Alezia Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hey guys! I just need to vent since I don't know what to expect. I had passed the IPS test and my doctor has called today telling me that my baby had a higher chance than average for a certain disease. The disease has something to do with the spinal cord and starts with pino something something... I am really bad at the medical terms. Normally I would have written it down but the shock kind of took over me. My doctor is sending me to genetic counselling @ the downtown hospital this thursday. The girl that answered my call at the downtown hospital couldn't tell me much. Has anyone ever been through a similar process? Link to comment
DN Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Is this what he meant: spina bifida? link removed Link to comment
BornToResist Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 How far along are you? Link to comment
Alezia Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Yeah seems to be spina bifada... I'm 17 weeks at the moment. Link to comment
DN Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 May I ask which hospital? If it is The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto then it is perhaps the finest children's hospital in the world. Link to comment
BornToResist Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Oh well you are still really early so maybe they just need to investigate more. It doesn't sound like anything is for certain so don't freak yourself out. Are you taking your folic acid? I really hope everything goes well...please keep us updated. Link to comment
Alezia Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hi, It's the CHEO hospital in Ottawa, hopefully that one isn't too bad either. I am taking my folic acid but I wasn't in the start since I didn't know I was pregnant. It isn't 100% certain, but it's such a serious disease that I really want to make an informed decision. I'm not too sure what this is all about. Link to comment
BornToResist Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What decision will you be faced with...? Just don't stress on it yet. Wait and talk it out with your doctor. Link to comment
Alezia Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think they will discuss about if abortion is a good idea or not etc... Of course I'll wait it out and talk with my doctor and the people at CHEO but I'm just very nervous and wrecked atm. Link to comment
DN Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Well, that is very understandable but they are probably just taking precautions right now so try not to be too worried. Link to comment
Alezia Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Yeah of course. I guess us parents just always make the worst out of every situation. I'm pretty sure no one would be thrilled at this news anyways. I made myself a good supper atleast and trying to relax. Not doing any type of work tonight. Link to comment
DN Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Well, I have two kids, two grandkids and more to come probably. The worries like that are always popping up - but the good times far outweight the bad. Link to comment
BornToResist Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I just wanted to say that two of my nieces came up as having mental retardations on one of the tests...and they are 100% perfectly healthy. One of them is at the top of her class. I know that that is an entirely different situation and different test, but don't cross that bridge until you get there. I know that's easier said than done though. I hope the best for you and keep us updated. This must be really stressful. Link to comment
rikka Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Awww. I am sorry you are going through the stress and worry. Relax. There is nothing you have done wrong, and there is nothing you can do to change things at this point. Talk to the doctors and see what they have to say. My sister has spina bifida - though she is an amazing and rare case (in a good way). Things will be ok. Link to comment
Alezia Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hey guys! Well right now it seems that I have mild chances of spina bifida, I have ranked 2.5 on the AFP hormone... meaning my hormone level is 2.5 times higher than the regular pregnancy. The cut-off is 2.2 so it's not like I have a case of 7 or 8. I am going to have a detailed ultrasound in 1-2 weeks which should be 95% accurate on whether the child has the disease or not. Right now, my chances are 1/160 of spina bifida, and if the ultrasound doesn't find anything my chances are ridicoulous something like 0.03%. I guess that's on top of the regular 3% of deformation for all pregnancies. I didn't opt for a CVS at the moment since it's instrusive and has 1/250 chances of miscarriage. Link to comment
BornToResist Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Good to hear that things are going your way as of now. Keep us updated, you'll be in my thoughts! Link to comment
Alezia Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Aww thanks guys for the support =) That reminds me I have to call my doctor to book the detailed ultrasound! Link to comment
Hope75 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I'm glad things are looking up for you Mousty. Hope you will keep us updated. I would not have done the CVS either- in addition to miscarriage there is a risk of limb amputation and other problems. Hopefully your baby will be just fine. Let us know! Link to comment
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