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March 2018 Moms
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Anatomy Scans with Atypical Results
day38
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I'm hesitant to start a new thread all about my atypical result, but I know I'm not the only one who will need to get future checks/additional monitoring due to something that was found during the scan. So, let's try to group these together since it's not a typical symptoms/questions type thing. If you have any experience with someone else's concern please chime in. I know personally I'd like to hear from someone in a similar boat.
1) How far along are you?
2) What was your atypical finding?
3) What's the plan going forward?
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
5) Anything else?
1) How far along are you?
2) What was your atypical finding?
3) What's the plan going forward?
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
5) Anything else?
DS:
Pregnant with #2:
Pregnant with #2:
Re: Anatomy Scans with Atypical Results
20w0d today, scan was at 19w2d
2) What was your atypical finding?
I have Velamentous Cord Insertion, which means that the umbilical cord isn't going directly from the placenta to the baby but is running along the membranes and basically is partially exposed.
It only happens in 1% of pregnancies and comes with some risks - primarily stunted growth and compression (later in pregnancy and especially during labor) but if you Dr Google it, there are some more extreme risks as well.
3) What's the plan going forward?
I'm getting additional ultrasounds every 4 weeks to monitor growth, and once I reach 36 weeks, weekly NSTs.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
My husband doesn't want to, but I'm leaning towards telling my parents. My mom is a huge part of my support system. I have a regular MW appointment today and I'm going to ask more about it, and base my decision off of that.
5) Anything else?
The doctor who reviewed my A/S said it's unlikely that we will face growth issues because it typically presents with other risk factors which I don't have (multiples, diabetes, vascular issues, etc). She also says induction about 50 times in the entire conversation. My son was small (5 lb 12 oz) at full term and completely healthy. I was a small baby, as was my husband. I'm concerned that because it seems I'm genetically predisposed to small babies, it'll get attributed to the umbilical cord issue and I may be pushed into induction when it's not necessary to be conservative and it may not actually benefit the baby.
My other concern is that she stressed a hospital delivery is very important because there are some risks associated with delivering the placenta, and I'd need additional monitoring due to the risk of compressing the umbilical cord. While that is 100% my plan, I had a precipitous labor with my first, and making it to the hospital is a real concern for me. I only got there 20 minutes before my son was born, and I was not trying to delay getting there.
Pregnant with #2:
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
1) How far along are you? At the scan a little over 18 weeks I think. Now 23w 4d
2) What was your atypical finding? Calcification on the placenta. Basically part of the placenta is old and hard.
3) What's the plan going forward? I have another scan scheduled 11/28 to see if the calcification has grown and to check baby’s growth. If the calcification has grown the baby may not get what he needs from my placenta and have issues growing.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)? Yes. I’m not allowing myself to think this is going to be an issue. So the more I normalize it the easier it is to think about. And honestly it’s probably nothing and is one of the more common atypical findings.
5) Anything else? I’m just glad to have people on top of everything. At 37 I had a high risk ultrasound to begin with so I’m already dealing with the best people with the best equipment and we can all work together to make sure he’s just fine.
FX for you and your LO. That's a lot to digest.
2) What was your atypical finding? The doctor found a bright white spot on baby's heart - it's called Echogenic Intracardiac Focus. I'm still very confused about this so would love to hear if anyone else has similar situation.
3) What's the plan going forward? The doctor said she's not worried about it because all of my other results have been coming out ok. It still worries me and the more I read the more nervous I become. I called the office again today and they still said they're not worried so I'm hoping at the next appointment they'll check it again.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)? No. Because I don't know much about it at this point and hoping that everything is ok, we're not mentioning it to anyone other than MIL who was in the room with us.
5) Anything else? Would love to hear from anyone else that has been through this.
