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Jennifer#4 · 11-30-2007, 06:35 AM

I didn't know where else to post this. Not many woman my age are having this problem. I am 22 and just found out at the doctor's office that my quad screen came back 1 in 38 that the baby has down syndrome. I don't know what to do. My chances should be like 1 in 1250. With my daughter 2 years ago, tey were like 1 in 1500. How did they go up? I know it is an age thing (no offense), so why are mine so elevated? What are the next steps? I go for my ultrasound on the 4th of Dec. and they said they will look for features and then I go see the genetic counselor on the 12th. What comes after that? I am so worried, can some please help me?
Thanks in advance,
Jenn

**BC-GoMom** · 11-30-2007, 12:56 PM

Jenn,
The quad screen is looking at lspecific evels in the blood- there are false +'s. After age 35 you almost always get a + , multiples also cause false + or high percantages. I am sorry to say I do not know much about younger women with a high percent chance. Did you ask on the gen pg bb? I do know there are women (many ) who have gone on to have additional testing and everything is fine. Your U/s will look for markers as to Down's syndrome and then if they see markers, then they will probably offer an amnio. I would try to wait until the u/s and see how your baby looks. I pray everything goes well.

Jennifer#4 · 11-30-2007, 04:56 PM

BC-GoMom,
Thank you so much for your reply. I haven't seen the genetic counselor yet, but I have many questions for him. I don't know what would make my chances jump from 1 in 1500 2 years ago with my DD, but hopefully the ultrasound will have some answers and I won't have to take further steps. Thanks again.
Jenn

11-30-2007, 06:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jennifer#4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2	Have a question I didn't know where else to post this. Not many woman my age are having this problem. I am 22 and just found out at the doctor's office that my quad screen came back 1 in 38 that the baby has down syndrome. I don't know what to do. My chances should be like 1 in 1250. With my daughter 2 years ago, tey were like 1 in 1500. How did they go up? I know it is an age thing (no offense), so why are mine so elevated? What are the next steps? I go for my ultrasound on the 4th of Dec. and they said they will look for features and then I go see the genetic counselor on the 12th. What comes after that? I am so worried, can some please help me? Thanks in advance, Jenn

11-30-2007, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,917	Jenn, The quad screen is looking at lspecific evels in the blood- there are false +'s. After age 35 you almost always get a + , multiples also cause false + or high percantages. I am sorry to say I do not know much about younger women with a high percent chance. Did you ask on the gen pg bb? I do know there are women (many ) who have gone on to have additional testing and everything is fine. Your U/s will look for markers as to Down's syndrome and then if they see markers, then they will probably offer an amnio. I would try to wait until the u/s and see how your baby looks. I pray everything goes well. __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

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11-30-2007, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jennifer#4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2	BC-GoMom, Thank you so much for your reply. I haven't seen the genetic counselor yet, but I have many questions for him. I don't know what would make my chances jump from 1 in 1500 2 years ago with my DD, but hopefully the ultrasound will have some answers and I won't have to take further steps. Thanks again. Jenn