tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post1647773898933118905..comments2023-11-03T04:23:21.736-07:00Comments on the maniacal mommy: Does testing make the heart grow fonder?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-11933595196811461492008-11-28T10:24:00.000-08:002008-11-28T10:24:00.000-08:00Sounds like you're leaning toward not testing. It ...Sounds like you're leaning toward not testing. It seems like too many people just do tests because the doctors say so and don't consider what they would do (or not do) with certain results. Good for you for thinking it through!Baby Smiling In Back Seathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483533946303787478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-86841777882746391382008-11-27T05:42:00.000-08:002008-11-27T05:42:00.000-08:00That is a tough decision. You just have to do wha...That is a tough decision. You just have to do what feels right to you and your husband. Sorry no real advice I guess. <BR/><BR/>ICLWBobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10119046483016314068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-36100568110589775842008-11-25T12:28:00.000-08:002008-11-25T12:28:00.000-08:00we had the test done, with the blood work and fold...we had the test done, with the blood work and fold measurment, but the real reason I did the test was for another chance to see Twinkle in an ultrasound! no matter what the results were we were keeping this pregnancy, so it was just another chance to see her! luckily all was well with her, but I am one of those youngens, I am 25 haha!! i like to be average, but it did take me 2 years to concieve soooo.. hee hee. <BR/><BR/>anyway, its a tough call, but if you are addicted to ultrasounds like me, then I say do it!<BR/><BR/>here from ICLWaliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026378388609134143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-11621855452248321012008-11-25T08:38:00.000-08:002008-11-25T08:38:00.000-08:00I did the NT and the triple screen, but we hadn't ...I did the NT and the triple screen, but we hadn't decided what to do if the tests came back positive. I suspect we would have gone for the amnio. We also were waiting on my DH CF tests, as I found out I was positive. <BR/><BR/>I just need to plan and be prepared so I had to do it for me. Best of Luck! ICLW.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804206770898071326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-87129150867765843052008-11-25T05:48:00.000-08:002008-11-25T05:48:00.000-08:00I haven't been in this position, so no advice from...I haven't been in this position, so no advice from me. I hope you are able to reach a decision you are both comfortable with. Good luck!Mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624058637518241020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-16857431316863058392008-11-24T19:00:00.000-08:002008-11-24T19:00:00.000-08:00That's a tough one. I have no experience myself, ...That's a tough one. I have no experience myself, but I wish you the best of luck in making your decision.Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874947894564584023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-45693511941634238792008-11-24T18:35:00.000-08:002008-11-24T18:35:00.000-08:00I was all mentally prepared for the amnio - but my...I was all mentally prepared for the amnio - but my husband's cooler head prevailed and he told me to do the triple (well, actually, quad) test. I talked to the doctor about the results, which basically just reskew the statistics. For example, if you are 38, you have a certain chance of having a chromosomal disorder. The bloodwork will give further information that will either increase or decrease your chances. I was 37 when my daughter was born, but I had the blood work of a 30 year old! I've always appeared young, you know...<BR/>Anyway, I would go for the non-invasive testing.areyoukiddingmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107214079237461141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-12660281551673414732008-11-24T15:40:00.000-08:002008-11-24T15:40:00.000-08:00I truly do not know what I would do but I have alw...I truly do not know what I would do but I have always thought I would forgo most tests. The outcome would not impact my decision to carry a baby to term and keep it so I don't see the point...especially if the tests themselves carry risks. But I am not and probably won't ever be in the position to have to decide. Good luck with whatever you choose.Guera!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12616928404421960462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-77672958514722688852008-11-24T13:27:00.000-08:002008-11-24T13:27:00.000-08:00That's a tough decision, for sure.I wish you p...That's a tough decision, for sure.<BR/><BR/>I wish you peace in finding the right answer for you & your family.<BR/><BR/>ICLWIdleMindOfBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981681283810950397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-61300711881735170772008-11-24T12:02:00.000-08:002008-11-24T12:02:00.000-08:00That is a tough decision. I am a worrier like you ...That is a tough decision. I am a worrier like you but I had a friend who had a false positive test it was later found out to be false but it was terrible for her. I don't have any experience personally so I don't know what you should do. I hope whatever you decide that everything goes well!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03661220372372737455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-56839874649627310192008-11-24T03:28:00.000-08:002008-11-24T03:28:00.000-08:00I turned down amnio, triple screen, and the nuchal...I turned down amnio, triple screen, and the nuchal fold test for my boys...including the last one who was born when I was 36. My logic was that most of the really risky birth defects would show up at the big u/s and give me time to prepare anyway.