Amnio Test

My Oscar test results was 1:44 (close to 2%), which was not good, as compared to my two earlier pregnancies which odds were 1:thousands over...

Turned out that Oscar test is only a probability based on fetus measurement, blood test and so on.

Having a near 2% bad results from the Oscar probability test, our gynae advised us to take up the invasive amnio test, which is 99.9% accuracy on definite results, no longer a probability.

Why harmony test wasn't our next option? Our gynae explained that harmony test was more accurate than Oscar but both were merely probability. High probability doesn't mean baby has Down syndrome and the same otherwise. Also, it takes sometimes to get the results. What if the probability turns out as high? We will still have to go for amnio test or be continue to be worried for the rest of the pregnancy period.

In short, I feel that couples should skip both Oscar and harmony tests which are only probability test which doesn't mean much in reality. As for whether or not to proceed with amnio test, I have no idea myself...

We did it, per recommendation from the gynae. The results came back as normal for the few critical/ life threatening chromosomes, we had to wait for a few more days for the rest of the results to become available. 

Today is my third day of hospitalization leave/ bed rest. Now, I am praying hard for the BB to be safe and unaffected from the amnio procedure.

It's not a pleasant experience... But as long as the baby is fine, it will take all the pain and worries away.

小文兴万岁！爸爸妈妈爱你！姐姐们都在等你喔！

18 weeks and counting. Jiayou!! \(^,^)/