Abnormalities found during 20 week scan, anyone else in the same boat?

Heather042188 · March 2015

Yesterday I was told that the baby only has one artery exiting he/she's tummy aka SUA. The Dr said that it happens in 1% of babies, and he is not concerned and that I shouldn't be either. Of course I've read every article on Google and am finding that it can cause baby to be small and or preterm labor. He also said that the babies humerus bone isn't measuring the way it should be, and that this is sometimes an indicator of DS or another type of genetic disorder. I go back Tuesday for a blood test (results back in 10 days!). And of course I've found articles linking SUA to DS which would make yet another assumption. However, the DR did say that baby had NO key markers for DS or a genetic disorder. We're doing the blood test for precaution... And I'm still nervous because that test will only indicate that i am at a high or low risk of having a baby with DS. So I'm freaking cause I'll be concerned up until I give birth because I won't have a definitive answer. The DR also thinks that we are 2 weeks off of our predicted due dat, because the baby is measuring for 18w not 20. That only upset me further because the SUA can cause baby to be small. I am really, really trying to stay positive and pray to God that everything is okay. I had just read the book "supernatural birth" prior to the appointment so I've been pretty prayed up! I can't help but keep researching, even knowing that I won't find my answer. I wish could just relax but I've already started losing my appetite and sleep. And that's the last thing I need. Anyone else heard the same things or experiencing this?

camilleashleyyy · March 2015

Today when I went to the doctor they told me they found a soft marker for Down syndrome on the heart. It's a bright mark on the heart and I have to get a follow up ultrasound on Monday. The doctor told me not to worry but I can't help but be freaking out on the inside

Heather042188 · March 2015

Same here!!! Everyone is saying not to freak out because the DR isn't concerned, but I also think he's not going to say for sure or go into depth until we get the blood test back. It's crazy how he says these are things we need to look at, however don't worry. Excuse my French but what the hell do you think I'm going to do?! Friends and family keep sharing their horror stories of being told similar things and everything turned out fine. And bless them for that! I want to know as much as I can so that I can ask questions, and fully understand what we're "considering." I wish he had gone into further detail, and he probably will on Tuesday. It's just going to be a long weekend

I will pray for you and your baby too.

daniellelea1985 · March 2015

Last pregnancy they found problems with baby's stomach and femurs... soft markers for down syndrome and also dwarfism. At my 2nd follow up scan, everything was normal. I understand totally... I was a mess. Hoping you get good results!

herdofcows · March 2015

I would try not to worry. I had no markers on any ultrasound and low risk on blood tests. At birth I found out my son had Down Syndrome. He is just like any other baby. Good Luck.

Heather042188 · March 2015

I've been heartbroken to hear that some women terminate after hearing the news. And that is by no means what I would do, I just want to be prepared because I know nothing about any genetic disorder. I want to know what are the things I can do to better assist the baby to get the nutrients it needs if it only has one artery and/or what can I do to be prepared for an early birth. I'm sure he'll go into that Tuesday. I basically zoned out yesterday when he started talking. I would feel better being prepared.

MinMO · March 2015

I just got the same news on Monday. We go for a level 2 sonogram on Tuesday to get a better look. My little girl has been difficult for every sonogram we have had so I'm hoping that is the only reason they couldn't get a good look at the umbilical cord. Trying not to worry is the hardest though. I decided I had to stop researching because it is just making my anxiety worse. We have to remind ourselves it is in God's hands now and all we can do is pray. Good luck!

camilleashleyyy · March 2015

@Heather042188 I know I cannot believe some women actually abort their little one after they find abnormalities

I am just scared cause I am 21, and single mom and I feel like it would be so hard to raise a little one, but no matter what I will give this baby my all. We both will heather! But statistics are in our favor. Don't worry until we both know for sure. Let me know how things turn out. I'm praying for you.

Heather042188 · March 2015

I will keep you posted and you do the same! I have prayed for this baby and know that God has plans for he/she! I just want to be the best Mommy I can be!

