due monday and scared about down syndrome chances..?

Question

i am pretty close to my due date couple of days left. my doctor had september13 as my due date but it cchanged to sepember 23 later. but when the test results were take my test came positive for down syndrome 1:110. they said change of due date changes the results. but they never took it again because in order to qualify the difference had to be 14 days. they took the result as september 13. i am getting really scared now because so close to the birth process. give me some words of reassurance. i am so afraid its taking over my other happiness. i want to enjoy it more. any of u mothers had this happen?

Answer 1

let me ask you this......do you love your baby already? if the answer is yes....then you have nothing to worry about. because once you see your child and hold him/her in your arms you will think of nothing but how beautiful he/she is and the love that you have now will only deepen. i know you have fears...every new mom does. but don't let them ruin your happiness and celebration of the birth of your baby.
almost 4 yrs ago I was given a special gift....a little boy. I loved him from the minute I felt him move. I went through all the screenings and tests........but none of that mattered once I saw his beautiful blue eyes. he still has those eyes even more intensified by brushfield spots....they sparkle all the time. you see brushfield spots are a characteristic of ds. he was born with down syndrome...but you know something I don't see the 'syndrome'...I see my son. a little mischief maker whom I adore and is the son of my soul. so you see I had the fears you have now, but when all is in perspective and I look back on it now...my fears were unjustified. enjoy your baby and love him or her with all your heart...that really is all that matters.

Answer 2

An early-pregnancy blood test promises to tell women whether their fetus has Down syndrome without the need for risky, invasive procedures. First- and second-trimester screening tests can detect pregnancies at high risk of Down syndrome. But even if it never comes to having to make such a heart-rending decision, Down syndrome screening can be anguishing. Noninvasive ultrasound and blood tests can tell women whether they need more invasive tests. These confirmatory tests mean inserting a needle into the womb to sample amniotic fluid (amniocentesis) or snipping off a small piece of the placenta for analysis (chorionic villus sampling or CVS). The vast majority of the time, these tests go smoothly. But there's a real risk they can cause a miscarriage. Moreover, by the time all these tests confirm Down syndrome, the pregnancy is often 18 or 19 weeks along ...

Answer 3

I had a abnormal quad to which indicated down syndrome its just a screening test to show whether there is a chance the baby could have it i was sent to a maternal fetal specialist where they did a level 2 ultrasound then asked me if i wanted a amniocentesis which i turned it down due to the risk of miscarriage i also had to go to the hospital twice a week for afis and nst which is ultrasound and non stress test after all the monitoring for weeks and weeks and me worring about my child's well being i ended up having a healthy 7lb 1 0z beautiful baby girl free of down syndrome dont worry soo much chances are your baby wont have it either just relax and enjoy the remainder of your pregnancy and congratulations

Answer 4

I am a physically deformed adult of 57 years old..... MANY deformities....I can't imagine how upset my mother was the day I was born, but, I am a living, breathing human being capable of giving and receiving love, capable of spreading joy and attaining great sorrows, capable of holding down a GOOD job for the past 35 years (retiring 2 years ago), capable of getting married and having a child who was 100% healthy and WORTHY of a life... So to is your child no matter HOW she or she is when it is born.... Downs children are loving, sensative children who are absolutely beautiful and there is no need to be scared if your child should turn out to have DOWNS... it does NOT mean that your child will have a bad life or that YOU will either..... no matter what, this child will be a GIFT for you----something special who will love you UNCONDITIONALLY...So many Downs children grow up to lead PRODUCTIVE and happy lives... and SHOULD your child be affected by Downs or ANYTHING ELSE, with love, guidance, support and TRUST, you AND your child will do just fine.... NEVER think of your child as DIFFERENT, think of him as SPECIAL because that is what each and every child is--REGARDLESS....

Answer 5

there is no point in worrying about something that you have no control over, if the baby comes with down syndrome so bless the child and accept it, every baby is a gift of life and a micracle that we can enjoy.

whats ever happens you are not alone , their are so many mothers out with kids like that. but guess ? it is gift and they are all happy with what god gave them.

good luck

Answer 6

Look at this way, your odds were 1/110. That means that there is a better than 99% chance that your baby DOES NOT have Down's.

Answer 7

Lots of times, the test isn't correct. You can get a false positive. Don't worry too much. You can't fix it and you will get the baby God wants you to have. Love your little one with all of your heart.

Answer 8

I didn't take that test, why add more worry and stress? I trust in God and know he'll bless me with a healthy child. I'm sure he'll do the same for you. God Bless, leave it in his hands and enjoy yourself. Your baby will be here soon, isn't that amazing?!

Answer 9

DONT WORRY. NO MATTER WHAT U HAVE U WILL BE THE BEST MOTHER U CAN BE. THAT CHILD WILL LOVE YOU FOR U . AND SPECIAL KID HAVE A LOT OF LOVE TO GIVE

Answer 10

It's in god's hands. Pray to the Lord and he will give you comfort.