Materni21 results in: trigger warning

[kinipela7]

With my bloodwork from my NT scan coming back with a high chance of Trisomy, I opted to do the next step which was Materni21 testing.  That came back today and significantly increased my risk for Trisomy18.  She said there's basically an 80% chance or higher that baby has T18.  I'm in shock.  This is suppose to be ultra rare so I'm in shock and have no idea what to do.  The only thing that will confirm it is an amnio test which cannot be done until 16 weeks along (I'm only 14).  Those results come back in 2 weeks.  I have no idea what to do.  I'm suppose to walk around for another month with a baby that is likely not going to make it?  I'm sick!

[kaits8]

I know there isn't much I can say thay'd make you feel better and I don't have experience with this (I'm waiting for my nt bloodwork results currently), but I'm sending all of my good thoughts and prayers your way xoxo

[kristhegirl]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. The waiting and not knowing is the worst in any situation like this.

I would ask for a referral to a genetic counselor, and ask if they can do a CVS earlier, since it will detect chromosomal disorders. I think it can be done as early as 10 weeks but I'm not sure.

Hugs for you. I hope you get information and answers so that you can do what is best for your family. I'm so sorry it's come to such dire news.

[caer]

I am so, so sorry you received this news today kinipela7. I think kristhegirl's advice about seeing a genetic counselor is a really good idea. I'm keeping you and your little one in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you the biggest (((hugs)))

[erinshelley21]

I don't have anything to say other than I'm sorry you're going through this.

[Deleted]

I'm very sorry you're going though this. Big hugs.

[ladytiffany24]

I'm so sorry. I don't have much advice but I'm sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts!

[missi]

~huge hugs~ Still waiting on my results.

I'm with @justinslovo. As dire as this could be, there is still a 20% chance that things will be okay. Doesn't sound like much, but my twins had a 70% chance of having something minor to severe wrong with them after being born so very early.. and 20% chance of simply not making it. They beat those odds. It can happen ~more hugs~ I sure hope it does for you.

[mosdub]

kinipela7 this is so unfair and I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I'm hoping and praying that these results are wrong. I never found out before hand, but my first pregnancy was triploidy (an entire extra set of chromosomes) so in some way I understand the frustration, fear, anger and disbelief of something so rare becoming your reality. As others have said, there is still a chance that everything is okay and you have to cling to that hope for now. Feel free to PM me ever if you want to vent. Sending you so much love.

[glb30]

Oh kinipela7. I have no words, and am so so sorry you are going through this. I'm sending thoughts and prayers, and second kristhegirl's advice. Huge (((hugs)))

[cosmicav]

I am so sorry that you are dealing with this difficult news thinking of you!

[jnow]

I'm so sorry. Sending positive vibes and hugs.

[daisylola11]

So sorry, sending good thoughts and vibes your way! I'm with pp there is still hope! Waiting is the worst ((hugs))

[meggypoo1]

I am so so sorry. I have no more advice than what others have said. Hugs

[skk]

Sending more hugs and all the positive vibes your way. I'm sorry you're stuck in this waiting game. Hoping your little one is in that 20 percent.

[moutonrouge]

I'm so sorry - no advice but lots of hugs and good thoughts coming your way.

[callmeKD]

Big hugs your way!

[amacbaby]

I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope you have a good support system that you can lean on in this very difficult time.

[mikaela20]

I'm so very sorry. I hope you can get in to speak with a genetics counselor soon enough. Sending you positive thoughts.

[bookish]

I'm so sorry...I hope you get answers sooner rather than later. Hugs.

[amandamh2]

I'm so sorry you're facing this. Sending you hugs and hope that your LO beats the odds.

[suelou18]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

[amberry10]

Hugs I am so sorry you are going through this. You and your sweet baby are in my thoughts.

[madameovary]

Big big big hugs. I am sorry that you and your husband have to go through this scary time. Thinking of you often.

[muskiefan]

I'm so sorry you are going through this. kristhegirl had a good point -- when you're ready, get a referral so you can talk to someone in depth about the results and what options you have. Sending you lots of hugs and good thoughts

[kinipela7]

Thank you are all the support - it is very much needed right now!

UPDATE:

So NT and Materni21 results came back high risk for T18 - high risk as in really high like worse than 1:4. Today had an ultrasound at 14 weeks which showed a heart defect, however it is way too early to learn the severity of it. The heart defect could just be another sign pointing to T18. With all the information we have right now, there's an over 90 percent chance baby has T18. We have already decided that we will terminate if that is the case. The only thing that can tell us for sure is an amnio which cannot be done for 2 more weeks. Once we get the results in, I would be 18 weeks. Terminating that late really freaks me out and I'm sure is so risky rather than doing it now at 14 weeks.

HOW IS SOMEONE SUPPOSE TO MAKE THIS DECISION?

[callmeKD]

kinipela7 - I'm so sorry. I have no idea how to make a decision like that. still sending big hugs your way.

[ladytiffany24]

kinipela7, My gosh. I am wrapping you in hugs. I am so sorry. I have no idea how to make a decision like that either.

[glb30]

kinipela7 Im so sorry. Huge (((hugs))).

[kristhegirl]

I'm so sorry. This is not a decision anyone wants to make, especially when you have to wait. I wish there was more than just words I could type. We're all with you here, though.