First Trimester Screening Medium Risk

Week 12- 20
I had my first trimester screening when I was 13 weeks. NT scan looked ok at 1.4mm. I also had to do a blood test, and the results from the blood test came for trisomy 13/18 as 1:305.  Below 300 is high risk and mine in border level high risk. Trisomy 21 was at 1:3989.

at 13 weeks 7.9 cm

Dr called me up for a detail discussion and had to do draw further blood for panorama testing – Non-invasive pre natal testing. Links for further reading about this test. http://www.lifelabs.com/Lifelabs_ON/Patients/TestInfo/Special/Panorama.asp

It usually takes 2 weeks to get the Panorama test results. But I had to do again after 2 weeks as in the first testing they could not find enough sample of baby's DNA. Time passed and at 16 weeks I gave another sample for panorama screening. To our surprise they could not find enough sample again!!! Apparently I'm one of the 1% of people from whom they are unable to get enough sample.

My regular Dr recommended me to do a special screening similar to anomaly scan with a fetal specialist. He measured many parts of the baby to check any abnormalities. Scan lasted for up to 15-20 minutes. Finally he said baby looks fine.

at 18 weeks 3D image

In the meantime the Lab offered to do panorama testing one more time and did not charge us for the previous 2 attempts. At 18 weeks I gave a 3rd round of blood sample for panorama screening.

Finally at week 20 we got the all clear 'Low risk' results.

Meanwhile I have gained 5 kgs so far, and still vomit even at week 20 when my stomach is empty for a long time.

I think this whole trisomy drama occurred because I had low B12. I feel it is one of the important pregnancy vitamin that is ignored by many. See link on http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/anemia-in-pregnancy

However finally I'm relieved to have the results and now trying prepare myself mentally for the arrival of Baby Boy!