Cocoasushi · March 2015

I got very similar news when I was pregnant with my now 5 year old daughter and she ended up being born without any genetic conditions. She was small while developing and is still petite for her age, but perfectly healthy nonetheless

fingers crossed for you and your litte one

linzedeng514 · March 2015

Hello- I am going through the same thing. At my 20 ultrasoubd, they found issues with the kidney, heart and brain. I have to wait to see a genetic specialist. Like you, I have googled and it has really scared me. It's unfair they scare you and leave you without answers for days. Hang in there and know you're not alone. Think positive thoughts! It's hard- but best for baby.

hoffman123 · March 2015

I had my 20 week quad screen and they told me my ratio was a 1:124 for DS. Scared to death, not knowing forsure what to think or how to prepare myself for something like that. Has anyone had similar results? Did you do further testing?

bandit0783 · March 2015

I totally understand tge fear

Had a dr appointment today and was told about cysts in lo's head and a bright spot on the heart. He said he isn't worried but I'm being sent for a level 2 scan and an appointment with a perientologist (not sure on spelling) just to be safe.

Kenzieb03 · March 2015

I had the same issues with my 20 week mark. None off my blood tests showed anything abnormal, but they are sending me for a level II in April 1st due to "difficult heart views." I've all but stopped sleeping, I'm just so scared. I can't believe I have to wait over a month for the level II, my husband is trying his best to keep my upbeat, but it's hard. Good luck!!!

KhadijaJordan · March 2015

Same thing happen to my friend they asked her if she wanted to terminate good thing she didn't her son was totally normal

Chellz84 · March 2015

camilleashleyyy said:
@Heather042188 I know I cannot believe some women actually abort their little one after they find abnormalities I am just scared cause I am 21, and single mom and I feel like it would be so hard to raise a little one, but no matter what I will give this baby my all. We both will heather! But statistics are in our favor. Don't worry until we both know for sure. Let me know how things turn out. I'm praying for you.

Aww my heart goes out to you. Be strong. Things will always work out at the end.

Chellz84 · March 2015

Thoughts and Prayers for all of the mothers on this thread. It can't be easy. Alot of people will tell you not to worry. But if it happened to them they would worry too. You don't have to be sorry or feel guilty for being worried or scared. My heart goes out to everyone. Try to hang in there because better news can be right around the corner.

hiimlou · March 2015

I had news during my anatomy scan that there could be something wrong with my daughter's heart (possibly a small hold between the right and left ventricles). I cried for 2 days straight. That was about 3.5 weeks ago and on Monday we get a fetal echocardiogram so we can find out for sure. Asking for prayers that everything goes well. It's def hard not to worry, but I guess that's part of being a Mom. Hoping all goes well at all of your follow up appointments!

mountaingirl5280 · March 2015

We too had an anomaly in our 20 week scan. A part of the brain wasn't looking as it should which would indicate that the two hemispheres have not separated. We were crushed and immediately cancelled the baby moon we had planned for the next week. He told us we should still go! I can't even imagine sitting on a beach with this weighing down on us. We have another ultrasound next week...he made us wait 2 agonizing weeks to return. I'm so nervous for the outcome. I just want our little girl to come into the world with the best chance at life possible.

Good luck to all you ladies. I hope we all get the news we are hoping for.

littlebabes · March 2015

I found out 22 week appt. that my baby girl only has 3 heart vavles also I could go into labor early where the placenta is. I go for level 2 ultrasound wed.

ablair0217 · March 2015

I also found out two weeks ago that my baby boy had a two vessel cord. But they said his heart, kidneys and brain looked ok. They just could not get a good look at his spine. They said it was because of the way he way laying. So we done the blood work for the chromosome abnormalities, they said 7-10 days for results. Tomorrow will be ten rough days for me and still no results. Guess they are waiting for me to come in tomorrow for another sonogram to tell me in person the results. I to have been a nervous wreck since. Good luck to you all!

yorkshiremummy · March 2015

I had my 20 week scan a cople of weeks ago now and they found renal pelvic dialation and babys nuchal fold was measuring too big. I have had the blood tests done and waiting for results. Its an agonising wait and I never feel settled. I can sit in bed for hours and cry as so far my pregnancy has been great. My dr said not to worry which is the biggest pile of crap ever. There is no way any expecting mother could not worry when told there may be something wrong with baby. As said before there isnt much medical support for those experiencing this and the internet is just scary. My heart and prayers go out to the ladies in the same situation and i pray for all those that are waiting. Its so exteremly hard but try your best xo

JHaworth84 · March 2015

camilleashleyyy said:
@Heather042188 I know I cannot believe some women actually abort their little one after they find abnormalities I am just scared cause I am 21, and single mom and I feel like it would be so hard to raise a little one, but no matter what I will give this baby my all. We both will heather! But statistics are in our favor. Don't worry until we both know for sure. Let me know how things turn out. I'm praying for you.

