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First of all ITS A BOY!!!! We have a 15 month old daughter and were really expecting another girl so this was a nice surprise.
Also, the reason I know this is because I needed a level 2 Ultrasound because my AFP test came back low as an increased risk for Down's. The level 2 was fine exect for the fact that the leg and arm bones are slightly shorter than normal. The doctor didn't seem too concerned about that. It is a marker and he said it may increase my chanced but after "looking at you we probably just proved that this is your baby". I am short 5ft 2 but with a long waist and shorter legs and arms. We chose not to have the amino but of course I am worried sick about this. I am hoping it is because my doctor doesn't listen to me and I am actually a week less pregnant than what they are going by. I know timing can throw it off and the nurse said 7 days can but I can't find anything online as to how many days can throw off the test. I guess all we can do is be positive that we will have a healthy baby and deal with what comes. It is very stressful though and I wish I had chosen not to take the test.
Also, the reason I know this is because I needed a level 2 Ultrasound because my AFP test came back low as an increased risk for Down's. The level 2 was fine exect for the fact that the leg and arm bones are slightly shorter than normal. The doctor didn't seem too concerned about that. It is a marker and he said it may increase my chanced but after "looking at you we probably just proved that this is your baby". I am short 5ft 2 but with a long waist and shorter legs and arms. We chose not to have the amino but of course I am worried sick about this. I am hoping it is because my doctor doesn't listen to me and I am actually a week less pregnant than what they are going by. I know timing can throw it off and the nurse said 7 days can but I can't find anything online as to how many days can throw off the test. I guess all we can do is be positive that we will have a healthy baby and deal with what comes. It is very stressful though and I wish I had chosen not to take the test.
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