Hi Dec Ladies,
I have not posted in a week but I decided to share my sad news in the hopes that if any other Dec ladies have bad news at a/s that they know they are not alone.
At our A/S last Monday they discovered my baby boy has spina bifida, which is a neural tube defect. The Dr was shocked since I passed my 1st and 2nd tri screening tests, NT scan and materniT21 test.
We were immediately set up at the Childrens Hospital for more tests. last week I had a high level ultrasound, amniocentesis and genetic counseling.
This week I go for a fetal MRI.
What we know so far is the hole in spine is covered, which is rare and why he passed the screening. This means his spine is safe from amniotic fluid. But he has a tethered cord, which basically means nerves are fused to the cord instead of being free.
Right now he has grown normally, has great movement, everything else looks great. They don't know what will happen as he grows.
I am so sad and scared. I appreciate any prayers and good wishes.
If any other Dec ladies have bad or scary news I'm here for them. But I hope no one else has bad news at their A/S.
Re: Devastating A/S
Mommy of four munchkins!
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
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So, so sorry. Sending prayers right now for your little family.
I am so sorry.
I will pray to Our Lady and St. Gianna Beretta Molla (patron saint of unborn children) to intercede on your behalf and make this diagnosis as mild as possible, and for you to be blessed with a healthy baby in spite of this.
I am sure that was a shock. I don't know what I would have done in your shoes. Hopefully everything works out and he can live as normal of a life as possible. Thoughts and prayers to everyone !
Mom+Dad+Josie+May 2015=2 under 2!!!!
I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Big hugs to you and DH. I'm sending prayers and thoughts your way.
I'm sorry if this is an ignorant question, but is there anything they can do now in regards to any kind of treatment?
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
My Colton...Growing up so fast!
And Coralee, his baby sister...On the way!
I?m so very sorry to hear about this and will be praying for the best outcome possible! Thank you for sharing with us ? I know this is a scary time.
Met 9/2001
DS born Dec 10, 2013
BFP #1 - 07-15-12; Natural MC 07-18-12
BFP #2 - 09-29-12; U/S showed baby stopped growing @ 5wks 4days - 10-30-12; D&C - 10-31-12
BFP #3 - 04-10-13; Third time is a charm... Stick, baby, stick!!!
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