Are you gonna get the CVS test? Please explain your answer.

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We're not doing the genetic testing. I have a brother with a rare genetic disorder that the tests wouldn't even pick up, and other than that no genetic disorders on either side.  Having a brother with a disability we both know how to "handle" it if our child came out with something. We wouldn't terminate if we knew of a problem, so there's really no reason for us to do it.

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Knowing the results would only make the rest of the pregnancy stressful. (For me, for some people a little heads up is needed.) Once the baby comes out, it will be loved soooo much nothing else will matter. Any challenges that come up will be handled at that time. If it is something that will stress you out the entire pregnancy then maybe it's for you. Also ask your doctor, they have a really expensive blood test they can do that give the same results but they only need to draw your blood. It costs a pretty penny, not all insurances cover it, and it does take a while for the results, but it's an alternative less evasive testing option.

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Is good to know to get urself ready to adjust your life accordingly. Would never think of terminating my baby's life,but yes to make his or her life better by preparing ourselves to him or her.

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On my second pregnancy my baby had congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He stayed in nicu almost 2 months and went thru surgery at one week old. He thrived and is very healthy today. On my 3rd pregnancy I asked my gyn if I needed testing and she said no! So I don't think she'll test me this time around.

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I probably won't personally. I remember in OB it didn't sound like something I wanted to go through and my husband and I don't have any obvious genetic disorders in our families and I'm not over 35, so it really isn't necessary unless my OB gets gung-ho about it.

Are you gonna get the CVS test? Please explain your answer.

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