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)?
1) How far along are you? 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.
@day38 I don’t have much to contribute because I’m not familiar with the condition, but I know you have all of our support going forward. AND if your mother is a big part of your support system, I would kindly but firmly let your husband know that you need her support in this. It’s not like you’re telling the whole world.
@day38 Glad that you got this diagnosed early and that you have the medical support to monitor the situation. I'm glad you don't have additional risk factors as well! Hopefully with this information you will be able to do what is needed to ensure a happy, safe delivery.
@day38 Can you help me understand why YH wouldn't want to tell your parents? I definitely understand under some circumstances such as if someone is overbearing or tends to freak out and then instead of supporting you, you'd be supporting them but if they're good support, I don't understand why not tell them. Especially since it's likely to influence delivery plans and if they're your plan for childcare during delivery, it'll be important for them to know. I do think it would be good to make sure you sit down with your doctors and keep reminding them about the family history of small babies along the way but TBH, it sounds like an induction might actually be a good thing for you. Since your first labor was so fast and they tend to be faster with subsequent babies, and since you will need to find someone to care for your DS, even if your labors were the same length, getting him packed up and dropped off would likely more than eat up that 20 minutes you had to spare. An induction might be really good to help control the timing. I know it's a huge shift from what you envisioned. Try to keep reminding yourself that, at the end of the day, all healthy births are good births.
Me: 34 DH: 38 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
I hesitate to put this here because it can be such a common thing but that may mean others have it too. Technically it is atypical and requires further monitoring.
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.
@day38, I'm not sure how precipitous labor works. Is it just a given that it will happen again? Is it something the extra monitoring will help with -- like, will those extra NSTs at the end be able to give you any kind of heads up at all?
FX for you and your LO. That's a lot to digest.
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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.
@bettyvonsomethingstein in terms of precipitous labor, while not guaranteed, usually every successive delivery is faster than the first. So, chances are my 2nd will come faster than my first. The NSTs will just monitor that the baby is doing well, but it won't help determine the speed of my labor. I'm not aware of anything that can.
@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.
@day38I also had a precipitous labour last time. 2hrs from first contraction. And then I hemorrhaged after delivery. Now my MW is saying I have to get to the hospital asap so we can be proactive in meds for bleeding before I deliver. I did not know that a previous precipitous labour could mean another one. That is actually a little scary.
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?
1) How far along are you? 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!
TTC #1 Since April 2014
Me: 27 | DH: 31
08/2006 - Laparoscopy/Stage 1 Endo
10/2014 - Bloodwork normal, HSG all clear
10/2014 - DH's SA 15mil/mL, 35% motility, 6% morphology
@day38 I appreciate this thread! My friend just gave birth this fall and had a partial cord insertion (similar concerns to what I read about yours). They monitored her closely and watched for IUGR, and baby ended up arriving over 10 lbs and healthy as can be! I hope that little bit helps give you some peace of mind, too. It looks like those of us with atypical results are finding that we are in good hands and the monitoring will hopefully be a great way to keep our minds at ease. I've had a hard time spending much time on TB since mind due to feeling like I need to just not think about it much and I need to let the time just pass by.
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!
@Knottie1433703387 I had the same finding at my anatomy scan. My OB said it's very common and generally means nothing. It could be a very weak indicator of a genetic issue but my genetic testing in the first tri all came back low risk. She said sometimes it even goes away in future scans. She gave me the option of seeing a MFM, getting another scan at my OB, or doing nothing so I opted to get another scan at my next OB appointment in 4 weeks. I know anything unusual is scary but I am hopeful this means nothing for both of us!
I'm sorry to everyone that is posting here. I saw the thread last night, my a/s was this morning and was hoping I wouldn't be posting here, but here I am... 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.
@Gingham, I’m not usually a T&P type of person, but seriously you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nothing else is allowed to happen to you or these babies. I still stalk the multiples thread after losing my twin, and hold my breath that I see every screenname. *hugs*
Complete Anterior OS Previa with possible V. Cord Insertion. They only had a limited view, but the MFM said it was highly likely due to babies position and what they could see.
