How do you feel about Genetics testing?

Question

I can’t decide whether or not I’d like to move forward with this... I’m extremely spiritual and usually live knowing that everything is all apart of a plan beyond me. And I trust every situation God brings me in to. A few months ago, I didn’t even think I could have kids. Now I’ve been blessed with a baby! And I’m uncertain if I’d want to know if there was something wrong, cause it would change these next 6 months and the experience of pregnancy and how I’m looking at it.
Anyone else battling with this?
Also, none of my friends ever got it since it’s only been an option a few years now, so they all say it’s not necessary. 
My child’s father is comfortable with whatever I decide for us.
So I’m just curious if anyone else is where I am?
Im scheduled for Oct 22 to get this.

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It can still be in God’s hands, and you prepare yourself for your life ahead at the same time. The test doesn’t change anything God has chosen for you.

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I get it just because i want to be prepared. If my baby is going to have downs or something i want to be getting a book about it, joining a group on line, etc. it’s still up to God, but i just know me. I don’t want to find out because they are whisking baby away for tests moments after he is born, or find out some hours after he is born. I just want to be prepared is all.

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I am absolutely 100% doing it. We did it with my 2nd son because my first had IUGR and low and behold, he has a birth defect. It helped us prepare for the fact that life will (and is) be a little more difficult. Absolutely am I doing it again. Also, I’m not super spiritual, so that may play into it. And if baby has something that will likely be fatal, we need to have choices.

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I’m also very spiritual. I have 3 children. None of them have genetic disorders. With my first two I didn’t get it done bc I felt like it wasn’t going to change my mind. And my doctor was only the AFP at that time, which had a chance of a false positive, so it just seemed like added stress I didn’t need.  Well before I became pregnant with my 3, my best friend was also pregnant. She did not do any genetic testing. Found out at her anatomy scan that her baby had some hard markers for a genetic disorder. A few weeks later she found her son had something called Edwards Syndrome. Its very rare! She ended up having a c-section at 33 weeks bc he became in distress. After that situation I ended up having a genetic with my third pregnancy bc I felt that, God could still be in control, but He can also help prepare me, if need be. I wouldn’t want to find out the way my friend did.

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i think it’s nice just to prepare yourself, i’m getting it an i’m gonna keep the baby no matter what but if it had a chronic disease i would like to know to mentally prepare and sometimes they can tell the gender too which i think is a plus!

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For my first trimester screening it was just a blood draw and an ultrasound and that was it. My baby was fine but I am also unsure if I want it this time around

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Personally I will get testing because I would rather be prepared for whatever comes as best possible. I suffer from anxiety and uncertainty is a huge trigger which also makes my decision simpler.
It’s just for you to have information so you can make whatever decision is best for you and your baby. Whatever that decision is will be different from person to person. I don’t think it will effect how much you love your child or how happy you are to have been blessed with them. At least it wouldn’t / won’t for me. 
I wish you all the best in coming to the best decision for you and your miracle.

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Im going to ask about testing on my 9 week check up appointment- among other questions. My husband and I feel strongly to have this testing done. I guess there isnt much that runs in our families but you never know.

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I did not get it with my son and I am not getting it this time. I don't qualify because I am under 35 with no risk factors. My insurance will not cover it. I would think about doing it if my OB suggested it but she doesn't feel like it is necessary either.

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