Maternal Serum Screen results

cmillar36 · January 2016

Prayers needed.

So I had my genetic counselling and higher level ultrasound today. We were so positive going in and now thats disappearing.

Results of test were

Spins Bifida 1:8652

Downs 1:992. The risk of a 29.8 year old. I'm 37.

Trisomy 1:31 which isn't particularly high according to the doctor.

So then we had ultrasound. Baby once again measuring very small. 17+6 and should be 18+5. Heart is shifted out of normal position in chest cavity. