concerns found on ultrasound

mquick212 · December 2014

I'm 19 weeks, had two ultrasounds the last two weeks, they found echogenic bowel, a little excess fluid around one of baby's kidneys, and my subchorionic hematoma is "pretty big," according to my high risk doctor. Anyone else have some seemingly scary issues going on?

altarrose · December 2014

Hello,

I'm sorry you're going through this. I know anything unusual on an ultrasound is upsetting.

My baby has something called plexus cysts found on his brain. The doctor said these almsot always go away, but it's hard not to be nervous. I sure hope you get some reassuring news soon

samiamagirl · December 2014

I cannot relate but just wanted to over my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully you can meet further with your doctor and get more information that will help ease your mind. Praying things clear up and look better with baby soon!

wingardium3 · December 2014

I don't have any advice, or experience, but T&Ps for you and your LO.

loloyoyo26 · December 2014

I'm sorry to hear you are going through this, @mquick212‌ and @altarrose‌. My T&P go out to you both.

rivers714 · December 2014

Are you going for a higher level u/s? Doing genetic screening? Echogenc Bowel can be scary but it can also be nothing or very mild things. Fx for your baby !

JC714 · December 2014

It almost seems that finding markers is as common as an all clear AS....most really do turn out to be nothing...fx that is the case for you.

Lauracox3 · December 2014

I did a quick search for you to put you in contact with other women who seem to have been through the same circumstances as you. Here is a shout out to a few ladies who may have further info regarding the diagnoses. Sorry to call people out. Just thought that, as in my case, talking with ladies who have voiced similar problems may help you.

Echogenic bowel diagnosis:
@kesonstelie14
@Hconner3
@autumn907

Threads with women who have had SCH:

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12460773/subchorionic-hematoma

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12468258/anyone-have-multiple-small-schs-subchorionic-hematomas

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12443848/subchorionic-hemorrhage-hematoma

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12456369/sch-update

Hconner3 · December 2014

Prayers are with you OP. I still do not have any information about our little one yet. Anxiously waiting till the 29th. our baby was diagnosed with a "shiney bowel" at 16 weeks. The dr. told us it was "probably nothing, since it is not a concern until after 19 weeks." Still very anxious though

flyinghorses6 · December 2014

Sending good vibes your way. They found an echogenic intracardiac foci (which is a soft marker for Downs) at my anatomy scan and I've done a bit of researching. My sequential screen was negative but I still completely freaked out. Although it's scary you have to try and enjoy the pregnancy and hope for the best. Remember that with so much new technology, they find more and more "questionable" findings. I go for a repeat ultrasound the 23rd, which I'm not happy about right before the holidays, but I'm glad to get some more info on my little girl. I hope it gives you comfort to know many women that I've seen have gotten back something similar. It's definitely hard when it's your baby and I went through days of worry until I realized that deep down I feel like my little girl is healthy and fine in there. I decided that I'm going to believe that until someone straight out tells me differently.

MrsKindy40 · December 2014

My DS had two choroid plexus cysts on his brain and an exogenic focus on his heart at the anatomy scan. We had a level 2 ultrasound and the quad screen done and they determined he was very healthy.

He will be two next month and is about as perfect as they come.

Fingers crossed you get good news!

babymcb21 · December 2014

I'm sure that's really hard to go through. FX for you!

rad3585 · December 2014

I had 2 soft markers found on my ultrasound- a choroid plexus cyst on the brain and echogenic focus on the heart. My dr said she isn't worried since my panorama test and all my blood tests have been good, but of course I'm still worried. Have you done any genetic testing like the panorama or maternit21? It might give you some peace of mind. Fingers crossed for us both!

wlrtimes2 · December 2014

Sending you lots of good thoughts. I know how scary that can be! I have a friend whose baby had echogenic bowel she is now a beautiful 2 year old. Don't lose hope!!

LimaD · December 2014

I know you must be very scared. I'm sorry you're going through this!
My SIL had a SCH that lasted all pregnancy. Her doctor was sure she'd go into preterm labor at some point but she made it to the due date. I've also heard a lot of positive stories of markers showing up on the A/S and then being gone at later ultrasounds. I hope the very best for you, hang in there!! T&P for you and baby

mellemarie · December 2014

I'm sorry you're going through this, FX you get some good news soon!

sthrncharmer · December 2014

Positive thoughts for you and hope that the issues resolve over time.

LexiSophie55 · December 2014

I hope you get some answers soon.

Be sure to ask lots of questions and know the next steps - having a plan seemed to help me.

I'll be thinking of you.

tashad18 · December 2014

Sorry for you. Sending you well wishes.

autumn907 · December 2014

I was told echogenic bowels at 18 weeks. It was very bright and I ended up doing EVERY SINGLE TEST. Fast forward 2 weeks and we did the level 2 ultrasound. We still have the echogenic bowels but they are not as bright and they are no longer concerned. We have a follow up ultrasound in February. The doctor told me that, 90% of the time it is the machine and not the baby. But he has seen most babies born perfectly healthy with it than not. I would not fret to much ( lord knows I did). But just keep your head up and think positive.

ETA:

We have only gotten 2 tests back. Which were CMV and Toxo. I came back as having a previous infection but not a current one. We have completely ruled out infection for him that could have caused his echogenic bowels.

emilyanimals15 · December 2014

Good luck! My baby has a hole between the ventricles of his heart (totally different problem, I know) and I was told it may very well close before birth. They will continue to monitor until then. It's so hard to wait but most of these things turn out just fine. Still, if there is genetic testing or other testing that can be done, that can at least help give you an answer and help you to consider your options and plan if anything should turn out to be abnormal. Fingers crossed!!!