Update after conference call with doc

JonesBaby0624 · January 2016

The doctor believes I have a Single Umbilical Artery, which can carry with it several birth defects. Apparently her heart, kidneys, and some of her other organs look small for the original EDD. (Which always seemed off to me because of timing) He took many pictures of the heart so he could get a second opinion from the fetal cardiologist. The cardiologist said he did not see any apparent defects but he wants to see more images in 2 weeks. My doctor said he is not ready to make any diagnosis at this point he just needs to watch her closely, which he assured me he is doing.

Regarding the placenta he said he is starting to see some signs of placental insufficiency. I apparently have several factors that increase my risk of this but he said it is abnormal to see it this early in a pregnancy, even with those risk factors. Due to my history (3 miscarriages and 1 stillborn) he did not want to cause more anxiety, this is why he tried to remain vague. I asked him to be up front from now on and keep me informed of everything. At this point he is monitoring and will continue to do so. He really felt like he would have answers at our next appointment, which is February 9th. He wants us to consider a amnio, even though the genetic testing was good and there were no soft markers at the NT scan, because SUA is typically seen with chromosomal abnormalities. He requested that I PLEASE stay off Google. Last night I felt better about getting answers I needed but today I am more concerned about my baby girl. Thanks to everyone for the support.
He explained that he will basically do another AS on the 9th and at that point will determine the need for a fetal echo.

I'm a nervous wreck today. I'm trying my best to keep moving forward and not worry. Just trying to keep my mind on other things.

candicek15 · January 2016

I'm so sorry that you got this news. I've had a loss before as well and know that when you make it so far it's devastating to hear that there is or might be something wrong. I agree with your doctor though, Google is THE WORST. I'm glad you advocated for yourself and told him you want to know everything from him. I hope your follow ups provide you with good information and positive outcomes. I'll be thinking of you!

MsBeachNJ · January 2016

I'm sorry to hear you got concerning news, prayers for you and your little girl that she is just measuring a tad behind and all will be ok!! Stay strong Mom! I'm sure this is so stressful for you but please know you're in our thoughts & prayers!

NLewis1 · January 2016

So sorry

my thoughts and prayers are with you!

lm45678 · January 2016

I'm so sorry, I'm sure this is stressful.

Thinking of you! ❤️

dennyandlee · January 2016

I really hope your next appointment yields better results and that you can find a way to keep from stressing too much and focus on taking good care of yourself and your little girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

HBamama2B · January 2016

So sorry for the news. I am also really glad to see you advocate for what you need as a patient. I hope you have more answers on the 9th and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

liz2005Aj · January 2016

I'm very sorry about the news. Keeping you & your baby girl in my prayers.

crdo · January 2016

Keeping you and baby girl in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your next appt produces better, reassuring news. Hugs.

marriedtoadutchman · January 2016

I'm so sorry about all the news, that's a lot to take in for you I'm sure! Thinking of you!

meggyme · January 2016

I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully your doctor will continue to be upfront with you.

CourtJack · January 2016

Crap. I was really hoping for good news. But, lets focus on the positive - I think it's a good sign that the fetal cardiologist didn't see anything abnormal. She/he is the specialist right? So take that into account and hope maybe your doctor was being overly cautious.

As for the placenta issue - lets keep our fingers crossed that the issues he's worried about are less significant than he thinks.

Is he a specialist also?

In any case, I can understand how stressed you are - it SUCKS. I hope for the very best and keep us updated! So happy you got that call - and that you clarified that your doc should be telling you everything.

Thinking of you guys!!!

JonesBaby0624 · January 2016

@CourtJack Thanks for your positive attitude. I sometimes have a hard time seeing the positives, especially in this place I have been too many times before. I see a perinatologist every 2 weeks for my regular appointments. I am high risk so my OB immediately sends me to the peri. The fetal cardio he consulted with is in his practice. So, I guess to answer your question they are both specialists.

Thanks to everyone for you thoughts and prayers. They are so appreciated at this time.

princessandthegator · January 2016

I second what @CourtJack said. Hopefully the cardiologist knows their s*** and when they get the next scans results can reassure you that baby girl is good to go in there. I also have to say that I am so glad you got to have that conference call and speak to the Dr. It's much better to lay it out on the table than for you to be creating nightmare scenarios in your head. We're all praying for you here, and with a little help the next scan and appointment will make you feel much more at ease.

mrsb8244 · January 2016

Oh no I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I'm glad he gave you answers and you were able to express to him your wanting him to be up front. I will keep you and your LO in my prayers!

totsabounding · January 2016

Just wanted to send some creepy internet stranger hugs to you...I can only imagine how stressful all of this is. I, too, am glad you are advocating for your right to know all the information, and I am praying everything turns out right as rain. Thanks for keeping us updated!

DeePaddy24 · January 2016

I'm so sorry you're going through this! I'm thinking of you & your LO...please keep us updated.

Bperkun · January 2016

Praying for you and baby

PBear93 · January 2016

Praying for you and your baby girl. I know it's hard to not stress right now, but do the best you can--remember that the stress is bad for baby.

WaitingMay14 · January 2016

Thinking of you and praying for you and your little one.

RNMegan0711 · January 2016

Praying for you both! Keep your head up mama.

(I'm so unbelievably sorry for your previous losses! My goodness. I can't even begin to fathom) you are in my thoughts and prayers!

audmomout · January 2016

Sending prayers for you and your baby girl

nightwitch · January 2016

Prayers, love and hugs you and your baby girl's way

Grapes13 · January 2016

I'm sorry for your news! I am hoping better news at the next appt! Praying for you guys!

BlueJuice · January 2016

I'm glad you were able to get upfront answers, even though of course none of it is news you would prefer to hear. I know how stressful it can be. I'm glad it sounds like you already have an excellent high-risk team in place, so you can be getting precise care and know that these doctors are very very good at the kinds of issues you may be dealing with. Hopefully in a couple of weeks they will decide that things look more reassuring. Hang in there.

almostpriceless · January 2016

I'm sorry to hear this. I know its hard, but try to be as positive as you can. Hugs!

etr152517 · January 2016

Oh I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope they're able to give you answers soon. Keeping you and LO in my thoughts.

BabyboyS2016 · January 2016

@almostpriceless

samsonator · January 2016

I'm sorry for the news, praying you head good things on Feb. 9th !

tjenkins528 · January 2016

Thoughts, prayers and hugs your way! Hoping for good news on the 9th!!

MillerMama13 · January 2016

So sorry that it was not such good news. Praying for a good scan on the 9th.

purplefan1 · January 2016

I'm so sorry for all of the stress on you right now. Praying that positive results and information starts coming out.

starkeyclan · January 2016

Thinking of you! ❤️

ahernandez16 · January 2016

Oh man. So sorry that you're going through this. I'm glad you insisted your doctor be more upfront with you -- will be thinking of you and your LO.

VikingGirl12 · January 2016

I am so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine what you must be going through, with previous losses to add to it. Sending many thoughts and prayers your way.