max Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) My sister and her husband are expecting their first child in early October. The doctor just did a preliminary test to see if everything is going well and if there is a chance of a birth defect. Apparently there is at this time a slight risk that their baby may have Down Syndrome. They said that it is not uncommon for this test to provide a false positive result. Therefore, there is still a good chance that the baby is healthy. She is going in for more detailed testing on Weds in hope for a more definitive answer. Regardless of what this baby may or may not have he/she will still be surrounded by more love than could be imagined. I am asking that my fellow Huddler's send some good vibes/prayers to the child my sister is carrying. I, much like RR, am convinced that this stuff works. Thanks, Max Edited April 27, 2007 by max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Wow, good wishes indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 good vibes to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Many many thoughts and prayers headed your sister's way. Hang in there Max! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Max, You know I am there for you and yours! My wife's and my prayers are with you, your sis, the Dad, and the baby my friend. Not to mention YOUR Dad! If you need help, PM me and I'll give you my #. We'll talk if you want. You call it! God Bless and I hope peace with your family, and a good outcome! rr26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 I appreciate all the kind words and well wishes. After we find out everything is ok with the baby I may print up this thread and give it to my sister so sh can put it in some sort of scrap book for the baby. Max, You know I am there for you and yours! My wife's and my prayers are with you, your sis, the Dad, and the baby my friend. Not to mention YOUR Dad! If you need help, PM me and I'll give you my #. We'll talk if you want. You call it! God Bless and I hope peace with your family, and a good outcome! rr26 I know you are there for us RR and I appreciate it. I think I still have your # from when my dad had the back surgery. Thanks again everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 OK then, good vibes from Wake Forest. Sure things will work out for the best for you and the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Your family and the baby will be in my prayers for a positive outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I appreciate all the kind words and well wishes. After we find out everything is ok with the baby I may print up this thread and give it to my sister so sh can put it in some sort of scrap book for the baby. I know you are there for us RR and I appreciate it. I think I still have your # from when my dad had the back surgery. Thanks again everyone!!! I PM'd anyway! God speed! Please keep us informed, regardless of the outcome. We are here for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good vibes and prayers headin' your way!! By the way, if the test you're referring to is the alpha-fetoprotein test, it is associated with a false positive rate of over 50%. Usually the next step is a detailed ultrasound and then, if the patient agrees, an amniocentesis. Many of my patients don't have the amniocentesis because they are willing to raise a child with Down's Syndrome. An excellent reference that I give to patients here in California is this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good vibes and prayers headin' your way!! By the way, if the test you're referring to is the alpha-fetoprotein test, it is associated with a false positive rate of over 50%. Usually the next step is a detailed ultrasound and then, if the patient agrees, an amniocentesis. Many of my patients don't have the amniocentesis because they are willing to raise a child with Down's Syndrome. An excellent reference that I give to patients here in California is this. Good info Doc. I appreciate it. that is the test she was referring to and has the detailed ultra sound on weds. The main reason she wants to know is so that she could do research on Downs if that is likely to be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 prayers and good vibes sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good vibes and prayers headin' your way!! By the way, if the test you're referring to is the alpha-fetoprotein test, it is associated with a false positive rate of over 50%. Usually the next step is a detailed ultrasound and then, if the patient agrees, an amniocentesis. Many of my patients don't have the amniocentesis because they are willing to raise a child with Down's Syndrome. An excellent reference that I give to patients here in California is this. Great stuff, Doc! You da man! As always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 we avoided all of those tests because of the high false positive rates. I hope everything works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 good vibes to them What the oracle said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 we avoided all of those tests because of the high false positive rates. I hope everything works out. Thanks. My wife and I avoided them too for the same reasons that you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 sending them your way. Many good vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Your family will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 All the best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Prayers and well wishes sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Man ... I hate tests like this that are so inaccurate yet can cause so much worry over something that you really have no control over ... I can only barely imagine the emotions they must be going through. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Prayers and well wishes sent +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Of course bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchico Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good vibes, well wishes and Prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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