nuchal translucency thickness

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I hope I have it right...I just had my ultrasound at 20w4d and they told me that there is a possibility my baby has downs syndrome. I have to have an amniocentisis...could there be another reason for this? They said there was a thickness of the back of the head/neck and the kidneys. They wouldn't tell me anymore and want me to wait until I see the specialist. I am just looking for any inofrmation b/c I am confused and do not understand what is going on!

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Chavelle- how did your appointment go? I hope you received good news.

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Hi! Well when I went to the specialist, they said that they could not find anything on the level two. Kidneys were normal and the measurement on the back of the neck was 4 compared to the first ultrasound where the thickness was 5.3 and the kidneys were enlarged. They said that they would just put me at normal risk but I had the amnio anyways, mainly for my husband because I know that having two different outcomes was kind of frustrating for him. I am sure everything is fine, but the peace of mind will be nice & if it did come back abnormal, at least I could start my research and etc.

Anyways, thank you very much! I appreciate all of your help and information!

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Hi! Well when I went to the specialist, they said that they could not find anything on the level two. Kidneys were normal and the measurement on the back of the neck was 4 compared to the first ultrasound where the thickness was 5.3 and the kidneys were enlarged. They said that they would just put me at normal risk but I had the amnio anyways, mainly for my husband because I know that having two different outcomes was kind of frustrating for him. I am sure everything is fine, but the peace of mind will be nice & if it did come back abnormal, at least I could start my research and etc.

Anyways, thank you very much! I appreciate all of your help and information!

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Chevelle

Pleased to hear all appears to be well. Hopefully it will be a happy healthy pregnancy after this little hiccough.

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