anatomy scan - scary results :(

courtneybrooke921

At the ultrasound yesterday, they found abnormal findings. We were at dinner last night for my parent's wedding anniversary and soon after I announced it was a boy (yay!) (with a Cookie Monster cupcake and blue cookies), my OBGYN called with the news.
 
These included:
Partial Placeta Previa (I had this last time, the reason I had a C-Section) - I'm not surprised. I am on pelvic rest (no sex), no exercise, limited lifting, etc. It sucks but it can move as the baby gets bigger. I can't have a vaginal birth but I was leaning towards a repeat C-Section so I'm okay with it.
 
Choroid Plexus Cyst (I had THIS last time as well) -  basically they are NOT harmful most of the time. They tend to disappear by the 3rd trimester (Layla's disappeared one week after the initial ultrasound). They CAN be scary if paired with other abnormalities (stunted growth, another organ having issues) but so far, it seems the baby is doing okay. We had a sequential screening done and everything came back normal.
 
Enlarged Ventricles  - THIS was the part that scared me. In the brain there are ventricles and Benny's are enlarged/wide. The doctor sounded worried and said that I need to go for further testing. I broke down. I didn't understand what was happening or why. After discussing with my family, I calmed down. Kind of. We all did a lot of research and it seems to be BETTER then we had originally thought which is good news. My sister just texted me this - "Statistics are definitely on our side. From what I can tell there will be a lot of ultrasounds to come. Maybe even weekly. They will be looking for a decrease in ventricle size (most likely scenario), the same size (good scenarios, less likely) and increase in size (worst scenario but least likely)." SO.. that's that. I have a Level 2 ultrasound which I will schedule hopefully for today or early next week - these are MUCH more detailed and the techs are better at reading it. Basically, ultrasounds are like an art.. the measurements are so tiny that one tech can read one things and another tech can get a completely different reading.

 

SO that's that. thoughts and prayers, please... I am so excited for Mr. Benajmin Sawyer and I want him happy and healthy.

Thanks ladies!!

sjamin9

I'm so sorry you got such rough news right after your gender announcement. FX for a healthy baby and decreased ventricle size over the next few weeks/months. Please keep us posted!

JumpAroundBucky

I'm so sorry that things aren't going as planned, but hang in there! Thinking of you- please keep us updated after your next ultrasounds!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE his name! 

Magenta728

That's scary. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Many prayers for decreased ventricle size!

mest1215

courtneybrooke921:

At the ultrasound yesterday, they found abnormal findings. We were at dinner last night for my parent's wedding anniversary and soon after I announced it was a boy (yay!) (with a Cookie Monster cupcake and blue cookies), my OBGYN called with the news.
 
These included:
Partial Placeta Previa (I had this last time, the reason I had a C-Section) - I'm not surprised. I am on pelvic rest (no sex), no exercise, limited lifting, etc. It sucks but it can move as the baby gets bigger. I can't have a vaginal birth but I was leaning towards a repeat C-Section so I'm okay with it.
 
Choroid Plexus Cyst (I had THIS last time as well) -  basically they are NOT harmful most of the time. They tend to disappear by the 3rd trimester (Layla's disappeared one week after the initial ultrasound). They CAN be scary if paired with other abnormalities (stunted growth, another organ having issues) but so far, it seems the baby is doing okay. We had a sequential screening done and everything came back normal.
 
Enlarged Ventricles  - THIS was the part that scared me. In the brain there are ventricles and Benny's are enlarged/wide. The doctor sounded worried and said that I need to go for further testing. I broke down. I didn't understand what was happening or why. After discussing with my family, I calmed down. Kind of. We all did a lot of research and it seems to be BETTER then we had originally thought which is good news. My sister just texted me this - "Statistics are definitely on our side. From what I can tell there will be a lot of ultrasounds to come. Maybe even weekly. They will be looking for a decrease in ventricle size (most likely scenario), the same size (good scenarios, less likely) and increase in size (worst scenario but least likely)." SO.. that's that. I have a Level 2 ultrasound which I will schedule hopefully for today or early next week - these are MUCH more detailed and the techs are better at reading it. Basically, ultrasounds are like an art.. the measurements are so tiny that one tech can read one things and another tech can get a completely different reading.

 

SO that's that. thoughts and prayers, please... I am so excited for Mr. Benajmin Sawyer and I want him happy and healthy.

