freaking out! being sent to genetics ! :(

jeslillyn · August 2013

Hey ladies! Need to vent feeling pretty scared. I had an early u/s at 17 weeks cause I was having pelvic pain. I find out today(because I had a question to something I read on my follow up u/s script) they found an abnormality with the left side of the babys heart and bilateral choroid plexus cysts! I now have to go to genetics and I'm super upset.

they really wouldn't tell me much of anything ! My u/s is scheduled for next week

I hate that I would of never known any of this is I didn't question my paper work!

MrsGraham06 · August 2013

I'm sorry. Thoughts and prayers during your difficult time.

mrsjenni · August 2013

While I don't recommend that you google, I did. Here's what I found:

"CPCs are often called "soft signs" or fetal ultrasound "markers" because some studies have found a weak association between CPCs and fetal chromosome abnormalities.CPCs have no impact on an individual's health or development or learning."

I honestly feel like a lot of "abnormalities" are found on fetal u/s's because the machines are so advanced. This is simply a SOFT MARKER for Down's. (i.e. nothing to worry about unless there are a bunch of other markers as well.) Did you have the NT Scan done? If you were clear there and there are no other markers then you really have nothing to worry about. CPC's do not affect the function of the brain, what-so-ever.

I had a few markers show up on my DD's a/s and had to meet with a genetic counselor and have a level II u/s just like you. Everything turned out completely fine.

What was found on the baby's heart? If it was an echogenic focus, they're just as common as CPC's. I honestly would probably skip the genetic counseling and level II if I were you. All of my kids have had an echogenic focus and I declined all further testing.

But if it will make you feel better to meet with someone, then do it. GL hun!

Dishylo · August 2013

I'll be thinking of you - waiting for the update

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MeganWorden · August 2013

T's and P's are with you!!

cpm1223 · August 2013

I'll be thinking of you, update when you can!

Lucky613 · August 2013

Definitely thinking of you. Anytime you hear that something could be "abnormal" is scary. My son had bilateral cpc on his brain. The geneticist and the MFM Dr said basically the same thing as jenni... They are more prevalent due to advanced technology. They actually said that they are considered a "normal variant" now as opposed to abnormal.
Please try to remain calm until your appointment. I got myself so worked up for the weeks leading to my level 2 u/s and the appointment was very easy going

good luck!

adunkin · August 2013

Sending good thoughts and hopefully for your update!

OSUWifey09 · August 2013

Sending lots of Ts and Ps!

MiaMyPuggle · August 2013

Hoping all is well. Keep your head up!

susieandmarty · August 2013

Good luck. Hope all is well

2Dash · August 2013

T&P you get good news!

dltate29 · August 2013

Wishing you the best and lots of T&Ps coming your way!

Jmattis · August 2013

Hoping everything works out for you. Sorry your going through this :-( keep us posted XX

MissRdotS · August 2013

Thinking of you today! FX that everything is ok for you and baby!

HullGut · August 2013

I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

megngregk · August 2013

Sending lots of good thoughts your way!

buckeyebride22 · August 2013

Sending T&Ps your way. KUP!

cnctf · August 2013

T&P's are with you! Hoping it all goes well.

valigrl21 · August 2013

Sending you T&Ps!

dland0201 · August 2013

Sending good thoughts!!

MountainRose12 · August 2013

I'm sorry you're going through this! I'll be thinking of you.

For what it's worth, they discovered two small CPC's in DD brain following the A/S. It was devastating news to receive. We never met with a genetic counselor, but had a level II u/s at 28 weeks, which was "inconclusive." I was constantly reassured by all my practitioners that CPC's are almost always nothing to worry about, that they dissolve on their own, etc. Thankfully, for us, everything turned out fine. But the unknown is terrifying; I know. Best wishes to you.

happyturtle03 · August 2013

I was a little freaked out when I got sent to the Perinatologist, and even more so when I was told that would include genetic counseling and testing and stuff. I'm 40 and have several health issues which are well controlled, but definitely cause for extra monitoring. After my first appointment though, I felt really at ease with it and glad to have the extra healthcare. Just try to look at it as an opportunity to ask any questions you might have and get some extra reassurance or in the worst case preparation for baby's extra needs. Thoughts and prayers for you that all goes well! My experience has been very positive and I adore the whole staff there, the genetic counselor, the perinatologist, the sonographer, the nurses have all been fabulous and made me very comfortable and eased all my fears and worries. I hope that you have a positive experience with it too!

jeslillyn · August 2013

Thank you everyone all the T & Ps have been greatly appreciated.
@mrsjenni I did not have an NT scan done I missed the window for it. They also wouldn't specify the abnormality to me they told me the genetics department would have to tell me any other information after my next ultrasound.

KristaBelieve · August 2013

Good luck, I hope meeting with the specialist helps your understanding of the situation. T&P

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