So we denied having the first trimester blood test like for Down syndrome and that. Why? Because…

I guess it's just nice to know and you can have time to prepare about it. DS can really affect your baby. but it was your choice and that's fine :)

for me I wanted to know. so i can prepare for the outcome when he's born.

That's how I feel. Why make yourself stress over something that may not even be true and that you can't do anything about even if it is true.

@jennaocon exactly that is why we chose not to know because then we were guna stress about it and it wasn't going to be good for the baby and plus if baby has it or not like you said we are going to love them regardless

That's what my husband said, it doesn't matter we are going to love our child anyway, and if your early enough they try to give you the option of termination of your pregnancy Heck No! I only did the test to find out the gender because we are literally starting all over lol so it would be nice to be able to start stocking up and organizing now. Very smart move though for you girl

Well it doesn't just text for DS, it also test for spina bifida which in some cases, if caught soon enough they can perform a surgery on baby (still in the womb) to help try to correct the problem.. and not just that, it's really nice to have an idea that maybe your child will have down syndrome or not. it's a huge responsibility, and I guess it kind of just help couples become more prepared for what life will be like..

my doctor basically said I had such a low chance it wasn't worth the worry but if I wanted it i was more than welcome we passed and he was very supportive

I didn't have it done with any of my kids and this is baby #5 and my dr is like its up to you and I'm totally fine if you don't have it done. Sorry your dr was like that.

go to a diff Dr. yours doesn't seem like they really care

we did it just to be prepared, not that I'd ever not love my child or anything just for our knowledge, and it doesn't just test for down syndrome. but I can understand. With my step sisters first baby the test flagged for down syndrome so they had to have further testing and everything was fine, so it does scare some people without needing to. the test isn't for everyone and it's completely up to the parent. I don't remember getting it with my first, they took my blood so many times who knows, but I did this time since they were taking my blood anyways.

I didn't get it done either. I trust that God's gonna give us whatever is in His plan. Our baby will be so loved with or without a disability and I've always had a soft spot for children with disabilities so if it ever were to be they would be just as special and loved as a child without. I completely understand wanting to be prepared though. That's why I was leaning on the fence but something just told me to trust that everything happens for a reason and God knows what he's doing :)

I didn't get it done! (: they mentioned it and I told them I wasn't really interested

I wouldn't have it at your age either. This is my 5th pregnancy and the first time I had the test done. I'm 40 so the risk of a chromosomal disorder is much higher. All is well with my baby.