Who knows what you would do unless you're faced with that situation? No mother wants their babies to be born just to suffer and no one should judge you whatever you decide as you will only have your baby's best interests at heart. It's natural to worry and I'm sure your head is full of possible scenarios at the moment all of which are scary. Just try and get through each day until you know more and I really hope you get reassurance from your follow-up xx

jessjeppe · March 2015

I just returned from 20 week scan. No nasal bone. Strong marker for DS. Blood tests tomorrow morning. Apparently blood has to be sent to USA for testing so it's gonna be a 2 week agonizing wait for results. I'm terrified.

Heather042188 · March 2015

Hey ladies! So tomorrow I go in for the blood test (will find out the name) I zoned out when he started talking about all the issues we were having! I'll have to wait 2 weeks as well. God is good though! I've been praying for days and I go to church on Sunday and the sermon is on how we are all fearfully and wonderfully made! Just comforting to know that no matter what, things will be as they were meant to. EVERYONE tells me not to worry, I guess because it's an uncomfortable conversation, however I pray.. I can't just "hope for the best!" Ehhhh. I know, those words are meant to be encouraging but I cringe every time someone says them. I'm nervous because I don't know anything about these tests and/or genetic disorders at all. I've been doing some research (only through scholars and journals) not Dr Google, and it's been very helpful. Like I said, I just want to be prepared for whatever the plan is. I have read all of your threads and am very happy and comfortable with the support we have on here. Although I wish none of us were in this boat, I'm glad we have each other. I will keep you all (and your babies) in my thoughts and prayers. I read this book called "supernatural birth" if anyone is interested in reading about the power of miracles, and some comforting prayers.... Not just for these types of situations but for pregnancy and birth all together! I will check back in with you all soon! Good night

Heather042188 · March 2015

@camilleashleyyy and any other ladies following up on this convo... We met with a genetic counselor today and talked a lot about the situation. The blood test they're running will return in 7-10 business days, and has a 99% accuracy rate. The test will let us know if a genetic disorder is present. We decided not to do any further testing if it comes back positive. If it's there, it's there... I don't feel the need to do the amino test and put baby in further danger. She did conclude that the femur is also shorter as well as the humerus (which we were aware of). She said we went from 1 in 1,000 to a 1 in 100-140 chance of DS. Leaving a 96% chance that baby will not have DS. I did feel a little relieved because she did suggest that this all may be out of precaution because there is confusion in regards to the gestational age. Along with the placenta/SUA issues we have, baby could just be a small baby. No matter what the results, we will be watching him carefully! Either way I can't wait to hug him and squeeze him and kiss him all over!

jessjeppe · March 2015

Heather042188 said:
Leaving a 96% chance that baby will not have DS

Those sound like great odds to me!

daisey6543 · March 2015

Hi ladies, I've been there...with both of my pregnancies. With my daughter, they found choroid plexus cysts on her brain. This caused us so much worry! Today she is a healthy, smart and beautiful 19 month old. With my current pregnancy, my sequential screen increased my risk of DS to 1:81. The genetic DNA blood test was recommended - the wait was agonizing. Every time I thought about it, I got physically ill with worry. We got our good news 8 days later. My risk went from 1:81 to 1:10,000 - so it was very good news for us. I will be thinking of each of you and lifting you up in prayer and positive thoughts. Hugs.

