Thank you for sharing your experience. I will also be sharing my experience on my channel also just bc like you mentioned there’s not many recent videos on this and I want ppl to know also that their not alone. It’s not an easy experience and this really proves women are superheroes, we got through a lot.
oops! I forgot to add the timestamp for skipping the "why" portion at the beginning! You can skip to 3:20 if you watched the 24 week update and already know why! :)
Thanks for sharing your experience, it takes me back to my pregnancy 8 years ago. I was pregnant with twins and baby A was believed to have spina bifida as well as other issues. The hardest part for me in getting the amino was having to get 2. You are terrified of everything that can happen by getting one, including the pain, and then you have to do it twice. The male nurse was nice enough to hold my hand during the procedure and it helped. The anticipation/knowledge of what was to come the second time was the worst. Thankfully I had no adverse reactions to the amino. I am praying for your baby and family and hope she gets her heart repaired safely soon.
I’m 30 weeks and weighing getting one to check for cystic fibrosis and I too feel I need to know for coping and preparation I am beyond terrified of the procedure! Your video was amazing to break down the experience!
So glad my video could help you! I know it’s something no one wants to have to make a decision about because it really is so difficult and scary. Unfortunately when we face atypical pregnancies we are put in these situations ): just make the decision that makes YOU feel the most peaceful, not what anyone pressures you to do. I know a great mom that chose not to do an amnio but was prepared for her baby to have a diagnosis of T18 based on ultrasound findings. Everyone’s situation is unique! You got this!
How can it possibly be safe to insert a needle in to the womb! I had this done years ago and since then ive not been able to carry past 10 weeks..could.i have been damaged!
I’m currently going through this and have a appointment with the high risk dr tomorrow for a level 2 ultrasound. Thanks I’ve been looking for a video that gave me lots of information
My heart is with you! I know how difficult it is. Especially during this time when we have to go to our appointments alone. I’ll be praying for you! The God of peace and comfort is with you! ❤️
Thank you Emma for sharing your experience, I'm also due for the procedure in 4days & I am struggling to make an informed decision whether to carry on or not. Your experience has shared some light for me. God bless you.
Hi there! I have been gathering data from other T18 moms to help counsel those planning to carry/debating carrying to help provide information about what being a trisomy parent is like. Many doctors do not paint an accurate picture. I would love to chat with you! Please feel free to reach out via instagram @Emmakatespringer
Thank you for posting your experience. I am currently waiting to get an amnio done because my daughter is at risk for Monosomy X (Turner's syndrome). The genetic testing showed an increased risk for it but the ultrasound looks really good so far so that made it a bit hard to decide. But as Turner's has a 99% miscarriage/stillbirth rate, we thought it was worth the risk to find out a clear answer.
Catherine Flaucher I was definitely concerned. However, because there was a lot of indications that my daughter had Trisomy 18 (which is a life limiting/fatal diagnosis) I felt that I needed to know for certain in order to prepare to cope with/take the best care of her that I could. Unfortunately there is a small risk of miscarriage which is really really scary, but you have to just weigh the risks and benefits for yourself and your baby to make the decision you feel the best about. They did! They gave me a paper with a list of symptoms and which things were normal and which I needed to call them about right away. My dr did really good education that made me feel like I knew what to expect and what to be concerned about!
It was the most painful thing for me as well. I have been in car accidents that hurt less. I don't know why people make it seem like it doesn't hurt. I was screaming. Like the entire floor could hear me and I couldn't move. It wasn't quick enough for me.
I just did an amniocentesis this morning. The pain was 3/10 and only 5-10 seconds. Different people have different experiences. Pray for my nany 💚
Thank you for sharing your experience. I will also be sharing my experience on my channel also just bc like you mentioned there’s not many recent videos on this and I want ppl to know also that their not alone. It’s not an easy experience and this really proves women are superheroes, we got through a lot.
oops! I forgot to add the timestamp for skipping the "why" portion at the beginning! You can skip to 3:20 if you watched the 24 week update and already know why! :)
Prayers please 🙏🏻 going for the test tomorrow.thank you for making this video & I hope babygirl is happy & healthy 💓
Thanks for sharing your experience, it takes me back to my pregnancy 8 years ago. I was pregnant with twins and baby A was believed to have spina bifida as well as other issues. The hardest part for me in getting the amino was having to get 2. You are terrified of everything that can happen by getting one, including the pain, and then you have to do it twice. The male nurse was nice enough to hold my hand during the procedure and it helped. The anticipation/knowledge of what was to come the second time was the worst. Thankfully I had no adverse reactions to the amino. I am praying for your baby and family and hope she gets her heart repaired safely soon.
