IPS Results

For the clinically minded, here are the details of our IPS results.

AFP level = 10.9 ug/L (0.54 MoM... low)
uE3 level = 2.47 nmol/L (1.02 MoM... normal)
Total hCG level = 28.7 kiu/L (1.45 MoM... high)
NT measurement = 1.7 mm (1.06 MoM... normal)
PAPP-A level = 0.38 iu/L (0.39 MoM... low)

The low AFP, the high hCG and the low PAPP-A give us the 1:75 risk.

I also know that a higher hCG level is frequently present in women who've undergone IVF.

Additionally, my high TSH (thyroid) levels might throw this out of whack. And I've not yet had the OGTT so any blood sugar problems might throw it out of whack too. I'm still worried for Tuesday and until I get these results back, it's going to be really hard to concentrate on doing anything to prepare for Petit's arrival.

For all I know, Tuesday may be the last day I get to see Petit at all... as there is a chance of miscarriage following an amnio. Before that needle goes in, I am going to have a photo of our baby in my hands; it may be the last one I get.

The Other Shoe

Fuck.

Fuck fuck.

Fuckity fuck fuck.

I don't know what to say right now.

Last week at my OB appointment, I was told that based on the results of the IPS, they would get back to me in two weeks (thus, negative screen and nothing to worry about) or, they would get back to me in one week (thus, positive screen, and cause for worry).

Yeah.

I heard from them today.

Based solely on my age, and no other factors, I would be 1:120 for the risk of Down Syndrome.

Something in my bloodwork has increased my odds; I'm standing at 1:50. That's a 2% chance.

I'm terrified. And I'm supposed to call genetic counselling tomorrow to make an appointment for an amniocentesis at the local children's hospital.

Fuckity fuck fuck. I just knew the other shoe would drop. I can't think. I can't eat. I can't sleep. I can barely breathe. I am absolutely terrified and I don't know where to turn...