Re: . Possible Down syndrome

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At Fri, 11 May 2001, Lisa wrote: >
>Hi, I just wanted to let you know that it is ok to decline the amnio.
>There is no reason to have it at this point in my humble opinion. Just
>be fowarned that there are many, many false ++'s on the triple screen.
>
>Just to give you a history on me, I do have a baby with Downs and I had
>nothing show on the u/s. I also know of many many people who have had
>nuchal thickening or other "markers" for DS and their child did not have
>it.
>However, having said that, if by the remote chance,your child DID have
>DS..it is not by far the end of the world. I understand it is
>frightening..but he is such an adorable boy and is so "normal". Nowadays
>with early intervention, downs is not what it used to be. Many kids end
>up going to college! Please feel free to email me if you want to talk
>more about this :) tandlelliott@home.com
>
>For what its worth, there is a very real risk of losing a child to an
>amnio, and more than likely a much higher chance than the possibility of
>downs. Don't let anyone pressure you into risking your baby's life if
>you do not feel comfortable.
>GOOD LUCK!
>Lisa

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