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Giant scare (everything's okay for now)
So, we went for our 18 week U/S and were so excited to see the baby again and hopefully learn the gender.
We did not expect to get the scare of a lifetime.
The 2 doctors at the U/S clinic agreed that there is an area of of the cerebellum that is too large and they could not see the Vermis. The Vermis is largely responsible for movement and coordination. They said what is often done is they take a look at the baby's hands to make sure they are opening and closing. They checked the baby's hands 5 different times while we were there and the hands were not opening at all.
I started crying and could not stop. My dh was clutching my hand and quietly freaking out next to me.
Both doctors seemed pretty concerned, especially the nicer one, which made us really nervous. They said this could be an indication that the baby may have Trisomy 18, which is a very serious chromosomal abnormality. If you look it up on the web it will scare the **** out of you.
They phoned my OB whose office is directly across the street and were told to go over to see him right away. This of course made us even more nervous.
I can't even begin to explain what it felt like to hear my dh cry like that. It was excruciating.
The OB came in and said, "Looks like there's a whole ado about nothing."
To that I said, "Whaaaat???"
It felt like I just taken my first breath since leaving the U/S clinic.
He said based on the strong results of the blood work I had done the week before, we were 99% in the clear. But if we want to do an amnio to relieve all concerns I could go on Thursday. He said he would have recommended that we do an amnio in the first place and would have advised against doing the other types of genetic testing first (First Look, AFP, etc). So I'm going for an Amnio on Thursday morning and my husband will be with me.
I feel much much better after seeing the OB and a lot more confident now that our baby will be okay. My dh says he won't feel at ease until we get the amnio results back.
Time for some good news: It's a boy!!!
We did not expect to get the scare of a lifetime.
The 2 doctors at the U/S clinic agreed that there is an area of of the cerebellum that is too large and they could not see the Vermis. The Vermis is largely responsible for movement and coordination. They said what is often done is they take a look at the baby's hands to make sure they are opening and closing. They checked the baby's hands 5 different times while we were there and the hands were not opening at all.
I started crying and could not stop. My dh was clutching my hand and quietly freaking out next to me.
Both doctors seemed pretty concerned, especially the nicer one, which made us really nervous. They said this could be an indication that the baby may have Trisomy 18, which is a very serious chromosomal abnormality. If you look it up on the web it will scare the **** out of you.
They phoned my OB whose office is directly across the street and were told to go over to see him right away. This of course made us even more nervous.
I can't even begin to explain what it felt like to hear my dh cry like that. It was excruciating.
The OB came in and said, "Looks like there's a whole ado about nothing."
To that I said, "Whaaaat???"
It felt like I just taken my first breath since leaving the U/S clinic.
He said based on the strong results of the blood work I had done the week before, we were 99% in the clear. But if we want to do an amnio to relieve all concerns I could go on Thursday. He said he would have recommended that we do an amnio in the first place and would have advised against doing the other types of genetic testing first (First Look, AFP, etc). So I'm going for an Amnio on Thursday morning and my husband will be with me.
I feel much much better after seeing the OB and a lot more confident now that our baby will be okay. My dh says he won't feel at ease until we get the amnio results back.
Time for some good news: It's a boy!!!
Hi again, I have heard amnio doesn't hurt at all. I posted a question about amnios a few days ago and one responder said she had two(one for each child) and they were a breeze - and that she would do it again if she had to. Don't worry - I am sure it will all go fine!!! Just take a day or two off from work and rest - that is what I would do to make myself more comfortable. I know how you feel though - I have the NT test on Monday and am a little scared too. I guess I get scared before every ultrasound or test though - waiting for bad news. I have read a lot about amnio and cvs the past few days (preparing myself in case the nt results are not good). I feel the amnio is pretty safe and safer than the cvs. And the results are basically 100% accurate so there is no wondering or worrying afterwards. You are doing the right thing Sue - and I am sure the amnio will be a breeze for you too! Best of luck - we will all be thinking of you tomorrow.
Thanks so much to all of you. Your words of encouragement and support are invaluable to me.
I feel sad and pretty low today. I'm nervous about the amnio but need to get over it because it's not really supposed to hurt that much. It's just the idea of it seems really creepy. I'm sure I'll sail through it no problem : )
Hugs,
Sue
I feel sad and pretty low today. I'm nervous about the amnio but need to get over it because it's not really supposed to hurt that much. It's just the idea of it seems really creepy. I'm sure I'll sail through it no problem : )
Hugs,
Sue
I will pray that you receive good news on the amnio......I can't even imagine how you are feeling, but I know it must have been a relief to see your ob and get reassurance from him. Lots of hugs and prayers.
I am so sorry you had to go through that Sue! That is so terrifying! Let us know the amnio results. Trisomy 18 is quite rare so it is doubtful your baby has it if everything has been going along good. If they didn't see any other markers (there are a ton of them) I wouldn't be too worried. I feel that it is best to find out for sure though. My sister delivered a stillbirth trisomy 18 at about 8 months. She had some signs of it but her dr.(smaller town family practice, not OB) had never seen it before and said it was basically nothing to worry about. It's best to have proactive doctors even if it is a little scary. Best of luck - I am praying for you!!!
OMG Sue!!! How horrible for you to have to go through such a HUGE scare!!! I am so sorry you had to go through it! I am relieved that everything is ok now. Whew! You had the NT scan, too didn't you? Wouldn't that scan have showed something if it were there? I thought that one was pretty comprehensive. Wow, a boy! Congrats :o)
Congrats on your little girl! I must have missed your post.
I started getting nervous about the amnio last night.
My dh will hold my hand and it will be fine.
*Gulp*
I started getting nervous about the amnio last night.
My dh will hold my hand and it will be fine.
*Gulp*
SUE what a horrible scare. im sure your baby is just fine and everything will be ok. good luck on the amnio, just the thought of the belly button ..... lol. im glad your dh will be with you for that. a son, how cool is that!!! i found out monday its a girl. not 100% but pretty sure lol.
Your user name is so cute. It made me wonder if my son (OMG my son!) will have any dimples. I have a huge one in my cheek, dh has none.
Lil Bean is doing GREAT! I have a cold and I'm sure if you could see my abs they are a 6 pack from all the coughing LOL and I have sinus headaches but Man I feel great :O) Hopefully we can get a REAL EARLY look at our lil ones sex this friday. I know the chances are slim but man I really wanna know. Let us know how the amnio goes. I'll be thinking of you. ((Sheila))
I am so sorry for what you went through! I could only imagine what you and your dh were feeling during the U/S. What the ob said should make you feel more at ease. I also had a big scare at 8 weeks: they couldn't find a heartbeat or the sac. I was so upset, but thankfully as I said before it was just false alarm-I am now 10 weeks. Good Luck! You'll be in my prayers and congratulations on having a beautiful boy.
Sue- Ican't imagine how you and DH felt :O( I got sick to my stomach just reading it. I'm glad you feel much better after talkin gto your OB and your previous blood work looks good. OOOH YEAH congratulations on the BABY BOY :o) Good luck with the amnio on Thursday you, DH and your lil boy are in my thoghts and prayers ((sheila))
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