Babys tongue on Ultrasound

lisamlynch · June 2015

I'm a bit of a mess. My doctor called and is arranging for an urgent ultrasound this week. On my NT ultrasound (13 weeks) they noticed the baby's tongue protruding and now need to follow up with another as I'm further along...(17 weeks). All my genetic screening came back negative but I'm still soooo worried. Just looking for some support from other mamas.

jscasher · June 2015

I'm gonna have to ask some questions here. Is that not normal? Like, can babies not stick out their tongues? I've never heard anything like that, but I'm a first-timer so I'm genuinely curious. I hope it's nothing serious.

lisamlynch · June 2015

Yes they can but for some reason the doctors seem concerned by it this time. Which of course has me worried!

oliarnmom1517 · June 2015

I bet everything will be fine!! Just relax and eat ice cream lol that's my solution to a lot of things lol but especially when I'm stressed out I sit down with my husband and watch kid movies and eat ice cream and it makes me fell better lol but I bet everything is fine.. Maybe the baby was just trying to play a game with you

lisamlynch · June 2015

Thanks, that made me smile - I've eaten ice cream already!!!

JessLawson · June 2015

How long do you have to wait for your next ultrasound and doctor visit?

lisamlynch · June 2015

They told me the ultrasound will be this week - Monday at the latest. Hoping I don't have to wait the weekend.

kmkrushi · June 2015

They didn't explain anything to you as to why they were concerned? I'm so sorry they are causing you stress like this. I don't know anything about this but maybe call your doctor tomorrow and ask if they can give you some more information.
Don't Google though. Wait and talk to someone who can answer your questions; Google will only make it worse.

thefithuntress · June 2015

I'm sorry for the stress and scary feelings! It's good they're taking the extra precautions. I hope you get some answers ASAP! Keep us posted.

Squirtgun · June 2015

Sorry you're having added stress right now!! As PPs have said: stay away from google!!! Thoughts and prayers.

jscasher · June 2015

lisamlynch said:

Yes they can but for some reason the doctors seem concerned by it this time. Which of course has me worried!

That's so strange! I hope that didn't come across as rude or anything, I just hadn't heard of anything like that before!! I am sure everything will be fine, keep us posted!

ashleywuli · June 2015

Prayers for your baby! I've never heard of being worried for this reason. I am sure all is fine, stay away from Google!

justdoit93 · June 2015

No advice but my thoughts and prayers to you and baby! Keep us posted!

lisamlynch · June 2015

Thanks ladies, I will keep you posted!

lakesideknitter · June 2015

Thoughts and prayers. Hopefully it's nothing and you just get to see LO again!

joannk29 · June 2015

Praying for the baby! Hope everything is okay. I know it's so hard not to worry. When do you get answers?

dogsombrero · June 2015

I agree with PPs can you call your doctor and ask what the concern is? You had a good genetic screen so it sounds like physiological issue. Don't google and try to stay calm until you get the full picture. T&Ps for a good scan with no issues.

ooooner · June 2015

Thinking of you!!

lisamlynch · June 2015

Thanks, with any luck I'll have my scan tomorrow and know the results soon.

ewhitledge · June 2015

For those who think it's strange, some genetic conditions can present with macroglossia (large tongue), the one that comes to mind off the top of my head is beckwith-weidemann. That being said, at our last US baby girl had her tongue way out there and they weren't concerned. I would try not to worry and definitely stay off Google. Thoughts to you.

Ceridwen77 · June 2015

I am sending you positive vibes! Sounds like your doctor is just being very thorough. Let us know the results!

Pontot31 · June 2015

Good luck with your scan today. I hope it all ends up being ok and that baby just likes its tongue out.

Gapeach83 · June 2015

Praying for you today hope everything turns out to be just fine

VexyMommy · June 2015

Positive thoughts your way. I hope the doctor has some answers as to what his concerns are before the scan. It'll be ok mama. *hugs*

JLB24 · June 2015

My first son had an ultrasound where one of his pictures is tongue was sticking out. I can assure you he is a perfect 4 year old

Try not to worry. I had testing done and my levels are all out of wack and I, too, have done nothing but search the net and worry endlessly. Eating ice cream sounds like the perfect plan to me to keep your mind off things. xoxo Keep us posted and good luck.

LinMmmm · June 2015

Sending positive thoughts and good vibes your way.

BlueWaffleSpeshul · June 2015

I think it might be a soft marker for DS as well, but with all of your other testing showing no increased risk, I wouldn't be too concerned. Good luck!

Squirtgun · June 2015

Thinking of you today!

lisamlynch · June 2015

So I was hoping to get in today but I'm booked for Friday. Thanks for all the positive thoughts. This wait is so hard.

urby87 · June 2015

I know the wait must be incredibly difficult, but as PPs have said, just try not to stress too much. Try not to let your mind wander and occupy your thoughts with a movie, a book, or a hobby as much as you can in the meantime. We'll all be thinking of you and hoping for the best for you and your little one!

VexyMommy · June 2015

Do you have Netflix? I recently watched Granite Flats on it and it was excellent. Maybe a little distraction will help get you through the wait. *hugs*

onebadmotha · June 2015

I'm sorry you have to wait until Friday- but at least they can get you in before the weekend. I hope your baby was just sassing the ultrasound tech by sticking his or her tongue out. Sending your creepy internet hugs!

Ceridwen77 · June 2015

Glad they can get you in this week. Stock up on ice cream and remember your doc is just being really thorough.

Elle jM · June 2015

Thinking of you! I'm hoping its nothing, and on the bright side you get another chance to see your little one!

Lsager424 · June 2015

I'm thinking of you and your family-positive vibes your way!

maura+c · June 2015

I'm sorry I don't have any advice, but thinking of you. Just try to stay positive! I'm sure everything will be ok!

dramaphile · June 2015

Sending positive and calm vibes your way! Stay away from Dr Google and think positive! Stressing won't help you feel better, try to distract yourself and you can get through the wait!