3) What's the plan going forward?
Recheck AS at 24w to see if previa is actively moving and to get better view of cord insertion and heart.
4) Are you sharing it with people (outside of significant other)?
Shared the PP because it’s not that big of a deal, but keeping the rest to ourselves until we know for sure
5) Anything else?
Can I have a normal pregnancy yet? I’ve felt so much better this pregnancy than I did with my DD, but this one is filled with so much drama. I’m over it. I want a plain, boring 3rd trimester, please!
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.
How far along are you? 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.
I'm sorry about everyone who is posting in here with me Silver lining - it sounds like everyone is being well monitored and a lot of the issues have the potential to resolve themselves or have minimal impact (FX that's the outcome!).
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.
to all you ladies dealing with these different issues. I pray everyday that we all make it to March 18 with happy, healthy LO. You ladies are strong and so are these babes.
@leilaquinn my son was thought to have that in utero. At six months old he had testing done to make sure everything was working correctly. He had to have a catheter put in and drink radioactive dye. He then was put to sleep and they watched how the dye flowed through. Then they took him to an X-ray room and took the catheter out and watched to make sure the urine all came out and wasn't going back into the kidney. Everything was fine with him and I pray your little one is the same, I just wanted to give you my experience.
Update: We had the higher level u/s which was basically another anatomy scan, but more detailed and with more focus on the brains. At first the doctor couldn't even find the cyst on baby b's brain, then found a speck of something that measured 0.25 cm. So basically nothing. She said she probably wouldn't have seen it if she wasn't looking for it and with NO other markers at all, that it's probably nothing! Thank yo for the T&P. Anxiously waiting to hear other's updates.
We also have a small update today. We had our genetic counseling meeting this morning and it went well. We came out of it feeling pretty optimistic, which is what l was hoping for. l was really worried that it was just going to fill me up with more worry and fear, and thankfully that wasn’t the case. l ended up doing the NlPT bloodwork and should be getting those results back within the next couple of weeks. l have a regular appointment with my doctor on a November 20th and my next level 2 ultrasound is on November 27th. Thank you for all of the words of encouragement! l am thinking of all of you who are going through similar situations right now and are stressed and worried.
TTC #1 Since April 2014
Me: 27 | DH: 31
08/2006 - Laparoscopy/Stage 1 Endo
10/2014 - Bloodwork normal, HSG all clear
10/2014 - DH's SA 15mil/mL, 35% motility, 6% morphology
I was told today at my anatomy scan (I’m 20+4) that baby has an echogenic intracardiac focus. Said it can be normal finding in 3-5% of pregnancies. It is a soft marker for Down syndrome but my genetic tests and 1st trimester screening has all been normal
Update: The genetic counselor called this morning with my NIPT results and everything came back as low-risk! We are so thankful for good news. We have another level 2 ultrasound on the 27th, so I am anxious to see what’s going on with these spots on his liver a month later. Glad we’ve ruled out several things going into it.
TTC #1 Since April 2014
Me: 27 | DH: 31
08/2006 - Laparoscopy/Stage 1 Endo
10/2014 - Bloodwork normal, HSG all clear
10/2014 - DH's SA 15mil/mL, 35% motility, 6% morphology
Update: heart and cord insertion look good! Baby was still being difficult so I basically had to stand on my head to get the view, but glad we got confirmation.
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.
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?
Me: 36 DH: 37 Married: 5.27.16 Baby Boy Due: 3.18.18
@muggle621 it didn't happen to me, but one of my coworkers had a baby late spring and she had the exact same thing. We weren't super close, but I remember her telling me what some of the risks were. She ended up having the baby early, and everyone is healthy. I'm not sure if the early was related or not though to the excess amniotic fluid. I know she said if she was going to get close to the due date it sounded like her OB wanted to induce, but that didn't happen. Her main complaint towards the end was being swollen, feeling huge, and generally being uncomfortable (which are obviously typical pregnancy complaints).
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: