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One year ago this week...worst week of my life.

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Last year at this time I was about 20ish weeks pregnant. I had gone for my maternal serum screening test (I think it's called quad screening in US). I got a call from my doctor on a Monday night. She informed me that one of my levels (can't remember which one), was "exceptionally high" and there was an extreme possibility of my LO having a neural tube defect (something like spina bifida, or other defect). My doctor advised that I had an ultrasound scheduled for that Friday at the nearest Children's Hospital. Her words "don't go in there expecting good news".

It's an understatement to say that was the worst week of our lives. The thoughts and worries running through our heads...it was horrible.

We arrived on that Friday morning, a bundle of nerves and worry. The ultrasound tech advised that according to the blood test, our baby had a 1 in 5 chance of having spina bifida.

After a few agonizing minutes, the tech told us that our baby appeared to be perfectly healthy. She said going into the ultrasound, she did not expect to see such a normal sized head.

A few more ultrasounds along the way during my pregnancy, and everything was fine. They think the reason for the high levels was because I had a large placenta.

And, as most of you who've seen me post know, my DD is perfect and healthy. Thank god.

So I'm just taking a few minutes and remembering and thanking god for my daughter.

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  • sourpatchkidssourpatchkids member

    Awesome!

    I am so sorry to hear about that happening, but I'm so glad it turned out so well for you!

    You're daughter is beautiful! God is good!

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  • amt627amt627 member
    What a blessing. I'm happy for you. And shame on the doctor with such poor manners. Why would he/she tell you not to expect good news? Anyway, I'm glad she's here and healthy!
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  • mrsdeannamrsdeanna member
    We should all be thankful for our health, our LO's, family and friends.  DH had a massive heart attack when I was about 15 weeks pregnant.  That was the worst week of my life, when it was supposed to be a joyous time.  I was only minutes of losing DH.  I appreciate every second now, try not to let the little things get to me.  So glad your DD is healthy and happy.  
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  • bakedlaurabeanbakedlaurabean member
    How scary that must have been for you! What a relief that you have a happy and healthy baby.
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  • CaliforniaSunshineCaliforniaSunshine
    I can't even imagine a scare like that! I would have been a nervous wreck! I am so gald that everything turned out ok. Your DD is such a cutie and I love her "picture" face :)
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  • CocoP2008CocoP2008
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    Aww, such a scary story, but it has a happy ending.  I'm very glad everything was fine with your LO.  My quad screen came back with a heightened risk for Down Syndrome.  They sent us to meet with a genetic counselor and to Maternal Fetal Medicine for a more detailed ultra sound.  Everything looked good, and they offered an amnio but I refused.  It was so scary to know that LO might have Down Syndrome, and even the night before I was induced I was terrified.  Thankfully, he did not. 

    Do you think you'll get the same test done next time?  I go back and forth between thinking I don't want it, and thinking I should do.  I think I'll end up doing it.

    Actually, my DH and I were just talking about that the other day, if we would do the testing again with another pregnancy. I'm still on the fence. I guess if we did and got a call that something was wrong again, I probably wouldn't take it too seriously and worry so bad. But, I think if there was something wrong, I would probably want to know. I don't know - it's tough.

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  • ali_bl-nov05ali_bl-nov05 member

    So great to read your story. Thanks for sharing, and thank God she is perfect!

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  • Kim&DougKim&Doug member
    I'm sorry for the scary time last year and am so glad she is perfect.  I had a similar scare with Spina Bifida and went for the specialized ultrasound right after.  They didn't see any signs of SB, but saw a bright bowel which is a marker for Downs.  I thought it was fine because they are opposite signs but my doc told me it was 2 red flags and recommended an amnio, but thankfully I went to an independent place for the amnio and the experienced doc basically agreed with me and said the chances of something adverse happening from the amnio and the chance of something being wrong were equal.  So I am so glad I listened to him because my daughter is perfect too.  I was still so worried for 20 weeks up until they put my baby girl on my chest and I asked if she was ok.  I did worry about whether to take the test again on my next child, but if it was something like SB, they recommend a c-section so less trauma on the spinal opening, so I chose to take the tests again, and didn't have the same scare. 
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