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October 2012 Moms
McPetey80
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did not have a good NT scan today
McPetey80
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I was in the middle of typing up my story and it posted 90 times...I'm really sorry. I'm obviously not having a good day and this is not making it any better! I really need some support right now because, per the topic of my last 90 convos, i did NOT have a good NT scan today:
I just got back from my NT scan, we thought everything was going great - saw the baby moving, saw the heartbeat, the baby is much bigger than last time...so my husband and i were very excited! After the technician was done she said that she wanted us to go upstairs to see my doctor because she had some concerns. Of course we're freaking out at this point. So we go upstairs and my doctor explains to us that the head seems is it not developing correctly, that there could be a possible birth defect. It's called "encephalocele". Also, the kidneys don't look good - "abnormal cystic kidneys" is how she described it. Because there's more than 1 concern, she told me that I need to see the specialists at the hospital (in Boston) who can do further testings - for genetic defects, etc. But she was explaining to me that this could result in a miscarriage so they would need to discuss those options as well...
I'm completely numb right now, I don't even remember everything that she was saying because I couldn't believe this was happening. I just had a miscarriage in Nov, it was a chemical pregnancy but still very difficult nonetheless. I'm going to be 13 weeks tomorrow and was so excited to start telling people. My husband and I haven't told anyone yet - no family, no one - because we were so nervous with what happened last time. So this is why i need your support right now because i'm beside myself.
Again, sorry for clogging up the message board, i'm not quite sure what happened with that...
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Re: did not have a good NT scan today
Gosh, I am so sorry to hear this. I know it must be very frightening. What hospital are you going to? I live in Boston, too. We have such fantastic hospitals here, and you can feel comfort in knowing you will get the absolute best care for you and your little one if it is needed.
We'll be here for you! When are you scheduled for the tests? I know it is impossible to stay calm, but it really does help to take things one step at a time and deal with things only if and when you have to.
Again, I am so sorry!
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There is no better place to be! You'll be right in the heart of some of the country's best hospitals and doctors. I know it's hard to keep the faith, but they will do everything humanly possible to help you! Just try to get through tonight and then get through the weekend, and then Monday will be here! Try to resist looking up information online. You'll have the chance to speak to real experts in 48 hours, so don't freak yourself out with google. I know it is much easier said than done! Definitely keep us posted.
I really appreciate the support. I did of course Google the info and it's pretty scary. I hope I am not freaking out everyone else who has an NT scan scheduled. Encephalocele is a rare birth defect.
Definitely. i hope you get answers very quickly. I'm sure the waiting is very difficult.
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I'm so sorry! I hope things end up going well.
My cousin was told the chances of her daughter having trisomy 13 were very high after the NT scan, but everything ended up being okay. I hope the same happens with you.
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