Partner left after 9 yrs - reconciled now married!

[AliSuddenly]

Hi Kat, thanks for following. Unfortunately, my Jupiter luck seems to have run out.

The scan showed the baby was growing well and healthy, except for a build up of fluid behind the neck indicating a chromosomal problem perhaps. Together with my blood result, they have given us a 1 in 3 chance of Down's Syndrome

We have been in terrible shock and upset and trying to work out what to do for the best. They want me to have a CVS test to snip a bit of the placenta and test it, this Wednesday, which carries a slight risk of miscarriage. And of course we have a 2 in 3 chance the baby is ok, but its hard to focus on that and get our hopes up. If not Down's, it could be some other chromosomal problem, not compatible with life, or a serious heart defect.

If I am brave enough to have the test, we get the result Monday.

H has been in bits, crying on and off for a day or so after the test, but he's doing better now. He was so excited to be a dad, I feel just awful for him. After what I have been through the past few years, maybe I am a little stronger although obviously upset too.

Al xxx