30/01/2026
After our 12 week combined screening I received a heartbreaking call informing us there was a high chance of our baby having edwards syndrome and we may need to consider termination. Hearing those words broke our hearts. Even the thought of making a decision to terminate a pregnancy (which I've never agreed with) to then knowing IF our baby survived they would live an incredibly short life of suffering, was an utterly impossible decision.
We were rushed for more blood tests on that day so that we could get the results before Christmas. It was the longest 4 day's of our lives but, fortunately we got told the risk was now low and we're going to have a healthy baby. I do however, have low PAPP A which is associated with fetal growth restriction and preterm birth. So a daily dose of Aspirin is assisting with increasing the blood flow to the placenta as my last pregnancy resulted in fetal growth restriction and early induction.
Fast forward to this week we had our 20 week scan. The night before every scan is anxiety inducing but, this time even more so. We kept thinking what if there are obvious signs edwards syndrome is there that weren't picked up through bloods?
We are so happy and relieved to say that the scan went as well as it possibly can. The blood flow to placenta is normal, baby looks great just a little petite. All in all we have a healthy little bubba. I know this is not the case for some people and we're beyond grateful to be blessed with good news.
I just wanted to spread some awareness and reassurance as most people I have spoken to about this (even with kid's) are unaware of what edwards syndrome actually is. Apparently incorrect results from combined screening are quite common. I spent best part of a week not eating or sleeping properly, bursting into tears at the thought of it all. So if anyone out there has received high risk on a combined screening blood test, please please try not to worry (easier said than done i know) until you have 100% proof.
Now we're waiting in excitement and anticipation for our gender reveal tomorrow 🤗💙🩷
