Hey Mommas. So I just got the results back from my quad screening and my doctor said it was a little elevated for down…

It happened to me. I was a nervous wreck. Had to wait a week after my doc called me with results before I got the ultrasound. My baby is okay though but I have to get an ultrasound every two weeks just to monitor his development.

Okay, but he doesn't have like down syndrome or anything?

Also, after the ultrasound they offered me an invasive procedure to where they would stick a long needle in my stomach to get a sample from the baby. They said it was be the best way to make sure there are no abnormalities. I refused though bc there was a chance for miscarriage if I went through with that. So instead they told me they could do additional bloodwork and send it to a speciality center but insurance doesn't cover it. So I went with that.

No Down syndrome. My numbers were just higher than the average pregnant. It's like probability. The chances of me having a child with an extra chromosome are higher than a lot of women, but it doesn't mean my child will definitely have it. It has do with hormones or something like that.

I have not personally had to deal with this (I've never done the quad test with any of my 3 pregnancies), but I've heard that alot of women get false readings. I'm not sure though since like I said I haven't been through it. I'll keep you and your baby in my prayers.

@mommyslilsquishy813, just keep a positive mind. I know it's easier said than done, but it's all you can do. You're baby will be more than okay:)

can you tell me what you thought when they mentioned that? what were you feeling?

Message me if you have any questions at all. I just recently went through all this and I wish I had someone to take some of that worry off my mind. Especially since I had a miscarriage before this pregnancy took hold. You can never get too many words of reassurance.

That's actually why I'm a lil worried is because I had a miscarriage back in October. and @lumbeemama how much was it to send in the blood work to a specialist?

@mommyslilsquishy813, they said they would bill me. I believe it was around $100 or so, but don't take my exact word for that. I'll have to double check.

My little brother was suppose to have confirmed Down's syndrome and be a girl. He was born a perfectly healthy little boy. 😊 I'd try not to stress too much about it.