Minor scare with my AS results *UPDATE*

honeybeee3

I just got off the phone with one of the midwives at my birth center. They just received the results from the anatomy scan and are asking that I get another one done. I, of course, asked her if everything is ok and her response was "nothing on the report says specifically that anything is abnormal, we just need to get a closer look". Well WTF does that even mean? "Closer look" at what exactly? When I tried to ask her for more information all she said was "we will receive the results one week after your next ultrasound appointment. I'm sure you're nervous so be sure to call us if you don't hear from us by then." Ugh.

I'm hoping it's nothing and I'm doing my best not worry too much but it's hard.

UPDATE~
I just spoke to the midwife at my birth center, they received the results from my second A/S and everything looks NORMAL!! I'm so relieved. Yay healthy baby!

Valm999

That is so stressful! Sorry you have to go through this. Maybe it's something as simple as they couldn't get proper measurements due to babies position. FX that everything will be ok!

Smelh324

Wow that's unhelpful. What's the point of scaring you vaguely?? Why not just say what they need more pictures of! That stinks, I'm sorry. I'm sure if they knew there was something wrong already they'd tell you. Maybe the tech didn't do a great job getting all the views they needed and they're covering up that mistake good luck at your next scan!

Mrs_Bennett

Sorry you're dealing with this. I had to go back after my anatomy scan because the original pictures of her heart weren't clear enough; everything was perfect at the second scan. Hopefully that's all that happened with yours!

aerotigergirl

Oh, I'm so sorry you're left in limbo. Are you able to get in to another A/S quickly at least? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything is ok!

honeybeee3

aerotigergirl said:

Oh, I'm so sorry you're left in limbo. Are you able to get in to another A/S quickly at least? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything is ok!

Yes, I luckily was able to get one scheduled for tomorrow morning at 11 but then I will have to wait a whole entire WEEK for the results

lelly0086

Well that's crappy, sorry your left in limbo. How long until your next scan? Think of the positives, you'll get to see your LO again try not to stress to much, as impossible as it may be in your situation.

luckylady18

That would annoy me a lot. If there is a concern, they should tell you what it is. I'm sorry you have to go through this.

idontevenknow

What a bummer that they are being vague. Hoping everything is fine with you lil one!!

aremac

@honeybeee3 That's awful. When I had my AS (or rather pt 1 of 2) the tech explained that they have a list of over 90 markers, and if any of those markers are unclear (for any reason, i.e.: baby moved, baby is a day or two behind, baby wasn't in the perfect position) they will re-order tests. 

She said that its very common for the scan to have inaccuracies, especially if its done before 20 weeks, or if the baby is measuring slightly behind - even by a few days. 

I know none of this is actually reassuring. Its more than annoying (and stressful) to have to repeat appointments, and schedule these things but chances are things are just fine. 

I really just wish though that they would be clear about they've actually seen instead of giving women vague information that sends us into a worry. Theses fetuses are camped out in our bodies, why aren't we given the information (and relevant statistical probabilities) up front instead of spending time worrying and speculating. 

Anyway, I hope everything works out well, and they get better pictures next time.  

peggels24

I'm glad that you were able to schedule another scan quickly but I'm sorry that they are being so vague.  I don't think I would be able to accept them not telling me why something needed to be done.

luciddreamer106

That's stressful. I'm glad they could get you in quickly and I hope the time passes quickly.

Roxycc55

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress. I hope it's something very minor. They told me at ours that we may have to come in to measure his nose and lips again because he was moving too much and his hand was in front of his face a lot. She said she saw them and they looked fine. But maybe it's something small like that for you, just remeasuring some things. FX.

mandikins27

I am so very sorry they are worrying you. but hopefully it is like people have said... just an unclear image due to baby moving or something of that nature

donehue

I need to get another one as well for a "closer look". Apparently baby was not in a good position for some of the face shots they are supposed to do. My midwife repeated multiple times that nothing is wrong and I should enjoy the extra baby viewing time. I am going to enjoy it! I'm sure it is same for you. Hugs!

sfgiantsgamerbabe

I am in a similar situation. Little Man was moving around so much they didn't get some clear shots. I have to have another ultrasound this month. My nurse practionor told me it's nothing to worry about. FX for you!

honeybeee3

Thanks girls for your kind words. You've all helped me feel a little less anxious about having to get another scan done. I will update next week when I get the results and hopefully it will be good news.

honeybeee3

HappyMonkey817 said:

The same exact thing happened with me today. I can see why you're worried, but I think that's their fault for not explaining it to you. Like others have said, there is a list of images they need, and they might need the baby to be in a certain position to get some of the pictures. It has nothing to do with anything being wrong. It actually seems like those who get all the images done in one appointment are pretty lucky. They have very cooperative babies!

Yes, I'm really hoping that all it is is a few missed measurements. I wish the midwife had said something, anything to make me feel a little less concerned or offered some sort of explanation. You'd think she'd know better than to be so vague with pregnant woman! I will try and talk to the US tech tomorrow and see if I can get some answers. We shall see. Anyways I hope this week goes by fast and I get the good news I'm hoping for.

nolansmom08

This is the exact reason that my OB now makes all patients wait until 22 weeks for the A/S. The same thing happened to me with my 2nd, so I understand, but try not to worry. I still have to wait until next week for my A/S.

nolansmom08

And, good luck!

honeybeee3

Update

honeybeee3

saiven said:

I don't normally open these because they trigger something anxious in me and I start to worry - as much as I really, really want to be supportive.

That being said, I'm so glad everything is all good. When we had our A/S - we got the same recommendation and I turned here for help too. Turns out it was nothing, baby just didn't give us good pictures of his face. Now we have enough creepy face pictures to last a lifetime.

@saiven‌ I understand, I too stay away from certain posts for the same reasons. I'm so happy that you got good news too!

I was so nervous to get the results because our ultrasound tech went from being super chatty, talking about her marijuana garden(I'm not joking, this shocked me and my H) to complete silence while she was looking at the heart. Plus she spent at least 15 minutes taking pictures of just the heart which also scared me. It was an overall very strange and scary experience and I'm just so relieved to get good news.

idontevenknow

Glad all looks well!

peggels24

Yay for a great follow-up!

Samuelismomma

Great news, but sorry you worried for nothing:(

Tsuga76

Hooray for good news!

rodiesmum

Great news!!!

Aillise

@honeybeee3 My U/S tech did the same with both my pregnancies, there are a lot of parts of the heart they need to check, 4 chambers, arteries, blood flow and the function and size of all these parts. When babies move during the scan a lot of the time its really difficult for them to get clear images of the heart. I would try not to stress out too much, in most cases they didn't get a clear enough picture or measurements and they need to have an image/measurements of all organs, heart, head (including profile) and extremities for your OB or midwife, and the attending dr. to make a report of the a/s, and your baby.

  Best of luck!