Had our NT scan yesterday

sistrkate · March 2009

I was sweating bullets beforehand. DH and I did not do any screening at all with our first, but I figured out that ignorance WAS NOT in fact bliss, and we decided to go ahead with screening this time so we could be better informed.

I had it in my head that the baby was deformed. Missing an arm, a leg, you name it. I don't know why we do such things to ourselves. The u/s went well -- the nuchal fold measurement was tough for them to get, and they did two measurements -- first time it was 1.7 and the second time 1.88, so I guess that is well within normal range. The baby has a head, two arms, two legs, and two feet -- so I think I can put the fears about that kind of development aside now.

I just have to wait the week for the bloodwork results. I'm sure hoping they are good enough that we don't have to consider additional testing. It was a huge relief for this 42-year old woman! Whew!

Moiselle · March 2009

Congratulations! You're right, not bad for 42!

robynlesley · March 2009

I agree, not bad for 42! And glad your fears about deformities were allayed. I hope the results of your blood work are equally good.

JenniferTCU · March 2009

YAY Kate! So glad it went well for you!

2linesin09 · March 2009

great news! I hear so many negative things (people freaking out over false positives, etc.. and that being a reason not to do it) about these scans and I feel your success story is one we ought to hear more of!!! Yay for you!!!!!

jennandjt · March 2009

What great news!! I'm glad that your fears were put to rest!! I've been waiting for you to post to see how it went....I have mine tomorrow and I'm terrified that something is going to be wrong as well!! Trying to think positvely....one question for you, did you have your husband with you or were you by yourself....my DH has been to all appts with me (the one blessing of being unemployed) and I wasn't sure if I should bring him so he could see the u/s or leave him home!! Again, I'm so glad that the baby has all limbs and a within normal range for the NT!!! Such fantastic news....yahoo!!!!