Today has been a VERY upsetting day for me. I had to have a level II ultrasound at a maternal fetal medicine doctor because a small choriod plexus cyst was seen on my 18 week ultrasound. My prayers were answered and the cyst is no longer there as predicted by my doctor. But the ultrasound tech today tells me my baby has an extra big toe on both of his feet. I cried the remainder of the ultrasound. I am not a superficial person so please do not think that. It is just very upsetting to learn your baby has a "birth defect". Also they said there was some fluid in one of the kidneys but also that this is very common in boys. The Dr. then went on to dicuss the option of me having an amniocentesis to check for down syndrome. I am 27, this is my first baby, and there is no history of any genetic disorders in my family or baby's father's side. Also no history of the polydactyly on either of our sides, so not sure where these extra little toes are coming from. Any words of wisdom or advice would be greatly appreciated! Please help me ease my mind!!!
Has anyone ever had this finding on one of your ultrasounds or know of anyone who has?
Does anyone know if there is a possibility the ultrasound tech was not correct in the counting of the toes? (It's hard for me to decipher those images and they didn't give me a picture of the feet otherwise I would post)
Any advice about the fluid in the kidney and getting the amniocentesis?
Thank You!!
Re: 6 toes on both feet at 20wk ultrasound! Freaking out!!!!!!
As for the toes, I'm sorry you are upset over it. Just try to remember as far as defects go, it could be a LOT worse.
Fluid in the kidneys for boys is very common and normally clears up on it's own.
HTH and good luck!
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
I had the Verifi DNA testing. It was the only one my doc suggested as she felt it was the most accurate in detecting DS that was NOT invasive. You might want to see if your insurance will cover that first.
As far as the toes - those can always be removed if need be. Definitely a workable issue, although I understand your knee-jerk reaction to it.
Hang in there - it will be ok!
The amnio is a choice you will have to make for yourself and your partner. I had one done with my first pregnancy. Thankfully the result were what we wanted to hear. It was nice to talk to the genetic counselor and specialist beforehand though too. It was not as scary as it seems, but like I said that is a choice you will have to make.
The techs are trained pretty well so I would assume they were correct. It is hard whenever anything is "wrong" with your child. The helpless feeling you have as a mommy. I am guessing they would be able to remove them with a fairly simple procedure, not like that sounds fun either.
Hopefully everything works out and the rest of your pregnancy is easy.
Good luck. Talk to your OB. Try not to stress.
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
Aww, I'm sorry for what you're going through right now... When I'm feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, or disappointment, it really helps me to sit and talk with a friend about. Even venting those feelings to someone can really help. Do you have anyone you could talk through this with?
I know how much you already love your little one, and when he arrives, you'll be so full of joy no matter what!
If you're not expecting it, I could see how it can be overwhelming. Just remember it can be removed (hugs your way)