Re: Having Amnio on Friday and scared Anyone else have one done??

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on 3/2/04 4:50 PM, For me to know and you to find out at

Sxyblueydssbbw@... wrote:

I know alot of people dont agree with getting an

amnio and the Dr told me which i didnt like his answer that if I

wasnt gonna terminate the pregnancy then why bother doing the amnio

now I am 20 weeks prego. Now even thou having an amnio scares me.

The not knowing if there is something wrong with my baby is gonna eat

at me the last 4 months. I figure if there is something wrong and

they find it in the amnio and I can research it and know what I will

have to deal with.

Hon, you have to weigh all the options. I tend to be one of the folks who

don't encourage amniocentesis, but I will tell you something -- if an amnio

will help ease your mind, then the minimal risk that the procedure poses

might be outweighed by the risk that your constant worrying throughout the

pregnancy would have an adverse effect on your little boy. I used to say

that line about why amnio if you wouldn't terminate, but I don't agree with

that anymore. If there's a legitimate reason, having an amnio can be a

tremendous help in preparing for what might be to come. What if your baby

had a condition which could be repaired by prenatal surgery? If your

doctor is that crass about the whole thing, you might want to consider

seeing someone else who will actually TREAT you instead of making rude

generalizations.

-Kris

(your ListMom who's been battling a case of pneumonia for the past several

days)

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[Guest guest]

Sorry I can't help you with info as I have never had an amino but I wanted you

to know that prayers are going up from me for you and your baby.

Axelrod

Having Amnio on Friday and scared Anyone else have

one done??

After having my 2 ultrasound and a perinatologist telling me they are

worried about my babies arms and legs being short compared to his

head, being im in my late 30's.... yes they have told me its a boy.

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I am 39 years old, pregnant with baby number 1, and I had am amnio

on October 20th of last year. My husband and I discussed at length

(!) the pros and cons and decided we wanted to be as informed as

possible as to any potential problems that may have come up with

this baby. I felt the risks of the procedure were relatively small

compared to the risks of my age, etc. Yes, I was scared going in,

mostly of the unknown (like how it would feel etc.) After all was

said and done, my anxiety far outweighed the actual procedure. The

needle part didn't hurt, only the momentary prick and cramp when the

uterus is pierced. ***NOTE*** This is my OPINION only. If the

doctor had told me the things he's told you, *I*, and this is only

*ME*, would have it done. I'm a factual type, black-and-white

personality, and I believe in being as informed with facts as

possible. I sincerely pray that all is well with your little guy- I

know it's the 'pat' answer and you've been told this a zillion

times, as I was also and it doesn't help with the decision, but it's

such a personal choice. I wish for you to be guided by your heart

in the right direction.

Kari Hanson

EDD 3/26/04

> After having my 2 ultrasound and a perinatologist telling me they

are

> worried about my babies arms and legs being short compared to his

> head, being im in my late 30's.... yes they have told me its a

boy.

> I had tested negative for down syndrom with the blood test but he

> said its just a screening like it doesnt mean anything. He said

my

> baby could have some chormesome abnormalities or it could just be

the

> way he is growing. I know alot of people dont agree with getting

an

> amnio and the Dr told me which i didnt like his answer that if I

> wasnt gonna terminate the pregnancy then why bother doing the

amnio

> now I am 20 weeks prego. Now even thou having an amnio scares

me.

> The not knowing if there is something wrong with my baby is gonna

eat

> at me the last 4 months. I figure if there is something wrong and

> they find it in the amnio and I can research it and know what I

will

> have to deal with. I am hoping and praying that its just that

this

> baby is growing the way he is and there is nothing wrong. Anyone

> else have one done and can tell me there experience would be

greatly

> appreciated. And all the prayer I could get would be greatly

> appreciated as well. Thanks for listening.