sumtyler · March 2015

At my 20 week scan they found that the baby's nuchal fold was thick which is a soft marker for DS. Baby was being very wiggly and not cooperative also! My doctor also mentioned other chromosomal abnormalities it could mean, one of which is fatal. So of course I was a mess for 2 weeks! We chose to have a level II scan and also had an echocardiogram with a specialist and everything looked completely normal, baby was still being uncooperative also! We also had the chromosomal abnormalities blood work done just in case, should be back next week. But doctor said he saw no indications of DS or fatal abnormalities, praise be to God! Now having to deal with high blood pressure bc when we went in to do scan it was so high, HELLO that was the scariest moment of my life, yeah my BP is probably going to be high! Ha... Been normal for 4 days now since though. I am praying for all you mommies and your sweet babies!

mountaingirl5280 · March 2015

After 2 agonizing weeks, I went in for a follow up US yesterday. It was an epic 2 hour session with the baby moving every which way except how the technician needed her to. In the end, the brain abnormality that the dr. Thought he saw in our 20 week scan was no longer there and he was satisfied that everything was as it should be. We are elated.

I wish you all the same results and best of luck getting through the waiting period. Someone needs to teach all these Dr's who tell us not to worry some bedside manner!

jessjeppe · March 2015

Wonderful news! Xx

klb2377 · March 2015

great news!

Heather042188 · March 2015

***UPDATE***
Baby's blood test came back NEGATIVE for DS and other genetic disorders! We're going back in April to have another Ultrasound just to make sure he's growing big and strong with the SUA and placenta issues (mentioned above). Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!!!

mountaingirl5280 · March 2015

Hooray! Glad you got the news you were hoping for.

nhickling · March 2015

I just went in for my 20 week and they found an Echogenic Focus on the baby's heart which can be a soft marker for DS. We already had the genetic blood test which said our odds of DS was 1:10,000, and my doctor said she anticipates everything to be fine - but needless to say my head is spinning. Unfortunately since I already had the blood test there is no further testing that can be done unless we get an Amnio which has high risk of miscarriage - so we won't be doing that. Any words of wisdom here? I have never been good at the waiting game, but for now it looks like we won't know what's going on with our little one until delivery day. Thoughts and prayers out to you all as well!

ambercook2014 · March 2015

They told me the samething at my appointment as well and sent me to a specialist. Now I have to keep going back to the specialist every other week. I am a nervous wreck. Everyone keeps reassuring me that everything is going to be ok but I'm still scared for my baby girl. It's hard as a mother because you don't want your baby to have to face anything difficult in life. I will keep you and your little one in my prayers.

TifahR · March 2015

My son has situs inversus meaning his heart and organs are backwards and his spleen may be in a lot of small pieces instead of one long piece. Like you I googled myself crazy there was hardly any good news about it. They thought he had down syndrome or a form of Trisomy. He doesn't have either. I was also given the choice to abort. In the state I live in 20 weeks is the last chance to get an abortion legally. Abortion was and has never been an option. Thank God when we went back to see his cardiologist he said everything was fine and that he could live with no problems. I still don't know about his spleen however my faith in God has not failed me and whatever happens Micah health(my sons name) is in God's hands
I'll pray for you.

mommy1922 · March 2015

I chose not to have any of those tests done. Nothing against those who do. I wrestled with the thought, asked other mothers (none of them did it), and then I realized that I love this baby, no matter what. So why go through all of that anguish? I feel it was the best decision for me. I prayed, others prayed, and I'm at peace about it. Yeah, I still let doubts and fears slowly creep back into my mind, but I push them away. I just have to have faith that my little girl is going to be mama's perfect little girl.

mrspark812 · March 2015

We found out DS will be born with a cleft lip and possibly a cleft palate...we won't know about his palate until he is born since it's almost impossible to see inside the mouth on an ultrasound.

sarahsairsair · March 2015

Will they be able to repair this after birth? A friend's son had this, and once it healed you would never know to look at him, and it minimised feeding issues

mrspark812 · March 2015

sarahsairsair said:
Will they be able to repair this after birth? A friend's son had this, and once it healed you would never know to look at him, and it minimised feeding issues

Yes the lip repair is done around 3 months of age after the baby has shown good weight gain. The palate repair (if needed) is done closer to a year/18 months because they need to be able to drink from a regular cup since bottle nipple and straws can damage the surgery site.

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