I dont know if this is a good thing or a bad thing?!

lmc5004 · February 2011

As most of you guys know we didnt get good results from our NT scan so the OB said they would be sending us to an MFM to have a level 2 ultrasound to check for other downs markers and do anatomy scanning. Well they said that this would happen between 18 and 20 weeks (that was like 3 weeks ago).... fast forward to this morning....

I get a call saying that my appointment was set at the hospital and it is for tomorrow morning. Ummmm, I will only be 15w4d. I asked why it was so soon when I thought it was supposed to be between 18 and 20 weeks and she said this: "We send them all the info and test results and they decide how soon/when they need to see you".

So, I dont know how to take that? Sooner because he thinks he sees a problem? Sooner because they just wanna get it out of the way?

Anywho, we have our level 2 tomorrow so T&P would be appreciated.

Also- has anyone has a level 2 u/s with an MFM? What should I expect?

renafaith · February 2011

Don't know what you should expect, but just wanted to wish you good luck!

ohiostategal · February 2011

Wishing you lots of luck sweetie.

Jill070707 · February 2011

I wouldn't read much into the scheduling - maybe they just had an opening. I wish you the best of luck tomorrow morning. Hang in there.

katerena · February 2011

Sending thoughts and prayers sweetie, will be thinking of you

DrVWife · February 2011

Not sure why they are doing it so early...mine was done at 17w6d. But I had no markers at the NT Scan. Anywho...

My anatomy scan was done at the MFM (as was my NT Scan). It took about 45-60 minutes to do the actual u/s. It takes awhile to get all the measurements they need. We then met with the genetics counselor for about 20-30 minutes and went over our entire family medical history. The MFM came in after that and went over all of our results and told us what our risks were at that point. She then gave us the option to schedule an amnio. We choose not to because our risk was not significant. Had our risk been anything less than 1 in 200 we would have done an amnio so that we knew what we were dealing with and we would have time to prepare (doctors, specialist, change of hospital that we would deliver at). For us we would have done the amnio around 30 weeks so that the baby would have a fighting chance if something happened.

cbubbles2 · February 2011

I hope your appointment goes well. I will be thinking of you!

DeputiesWife · February 2011

Sending you tons of T&P.

JessJ222 · February 2011

I had 2 ultrasounds with a MFM due at abnormal quad screen test for downs.

The first was at 16w3d and they were able to see everything they would typically see at an 18-20 weeks anatomy ultrasound, except the heart because it wasn't developed enough. At this ultrasound we were told that everything looked great and there were no soft downs markers. We also had a genetic counseling appointment at this ultrasound (was told it was mandatory after my abnormal blood test). We also got to find out the gender at this appointment which was exciting.

Came back in 2 weeks at 18w4d for follow up ultrasound and they confirmed everything was still looking good, no soft markers, heart looked good. Also confirmed baby was still a girl. At this point we had to decide if we wanted to do an amnio (we could have done this at our 1st ultrasound too, but we decided to wait and see how the heart looked as this is a big indicator of downs). We ultimately decided not to do the amnio as our downs risks was raised to 1:600 based on the ultrasound results which would have made the amnio a higher risk than the baby actually having downs syndrome (my quad screen put us at 1:270, which is typical for a women in her mid 30's and I am only 26).

Hope that helps a little. I don't think it means anything that they made you an earlier appointment. They asked me if I wanted to make an appointment right away or wait until 18 weeks. I think MFMs are a little bit more sensitive to how hard of circumstances these can be.

Good Luck!!

lmc5004 · February 2011

DrVWife:
Not sure why they are doing it so early...mine was done at 17w6d. But I had no markers at the NT Scan. Anywho...
My anatomy scan was done at the MFM (as was my NT Scan). It took about 45-60 minutes to do the actual u/s. It takes awhile to get all the measurements they need. We then met with the genetics counselor for about 20-30 minutes and went over our entire family medical history. The MFM came in after that and went over all of our results and told us what our risks were at that point. She then gave us the option to schedule an amnio. We choose not to because our risk was not significant. Had our risk been anything less than 1 in 200 we would have done an amnio so that we knew what we were dealing with and we would have time to prepare (doctors, specialist, change of hospital that we would deliver at). For us we would have done the amnio around 30 weeks so that the baby would have a fighting chance if something happened.

