PreNatal Genetic Tesing (Chorionic Villus Sampling Tests)?

I am currently 10.5 weeks pregnant and due to some early bleeding had an early scan. The results came back as oedema on the back of the baby's neck, meaning a high risk of down syndrome. My Obst called me and has booked me in for a CSV test and basically said things dont look good. I have googled everything I can for more information but now want to know if people have had this done,and if so what have there outcomes been. Im quite distressed as I have to wait 2 more weeks for the test, and everything I read says it a further 2 weeks for the results due to the testing of the cells. I have a 3 year old and had a dream pregnancy, now Im 34 this time around and absouloutely terrified of all this new information I have had to take on. We certainly want to make sure everything is fine and put our minds at ease. Any peoples input or experiences would be most appreciated. thanks

What a terrible thing to have to worry about. Effectively - and I know you will know this - that if the test proves that there is a problem you have to decide at once whether you want to bring a disabled child into the world. It may well put incredible stresses on your relationship. I certainly could not do it but I salute those who do.

Thank heavens that women now have the choice!

It is very scary to find out that something may be wrong with your child. We found out prenatally that our third had a very serious heart defect and chose not to go through with Amniocentecis (sp??) to determine if the heart problem was in conjunction with a genetic problem, since there is a risk of losing the baby. Post natally she was tested and did indeed have a chromosomal abnormality. The waiting for information is very hard since it's natural to run all the possible scenarios through your head - try to avoid reading too much online until you have your results - it's just too much info, much of which may not even apply to you and your babe.

Our daughter passed away due to complications from her condition (in addition to the severe heart defect she had "bubble boy syndrome", and a host of other problems). I would give anything to have her back with us, though I know it would be harder than anything I've ever done.

check out the essay Welcome to Holland
c1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. (google it, it's easy to find)

I would like to visit Italy this time (we are38w5d with #4) , but if we go to Holland again instead I want more time to enjoy the tulips and windmills....

Of course termination will be an option as well. Best of luck with the testing, and with the decisions that follow.