Need advice

babyblack11

at my anatomy scan I was 18 weeks. The tech found a white spot on my baby's bowel and also that I have a single stranded umbilical cord. The dr said that both of these things are normal alone but when paired up they increase my chances for the baby having cystic fibrosis or a chromosomal disorder. As far as I know everything else on the ultrasound was totally normal. I just had blood work sent away to see I am a carrier for anything. That takes two weeks and I am worried sick. Are these two things a deadly combo? I've heard lots of times the spots disappear. I'm just so scared. Does anyone know? How much did my chances increase?? I'm so scared.

VexyMommy

I'm so sorry you're going through this time of worry.  Unfortunately, I have nothing to offer except creepy internet hugs.  These are questions that would be good to put to your doctor though.  Perhaps you can call their office and get some of the answers you're looking for. 

oliarnmom1517

DO NOT GO TO DR. GOOGLE FOR ANYTHING!!! Just wait for your results and maybe find a nice series on Netflix to watch to keep your mind off of things.. Also a nice warm bubble bath always helps me relax when I'm worried.. Maybe try some of the usual relaxing techniques so you don't think about it.. I know that's a lot easier said then done!!

Ceridwen77

Sorry to hear you are going through this. Were you tested for being a carrier for cystic fibrosis early in your pregnancy? This was part of my 6 or 7 week blood draw. Here's hoping everything comes back normal!

babyblack11

I didn't have any of the initial screenings done which totally pissed me off. My doctor scheduled them for me...a week past my first trimester and refused to do the testing. So now after receiving this news I have to play the waiting game and see if I am a carrier for anything. I am such a nervous wreck. I have called my office twice to see if I can meet with anyone just to talk numbers and odds to see if I can calm my nerves but no one is willing. I am beyond frustrated with the entire situation. I pray that all my tests come back normal and I give birth to a healthy baby boy this November.

babyblack11

Also, my baby has been growing great. He was even ahead of schedule earlier on but is now right on track down to the day. He also has a nasal bone and nothing else to my knowledge was wrong in the anatomy scan. Doesn't this mean the odds are likely on my side? I am trying to justify anything just to calm my nerves. Don't babies with Down syndrome show many other clear signs besides just a white spot on the bowl? Is this just precautionary? I just am a mess.

Ceridwen77

babyblack11 said:

I didn't have any of the initial screenings done which totally pissed me off. My doctor scheduled them for me...a week past my first trimester and refused to do the testing. So now after receiving this news I have to play the waiting game and see if I am a carrier for anything. I am such a nervous wreck. I have called my office twice to see if I can meet with anyone just to talk numbers and odds to see if I can calm my nerves but no one is willing. I am beyond frustrated with the entire situation. I pray that all my tests come back normal and I give birth to a healthy baby boy this November.

Sorry to hear that. Some of the genetic testing is not routinely offered due to the cost, but I thought the cystic fibrosis test was routine. I know this is going to be a long 2 weeks. Netflix, reading, other activities to keep your mind busy are recommended.

EMLarie

That's a tough situation. Waiting is the worst. I hope everything works out.

lakesideknitter

I'm sorry you're going through this. I don't have much advice to offer, but try to stay away from Google for the time being - it won't help anything or make you feel better. I find the response from your doctor's office a bit concerning... No one was willing to even direct you to a resource for additional information? I don't say this to stress you out further, and I'm sorry if it does, but if I were you (assuming I haven't misinterpreted what you've said), I would definitely be looking elsewhere for care.

babyblack11

I have called my office twice looking for some more answers. I just can't rest. I am a nervous wreck I have never felt this way before. The dr just called me back and said these two things are more of a coorelation than anything else. She said it can be compared to a black haired blue eyed boy playing baseball. That doesn't mean all black haired blue eyed boys will play baseball but there is a chance because it has happened before. She said the odds are likely in my favor that I will have a healthy baby. She just said these 2 things paired up cause us to investigate further. I feel that this is mostly precautionary. She said both of these markers are low on the spectrum and everything else is perfect with baby. She said his nasal bone is fine and so are his fingers and toes (the typical obvious markers for downs). She put my mind at ease for the time being, but I will still worry until I get a call with my results.

rerawalt

I can tell you that 2 vessel cords are not uncommon. They can be a soft marker for a problem with the kidneys but the vast majority of babies are fine. In fact, there is no special postnatal screening that needs to be done unless there is another concern. I've never heard an ob refer to a white spot on the bowel so I'm not sure what they are referring to

babyblack11

The dr called it echogenic bowl I believe. She said it is also a soft marker for CF or downs. I am just so worried. I'm hoping the spot clears up on its own.

rerawalt

Soft marker is usually medical code for its probably nothing but I'm going to scare the crap out of you on the very remote possibility that it's something so you don't sue me. I see this on ultrasound reports all the time and never think twice. I know it's hard but I think you are doing the right thing. Get the testing so you can put your mind at ease but try not to freak out if possible. It will probably all be fine.

ashleywuli

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this! I hope you can find something to occupy your two weeks! Prayers for your baby that he is perfectly healthy!

brianna91chavez

An echogenic bowel can also be just a sign of baby swallowing blood and amniotic fluid. I have a small clot and my MFM doctor said my babies echogenic bowel is more than likely because he swallowed some amniotic fluid with blood in it.
I know it's very hard not to worry, I hope these two weeks go by quickly for you and you get positive results and a healthy baby.

Knottie36392871

I'm so sorry you are going through this! I had a scare early on, ended up having a CVS and thankfully received normal results. As some PP's have mentioned, a lot of these tests are to cover the ass of the doctors, so anything that can be considered abnormal is addressed and further testing recommended. I hope you get peace of mind soon! Hang in there mama!

VexyMommy

babyblack11 said:

The dr called it echogenic bowl I believe. She said it is also a soft marker for CF or downs. I am just so worried. I'm hoping the spot clears up on its own.

There was another woman who made a post about an echogenic focus.  I'm not sure if it's the same thing, but maybe you can look up that discussion and get some information there.  I'm sorry you're having to go through this.