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@swedishfish: Oh, hugs I haven't had an NT scan so I have no experience, but just know that I'm thinking of you, DH, and your LO.

I'm sorry. I hope it turns out ok.

I'm so sorry. I have no experience with abnormal NT, but when I got tested with LO, they also did some testing on my blood and I remember by OBGYN telling me that the risk depended on the combination of the NT echo and the blood results. I hope the genetic counselor can answer your questions tomorrow and help you through the next steps, whatever they may be.

I would expect at a minimum the genetic counselor to recommend additional testing such as Harmony or Panorama. These are non-invasive blood tests that can help better understand your possible risks by looking at fetal blood cells within your blood.

Keeping you in my thoughts.

Hugs!

Oh, I'm so sorry you have to worry about this. I hope it turns out okay, and the tests can put your mind at ease or at least give you some answers.

I don't have a personal experience but I know two people who had normal healthy babies after NT measured off and one even had not great bloodwork. I'll pray that all is well.

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. No advice, but I hope everything turns out okay and your appointment with the genetic counselor goes well.

I'm sorry you are going through this and hope your genetic counselor has some good guidance for you.

Our 18w scan showed a heart calcification, which can be a soft downs marker. Our perinatologist suggested that we proceed with Series Sequential Testing, which we were doing anyways - it gives you your odds of your baby having downs syndrome within 99% accuracy. I don't yet have the results from that and waiting is the hardest part.

Sorry to hear this. I know how stressful this can be. I had some abnormal results on our NT scan, as well....a cyst on the brain and something with the bowel. Thankfully, everything turned out okay. They recommended the Maternit21 blood test, which is extremely accurate/reliable and noninvasive. Maybe you could ask about they test?

I would do Maternit21 and then straight to cvs if the maternit21 is positive. I'm so sorry that NT came back higher than expected, but it's only one measure. I know that's no comfort in this challenging time, but try and go one step at a time. Feel free to wall me if you have further questions.

So sorry you are going through this. My counselor prefaced the NT by saying that by itself it was not especially accurate. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Can't offer any help or insight but sending hugs and positive thoughts your way!

@swedishfish: Sending you love! I hope you get answers soon

I've heard many cases of 3mm+ NT scans ending up being totally healthy babies so hoping that is the case for you!
After my NT we did the Verifi test (same as MaterniT21). Not because my NT was abnormal but because I'm at high risk for T18.
I suggest it just because it is so non-invasive and very accurate. It is what my doc recommended before going down the path of a cvs. I believe we waited about 1.5-2 weeks for results.
Will be thinking of you

Thinking of you!

Just want to send big hugs and positive thoughts your way!! I imagine you must be pretty stressed - just remember that it's just something they flag at this point, and doesn't definitively say anything.

I'm just so sorry you are going through this. My friend had a measurement right at 3 at her 16 week scan and it ended up not being an issue and she has a 9 month old girl now with no issues. It is so stressful and I'm so sorry. I hope everything turns out ok and that baby is healthy...he/she will be perfect no matter what. Big hugs!

@swedishfish: Hoping for a good outcome thoughts and prayers headed your way.

Just FYI, even if insurance decides not to cover MaterniT21, the most you'll pay out of pocket is $250. I just got the bill from mine (had the test done over a year ago) and this was confirmed by the lab.

@swedishfish: I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! Like others have mentioned, the numbers are not always accurate and having a high number does not automatically mean anything. If you can't end up doing a cvs test, you can do an amniocentesis later on, which will be more accurate. Just so you know you do have more options beyond the blood test and cvs...
I had a cvs done, it's not pleasant but it's helpful to know things. Let me know if you have questions about the procedure. I hope you get in but that it turns out to be nothing!