@sarahhedger7 @kiki75 In terms of why he's against telling parents, it's more of an in general thing, not so specific to my parents. The thought process is that aside from the additional monitoring there is literally nothing we can do to make things go smoother. While it's atypical and comes with some risks, the risks are unlikely, especially given my full medical picture. The additional monitoring should catch anything in time before it becomes more serious. Our parents, but his especially, tend to freak out more than they help. So, by telling them, they wouldn't do anything productive and more likely would increase stress. He has a legitimate point, that's why I haven't said nope I'm sharing. Telling my parents doesn't equate telling his parents (they don't cross paths), so I'm still debating internally at this point. It's not so much he's forbidding it as he has a good argument given their personalities. While she is part of my support system, my mom can be overbearing and often thinks she knows best. I could totally see her going on Google and stressing me out more than calming me down.
@kiki75 in terms of planning for childcare for DS/making it to the hospital, it's something we've already started thinking about even before this diagnosis. It's really only a concern middle of the night, and we have some plans and ideas. My MW and I are going to discuss this in more detail once we get to 3rd trimester, but I am optimistic from early conversations with her that if we spring into action as soon as I feel "something" the timing should be fine. I had intermittent period like cramps for a good 12-16 hours before any contractions. It was just that my contractions went from sporadic and tolerable, to one on top of the other, to I was 10 cm dilated and basically pushing in the span of about 4 hours and we weren't as quick to leave/ready to get to the hospital as we should have been since neither of us expected that. I'm fairly certain I went into transition in the car, and based on how my contractions were before we got into the car that was also unexpected. There was easily about 30-40 minutes "wasted" before we got into the car. Just by planning/packing/having things ready to go and being aware that this is the situation we face, even if we had to take my son we could cut the wasted time down. The recommendation is for me to get going to the hospital as soon as labor starts, not wait for 5-1-1 like I was aiming for last time. That should also help with the timing since I won't wait for labor to progress.
I'm hesitant to induce unless there's an indication it's in the best interest of the health of the baby (ie in my case growth restriction, placenta not doing its job, etc). I have a hard time getting behind induction for timing convenience. My midwife assured me today that for a diagnosis of growth restriction, they're very specific, there are several factors taken into account, and it's not based on just one scan of a small baby, so I feel better about that in general.
Pregnant with #2:
1) How far along are you?
22w4d
2) What was your atypical finding?
A small cyst near baby's bladder.
3) What's the plan going forward?
I saw a MFM today for a level 2 US. It went well. He is fairly confident that it was just the galbladder. I go for a follow up in 4w.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
We told a few people...my mom, his dad, a couple friends.
5) Anything else?
24 weeks (had anatomy scan at 20w2d & that is when calcifications were found).
2) What was your atypical finding?
3 calcifications on baby’s liver, & I also have a circumvallate placenta (I had never heard of this until now - apparently it happens in about 10% of pregnancies).
3) What's the plan going forward?
Ultrasounds every 4 weeks until delivery to check on baby’s growth and calcifications on his liver. Weekly NST’s starting at 32 weeks due to the placenta issue.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
Yes - we aren’t good at keeping secrets and we like being transparent with people, and we figure that we can use all of the prayers/positive thoughts/good vibes we can possibly get.
5) Anything else?
If anyone else has gone through any of these things, I would love to chat!
1) How far along are you? 23w0d
2) What was your atypical finding? nuchal cord
3) What's the plan going forward? I will have my next u/s at 28 weeks to see if it has resolved or if it has impacted baby's growth. If my 24-week appointment brings any reason for concern regarding growth, my OB will send me in for an u/s then, too, but for now, the 28-week scan is the main check point on the calendar.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)? I shared it with my co-coaches who are also teachers with whom I work closely each day. My parents and sister know, but that's it. I don't really want to talk about it, and I really don't want to think about it TBH. I just want to enjoy this pregnancy and soak up every little movement I get. I can't control any of it, neither can the doctor, so I think it's my way of coping with that.
5) Anything else? I'm praying for positive outcomes for everyone, and I'm thankful we've all already made it to this point gestationally. The medical community can do so much for us and our LOs starting around this time, so I'm grateful for that reality!
EDD March 12, 2018
1) How far along are you? 20w1d
2) What was your atypical finding? Choroid plexus cyst on baby B's brain.
