Amnio test

[twilly]

So, in just under a week, I can finally have amnio test.
It's been like climbing a mountain, as I will have waited just under a month.
Anyone had it?
Surely it's gonna hurt, I imagine the needle will go in deep, yikes.

We should get results by phone a couple of days after.
I'm hoping they will relay results to oh.
I don't want to take the call, I will be in a total state.

 

[Sarah13]

I've not had one but good luck xx

 

[DW1978]

I've not had one either so can't advise. Wishing you lots of luck hun xxx

 

[mablestarr]

Hi hun - I had an amnio done at 27 weeks and it didn't hurt at all. It just felt very strange, and there was a bit of a 'pop' sound when they do it. I felt a little tender for a day or two but not too bad at all, just took it a little easier.
Hope it all goes ok for you. xxx

 

[YazminaBambino]

All the best of luck to you Twilly! X

 

[twilly]

Thanks guys
I've taken two days off work afterwards to rest, but wondering if that's a bit over the top, what do you think?

 

[knopk@]

Hi hun, haven't been through if but it sounds like you need to take it easy after, I think you are right to take 2 days off

 

[twilly]

Thanks for that, I'm not on a contract, so I just told them I would take unpaid leave if need be.
I don't want to take any more risks, so better to take advantage of some time off.
Chocolate and bed rest for me!

 

[Froslass]

Good luck Twilly xx Hope everything goes ok for you hun xx xx

 

[Princess81]

Just wanted to wish you all the best with it Hun, good luck xxx

 

[twilly]

Thanks girls, loving the new avatar princess x

 

[Hollipops]

Hope all goes ok and you get the results quickly. I saw a friend last night who had Amnio as her Downes risk was very high, she took a few days off afterwards to rest and was pleased she did.

 

[mablestarr]

Good idea to take a few days off afterwards - defo not over the top. xxx

 

[twilly]

Just bumping this up, in case anyone else can advise and has missed this.
Getting a bit scared of having the procedure.
Also, although we have waited for what seems like an age, I'm getting in a right state about what the results might be, it's the worst experience of my life.
I've been feeling positive and peaceful, but now it's coming closer I'm scared.

 

[i.love]

twilly it must be very difficult on you... But remember - it will only take what, an hour, and then it will be done. I'm sure the waiting will be the most difficult part! xx

 

[twilly]

Thanks ilove.
I am just going to go to sleep for a few days after the test, until we get the results
If only that were possible!

 

[Sarah13]

Maybe post this in the general pregnancy chat, there might be a few more women been though it see the post x

 

[twilly]

That's a good thought Sarah.
I've had a look now through some other related threads, which has really helped, although there isn't many.
I guess every procedure is different and it depends on pain threshold etc.

 

[heartbroken]

hiya hun i had an amnio done last year when i was about 22 weeks because my baby was diagnose with hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) and they thought it was caused by chromosal abnormality.. I was terrified but it was not what i had expected it to be.. I lay down and they wiped my bump with antiseptic then put the needle in while doing a scan so it didnt stick into baby.. It was over in less than 5 mins, i didnt look My OH sat beside me and held my hand.. They put a plaster where the needle went but i took it off later that day, there was no mark or bleeding.. Hope it goes well for you hunni x

 

[twilly]

Thank you so much for reply.
Did you have any cramps afterwards?