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Q: My baby has been detected for high risk of trisomy 13 and 18

Me and my husband went in for the nt scan at 12 weeks, a week later we were told our baby has low risk for trisomy 21(downs syndrome) but high risk for trisomy 13(pataus syndrome) and trisomy 18(Edwards syndrome) my baby has a 1:18 chance of having these, my baby also has omphalocele which is a hernia, we are going to see the specialist tomorrow but I feel lost I don't know if I could keep this baby or terminate and move on with my life, it's taken us 3 years to conceive and it's our first so I'm torn. Is there anyone out there that have had this test, had a positive result but had a healthy child? Or any success stories? Please share

This question was asked Oct. 30, 2012 9:35am
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Answered by Mrsfroomie - Oct. 30, 2012 2:25pm

is it too late for CVS so you don't have to wait until 16 weeks for Amnio?

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Answered by a member - Oct. 30, 2012 2:21pm

A 1:18 chance is actually roughly 5.6%, not a little more than 20% as Mrsfroomie said. Not trying to be rude to any other user, just thought you should have the correct percentage.

If it were me, I would see what kind of testing is available that would give you a better idea of your baby's health and then I'd do some serious research into the syndromes your baby could have. If further testing offers confirms high risks of those disorders, I would probably consider terminating but I don't think I could go through with it because of my religious beliefs. To me, certain syndromes like those severely affect the baby's quality of life but at the same time, your baby could still be healthy and even babies with those disorders can be blessings to their families. I think you and your DH really need to figure out how you both feel and what you're prepared to go through together. So sorry you're having to go through this. <3

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Answered by a member - Oct. 30, 2012 12:40pm

im so sorry your going through this!! just remember, ultimately the decision is up to you and your husband.. you may think "how could i kill my baby" but if your young and healthy, theres a good chance you will conceive a health baby in the future..but DEFINITELY have further testing done before making any big decisions.

i have a story similar to the other post.. my cousin was told there was something seriously wrong with her baby and she should terminate the pregnancy,,she decided against it and had TWO very healthy baby girls... this was years and years ago, and the technology was not as good as today..but it shows that there are mistakes made.

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Answered by Mrsfroomie - Oct. 30, 2012 11:11am

You need to have a CVS if you think there is a chance you would terminate.
They are not telling you that your baby has those disorders. They are telling you that you have a high chance.
1:18 is a little more than 20%. That means 80% all is ok.
Have the CVS and find out definitively.
If I were you and my baby definitively had either of those I would terminate.
I am very sorry that you even need to deal with this.
Hugs.

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Answered by nwelch - Oct. 30, 2012 10:51am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This is something a little different, but a friend of mines baby was told that her baby had fluid on the brain and she could have a chance of losing the baby while pregnant or shortly after birth or would not be normal. The brain would not function normally. Well he's now 6 months old and he is a total normal baby. :) Sometimes what doctors may think, they are not always right. It's totally your decision, but what if they are wrong? Would you like to have the time you can with your baby? It might live and have nothing wrong with it and live a normal life. Best of luck.

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Answered by Maybebaby - Oct. 30, 2012 9:50am

Thanks, my husband would like to terminate so that we can start trying again, although he will be fine with wat ever decision I make. I don't really know if I could deal with knowing I killed my child even tho it is ill, but at the same hand I don't really know if I am strong enough to go thru with the pregnancy knowing in the end the chances are my child will die before its first year. It wld be horrible going home after giving birth, with no child. Either way there are positives and negatives with each, I guess I'll have to wait to see wat the amniocentesis says :,-(

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Answered by a member - Oct. 30, 2012 9:41am

Hi there, Im really sorry to hear what you and your husband are going through, especially after trying to concieve for so long. I can't really help much because I declined these tests, however I just wanted to say that im sure your baby will be perfect no matter what. 3 years is a long time to be trying for a baby to terminate. However, obviously this is completely your's and hubby's decision. I wish you good luck in whatever you choose, take care. xXx

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