3) What's the plan going forward? My doctor did not seem too concerned because there were no other abnormalities, but still wants me to do a higher level u/s with an MFM. He said there was no particular rush to have it done. However, when I called to make that appointment and she asked if I had NIPT done and I told her no, because I was initially pregnant with triplets, she told me to come in first thing tomorrow morning. The urgency has me a little concerned.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)? I told my parents, boss and a couple co-workers. I'm not very good at hiding my anxiety.
5) Anything else? I just need to vent a little. After struggling to get pregnant for years, I feel so blessed to have these babies, but this pregnancy has been stressful from the very beginning...finding out there were 3 babies, losing one at 12 weeks, being ridiculously sick until 18 weeks, and now this. This is for sure my last pregnancy and I would like to enjoy it but at this point I kinda wanna sleep until my healthy babies are ready to come out.
2) What was your atypical finding? There is something on either her kidney or her ovary (things are so tiny and close together at this point, so it's hard to tell). They think it might be a cyst, but we won't know until we go to MFM on Thursday.
3) What's the plan going forward? Not sure yet.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)? Just my mom. My husband's mom tends to severely overreact to things, and we don't want to upset her unnecessarily if it's nothing.
5) Anything else? I just want to send good thoughts to all of you who have issues or potential issues.
23 weeks and 3 days. Anatomy scan was 20 weeks and 1 day
2) What was your atypical finding?
Dilated kidneys with possible renal reflux. This can clear up before birth, shortly after birth, or require treatment ranging from antibiotics to surgery.
3) What's the plan going forward?
I have another ultrasound at 28 weeks to see how his kidneys are developing. Best case scenario is they are fine, or else we keep watching and reevaluating.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
i have talked to my best friend about it, my mom and her best friend who is like an aunt to me and is also a retired pediatric nurse. We haven’t mentioned it to my husband’s family because essentially he doesn’t feel like dealing with all their questions and opinions on something that will maybe not even be much of an issue.
5) Anything else?
The worst case scenario here is sad to think about (tiny baby surgery just freaks me out) but not life threatening. When I start getting anxious about it I try to remember that. Thinking of all of you, anything other than “everything is perfect” is scary to hear.
Someone once told me one thing that I find very useful in this case: Fears are not Facts
IF you feel like you are entering an anxiety spiral with a ton of “what ifs”, remind yourself that just because you fear it, doesn’t make it so. The facts can be scary enough on their own but they are things that you and the doctors can make a plan to deal with. Don’t allow yourself to compound your terror with possibilities that haven’t materialized.
Pregnant with #2:
@hollyk224 glad you’re feeling optimistic
thinking of everyone posting here
Previa hasnt moved, but I’m still only 24w so plenty of time and Doctor is still thinking 50/50 that it will be moved enough for vaginal delivery.
23 + 3
2) What was your atypical finding?
Hydramnios - excess amniotic fluid. I am measuring 2 weeks ahead (around 25 weeks instead of 23). My doctor said this only happens in 1% of pregnancies. He said sometimes this is caused by a problem with the baby but that doesn't seem to be the case with me at this stage. It could be a glucose issue so we will see - I'm having my GD test next week (which is the plan anyway). The baby is also breech. He has tons of time to flip but there is a chance he may not due to the extra fluid. If I get too big at the end I may have to go on bedrest. Thankfully while this is a cause for slight concern hydramnios often happens for no reason with no negative outcomes for the baby. I'm also thankful there is no indication the baby is not properly swallowing amniotic fluid.
3) What's the plan going forward?
A million ultrasounds lol. I was already going to have BPP's w/ ultrasounds starting at 30 weeks due to AMA but now they will start at 27 weeks. I will have to start them even sooner if I fail the 1 and 3 hour glucose tests.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
Probably just immediate family and closest friends.
5) Anything else?
I'm just curious if this has happened to anyone else?
Married: 5.27.16
Baby Boy Due: 3.18.18
Pregnant with #2: