Our second loss diagnosed with Turner Syndrome

kroftygal

We just experienced our second loss in September. We saw the heartbeat at 6.5 weeks and doctor said everything was normal and then when we went in at 8 weeks, the heart was outside its body and we were heartbroken to have to go through another loss. I had to have a D&C the same day since we were flying to Venice in two days. I was scared and an emotional mess. However, our doctor said he would do testing on the baby to see if they could tell why we lost it. Turns out the baby had Turner Syndrome, where the baby is missing one sex chromosome - they only have 45 instead of 46. Now that we have had two losses back to back, I am wondering if we should get genetic testing done to make sure my husband or I are not lacking a chromosome to produce a baby. Is anyone familiar with this syndrome or experienced a loss similar to this? I am hoping this is all bad luck and the next pregnancy will be healthy

MrsGo4Hockeychick

If I'm remembering correctly, Turner's is typically thought to be a fluke, and not something that most couples need genetic counseling for, but I could be wrong. 

Some doctors will start testing for recurrent miscarriages after two, but I know a lot around here won't until after 3. But it's worth calling your doctor about if you'd like testing done.

 

I am so, so sorry for your losses.  

Ann003

Turner's is a result of an error with the chromosomes splitting and is (unfortunately) random.  This particular loss was bad luck, and I'm so sorry for your loss.  

bryanandkatrina

I am very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately the pps are correct in that Turner's is a random chromosomal error, and is of no fault of either the parent's genes. Again, I am very sorry for your loss.

kelliandjustin

To start off with, let me say I'm extremely sorry for your loss.  I have had a personal experience with Turner's Syndrome as I have lost a baby to it as well.  Our little girl made it to almost 19 weeks before I gave birth to her but they said that is very unusual for babies to make it that long.  Typically babies with Turner's Syndrome miscarry in the first trimester.  As everyone else has said, unfortunately this is something that you shouldn't need genetic testing for.  Most of the time, its a complete fluke and just really really bad luck.  However...my dr was able to tell me a little more information.  I had an amnio done after we found out the bad news and they did detailed testing on it and found out that there was just one sex chromosome missing.  Sometimes I guess there is one plus a partial sex chromosome and in that case, that indicates a problem with one of you.  They said this isn't common but it can happen and cause Turner's as well.  But I would guess your dr would have told you if that was the case.  I too, had a previous loss before this one and always wonder if the first one was maybe related to Turner's as well.  The dr's have no reason to believe that the two are related just because it's uncommon to begin with and also, its not a genetic thing - its just bad luck.    So although it's nice to know there is nothing wrong with either of you, it also stinks because you want to have something that you can fix rather than just feeling completely helpless. 

 Again, I'm so sorry for your loss and if you have any further questions, please feel free to message me or write back on this post!

kroftygal

kelliandjustin:

To start off with, let me say I'm extremely sorry for your loss.  I have had a personal experience with Turner's Syndrome as I have lost a baby to it as well.  Our little girl made it to almost 19 weeks before I gave birth to her but they said that is very unusual for babies to make it that long.  Typically babies with Turner's Syndrome miscarry in the first trimester.  As everyone else has said, unfortunately this is something that you shouldn't need genetic testing for.  Most of the time, its a complete fluke and just really really bad luck.  However...my dr was able to tell me a little more information.  I had an amnio done after we found out the bad news and they did detailed testing on it and found out that there was just one sex chromosome missing.  Sometimes I guess there is one plus a partial sex chromosome and in that case, that indicates a problem with one of you.  They said this isn't common but it can happen and cause Turner's as well.  But I would guess your dr would have told you if that was the case.  I too, had a previous loss before this one and always wonder if the first one was maybe related to Turner's as well.  The dr's have no reason to believe that the two are related just because it's uncommon to begin with and also, its not a genetic thing - its just bad luck.    So although it's nice to know there is nothing wrong with either of you, it also stinks because you want to have something that you can fix rather than just feeling completely helpless. 

 Again, I'm so sorry for your loss and if you have any further questions, please feel free to message me or write back on this post!

 

I am so very sorry for your losses as well. It is heartbreaking to lose a baby and the hope of being a mother soon. It is so overwhelming to think about going through all of this again...even if we do get pregnant again, I will never feel happy& confident throughout my pregnancy and I just hate that. 

I cannot thank you enough for the information you provided to me. There is not a lot of info online about this syndrome and it is scary that we have two losses and hard not to think there maybe something wrong with one of us. I hope that is not the case and we just had some bad luck with our first two pregnancies. I have an appointment with my doctor on October 18th to go over options for genetic testing. I think we will do it if our insurance covers it just for peace of mind, otherwise I think we will try next summer and just take a break from all this for awhile. Are you trying again? How are you feeling? 

kelliandjustin

To be honest, I have days that are good and days that are really bad.  I still don't feel "normal".  I dont think that I ever will...I think it's a new "normal".  The thought of trying again is terrifying but I also feel that the only way I'm going to completely be able to heal again is to be comforted that we can be successful and have our take home baby.  So this will be the first month we'll be trying again.  I am excited but absolutley scared to death.  I don't know that I'm strong enough to go through another loss.

 Hang in there.  If your insurance covers the genetic testing, might as well do it just for that peace of mind.  If not though, just take peace in the fact that Turners is typically just random and unfortunately both of us have had just two instances of really bad luck.   Good luck and take care of yourself!!