Anatomy scan-abnormalities-HELP

Surfvenice · February 2014

I am a first timer and completely freaking out. I am sure I am over reacting, but I am the type of person that over thinks everything. I am the healthiest person ever, and until now, my doctors complimented me on how perfect my body was for baby making. Never did a drug or picked up a cigarette, or anything in my life! I have never been on meds or even antibiotics!

I went in for my scan 2 weeks ago (at 20 weeks). Nobody told me anything then. We got amazing pictures and we were on top of the world. I got a call tonight from my doctor. She said they want to re-ultrasound me because they saw something "less than normal" on his kindeys. I know, I know, I have read threads similar to this, but I have not stopped crying since the news.

Everyone imagines the most perfect, beautiful, healthy, baby and now this news is threatening that. My mind automatically flashes to all the BAD things that can happen and how my plan is ruined. I know I have to stay positive, especially for my baby, but this is so hard. I had this amazing image of the birth and breast feeding and perfectness.,then playing sports with him when he is older...now threats of surgeries, complications, antibiotics, etc etc. I can't help it. I am terrified.

I am sorry for venting, but I am so lost and worried and I can't go in until Monday for the recheck. The wait will be the death of me.

Also, sorry for the grammar and typos. I can barely see with these tears.

CoffeeBeanFiend91 · February 2014

DD had water on her kidneys on the 20 week scan. They kept an eye on it and it cleared up on its own. It's hard not to freak out I know but try not too worry yourself into a mess.

Surfvenice · February 2014

Thanks guys! I guess I still have to figure out this site

LaBellaVida · February 2014

Aww, that's gotta be scary! Try not to stress. Go in for another scan and hopefully everything will be fine and end up being nothing. Hang in there!! Gl

jennOK · February 2014

I had to go in for a closer look at his heart, turns out they just couldn't see it very well in the first scan. Hoping everything turns out good for you too.

KentuckyKate · February 2014

I had to go in for a second A/S too, because they thought DD had a cleft palate at the first one. Turns out she has a high palate, but it is completely closed. She has the most beautiful, perfect little mouth that I've ever seen. Stay positive! They're just extra cautious at these appointments.

ASmallWonder · February 2014

Deep breath! My first son had "something" wrong with his kidneys during his A/S. There was an issue with the dilation - did they say anything about that? It's VERY common, especially in boys, and most often it resolves on its own. By the time I got in for a level 2 u/s a few weeks later, it was already resolved. Try not to freak and don't Google!