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    cannotwait    February 1, 2009   TX

    So, I'm "only" 31, and I had DS @ 30.  All of my bloodwork showed really low risk, I believe lower than the average for my age by a LOT.  Does that mean the same is basically true for waiting (because it is mostly genetics) or does it still drastically go up with age?  I only had the basic screening done through the perinatal office, since nothing else flagged a concern.

    In my heart I can't rule out having another kid but don't feel like I'm anywhere near ready and won't be for awhile if ever...I do feel called to foster and/or adopt.  I recently remembered that my risk factors were all low, so I'm hoping that buys me a little more time.

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    Risks don't start to really increase significantly until after the age of 35 and then the increase is exponential... Doesn't mean you shouldn't have a kid after that "magic" age though.

     

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