Can't help but worry - US results

legaleagles · January 2014

At my AS 4 weeks ago, Baby B was diagnosed with a single umbilical artery. It can cause problems with the heart, kidneys, can be related to chromosomal defects, and can cause growth problems (which with twins is already a possible issue). But everything with Baby B's heart and kidney's looked good and we'd done a CVS so we knew he didn't have a chromosomal defect.

Wednesday was my regular (every 4 week) growth scan. I got a call last night from the doctor reviewing my ultra sound. She said there were spots on Baby B's liver, that were likely liver calcifications. She said they can be related to chromosomal defects, but again because I had the CVS we know that's not an issue. She said they can't tell if they're benign calcifications or something more - they'll get more images at my next scan....but now I'm worrying...and googling (which I know is bad). Seems like 1/2 the time it's nothing and the other 1/2 it's somthing including liver tumors with high risk of fetal death and neurological problems.

I see my OB in a week and have a list of questions to go over, but I hate that we don't know and may not know until he's born. But my mind is reeling.

No real point to the post, I guess...other than I hate not knowing and am riddled with fear now.

Ylvelill · January 2014

*hugs* that is a rough situation. Sending you some good vibes, hope you manage to get some rest.

xnbride · January 2014

I am sorry you are going through such an emotional roller coaster. Was the ultrasound with a MFM or at your OB's office? Hopefully a follow up ultrasound will prove to be very reassuring. Big hugs!

legaleagles · January 2014

Thanks for the the thoughts, ladies. My OB and MFM are in the same office - the scans are all reviewed initially by the obstetric radiologist and then by both my MFM and OB - the radiologist just called becasue sometimes the reports are released to my online access to my medical record and she didn't want me to see it without having talked to her first. I don't think my MFM will actually release them though until I see her or my OB next week.

Now I just need to stop googling and trust that my doctors will monitor me and baby b closely and provide the most information and course of treatment as needed...but all the unknown is hard.

Burberry0421 · January 2014

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know it's hard not to Google, but please stop. It's the worst thing for you at this point. Like you said, 50% of the time it's something & 50% of the time it's nothing. No point in deciding now that it's something. If there's an issue, you & your drs will come up with a course of action. Try not to let your mind go there now when you don't know anything. Easier said than done, I know. Let us know when you hear something. Praying right now for clear scans for Baby B. *hugs*