Well, before I begin, let's cheer for 2nd trimester ( which is coming soon!)
At this point of time my mind is cluttered with information on the down's syndrome test.
Let me explain.
We are scheduled for the next scan on 14th Nov but Mister is scheduled for a course unfortunately. Thus, the call to KKH for re-scheduling. Upon the call, I was informed that the scan had to be made before 2nd trimester (read: 12 weeks). On that 14th, little bun would have been 11 weeks 3 days along. So, we're stuck! The nurse went on to explain that the purpose of the scan is for down's syndrome test. All the more I panicked. So, to come to a decision, I just let the appointment be & Mister had to request for a change in date for his course. And that's settled.
Being me, I googled on to find out about the down's syndrome test & reading on, I was contemplating.
Firstly, if happens to be positive, further invasive tests to be done.
Second, even if it is to be positive, how would we take the news? what can we do to prevent it? 6 more months to think about it.
Lastly, shouldn't we just accept little bun as how he/she is? Bersyukur atas pemberian dariNya.
So, I asked around & many said it is optional. Both of us decided that we shall NOT do the down's syndrome test.
For those who wants to know more, you may proceed to http://www.kkh.com.sg/HealthPedia/Pages/PregnancyTestsFirstTrimesterScreening.aspx.
Till next time!
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