I need a get a level 2 u/s

JackiTiger

So we got a call about an issue with our big u/s we had done last week.  Apparently, the baby has a choroid plexus cyst on his brain.  It happens in 1 out of 100 pregnancies, is usually an isolated issue, is usually no big deal and goes away on its own and causes no problems.  However, it raises my rate of Trisomy 18 from 1 in 3,000 to 1 in 300.  So I have to get the level 2 u/s.  The mathematical part of me is okay with this as 1 in 300 is pretty solid odds.  Another part of me is excited for another opportunity to see my son on an u/s.  The emotional side of me is scared and angry.  I'm angry that I keep falling into these crap statistics.  1 in 6 couples are IF, check.  Most people aren't carriers for cystic fibrosis, but me, check.  Most women don't bleed in 2nd trimester, but me, check.  1 in 100 pregnancies result in this cyst on the brain, check.  Honestly, it's making me angry.  Who's to say I won't fall into this next statistic for Trisomy 18, too?  However, I keep reminding myself that this is not helpful thinking, so I'm just trying to focus on being positive.  But part of me is so scared of the worst case scenario.  Vent over.....I just felt like I needed to say everything aloud. Thx for reading if you got this far.   

JillRock96

We saw the exact same thing at our 19 week u/s (which was a Level II).  I was so scared, but it was the only marker she had.  I requested a second u/s at 26 weeks to look again for markers, and by that time the cyst was gone.  From the research that I did on my own, it seems that nearly every case of T-18 showed other markers in the womb, such as facial abnormalities, tightly clenched fists (all the time), or measuring behind.  Our little girl is very healthy.  I hope that you have the same outcome with your little one!

The level II u/s is really similar to a regular u/s, with the exception that it is longer because they take more measurements, and for me the machine was more high-tech (so, better pictures!).  They also did a quick 3-D u/s as part of the level II to check for facial abnormalities, so I was able to get some beautiful shots of my little one's face!

If you have any questions at all or just need someone to listen (I was so worried and know what that feels like), please page me! 

JackiTiger

Thanks, Jill.  I appreciate it