So the Doctor called with the results of our NT test today and i am still processing the information. She said the Down syndrome results for a woman my age are usually 1 in 900 or so, ours came back as 1 in 338 (the results of a 34 year old woman. I'm 26.) She says that the national cut off is about 1 in 312 and while we are not that low, she is still slightly concerned. Part of the concern is because Nugget was being VERY difficult during the sonogram portion and not rolling to the right angle so they could not clearly see a nasal bone. So the absence of that aspect contributed to the low scoring.
The doctor did also mention that she is not AS worried because we are African American and that the nasal bone is not always as visible this early as it is in Caucasians. She recommended us considering the most extensive twsting such as Harmony or Materni21 test or even an amniocentesis, but Mister is not for it. He knows that we have another sonogram scheduled at the end of next week, and he feels that if we see the nasal bone then, then we're fine. I on the other hand REALLY want that 99.99% answer if my baby has downs or not.
I'm okay with the additional testing because 3 of the 5 options are non-invasive and would only require a simple blood draw. I ALREADY have to go so a blood draw this week because oft Hypo-thyroid so what's another 3 valves of blood. The catch is insurance is not guaranteed to foot the bill. These additional test are not the norm and in the chance that they don't pay, we of course have to pay out of pocket. We DEFINITELY do not have an extra $2k lying around for this test.
I'm still digesting this news. No we technically did not get a positive for Downs, but I really do feel like our score is a bit too close for comfort. I see it as equal to a "C-" on your mid term. Non you didn't fail, but you only JUST passed. And I think for me, that is a bit too close for comfort.
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