The doctorbelievesI 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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
@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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Re: Update after conference call with doc
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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!!!
Thanks to everyone for you thoughts and prayers. They are so appreciated at this time.
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