Not a great NT ultrasound

biokitty42 · February 2014

Well, the baby had a thickened nuchal measurement. It was 2.5 or 2.6 mm. I'm kind of still processing. The doctor said that it was a cause for concern, and he recommended we just go ahead and do the Harmony test, which looks at chromosomes 13, 18, and 21. So now we're waiting ten days for results.

He said that even if the chromosome testing comes back with no trisomies, we will still need to do a high-level scan of the heart at 22 weeks because the thickened NT could be indicative of a heart defect. And I guess there could also still be chromosomal abnormalities that don't involve the three main ones they look at.

I'm a worrier, and I was so worried during my first pregnancy about this kind of thing. This time around I've been a lot more laid back. I don't even know what to think right now. Nothing to do but wait.

Groxb · February 2014

T&P to you! Keep us posted! (hugs)

Sweetest116 · February 2014

Oh I am so sorry you're going through this stress. I pray that the Harmony test has good results and the 22 week scan confirms a healthy baby.

kirstynikole · February 2014

I am so sorry you're dealing with this.. I'm sure it's tough to process. As hard as it is, try your best not to stress right now- everything could still be fine. My husband's boss and his wife went through a very similar situation and after further testing the baby was born perfectly fine. Sometimes our advances in medicine are great and sometimes we find out more info than we need and it ends up not being entirely accurate. I'm hoping the best for you and that this turns out to be ok! Sending positive thoughts!

beckynsean11 · February 2014

I'm sorry you're going through this. FX for normal results on the Harmony & 22 week scan.

nyg2042 · February 2014

I'm so sorry for this additional stress. T&Ps that everything comes back normal.

rlyttle · February 2014

I'm so sorry you have the added stress. ((HUGS))

Ceridwen21 · February 2014

I'm sorry you have to deal with this stress. I hope your next test comes with better results. T&P for you and baby.

mrsH1112 · February 2014

That has to be super stressful. I hope that everything comes back with better results once you do the Harmony and the 22 week u/s. T&P for you.

Daisy1232 · February 2014

I'm so sorry to hear this. T&P for you and your LO. I hope you're one of the false positives.

adoxyinherear · February 2014

Lots of hugs. Hope you get more reassuring news soon.

mrsdanielleM2010 · February 2014

I will keep your little one in mind and pray everything is ok, and you in mind while you deal with all this extra worry. Good luck!

gingerkid9989 · February 2014

I'm sorry you had a not so great scan. FX that the Harmony results and new scan will provide different results.

mytinc · February 2014

I hope you get good news after further testing.

mdw9798 · February 2014

T&ps that everything will be ok!

CplusJ=S · February 2014

Thinking of you.

MrsLaLaBug · February 2014

hang in there! thinking of you!

Tussie Mussie · February 2014

Prayers for good results

ham0216 · February 2014

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I'll be sending many T&Ps your way for good test results.. Hang in there!

bear1215 · February 2014

good thoughts to you! hugs

TA110980 · February 2014

I hope all comes back okay with the harmony test and u/s. Please continue to keep us posted. ((hugs))

JenGoss22 · February 2014

T&P to you hope everything goes well!

MMason12 · February 2014

I'm sorry! I will keep you and your little bean in my T&P's! Keep us updated!

Jennesia · February 2014

T&P to you.

LTMama · February 2014

Hugs to you, hopefully it all turns out ok! FWIW, something similar happened to my coworker a few weeks ago, they found something on the NT scan that indicated a heart defect and freaked her out about high risk for miscarriage. She did a CVS that came up fine, then recently an echocardiogram (sp?) that also looked good, so the baby seems to be fine. Hang in there!

bodziochl · February 2014

Sorry you have to deal with this. From what I've read they always say the odds are better that nothing is wrong. Try not to worry!

biokitty42 · February 2014

Thank you, everyone. We haven't told a lot of people about the pregnancy yet, so I don't have many people to turn to for support. It means a lot to me to be able to get things off my chest here and have support.

@LTMama Thanks for the positive story. It's nice to hear about happy outcomes while I'm waiting!

@TheEmpireNeedsYou Thanks for sharing that info. I believe they did revise the standards not too long ago, but I'm not sure when. My doctor today said that they like to see below 2.0, and between 2 and 3 is considered slightly thickened and "cause for concern." So not dramatic, but enough to make me worry, of course. Your story made me feel better, so thank you.

Flowerchica · February 2014

KMFX for you!!!!

jmolr · February 2014

I have a feeling your baby is going to be just fine

The sonogram has so many false positives which is why it's paired with the blood test. Stay positive! Many prayers to you that everything is ok.

chusum · February 2014

My MFM told me that anything above 3 was concerning (that was with my NT scan at 12 weeks), and since you are 13 weeks the number is higher. But I'm not saying that to dismiss what your doctor is saying. The harmony test is a good idea. I would avoid something more invasive without getting a 2nd opinion. Prayers everything comes back normal.

MrsHamon09 · February 2014

T&P coming your way

blue+skies · February 2014

T&P for good results on future tests. I also know someone that was initially told their baby would be born with a defect, but she gave birth to healthy little girl with no defects. I hope you have the same outcome!

[Deleted User] · February 2014

Sending good vibes your way. FX for great test results and a healthy little heart at your 22week u/s.

SanRemo · February 2014

We just talked to a genetic counselor 3 days ago and she said that they look for anything under 3.0. Above that is cause for concern. I am not dissing what your doctor said but I guess there are different opinions about this.

I will be thinking about you while you deal with the waiting. I sure hope you get good news.

Meganz927 · February 2014

T&P your way!!! Hope everything turns out great.

lovesazzie · February 2014

T&P to you and hoping everything is normal on the test results.

Finally914 · February 2014

Isn't 2.5 or less what they Wiuld like to see? I had a friend even told under 3.0 was ok. But their baby had 3.6. She cried and prepared for the worst... But as the pregnancy continued, it leveled out and baby was born normal. Don't worry too much. Stress won't help, and your numbers are in the high range of normal. I am wondering why they made you feel so worried. Good luck

poppyboo483 · March 2014

T&P to you ! Sending hugs.

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