I'm really scared.

I did my first trimester screening, which was a combination of the ultrasound and blood work. These two tests account for 85% accuracy in detecting Down syndrome and 90% for trisomy 18.

We were able to decrease the baby's risk for trisomy 18, which is 1 in 8,100 now, but unfortunately, the baby's risk for Down syndrome has increased to 1 in 56.

This means we are 85% certain the baby has a 1.8% chance of having Down syndrome.

I know the statistics are low, but usually when you have these tests, it really decreases the chances. The risk for simply my age having a baby with Down syndrome is 1 in 65, so the fact my blood results increased the chances, well, my heart is breaking.

If anyone is curious, the results were:
(measurements are in MoM = Multiples of the regressed Median)
Age: 35
Nuchal Fold: 1.6mm (they want it to be under 3mm)
PAPP-A: .57 MoM (1 is average)
free B-hCG: 2.07 (1 is average)

I need to know what we are dealing with. The genetic counselor was able to get me scheduled for a CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) on Tuesday. This test has a higher miscarriage risk than amniocentesis, 1% vs .3%, but the longer I wait, the more stressed I'm going to become. I hate that I'm taking such a huge risk, but then again, I know how my mind works and I know this will be the best course for me to take.

I'm really scared. Really, really scared.