Did anyone skip their NIPT and relied on just the scan for down syndrome instead?

Typically, those who opt for NIPT want higher degree of certainty. For me and hub, we know right from the start (frm the 1st born) that we will decide to abort the baby if there's a high risk of down syndrome. So for all 3 of our kids including the one I'm currently pregnant with, we don't mind spending the money for NIPT. So it's just 1 test for each baby, don't need to do multiple to confirm. We also got to know the gender earlier than if we just relied on the traditional scans. I also know of friends who never went for NIPT as they are willing to accept the baby whatever the results might be. One family member first went for FTS, results said moderate risk. Then she went for NIPT and came out high risk. But she still continued with the pregnancy and gave birth to a down syndrome baby and she wanted a kid so badly after almost 10 years of marriage. I've seen their struggles in taking care of the baby who is now alr in her teens. I know I won't be as strong a mom as her so that's why I decide I will abort if my baby displays risk of DS. So to each his own. Discuss with your hubby what's your biggest concern and priority.