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-35233309374766914082008-11-23T23:47:00.000-08:002008-11-23T23:47:00.000-08:00I had the non invasive tests only at 38 - with the...I had the non invasive tests only at 38 - with the blessing maternal specialist telling me he wouldn't let his 38 yr old wife have any invasive tests when she was pregnant - he did them every day.<BR/>I think they have the power to reassure and I agree with Martha - if false + they can be ruled out or you can be prepared for whatever.<BR/><BR/>Dear Lord, Please give peace at this time. Cover her in your hedge of protection and give her faith to believe in you. <BR/>Fill her with your strength so that she may get through each day, knowing You are there with her every step of the way. I pray for her comfort in knowing You are in control. Amen.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Here from IComLeavWe... (adoption,pregnancy loss, IVF twins)<BR/><A HREF="http://mylittledrummerboys.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">My Little Drummer Boys</A>♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-9618410050381227412008-11-23T21:46:00.000-08:002008-11-23T21:46:00.000-08:00We were met with a similar experience when we were...We were met with a similar experience when we were pregnant with our daughter. They thought there was something wrong with her heart. All turned out well, but in hindsight, I wouldn't have had the screening done. Ultimately it's your choice and your husbands. Hang in there and I'm sending you lots of good vibes!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>-D *ICLW*Beautiful Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425541240465474148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-13866449675192836012008-11-23T17:06:00.000-08:002008-11-23T17:06:00.000-08:00I don't have any advice, but I wanted to wish you ...I don't have any advice, but I wanted to wish you good luck in making your decision and with your pregnancy! <BR/><BR/>ICLWBellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991924801382270103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-81566597775230801262008-11-23T16:59:00.000-08:002008-11-23T16:59:00.000-08:00I had a neuchal & sequential screen, so I defi...I had a neuchal & sequential screen, so I definitely think you should go with those. If you get a positive, then you can decide if you want any further testing. Good luck! Here from ICLW.Elana Kahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800005978714797988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-68893184789664139542008-11-23T05:40:00.000-08:002008-11-23T05:40:00.000-08:00Here from ICLW...With my first preganancy I refuse...Here from ICLW...<BR/><BR/>With my first preganancy I refused both tests because I wasn't going to do anything. Now that I'm older and things are riskier, I'm probably going to do at least the triple screen ...but I hate the idea of it. I'll be a wreck from the second the blood is drawn. Good luck with your decision!White Picket Fenceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00126532427442085680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-22760755972398154442008-11-22T11:48:00.000-08:002008-11-22T11:48:00.000-08:00Hi. Visiting from ILCW but excited to watch your j...Hi. Visiting from ILCW but excited to watch your journey to baby! <BR/><BR/>I did the screenings. One came back with a couple flags and had to go for the super-duper 3-D test. Worried my head off! Then they told us the baby has Downs. Prepared to mentally adapt. Then they called and said our chart had been switched and our baby was fine. Nearly passed out, especially after our first loss.<BR/><BR/>Next pregnancy...I just had faith. <BR/><BR/>I have to living, healthy and mostly happy girls.Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878937591945134056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-50868846397930641222008-11-22T10:51:00.000-08:002008-11-22T10:51:00.000-08:00That's a tough decision. I guess the real question...That's a tough decision. I guess the real question comes down to would you rather be able to prepare yourself for whatever may be (and is probably not) wrong or just sit back and enjoy this pregnancy and be surprised by anything that is (probably not) wrong. Can't say I would know what I would do in your situation. Good luck with your decision.<BR/>ICLWAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132471380770944157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-90824644935306396002008-11-21T16:23:00.000-08:002008-11-21T16:23:00.000-08:00I have no experience with this but hope to be able...I have no experience with this but hope to be able to ask you for advice soon. Thanks for visiting my blog.<BR/><BR/>ICLWEchloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00076557769820933518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1243290042609052265.post-78899441584907435332008-11-21T15:53:00.000-08:002008-11-21T15:53:00.000-08:00I had the Nuchal and triple screening done for bot...I had the Nuchal and triple screening done for both boys, and an amnio for the youngest. I wanted to be prepared and mostly I wanted, needed, and craved the reassurance. False positives are retested and typically ruled out conclusively. Trust your instincts and maybe your doc can give you both more insight and info. So many decisions, so many hormones...Big ((Hugs))Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essentialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07129428477996644401noreply@blogger.com