They are doing it because we came out of NT scan with a 1 in 159 risk of downs. But I am confused why they are doing it so early?!

Yellow_Daisy · February 2011

Good Luck tomorrow!

I wouldn't worry about having it done sooner, the doctor may just have an opening or maybe they want to relieve you of some stress. My OB told me if there was anything on the NT to be worried about they would schedule a level II with a MFM asap so that we didn't have to worry for a long period of time. He seemed to feel that it was more important to focus on the mental health of mom and dad at that point than wait things out, which I totally appreciated. It turned out that we couldn't get our NT scan because Max was too big, but if I was in your shoes I would have appreciated them getting me in asap.

lmc5004 · February 2011

JessJ222:
I had 2 ultrasounds with a MFM due at abnormal quad screen test for downs.
The first was at 16w3d and they were able to see everything they would typically see at an 18-20 weeks anatomy ultrasound, except the heart because it wasn't developed enough. At this ultrasound we were told that everything looked great and there were no soft downs markers. We also had a genetic counseling appointment at this ultrasound (was told it was mandatory after my abnormal blood test). We also got to find out the gender at this appointment which was exciting.
Came back in 2 weeks at 18w4d for follow up ultrasound and they confirmed everything was still looking good, no soft markers, heart looked good. Also confirmed baby was still a girl. At this point we had to decide if we wanted to do an amnio (we could have done this at our 1st ultrasound too, but we decided to wait and see how the heart looked as this is a big indicator of downs). We ultimately decided not to do the amnio as our downs risks was raised to 1:600 based on the ultrasound results which would have made the amnio a higher risk than the baby actually having downs syndrome (my quad screen put us at 1:270, which is typical for a women in her mid 30's and I am only 26).
Hope that helps a little. I don't think it means anything that they made you an earlier appointment. They asked me if I wanted to make an appointment right away or wait until 18 weeks. I think MFMs are a little bit more sensitive to how hard of circumstances these can be.
Good Luck!!

I am in the same boat kinda. I am only 25 and my downs risk came back at 1 in 159. Thanks for all the info! I am excited to get to see our little guy tomorrow but I just hope that everything turns out ok!

etoyama · February 2011

You're in my T&Ps, hon!

Romeo&Denise · February 2011

Sending you tons of T&P's for tomorrow!

whispergrrl · February 2011

Sending all the good thoughts and prayers out to you and your little one, Lindsey! Praying you get better news at this one so you can relax...

aj5oh00 · February 2011

Best of luck! We had a Level II in December for a CPC. The actual u/s was done by a tech and lasted a little over an hour. They checked EVERYTHING including blood flow, kidney function, etc. After the tech was done the MFM came in and went through her saved images and talked to us about what they found. He also did a few additional measurements of his own. Then when he left the tech tried to get us a 4-D shot but LO wouldn't cooperate!

Lots of T&P's for you guys!

PurplePanda83 · February 2011

Sending lots of T&P your way!

MyShellyBelly · February 2011

Sending lots of T&P's your way!!

MegannJay · February 2011

Good luck!!!

Hels · February 2011

I think the reason they are letting you come in early isn't good or bad. My guess is that they are giving you the opportunity to get an amnio done sooner rather than later if that's what you and your DH want.

Based on how your level 2 u/s goes, the MFM will likely update your odds. Based on that, you and your DH can decide if you want to get an amnio or not. It's totally a personal decision.

GL! Sending lots of T&Ps your way. I have a really good feeling about this for you! Try not to worry too much. The odds are really in your favor.

babylove0511 · February 2011

You're in my t&p hun. Good luck tomorrow.

amers83010 · February 2011

I'm voting that they are getting you in early to just get it out of the way. They probably also know you're type A and that's why they didnt tell you until last minute. hahaha

I have everything crossed for you and J!!

xoxoxo

Itmamma · February 2011

I wouldn't read too far into it. I think the sooner you see the MFM the better and they will most likely follow you every few weeks to track the babies progress.

I hope you have a good experience, I go to a clinic with 2 MFMs and both are very thorough during the u/s and take time to answer ???

good luck, T&P your way for a great appointment tomorrow