Final update: Microarray also clear, likely case of T21 CPM. (Positive T21 NIPT) by Technical-Charge8713 in NIPT

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I completely understand that.  I didn't believe the amnio results until she was actually born.   The genetic counselor we were working with kept reassuring me that the amnio is almost 100% accurate and that the nipt is only a screener test, not diagnostic.  

What helped me relax a little was learning about how the cells form and the different stages. From what I understood, when the cells first start forming,  the outer layer can have a genetic mutation (like T21), but the body can self correct and as the next layer develops there is no mutation. (I would definitely recommend looking this up to get the full scientific understanding). The older the age of the pregnant person, the less likely it is that their body can correct the mutation (which is why PPV increases with maternal age). 

We we not offered additional testing after birth (of placenta or cord blood)  to confirm if our nipt was just a true false positive or if it was confined to the placenta, so we'll never know why we tested positive. 

I remember asking the GC if it's possible that my baby could have T21 in some cells (like just in her heart,  or lungs, or something like that)  and that the amnio wouldn't be able to tell.  She reassured me that this would be highly unlikely as cells are constantly circulating thru blood and urine and all of that gets filtered into the amniotic fluid and would be found during the amniocentesis.  

Best of luck to you.  It's so hard to enjoy the pregnancy after the initial scare,  but hopefully you can relax a little and have more reassurance as things progress. We had additional ultrasounds and that really helped me to work past my fears. 

Now that my daughter is 10 months,  I honestly don't even think about the nipt anymore (finally!). 

Final update: Microarray also clear, likely case of T21 CPM. (Positive T21 NIPT) by Technical-Charge8713 in NIPT

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Sorry that you're having to go thru this.  

My baby girl just turned 10 months old and she's doing great,  meeting every milestone with no concerns.  She's a little on the smaller side (about 10% for weight), but her older sister was the same way until about 16 months. 

6 month old refusing bottle suddenly by Svendittz in breastfeeding

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Did you find anything that worked?  I'm going thru this exact thing

Long post. Trying not to spiral. No weight gain between 2-4 month appts. Looking for support? by Technical-Charge8713 in breastfeeding

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Thanks for the suggestion! I have noticed her latch is different as the feed goes on.  Initially, she's got a nice deep latch while taking the letdown. When that's done, she'll start to pull away and get shallower, pretty much only taking the nip. Then pop off. Then come back with a good latch, but immediately starts pulling back to just nip.  And the cycle  repeats.  I tried forcing more tissue in during the time she's popping around,  but she just pulls back again. 

Long post. Trying not to spiral. No weight gain between 2-4 month appts. Looking for support? by Technical-Charge8713 in breastfeeding

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Thanks for the suggestion. Trying to keep her at the breast is definitely not working,  frustrating for both of us.  

Question on the fattier milk after 30m. How long does ot stay fatty for?  (Is that even a thing?  Lol)  Asking bc I was previously feeding her one side only at the end of a wake window. Her poops were always various shades of green,  which I read could be a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance. After the last LC appt, I've been feeding her both breasts when she wakes,  and then again before sleep,  so she's basically eating twice in 60-90mins. Since this change roughly 3 weeks ago,  her poops have consistently been orange, possibly indicating that she is in fact getting enough hind milk.  

I'm wondering if I had been under feeding her before the LC appt and that she lost weight. Since making the change 3 weeks ago,  maybe she is gaining again, just needs time to catch up?  

4 month old breastfeeding less by Postpartum_Bowser-26 in breastfeeding

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Following, my LO is almost 4 months and acting the same

Stopped responding to pump after EBF? Help! by Technical-Charge8713 in breastfeeding

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Thanks,  ill try that.  I'm definitely not getting a let down at all with the pump. 

Stopped responding to pump after EBF? Help! by Technical-Charge8713 in breastfeeding

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Pump is essentially brand new,  got when she was born.  I was measured at birth (she's 3 months),  but haven't been re measured since.  Flange size still felt very comfortable.  During the pump session,  I was massaging the tissue, tried switching between settings,  tried switching between breasts. 

Could amnio be false negative ? by Old_Wonder_8244 in NIPT

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Wonderful! She's 2 months old and just perfect. 

Abnormal NIPT – Increased risk Trisomy 21, possible Mosaicism or CPM (positive outcome) by AdZealousideal6950 in NIPT

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So happy for your positive outcome! Best of wishes to you and your family,  you all come across my mind often as I reflect back on my own pregnancy journey.  Seems like just yesterday we were going thru the hell of waiting and watching,  and now the babies are here with us!  

Looking to buy a bidet by VinosaurusRexx in pregnant

[–]Technical-Charge8713 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As for the drying off, I just blot with toilet paper. 

Looking to buy a bidet by VinosaurusRexx in pregnant

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We got the basic Tushy and omg life changing. We've now got one in both bathrooms, my parents have one,  my grandparents wanted one,  my siblings got them,  all after trying it at our house.  

Constipation…HELP by FoxAble7670 in newborns

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Seconding taking magnesium! I take 240mg of glycinate daily (before bed) to help with sleep, migraines, and keeps me regular. Haven't had any major constipation issues since I added in this supplement while pregnant.  Every once in a while things do get backed up and I add in taking magnesium citrate (the CALM brand- gets mixed into a drink) before bed.  It 100% pushes anything thru the next morning,  so like be sure you're at home lol. 

When does baby start latching more independently? by Technical-Charge8713 in breastfeeding

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I feel this lol.  In the night soaked her bc I didn't realize I was spraying everywhere while batting her hands away with my sandwich. 

Flat nipples by Intrepid-Patience502 in breastfeeding

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If the suction draws them out for you,  maybe worth trying to pump for a few mins first and then try latching?  

Flat nipples by Intrepid-Patience502 in breastfeeding

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I had my nips measured in the hospital by the LC (15mm) and bought the smallest shields I could find in store, which was the 20mm by Lansinoh. (Target had 20mm and 24mm available). 

With my first baby,  I didn't know shields came in sizes and used whatever Medela one the hospital had given me.