Thanks ladies!!

 

Sending you T&P's. We had a similar experience, i too have partial P.P. and our baby has an EIF in his/her heart. So we too are  trying to stay positive that it will all turn out ok, but i know how it feels to just worry at even the thought of the possibility that something may be wrong w/your sweet baby! thinking of you and sending you good vibes (AND CONGRATS ON TEAM BLUE!!! AHHH how exciting!!)

courtneybrooke921

mest1215:

courtneybrooke921:

At the ultrasound yesterday, they found abnormal findings. We were at dinner last night for my parent's wedding anniversary and soon after I announced it was a boy (yay!) (with a Cookie Monster cupcake and blue cookies), my OBGYN called with the news.
 
These included:
Partial Placeta Previa (I had this last time, the reason I had a C-Section) - I'm not surprised. I am on pelvic rest (no sex), no exercise, limited lifting, etc. It sucks but it can move as the baby gets bigger. I can't have a vaginal birth but I was leaning towards a repeat C-Section so I'm okay with it.
 
Choroid Plexus Cyst (I had THIS last time as well) -  basically they are NOT harmful most of the time. They tend to disappear by the 3rd trimester (Layla's disappeared one week after the initial ultrasound). They CAN be scary if paired with other abnormalities (stunted growth, another organ having issues) but so far, it seems the baby is doing okay. We had a sequential screening done and everything came back normal.
 
Enlarged Ventricles  - THIS was the part that scared me. In the brain there are ventricles and Benny's are enlarged/wide. The doctor sounded worried and said that I need to go for further testing. I broke down. I didn't understand what was happening or why. After discussing with my family, I calmed down. Kind of. We all did a lot of research and it seems to be BETTER then we had originally thought which is good news. My sister just texted me this - "Statistics are definitely on our side. From what I can tell there will be a lot of ultrasounds to come. Maybe even weekly. They will be looking for a decrease in ventricle size (most likely scenario), the same size (good scenarios, less likely) and increase in size (worst scenario but least likely)." SO.. that's that. I have a Level 2 ultrasound which I will schedule hopefully for today or early next week - these are MUCH more detailed and the techs are better at reading it. Basically, ultrasounds are like an art.. the measurements are so tiny that one tech can read one things and another tech can get a completely different reading.

 

SO that's that. thoughts and prayers, please... I am so excited for Mr. Benajmin Sawyer and I want him happy and healthy.

Thanks ladies!!

 

Sending you T&P's. We had a similar experience, i too have partial P.P. and our baby has an EIF in his/her heart. So we too are  trying to stay positive that it will all turn out ok, but i know how it feels to just worry at even the thought of the possibility that something may be wrong w/your sweet baby! thinking of you and sending you good vibes (AND CONGRATS ON TEAM BLUE!!! AHHH how exciting!!)

 

Thanks so much ladies --

 

I'm sending you lots of good vibes and hope you are feeling good!!!

Thanks for the name compliments ladies!!!

Southernpeach80

I'm so sorry. I know that this has to be very scary. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Please keep us updated! By the way I love his name!

saradobens88

I am so sorry, sending thoughts and prayers your way. If you need someone to talk to we are all here. It is nice to have these boards and the support. 

BLPL101

Praying for you and Benjamin (love that name!).

alessarddavis

I'm so sorry! Scary news is always rough during pregnancy. My six year old is Sawyer Benjamen so I def love his name!

Goldsgirl9

I'm sorry to hear this. I can tell you when my sister was pregnant with my neice she had the same diagnosis and my niece was born perfectly healthy almost 13 years ago and is doing just fine. I remember my sister being terrified. T&P for you and Benjamin.

zonagirlie

(((HUGS))) I'm sending you lots of good thoughts! Hang in there!!!!

KappaUCF20

I'm so sorry, Court.  I'll be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.  Try to keep the faith!  Most likely, everything will turn out fine.  p.s. I love the name you chose .

brittandjp

I'm so sorry about the findings from your a/s. I know how hard it is to hear that everything isn't 100% perfect. Our Baby Girl has a little extra fluid in her kidneys. We of course freaked out at first but have since learned she will likely be perfectly fine and it will disappear on it's own. I know it's easier said than done, but just try to take one day at a time. I hope it all works out for both you and your sweet baby boy!

I'm definitely sending T&Ps to your LO. Be sure to keep us posted!