Abnormal Quad Screen.......Please pray for our baby

Allie
on 3/3/10 2:13 am, edited 3/3/10 2:20 am

My Dr's office got ahold of me about 30 minutes ago and the nurse said that my quad screen came back abnormal. She said that the Dr. wanted me to come in today to talk about the results with me. WHen I asked her what came back abnormal, she told me the AFP. After she told me that the Dr. wanted to see me today to talk about the results, I�said, "Well, how abnormal was the test?" and she said, "I really can't give out any results over the phone".

So.....I�have to go talk to him this afternoon to see how the test came back. I understand how AFP results work and that they can do an amnio and that they do an ultrasound to look for certain characteristics, but that doesn't really do much right now to ease the feeling of "Oh My God" that I�have. I mean my head was literally swimming right after I found out. I felt like I�was in some bad dream.

I'm going to keep with the mind set that until I KNOW 100% that there is something wrong with this baby, I'm going to believe, hope and pray that the baby is 100% healthy. My husband was in shock at first, but then I said, "You know what, even if, worse case scenario, the baby does have Down's, are we going to love it any less? Will it be challenging? Yes. Will it be hard? Yes. But would we love it any less? No, we wouldn't." So then we prayed and we're hoping that everything is going to turn out ok and that our baby will be healthy.

I'm just asking for everyone's prayers that our baby is ok and healthy. Also, if you have any experiences that you'd like to share with this, good or bad, I'd like to hear them. I'll update you all when I get home later. And thanks in advance for your prayers and any experiences you can offer.

                                       Allie
      Mom to 5 cuties!! Ages 15, 7, 6, 4 & a 3 month old sweety!
                       -250 Pounds since GBS!

Baby Blues
on 3/3/10 2:16 am - Roy, UT

Saying prayers hon. And for what it's worth, I agree with hubby. I know. Im shocked too.

I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes. I am out of control and at times hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst...then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. ---Marilyn Monroe

Allie
on 3/3/10 2:22 am, edited 3/3/10 2:23 am

Thanks Tammy! I'm still sitting here dumbfounded. I can't even get up to go get ready to go. And to make matters worse, I edited my post for a typo and it said I edited it on 12/31/69 at 4:00. (*ETA - Oh NOW it says the right day and time....see?? I'm losing it!!) And I wasn't even alive then!! I'm either going nuts or I really am in some bad dream. OK, I really shouldn't use humor to deal with bad situations but I�can't help it! It keeps me sane!

Love ya girl!

                                       Allie
      Mom to 5 cuties!! Ages 15, 7, 6, 4 & a 3 month old sweety!
                       -250 Pounds since GBS!

Baby Blues
on 3/3/10 2:54 am - Roy, UT

Use what ever ya got to get thru this. Personally I'm a big fan of Ice 101 and Ativan. However in your case I dont' recommend it. Only cuz people tend to frown upon babies preferring peppermint schnaps over formula. And trust me, formula is so much cheaper. Just sayin.

Now smile. It could be worst. You could be pregnant with triplets.....

I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes. I am out of control and at times hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst...then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. ---Marilyn Monroe

imnotknitting
on 3/3/10 2:17 am

RNY on 10/06/08

I'm sorry, I don't have much knowledge of this, but I am sending up a prayer right now!

Tina

Mommy to 2 of the most beauiful little girls in the whole universe and still in love with my hubby of 8 years. LIFE IS GOOD!

Allie
on 3/3/10 2:24 am

Thanks Tina! My husband and I appreciate it!

                                       Allie
      Mom to 5 cuties!! Ages 15, 7, 6, 4 & a 3 month old sweety!
                       -250 Pounds since GBS!

tripmom02
on 3/3/10 2:35 am - NJ

VSG on 08/01/11

Don't know if this will comfort you or not, but there is a SUPER HIGH number of incidences of abnormal AFP results that result in a perfectly healthy baby, it is one of the reasons I turned it down. Sending your family ton's of prayers and positive thoughts, but stay calm mama, it could very well be nothing. Please keep us updated.

Courtney - Lap band to VSG revision

Allie
on 3/3/10 2:46 am

Thanks! Yeah, I knew that going in, but I still get them done every pregnancy. (Lord knows why....just something else to worry about!

I never in a million years thought one would come back abnormal. Just gotta get to the Dr. and find out what the results are, get the ultrasound done and see where we stand. I'm not going to get an amnio done unless something is found on the ultrasound. I just have to stay positive and all of the prayers for our little one are reassuring and help us out tremendously. Thanks again!

                                       Allie
      Mom to 5 cuties!! Ages 15, 7, 6, 4 & a 3 month old sweety!
                       -250 Pounds since GBS!

Kathy W.
on 3/3/10 2:43 am - Enfield, CT

RNY on 01/15/08 with

Ya know, that is the reason I don't want any of this. I was getting my blood drawn and the woman told me her docs were convinced her son would have Down's. He is 100% normal she said. I personally think these test can cause you to freak out since they are not perfect. Good luck hun, let us know the results.

I shall now be know as Hagatha: Queen of the queens.

Baby 7-09

Xavier Elliott born 10-5-10

Allie
on 3/3/10 2:48 am

Thanks Kathy! I've resigned myself to just TRY not to worry until there's cause for it. I can't change it anyway, only God can. I better go get ready. I'm still sitting here in a fog and I've got a 30 minute drive. I'll update soon.....and thanks!

                                       Allie
      Mom to 5 cuties!! Ages 15, 7, 6, 4 & a 3 month old sweety!
                       -250 Pounds since GBS!

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