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37. The 2 of you are going to receive more love than you could ever imagine

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Wed Jan 27, 2016, 11:50 PM

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 OP

What?? No reply's...Thanks! ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #1

Sorry. I don't know about the tests, elleng Jan 2016 #2

That is not what I wanted to hear thank you very much. ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #4

Sorry. Read this: elleng Jan 2016 #6

Thank you very much for the link I feel better. But it's probably the mix of Xanax's and Beer I'm ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #9

From what I found on the internet, LisaL Jan 2016 #3

Thank you, that makes me feel better I appreciate it. ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #5

Do both of you want a child? trof Jan 2016 #7

Yes!! ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #8

Why? trof Jan 2016 #17

People are having children at older and older ages these days. LisaL Jan 2016 #18

I know. My daughter had a child at 35. trof Jan 2016 #19

My mother had me at 39 and my brother 5 years later- LiberalElite Jan 2016 #20

My grandmother was 38 when she had my mother, in 1920. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #23

I was 39 when my youngest was born. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #36

Not sure if this will help but from the Mayo Clinic azurnoir Jan 2016 #33

I would advise you to get acquainted with people with Down's KamaAina Jan 2016 #10

No!! ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #12

Why not? sharp_stick Jan 2016 #24

For what logical reason would you refuse counsel from people dealing with the same issue? ohnoyoudidnt Jan 2016 #26

Okay. That's enough. Iggo Jan 2016 #43

I see you are in WV KamaAina Jan 2016 #11

Yes Wheeling, WV. ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #13

Wait a minute. There's only a 1 in 365 chance the baby will have Down's? KamaAina Jan 2016 #14

What do you mean Doctor said she tested Positive for Downs Syndrome. Her blood count number 1-325 at ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #15

Sorry, I speak very little medical jargon. KamaAina Jan 2016 #16

Not an expert but... LP2K12 Jan 2016 #21

AL, this sounds like it was the initial screening woodsprite Jan 2016 #22

Thank you very much, I appreciate it greatly you made me feel much better. ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #25

This is an issue for the woman carrying the child. She can consult with you, as the father, but MADem Jan 2016 #34

I'm sure it's going to be tough to wait until Feb 12. MissB Jan 2016 #27

Also I should say that while an amnio MissB Jan 2016 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author mrmpa Jan 2016 #31

I was a 35 yo first time mom mnhtnbb Jan 2016 #29

IIRC, the initial test has a very high probability of false positive readings MrsMatt Jan 2016 #30

Since you're in the Wheeling area....... mrmpa Jan 2016 #32

You have my sympathies. But Downies aren't all bad news Bucky Jan 2016 #35

Hey! I resemble that remark! KamaAina Jan 2016 #42

No offence intended, your madge Bucky Jan 2016 #50

The 2 of you are going to receive more love than you could ever imagine UTUSN Jan 2016 #37

And what the hell is that suppose to mean? ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #40

Not quite sure what you're seeking here. Advice? Solace? Cheers? WinkyDink Jan 2016 #38

What percentage is 1 out 365 chance and why would you even ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #39

1 in 365 is about 0.27% discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #41

Thank you very much I feel better now. I'm not very ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #44

You're welcome discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #48

Now see once again you put things or situations in a positive ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #49

Have you considered that there are so many disabilities your child could have? mentalsolstice Jan 2016 #45

Mentalsolstice I have just sent an alert because of your insensitive and ArnoldLayne Jan 2016 #47

Well, I'm still here. Judgmental and rude, nope. Realistic, yes. mentalsolstice Jan 2016 #51

As an aside, please try to look after your own health. demmiblue Jan 2016 #46