I can't imagine having to do it twice. You inspire me! Your love for your kiddos is so evident ❤️
Currently having one this morning and I am so nervous!! Thank you for uploading this!
Thank you so much for this video Emma - it is so generous of you and so helpful for others.
Currently going through this, thank you for this video, you really helped so much!
I’m 30 weeks and weighing getting one to check for cystic fibrosis and I too feel I need to know for coping and preparation I am beyond terrified of the procedure! Your video was amazing to break down the experience!
So glad my video could help you! I know it’s something no one wants to have to make a decision about because it really is so difficult and scary. Unfortunately when we face atypical pregnancies we are put in these situations ): just make the decision that makes YOU feel the most peaceful, not what anyone pressures you to do. I know a great mom that chose not to do an amnio but was prepared for her baby to have a diagnosis of T18 based on ultrasound findings. Everyone’s situation is unique! You got this!
Thanks for making this! Definitely the best one I found!
How can it possibly be safe to insert a needle in to the womb! I had this done years ago and since then ive not been able to carry past 10 weeks..could.i have been damaged!
I’m glad you talked about this because I’m contemplating this but this sounds painful then you said she just jabbed it in there. I’m not ready
I’m currently going through this and have a appointment with the high risk dr tomorrow for a level 2 ultrasound. Thanks I’ve been looking for a video that gave me lots of information
My heart is with you! I know how difficult it is. Especially during this time when we have to go to our appointments alone. I’ll be praying for you! The God of peace and comfort is with you! ❤️
I have to get an amnio in a week. I'm extremely scared. Thank you so much for this!
Thank you Emma for sharing your experience, I'm also due for the procedure in 4days & I am struggling to make an informed decision whether to carry on or not. Your experience has shared some light for me. God bless you.
Hi there! I have been gathering data from other T18 moms to help counsel those planning to carry/debating carrying to help provide information about what being a trisomy parent is like. Many doctors do not paint an accurate picture. I would love to chat with you! Please feel free to reach out via instagram @Emmakatespringer
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Thank you for posting your experience. I am currently waiting to get an amnio done because my daughter is at risk for Monosomy X (Turner's syndrome). The genetic testing showed an increased risk for it but the ultrasound looks really good so far so that made it a bit hard to decide. But as Turner's has a 99% miscarriage/stillbirth rate, we thought it was worth the risk to find out a clear answer.
Did ur amino results got normal
How was your daughter? Does she have Turner?
I am curious too. We are in a similar situation waiting to see a specialist because the NIPT screen said our baby might have Turners.
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I'm having the same issue with my daughter for turners and not sure rather to do the amnio test or not , did you do one?
You are so strong and a your video is very helpful and informative. Thank you god bless you .
Thank you for sharing. I am watching your video after my experience. Very similar
Just had one today, hurted to bad for me and felt like they took forever
Where did you have it done?
Were you worried of the risk to baby? Or needle hitting baby? Did they say what to do if you began bleeding?
Catherine Flaucher I was definitely concerned. However, because there was a lot of indications that my daughter had Trisomy 18 (which is a life limiting/fatal diagnosis) I felt that I needed to know for certain in order to prepare to cope with/take the best care of her that I could. Unfortunately there is a small risk of miscarriage which is really really scary, but you have to just weigh the risks and benefits for yourself and your baby to make the decision you feel the best about.
They did! They gave me a paper with a list of symptoms and which things were normal and which I needed to call them about right away. My dr did really good education that made me feel like I knew what to expect and what to be concerned about!
It was the most painful thing for me as well. I have been in car accidents that hurt less. I don't know why people make it seem like it doesn't hurt. I was screaming. Like the entire floor could hear me and I couldn't move. It wasn't quick enough for me.
This kind of answers scare the sh*it out of me. I'm about to get an amnio in 4 days. Where did you have yours?
That genuinely was so different for me. I didn’t feel a thing!! Regular blood work (that I do every month) hurts way more (in my experience).
Mine didn’t hurt at all. This was several years ago and mine was done for maternal age(38).
Thank you for sharing
You are an angel 😇 💖 thank you for video
My due date it October 15th 2023 and I also have to get this test and I am so scared.
Done with ur test..???
I m going tomorrow very much scared
How was it?
Got mine tomorrow I’m so terrified ☹️
Was your baby Healthy
I'm so scared 😢
It’s so hard to listen to you. So slow and lots of water in your speech. Would be better if you speak more brief
Water?? Lol. You can speed up the video
@@emmaspringer201 sorry for being mean. I am just pregnant and get irritated easily:) Sorry. Wish you happiness