate a pregnancy over the results.
It's too personal a decision to tell someone else what they should do.
That doesn't mean I think it's wrong for anyone else to test or even terminate a pregnancy over the results.
It's too personal a decision to tell someone else what they should do.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 8:04 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes. We did the 10 week genetic test for what will be our first born just a couple months ago. Even if it comes back all on the up and up, be prepared for Dr’s to still try to scare the absolute shite out of you with the most horrific scenarios you can imagine around the 20w mark. We passed all of the second round of tests again, fwiw. Also, make sure you get an early sonogram for the purpose of mailing down the conception/due date. We were told insurance didn’t cover it, but it didn’t really matter. Now it’s causing all kinds of headache, I would have gladly paid out of pocket if I had any idea it would be like this.
And congrats!!
And congrats!!
Posted on 9/9/23 at 8:05 pm to armytiger96
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Dr asked us if we would terminate the pregnancy if the test had bad results. We said no he said there was no point in getting the test done. We were in our 30’s as well.
This was our position exactly. My oldest son has cerebral palsy. I’m hanging out with him now. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 8:41 pm to GeauxZone90
I wouldn’t screen, I didn’t do this for my two. Wtf you are blessed with what you are given.
I have a special needs child….i wouldn’t change a thing if I could do it over again.
I have a special needs child….i wouldn’t change a thing if I could do it over again.
This post was edited on 9/9/23 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 9/9/23 at 8:55 pm to LemmyLives
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