Nuchal what?

It was time for some tests at the last doctor visit. Because there is more than one baby, there is more care taken with some of the tests. The first test was to check for Down syndrome. The test performed was a nuchal translucency screening. We were told CVS and amniocentesis tests were usually used for this type of testing, but it would be too difficult and risky with three babies. Nuchal translucency isn't as accurate (only 80 percent) as the other tests, but it's much safer. We were able to get the results from that test while at the doctor. The results were normal.

In addition to that test, we started the bloodwork for cystic fibrosis testing. During these tests, the mother is checked to see if she is a carrier. If the tests are positive, the father has to be tested. Only after both parents have tested positive for being carriers are more tests performed. We have to wait almost two weeks for the results on that test.