Got some upsetting news today.

LUVNE · July 2011

I called the doc today about the finding on our US last Thursday (2 vessel umbilical cord instead of 3) and she told us to come in for an appt. I totally didn't expect it and neither did DH. Turns out that the baby has 3 soft markers for Downs Syndrome. One, the umbilical cord issue, 2, a spot on the heart (she wasn't overly concerned), and 3, a cyst on the brain (she said it should go away). The doctor told us that our chances of Downs is now 1/400. We are going for additional testing to see if the chances change. Has anyone else been told news like this with it ending up just fine or know of anyone that has? Sorry that I don't have the technical terms for the issues, but my ears sort of shut off after the news. As far as the umbilical cord issue, we just have to be monitored more closely towards the end of the pregnancy. Thanks for any replies.

ladychicago · July 2011

Oh hon, I can only imagine how worried this all makes you. Just try to keep in mind that 1/400 is pretty darn low odds....I would take that bet any day! Lots of women on SAIF have DS odds higher than that because of their age alone, and have perfectly healthy babies. Did you also do the NT scan/ first trimester/ quad screening? What were those results? Did the OB factor that in when discussing your odds? I know when we were debating all of that testing, my OB said that if my bloodwork and NT scan came back negative, any ultrasound soft markers would be less worrisome, which is why he wanted me to do it. Regardless, wishing you all the best and hoping for more encouraging news soon! (((hug)))

Imanurse03 · July 2011

I don't have any experience with this but hoping that everything turns out fine for your little one!

LUVNE · July 2011

ladychicago:
Oh hon, I can only imagine how worried this all makes you. Just try to keep in mind that 1/400 is pretty darn low odds....I would take that bet any day! Lots of women on SAIF have DS odds higher than that because of their age alone, and have perfectly healthy babies. Did you also do the NT scan/ first trimester/ quad screening? What were those results? Did the OB factor that in when discussing your odds? I know when we were debating all of that testing, my OB said that if my bloodwork and NT scan came back negative, any ultrasound soft markers would be less worrisome, which is why he wanted me to do it. Regardless, wishing you all the best and hoping for more encouraging news soon! (((hug)))

We chose not to have all that testing...until today..lol. I ended up getting the quad screening today. Too late for the NT scan. We are going in for a level II ultrasound on Tuesday.

etoyama · July 2011

I hope it turns out to be nothing, sweetie! Thinking of you and your LO.

Temp616379875002458 · July 2011

Saw your post on the HR board. I don't have any experience but want you to know that I'm definitely sending PPVs for you, DH and baby.

Lots of tests show markers and then turn out okay, but I am sure this is very nerve-wracking. Keeping you in my thoughts.

mikeandangie · July 2011

As far as I understand it, those are all very soft and very common markers, so try not too worry too much about it ( I know that is impossible though:). I'll keep you and your LO in my thoughts and prayers.

cbubbles2 · July 2011

I hope everything ends up being OK. Thinking of you!

Echloe · July 2011

Oh no. I hope your quad screen shows better results sweetie. But I agree with pps. The odds are still in your favor.

eaellis04 · July 2011

I had abnormal bloodwork in my first trimester, and it scared me to death. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. My risks based on my bloodwork were 1:45 for Trisomy 18 and 1:120 for Down Syndrome. I opted to have a CVS, and she is chromosomally normal. As my genetic counselor told me before the CVS, the odds are still very much in your favor of everything being just fine! Good luck!

JenCW · July 2011

So sorry about the news you received today. It is hard to hear that there is any potential that something may be wrong.

We were told at about 18-19 weeks that our baby has pyelectasis (enlarged ureters) which is a soft marker for DS. We opted for no additional testing at that point. I am days away from my due date, so I don't know the ultimate outcome yet, but for these past months I've just been focusing on the fact that most likely things will be OK.

I'll keep you and your LO in my T&Ps and am hoping that your blood screening will show better results.

AmyD583 · July 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about your nerveracking news. Like PPs said, the odds are still in your favor. You and your LO will be in my T&Ps.

illinigal · July 2011

I'm sorry you got bad news that is causing you to worry more. But 1 in 400 is still pretty good odds if you ask me. T&P heading your way for a healthy little boy.

SLPMel · July 2011

Our Baby Boy has a two vessel cord as well.

It's my understanding (from the MFM) that it is not necessarily a risk factor for any other chromosomal disorder. If you haven't been referred for a fetal echo, I would ask about one because there can be a higher risk for cardiac abnormalities (as well as some kidney). Our MFM referred us for one, and although it was just supposed to be a "screening" we do have an unrelated cardiac abnormality. The cardiac abnormality was only found through the fetal-he passed everything on the anomaly scan.

The biggest concern is IUGR. My MFM told me that had my OB seen the 2 vessel cord they would have sent me to the MFM at that point, but we were already at the MFM for the twins. My MFM said that people don't really know the true impact that a 2 vessel cord has, and my OB even said that if we were going to have a concern, this is one of the less significant ones.

Stay away from Dr. Google-honestly. It was the one thing our MFM told us specifically Big Smile

MrsRumpf · July 2011

No advice, just hoping the best for you.

bbakersgirl75 · July 2011

I am so very sorry you had to receive this news today! I have no experience with this, but wanted to let you know you and your LO will be in my prayers for the next 20 weeks

LCS040209 · July 2011

I'm so sorry you have to worry about this. Big ((hugs)). I hope everything turns out just fine.

katerena · July 2011

I'm so sorry sweetie. I wish I had a specific story that ended up just fine, but more of a general one. My friend was told that her baby would have severe disabilities and an extreme case of clubbed feet that would restrict all his activities. Turns out he had a minor case of clubbed feet, completely correctable with some time spent in leg braces as an infant and is a totally normal little boy with no issues at all. She was so stressed and upset her entire pregnancy, as I imagine you will now be. I know these aren't really the same, but just sometimes the data is wrong. I'm hoping that's the case for you and your little boy.

love2b_mrst · July 2011

I hope everything is ok, thinking of you.

Melicakes · July 2011

Oh hun so sorry you got such upsetting news I don't have that exact experience but I do have experience where a screening comes back with worrisome numbers.

My NT scan was normal and I got extremely low odds for Downs and Trisomy, 1/10,000 but then they told me that my risk for baby girl having Spina Bifida was 1/90! I freaked honestly. I didn't even know the screening looked for that.

My OB sent me to a MFM for a detailed anatomy scan and it showed that there were no obvious or large defects in her spine. While she could still have a small defect it brought me comfort that it wasn't anything that could be really serious.

I would definitely go for the fetal echo, and I wish you luck at the level 2.

Most of all I wish you peace because I know how unsettled you must feel. Just think of your sweet baby and how much you love him already.

Thoughts like that always calm me down. HUGS!

Sunshine05 · July 2011

I'm sorry you got upsetting news, I hope it turns out to not be anything concerning and you get great results from the additional tests you're having done. *hugs*

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