Having the down syndrome test done at 12wks because I'm 34..never had it done b4 w others.. should I be concerned, hows…

It doesn't run in my family either however if it is positive you can research how to prepare for a baby with DS. I had it done, I looked at it as 'no harm no foul' didn't do any damage and I'd love my babies either way! But I would have just wanted to be prepared if it was positive. Learn as much as i could about DS. But that's just how I looked at it.... ☺

they can tell gender? that's neat..

I agree with @jennatess. It may not run in my family but it won't change my decision to love the child any less.

Just. A blood test I had done aswell an they also told me the sex of my baby from it..

I opted out of it. My doctor wanted me to have it done. (DS runs heavily in my family..) But, I figured there is nothing I can do if she does or doesn't have DS. It's not like I'd abort or put her up for adoption, so,I decided not to do the test. Plus, he said there was risks of false positives, so, just seemed silly to me.

makes me feel better

@blessedw7 no it's not drawn from the belly. It's like a regular blood draw

just blood work

It's just a blood test I'm 34 going on 35 mine was negative

thanks so much

understand the false positive and negative on this test are very high. do no worry do the test but try to relax I stressed so much bc I got a positive and my son doesn't have anything. my aunt got a negative and her son has down syndrome.

it's not drawing from the belly?

how was the procedure? I have to got mines done too.

Draw Blood. Its Not Bad at All.

They going to draw blood and do an ultrasound to look at the baby neck growth and stuff like that