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genetic counseling and first tri screening
somewhat of a vent, somewhat a t&p request because my nerves are shot...
i was supposed to have a first trimester screening today. the paperwork had a different date from my due date so they thought i was further along than i am. so no screening for me and we have to go back next week.
the (high risk) ob started looking at my history and information and then started talking about genetic counseling because of our family histories. this didn't happen with dd, so its all really weird to me. with her, we had an amnio after the 2nd tri screening came back abnormal, but the amnio was clear.
the only bonus is that we did get to see the baby again and got to hear the heartbeat. i've been a nervous wreck all day though, and now i have to wait another ten days. they're just being overly cautious.... right?
Re: genetic counseling and first tri screening
Yup sounds like it.
Remember their job is for you to make the most informed decisions possible. So they cover all bases.
I HATED genetic counseling!!!! DH and I went after our first loss was deemed because of Down Syndrome. They asked us a bunch of questions about our family history, then they started going through a bunch of disorders our future children "could" have. Even though we have no family history of anything. If I wasn't already in the medical field, this would have scared me to death!!! We wish we hadn't gone. DH said when we left, "I missed a nap for that?!?!" All it did was make us mad.
So, all I'm saying is, if you do go, please don't let them frighten you. Take what they say with a grain of salt. They can't tell you that your child is going to have X, Y, or Z. They will give you a bunch of stats, percentages, and what ifs. I hope you don't have to go though.
Yes, they are just trying to cover everything. I'm sorry you are having to go through this. I will keep you and your DH in my thoughts and prayers.
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
1st pregnancy: BFP- 6/28/09 - Found out we lost our little girl on 10/9/09 at 19w 4d - D&E- 10/14/09
June 2010, corrective surgery for Septate Uterus and large fibroids
2nd pregnancy: BFP- 10/18/10 - Slow rising, non-doubling HCGs, no heart beat. Non-viable pregnancy, D&C- 11/12/10
Started Metformin 6/30/11, Started Clomid 7/20/11 - Unsuccessful
HSG and Laparoscopic surgery revealed blocked tubes and lots of scar tissue...IVF here we come!!!
Surprise BFP naturally!!! IT'S A BOY!!!
and with the ultrascreen, it really does have to be done at a very specific time to get the best possible results, so don't worry (or try not to worry) about having to come back and have it done in a week.
We had the first tri screening done with both girls and they did genetic counseling before each appointment and it really just consisted of the counselor going over all the risks with us, our chances of things based on our families' histories and what the next steps would be if the screen came back with abnormal results.
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HUGS Melissa!! Sometimes there is just too much info, and all it does is freak pregnant women out.
We had a little counseling session before our 1st tri screen - but it wasn't really genetic counseling. We did meet with a genetic counselor after our anatomy scan revealed that Helen had dilated kidneys. I loved out counselor, so if you end up needing a req I'll try to find her name.
I'll be thinking of you next week!