Concern found at a/s

AraDesi · June 2012

We had our a/s yesterday. The ultrasound tech took a long time looking at the heart and decided that she couldn't get a good picture of the septum separating the sides of the heart. She thinks LO might have a ventricular septal defect, a hole in the septum separating LO's left and right ventricle. We're being sent for a fetal echocardiogram in a few weeks (the doctor said they do those around 23-24 weeks).

The doctor and nurse didn't seem too concerned. DH checked Dr. Google, which ended up being comforting for once. He found that sometimes they go away on their own, and in bad cases LO would need surgery right after birth. The nurse we talked to has a little girl that was born with heart problems, and she said that the surgery for a VSD is usually minimally invasive and only takes a few minutes. If it's bad enough we'll have to deliver at a different hospital so that there will be a specialist present.

Obviously it isn't something that we wanted to hear, but we're staying optimistic. It seems like even if there is a problem, there are options to keep LO healthy. I got a little teary on the way home, and LO gave me a nice strong kick to tell me to get over it, haha.

On a more positive note, we did find out that we're having a little boy! The ultrasound tech got a really good picture of his goods. We are so excited! We already had a boy name picked out, so it's a relief to be done with the great name debate.

I'll update more when we have our echo, but until then DH and I would be incredibly grateful if you could keep our sweet little boy in your prayers.

Thanks for listening, ladies.

hilsy85 · June 2012

Fingers crossed for you guys, and that the VSD resolves on its own! And congrats on team blue

loolabell15 · June 2012

Congrats on your baby boy! Thinking of you and hoping everything is okay!

daronsmommy · June 2012

Congrats on Team Blue!! My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your LO. I hope it fixes itself and at your next appointment there are no concerns. Stay strong and keep that optimistic thought.

legalbeagle1 · June 2012

Congrats on your baby boy! Sounds like you guys are being very strong and practical about this. Hoping you get great news at your echo so you don't even have to worry about this. Thinking of your little baby.

LexiSophie55 · June 2012

Congrats on your boy. I am sort of in the same boat. They saw something a little off at my a/s as well. I go in for a fetal echocardiogram on the 19th. The little kicks that you feel are the best reassurance ever. I think our baby does the same thing, just kicks to make mommy feel better.

It's hard to hear that there is something wrong with your baby, but technology is so good these days - sometimes I think it's too good. Hang in there and keep us posted.

AraDesi · June 2012

LexiSophie55:
Congrats on your boy. I am sort of in the same boat. They saw something a little off at my a/s as well. I go in for a fetal echocardiogram on the 19th. The little kicks that you feel are the best reassurance ever. I think our baby does the same thing, just kicks to make mommy feel better. It's hard to hear that there is something wrong with your baby, but technology is so good these days - sometimes I think it's too good. Hang in there and keep us posted.

I remembered someone else needed an echo, but I couldn't remember who or for what. Thanks for the encouragement, and good luck with your echo!

mizjodi · June 2012

T&Ps going up for LO's heart; but thank goodness for modern medical technology!

And congrats on team blue!

dixneuf · June 2012

congrats on a boy! hang in there!

Lilleybug · June 2012

A friend of mine had this with her first son. He had surgery shortly after birth and was in the hospital for awhile, but he is happy, healthy, and soon turning 1!

AraDesi · June 2012

Lilleybug:
A friend of mine had this with her first son. He had surgery shortly after birth and was in the hospital for awhile, but he is happy, healthy, and soon turning 1!

This is so good to know! Thank you so much for sharing!

hboo2011 · June 2012

Fingers crossed! Keep us posted.

TeachGirl323 · June 2012

Sending you thoughts and prayers!

AraDesi · June 2012

Thank you so so much for all of the comments. They really do mean a lot. This is such a supportive board and it's so comforting during a hard time.

I just got a call from the doctor's office that they scheduled our echocardiogram for June 27. That's earlier than I thought it would be, which is a bit of a relief. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks again for all of the support!

pb_bride · June 2012

Sending you positive vibes & hugs! Hope the VSD resolves on its own before your fetal echo. And welcome to Team Blue!

LexiSophie55 · June 2012

I hope the 27th sneaks up on you. I try to take things 1 week at a time. Less than 2 weeks before the appointment! My husband and I just try to remember that things could be worse and that if it was serious, more precautions would have been taken. I wasn't even told to stop milking cows, stop running, or stop playing volleyball. My baby must be just fine!

lovethoseleaves · June 2012

Congrats on having a boy!! Sorry you got less than great news at the a/s and I hope that the VSD resolves on it's own!

MCookie816 · June 2012

First of all congratulations on your little boy! I am so sorry you are having to deal with a possible complication. FWIW I have had two friends who were given similar news and both of their babies were born completely healthy. I hope the same will happen for you.

alikat07 · June 2012

Congratulations on your little boy, and FX his heart sorts itself out before birth - but if not, it is so good you will be prepared.

b-ruth · June 2012

I'm sorry you are going through this. I know how you feel. They told me my baby has to have surgery on his heart after birth. I hope you get better news at your next appt!

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