No growth (help)

lisafish1179

Im new here i'm 23 weeks and was sent to a specialist a month ago for some spots on heart and brain...this is the least of the problems now.  I was there a month ago and again yesterday and in a month my baby girl hasn't grown at all...we did an amnio yesterday but it will be 10-14 days before we get anything back.  Dr. flat out said it doesn't look good...anyone have any experiance with this?  am I dreaming thinking that she could 'catch up'???

monica92603

What was the reason for doing the amnio?  Have they checked the placenta to be sure it's still in ok shape? 

I'm not sure of the chances of catching up but you may run into a point where it is going to be safer for the baby to be out rather than in.  That is my issue b.c of my placenta.  I never had growth issues but I have history of abruption so my baby will be coming out at just over 37 weeks.

Best wishes for good test results.

lisafish1179

They amnio was to check for chromosonal abnormalities and more to see if there was some sort of infection.  Placenta is okay, he said not a lot of fluid so I had to keep drinking more water (I already drink at least 100oz a day) so I really have no idea what could be going on, just looking for input from others...thanks for responding

ILoveRedVino

I am going through the same thing. This past Monday, at 16w4d, Baby was measuring 13w5d. We did an amnio and results will be back in another week, but rushed preliminary results said no chromosomal issues, which led the doctor to think placental insufficiency. The waiting/not knowing is sickeningly awful. I sob every day.

You aren't alone, though I know it feels like no one else can/will ever understand.

 

lisafish1179

Not knowing is awful!!  I have no idea what I should or shouldn't be doing as far as baby prep, it is killing me.  Someone actually said to be prepare for the worst and hope for the best...WHAT...prepare for the worst how does one even do that in this type of situation.  I do feel like no one can possibly understand how I feel.  I'm so sorry that you are going through this as well, but I'm so glad that you responded.  Please keep me posted, you aren't alone either!!! 

ILoveRedVino

I am still optimistic but understand that the statistics aren't good. I think I am prepared (maybe not prepared, but aware) for the worst but there are success stories out there with happy endings. I am hopeful that we will fall in to that category.

You are a few weeks further along, so your chances are even better. Keep in touch.... I will be thinking of you! 

lisafish1179

I'm trying very hard to be optimistic.  I got a call today from perinatal office that they are expecting amnio results at 1 tomorrow so they made me an appointment for 2...I thought I would feel better but I actually feel worse and I'm not sure why. 

Is this your first?  What state are you from?  No need to be specific I'm just thinking that its nice to konw someone going through the same thing and its nice not to have to talk about it face to face cause that always makes me cry. 

Thinking of you hope everything is going well!!