Paranoid about downs

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• SheffieldYrose20118

  Jan 30, 2012 2:53PM

  Hiya,
  
  
  
  I can relate to this hun, I got mine too a few weeks ago and I worried. Think it was 1 in 3300 or something (can't think of the number of top of my head and I'm not at home to check), anyhow I worried about it.
  
  
  
  I posted a thread in this too as I was really worried that it wasn't as low as I wanted it to be, I was reassured by everyone on here that it was a good score which made me feel better but you still worry. I guess the constant worry is what parenting is all about!
  
  
  
  Try not to worry, I'm sure it's a low chance. I'd discuss with your MW if your concerned.
  
  
  
  Xxx

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• abihylands

  Jan 30, 2012 3:30PM

  G/c from di June, I didn't have it done for this reason. After 31/2 yrs trying to conceive will love this baby either way and wouldn't risk any further tests anyway! Couldnt be doing with the worrying. I am sure it will all be fine for you.

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• Bebedeux

  Jan 30, 2012 5:54PM

  Mine was 1:1289 from combined testing. Last pregnancy mine was 1:10000 so this seemed really high. However when I looked up the odds for my age (33) the base rate was 1:750 so my odds are far better than average.
  
  
  
  I stopped panicking when I worked it out as a percentage and it was 0.08%. When you look it at like that it's far less worrying. The hospital would only consider you enough risk to test further if you had less than 1:150 so your odds are good. Also if you can clearly see a nasal bone on your 12 week scan, that lowers the odds again.

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• SheffieldYrose20118

  Feb 7, 2012 4:45AM

  I know and I shouldnt worry but I am really concerned.
  
  
  
  I am going to talk to my MW about it on Thursday when I go for my appointment but I am worried that they may get annoyed at me for asking!
  
  
  
  xxx

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