NT went from 3.6mm to 2.8mm in 9 days. NIPT low risk. Amnio or no?
As above - went for an NT scan at 11w5d thinking it would be fun and reassuring to see baby. Wrong.
NT came back at 3.6mm which devastated me. My gynae was so solemn and recommended me to skip NIPT and go straight for amnio.
I decided to take the NIPT first and after 5 gruelling days, everything came back low-risk. Thank god.
Then, had another NT scan 9 days later and measured 2.8mm (CRL measured 12w5d). NT is reduced but still elevated (97th percentile), and I was given another round of counselling by the genetic counsellor.
Basically she says that while the clear NIPT and NT decreasing is good, NIPT only tests for a few common abnormalities and that she cannot ignore the initial higher NT of 3.6mm.
Therefore, even with the latest 2.8mm NT, she still recommends an amnio. She has also booked me in for a 15w cardiac scan.
Kind of feeling in limbo now and would appreciate any words of advice. Or if anyone was in a similar situation, what was your decision and outcome?
I’m so thankful that NIPT is clear, but my genetic counsellor’s words has made it very very difficult to enjoy my pregnancy.