Anyone get the wrong gender on their Harmony test?

[Christi]

I am grasping at straws.... okay, less than straws, really. I just found on from my harmony test that I'm expecting DS#2. This is our last, so my dream of having a daughter is essentially gone. But I'm not quite ready to let it go just yet..... I was wondering if anyone has received the wrong results on gender?

I have read that in VERY rare instances if you have had a boy before, the test can pick up the Y chromosome from the prior pregnancy. I have the actual test results and the tiny print on the form says that it is 99% accurate for male or female sex with a 95% confidence interval between 99.2-100%. So I'm pretty sure this means that the chance of it being wrong is non-existent.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone has actually gotten a wrong result on gender?

[Bubs3]

I didn't realise the harmony test gave you an indication of gender? I thought it was to screen for Down syndrome?
Do the test results show the chromosome make up??


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[Christi]

It does both... well, it tests for all the Trisomy conditions, not just down's syndrome. Fortunately, my little guy tested as low risk for all of the Trisomies.

It also tells you gender. It says XY analysis result: XY (greater than 99%). It then specifically says Fetal Sex: Male (greater than 99%).

I don't know if that answers your question about whether it shows the chromosome makeup or not.

[Bubs3]

Oh wow!!. I had no idea and didn't really look at the chromosome make up on my results. Might have to take another look


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[Bubs3]

My report doesn't show chromosome analyses 😞



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[Nahri]

Dont loose hope yet because I have read the same things as you where it shows inaccuracies with a previous male birth especially with one close in age like your little ones will be. Prepare yourself to hear boy when you have your anatomy scan to soften the blow that way you are not knocked over if they confirm boy at that time.

[Christi]

Bubs, they have two different harmony tests, mine included xy analysis, but they have one without that part. I'm guessing that is the test you had.

Thanks, nahri. I'm pretty defeated now, and I took a picture of the blood vial codes on the test before they were mailed and confirmed the code on the test results, so little chance it was a "mix up at the lab".


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[mommymachine]

I have heard of it being wrong before yes. But like you say, I think it is extremely rare. I wouldn't bank on it being wrong. I am sorry you didn't hear pink. I too was hoping DS2 would be a girl. But now, at ages 9.5 and almost 7, my oldest two boys are best friends. They play together all of the time. They even choose to sleep in the same bed and cuddle all night. The bond between brothers is incredible and I am Blessed to be able to witness it.

Allow yourself to grieve. I hope you find peace soon!

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[Nahri]

Bubs- In some cases the doc wont do the gender part because of the extra cost and a lot of insurances wont cover that portion yet because its "not medically necessary" unless you have some rare disease that effects certain genders in your family.

[Christi]

For what it's worth, the harmony test only cost me $58 (cost of blood draw), and the rest was free even though my insurance doesn't cover it. I just had my doctor order it directly from the manufacturer rather than through a lab. If you don't have insurance, it costs $195 plus the cost of the blood draw.


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[CattyPad]

Just wanted to say hi and wish you luck as i've been following your posts - we are both due at the same time, both swaying pink and both having our last baby!

I dont know about harmony (sounds good though as blood tests for trisomy are 700euros here!!). But please update us on your anatomy. Hugs xxxx

[Bubs3]

My test was $120 out of pocket. I did realise the report given to me was only 1 page but it says 1 of 2. There is a chance it was on page 1 and dr didn't know at that stage we wanted to find out gender so didn't give us that page. Just a theory!


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[Christi]

Bubs, the gender was listed directly below the results for the trisomies. So if you test included gender, it seems like it would be right below the other results. Either way, I hope you get to find out soon, the wait is a killer.

Thanks for all the support everyone. I've been trying to pick names, and naming the baby seems to be helping with the disappointment. Plus, my mom got the baby some super cute newborn pajamas, which I really like.


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[Junie]

Plus I just have to say that giving your son a brother is such a gift. I know you can't picture having three now but maybe in a few years it will be an option. I found having 2 was easier than 1.

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[atomic sagebrush]

Aw Christi, I'm sorry it didn't go your way.

On paper I'm sure it can happen rarely, but it's all but certain DS 2 is on board. Huge (((Hugs))).

[Christi]

Thanks atomic. We had a good sway, but as you know, sometimes despite doing all the right things, there's still a 35% chance to get a boy. I'm coming to terms with it. We decided to name the baby Justin, so it helps to call him "Justin" rather than just baby#2.

I've been praying a lot asking God to help me make peace with my gender disappointment and bond with Justin. in the weird way that sometimes God answers our prayers I had a very vivid dream that I had Justin and this doctor was being unreasonably rough with him and I went ballistic and got all super protective of him. It was a non sense sort of dream, but having someone try to hurt my baby made every mom instinct in my body jump into full mom mode and actually helped me feel more bonded to Justin than I had felt before the dream. God works in mysterious ways sometimes.


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