How many "advanced maternal agers" had amnio

kimberelli · 02-26-2008, 08:02 PM

Don't you just love that term??????

Anyway how many had amnio or CVS?

I am 36 and will be 36 at the birth if that helps.

Does it hurt?

How bad does it hurt?

What does it feel like?

What did it feel like after?

How long till you felt totally fine with no cramping or anything?

Sorry for all the questions but I am just getting nervous about my upcomming testing....etc.

Thanks in adnavce

Kimberly

**BC-GoMom** · 02-26-2008, 10:56 PM

Don't you just love that term?????? It is better than elderly pg that was on my chart!!!!!

Anyway how many had amnio or CVS? one amnio b/c of infection

I am 36 and will be 36 at the birth if that helps. at age 34

Does it hurt? no

How bad does it hurt?

What does it feel like? small stick

What did it feel like after? didn't feel anything

How long till you felt totally fine with no cramping or anything? I was in the hospital being treated for infection after a cerclage... so I was in the bed- but no problems

Good luck with your decisions! and CONGRATS!

shef · 02-27-2008, 10:55 AM

Kimberly,
Both my amnios were done between ages 35-40.
It was not necessarily recommended, despite "advanced maternal age" (makes you feel like a senior, doesn't it?!). I elected to do it, so I wouldn't worry the rest of the pregnancies.
It feels the same like if you're getting a shot. A brief pinch and then you're fine. My biggest problem was that I was scared I'd move so I was really stressed until it was over.
It took maybe a minute or two (once the needles in/ the preparation can take ten minutes of swabbing, finding the fetus on the screen, etc.). Shorter if they take only enough fluid for the amnio, a tiny bit longer if they take extra for the FISH (quick results within a few days).
No discomfort immediately after. Some cramping for a few days afterwards and then it subsided. I was really careful the stay in bed.
Good luck!
Shef

momofoneson · 02-27-2008, 11:57 AM

Hi! Isn't it amazing that we can even conceive given the fact that we've got one foot in the grave?

I had an amnio at age 35, and it was no big deal (except the look on dh's face as they were doing it!). I'm a little more nervous with this one at age 40 (41 at delivery). We may opt for CVS, but we're still doing some research on it. Apparently, it's hard to find a doc anywhere in Ohio that will do it! I blame medical malpractice insurance companies for that one....

Good luck with your decision - I'm right there with you...
Jan

mmi · 02-27-2008, 12:12 PM

I had one at 37.... it was really a piece of cake. One tiny pinch when introducer went in(plastic type needle), then just a little bandaide, no cramping.... and great piece of mind when I got the call "normal baby girl". I did specifically ask my dr what HIS COMPLICATION rate was and how often/how many he does. That was very reassuring as the complications are usually due to operater error. good luck.

lady-in-wating · 02-28-2008, 04:02 PM

I had a cvs at 10 weeks. Very reassuring to know that all was ok before I was even showing, and at age 44! The test itself was painless (intra-cervical) though I cramped for a couple of days afterwards. I just turned 45 and the baby will be here when I am 45.25. My first! (i'm guessing my last, too!)

momofoneson · 02-28-2008, 05:03 PM

Wow, l-i-w, 45 - you're my hero

Sleep now.....

Jan

LouHoo · 03-04-2008, 03:34 PM

I just had a CVS last week. I was terrified, but it did not hurt at all, and I had no spotting or cramping. I guess I was lucky, but I would definitely do it again. My CVS was done vaginally. I've heard the abdominal CVS is more uncomfortable. Good luck!

LouHoo · 03-04-2008, 03:34 PM

Oh, by the way, I will be 38 when I deliver, and I hate the term AMA, too!

Tracy in NYC · 04-08-2008, 03:44 AM

I'm scheduled for an amnio tomorrow. Even though I'm 44, I was hoping to avoid it, but my 1st trimester screening came back with some possible markers for Down Syndrome (overall risk was 1/67, HcG level was 95th percentile, sonogram found absent nasal bone--scary stuff). Now I'm a bit frantic, so I've decided to go ahead.

02-26-2008, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
kimberelli 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,504	How many "advanced maternal agers" had amnio Don't you just love that term?????? Anyway how many had amnio or CVS? I am 36 and will be 36 at the birth if that helps. Does it hurt? How bad does it hurt? What does it feel like? What did it feel like after? How long till you felt totally fine with no cramping or anything? Sorry for all the questions but I am just getting nervous about my upcomming testing....etc. Thanks in adnavce Kimberly __________________ Kimberelli Avery 1/00 Bailey 06/01 Aubrey 06/04 7/06 Kaylee 09/25/08

02-26-2008, 10:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,917	Don't you just love that term?????? It is better than elderly pg that was on my chart!!!!! Anyway how many had amnio or CVS? one amnio b/c of infection I am 36 and will be 36 at the birth if that helps. at age 34 Does it hurt? no How bad does it hurt? What does it feel like? small stick What did it feel like after? didn't feel anything How long till you felt totally fine with no cramping or anything? I was in the hospital being treated for infection after a cerclage... so I was in the bed- but no problems Good luck with your decisions! and CONGRATS! __________________ 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!

