Waiting for genetic test results

8 days old today and waiting for the genetic test results (a microarray) to confirm. After initially saying a few months, the consultant said they should take a week. How long did they take for others and how did you receive the results? I know they’ve gone to Birmingham hospital. We really don’t know whether she has T21 or not and thought it would be obvious from looking at her. She has some of the features and indicators but is otherwise a really healthy beautiful baby after a week in hospital with feeding issues and jaundice. She had an ophthalmology appointment and heart scan while we were there and they flagged no concerns. Either way, she’s absolutely perfect and we’re all so in love with her and will deal with whatever comes together. 🥰

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It takes about a week. My son with T21 does not have every single feature/indicator. He doesn't have the palm crease and he passed hearing and vision tests, for example. Those are just things that can be found with someone who has T21. It doesn't mean if you have T21 then you will definitely have all of these indicators, if that makes sense. My son had jaundice when he was born, too. That's super common with any baby. I guess my point is, there's really no way to know for sure while you're waiting for the results. I'm happy to hear her heart scan went well! ❤️ congratulations on your sweet bundle of joy! Just know that T21 is beautiful and there's a ton of support. The T21 community is so strong and full of love. I'm proud to be a part of the lucky few 🥰 but it's also OK to be scared or feel any emotions you may have. No matter what, you are an amazing mother and your child is blessed

@Ashley Beautifully said! I knew from the get-go despite my bub also not having every sign. It was obvious from looking at him. But either way what a beautiful baby!

Congratulations Stacey! Whatever happens I wish you and your sweet little bundle all the best. It took about a week for us, but it was obvious to me from the get go so I didn’t really track. So lucky you get an opthomologist appointment so quickly! My Bub is almost two and still hasn’t had one. Sigh. January for us! Amazing that there are no heart concerns. That is huge!

@Maria ah that’s a shame. We were in hospital for 6 days so they did the echo of her heart and ophthalmology while we were there. We’ve already had three more appointments come through for October and November too. Seems like we have a good nhs trust. They were very on it during my pregnancy with extra scans and Dopplers due to my low papp a too.

@Maria when she was born i thought it was obvious because of her eye shape. The doctor has recorded the signs as eye shape, low ears, single palm crease and wide bridge of the nose. But to me she looks just like me when i was a baby! Either way she’s an absolute perfect angel. I’m so lucky 🥰

@Stacey You really are! She’s beautiful!

@Stacey amazing. Sometimes universal healthcare works really well. I wish the US would get on board!

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