Early Testing and scans

[HisWifeHerMom]

DH and I are really back and forth on rather or not we want early testing and scans for this little bean, It would NOT change our minds about ANYTHING EVER! however I feel if we know that there is a small chance of ANYTHING we know how to better montior baby and I and with Katrina starting school at the end of next month, I'll be able to rest alot...
I was wondering is it a good or bad idea to get this testing? What would you in this case?

[ootus973]

I'm having all the testing done except CVS & amnio. The screens so far have reduced my risk for Downs/T18/T13 so I'm feeling so much better about everything. I felt that, though I'd never terminate, I'd at least like to be prepared and be able to prepare my other children.

[ClarisseMarie]

I am having all the non-invasive testing done I can get. We are genetic carriers, and we need to know what to expect, especially since our firstborn had the condition. It's a tough decision - sometimes knowledge is good, other times it just causes more stress! GL to you as you make your decision!

[lindsay1p]

I am having some blood work done at next appt that looks at downs and neural tube defects. My mom was born with spina bifida, and I have 2 abnormal genes that can interfere with the processing of folate, which puts me at a slightly higher risk. I've never had it done before, but with 2 recent mc's I don't feel so invincible anymore.

[mamasita72]

I'm having every non-invasive test I can. My loss was due to a chromosome problem, and at my age, the odds are so high, I feel more information is better. If there is no risk to the baby, I would never turn down any testing they offer.