02-27-2008, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
momofoneson 800-899 post 10 of hearts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ohio, but still a W. Canadian Posts: 818	Hi! Isn't it amazing that we can even conceive given the fact that we've got one foot in the grave? I had an amnio at age 35, and it was no big deal (except the look on dh's face as they were doing it!). I'm a little more nervous with this one at age 40 (41 at delivery). We may opt for CVS, but we're still doing some research on it. Apparently, it's hard to find a doc anywhere in Ohio that will do it! I blame medical malpractice insurance companies for that one.... Good luck with your decision - I'm right there with you... Jan __________________ me 41, dh 47 '87 ectopic, lost tube; '94 natural pg m/c 13 wks, endo, lap, Lupron, '02 1st ds ttc#2 - 5+ long years yrs, unexpl, endo, high fsh - clomid X5, follistim/iui X2, ivf X2 - all bfn '06 surprise natural pg! m/c 10 wks '08 surprise natural pg - ectopic '08 surprise natural pg - m/c 8 wks

02-27-2008, 12:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
mmi 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,471	I had one at 37.... it was really a piece of cake. One tiny pinch when introducer went in(plastic type needle), then just a little bandaide, no cramping.... and great piece of mind when I got the call "normal baby girl". I did specifically ask my dr what HIS COMPLICATION rate was and how often/how many he does. That was very reassuring as the complications are usually due to operater error. good luck. __________________ 3 years and 15 medicated cycles(clomid, injections, iui's, ivf's, fet, you name it) and 2 angels before finally getting princess 1 (1999) 2 injection cycles for princess 2(2002) Truly miracles! "Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

02-28-2008, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
momofoneson 800-899 post 10 of hearts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ohio, but still a W. Canadian Posts: 818	Wow, l-i-w, 45 - you're my hero Sleep now..... Jan __________________ me 41, dh 47 '87 ectopic, lost tube; '94 natural pg m/c 13 wks, endo, lap, Lupron, '02 1st ds ttc#2 - 5+ long years yrs, unexpl, endo, high fsh - clomid X5, follistim/iui X2, ivf X2 - all bfn '06 surprise natural pg! m/c 10 wks '08 surprise natural pg - ectopic '08 surprise natural pg - m/c 8 wks

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02-27-2008, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
shef Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 228	Kimberly, Both my amnios were done between ages 35-40. It was not necessarily recommended, despite "advanced maternal age" (makes you feel like a senior, doesn't it?!). I elected to do it, so I wouldn't worry the rest of the pregnancies. It feels the same like if you're getting a shot. A brief pinch and then you're fine. My biggest problem was that I was scared I'd move so I was really stressed until it was over. It took maybe a minute or two (once the needles in/ the preparation can take ten minutes of swabbing, finding the fetus on the screen, etc.). Shorter if they take only enough fluid for the amnio, a tiny bit longer if they take extra for the FISH (quick results within a few days). No discomfort immediately after. Some cramping for a few days afterwards and then it subsided. I was really careful the stay in bed. Good luck! Shef

02-28-2008, 04:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
lady-in-wating Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 37	I had a cvs at 10 weeks. Very reassuring to know that all was ok before I was even showing, and at age 44! The test itself was painless (intra-cervical) though I cramped for a couple of days afterwards. I just turned 45 and the baby will be here when I am 45.25. My first! (i'm guessing my last, too!)

03-04-2008, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
LouHoo 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,949	I just had a CVS last week. I was terrified, but it did not hurt at all, and I had no spotting or cramping. I guess I was lucky, but I would definitely do it again. My CVS was done vaginally. I've heard the abdominal CVS is more uncomfortable. Good luck! __________________ - LouHoo (38); DH (42) 6 IUIs, 7 IVFs, 3 FETs DS born 6/22/03 and one ectopic (IVF #4) M/C at 8 weeks (FET #2) DS born 12/28/2006 (natural surprise) DD born 8/18/2008 (another natural surprise)

03-04-2008, 03:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
LouHoo 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,949	Oh, by the way, I will be 38 when I deliver, and I hate the term AMA, too! __________________ - LouHoo (38); DH (42) 6 IUIs, 7 IVFs, 3 FETs DS born 6/22/03 and one ectopic (IVF #4) M/C at 8 weeks (FET #2) DS born 12/28/2006 (natural surprise) DD born 8/18/2008 (another natural surprise)

04-08-2008, 03:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tracy in NYC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 64	I'm scheduled for an amnio tomorrow. Even though I'm 44, I was hoping to avoid it, but my 1st trimester screening came back with some possible markers for Down Syndrome (overall risk was 1/67, HcG level was 95th percentile, sonogram found absent nasal bone--scary stuff). Now I'm a bit frantic, so I've decided to go ahead.

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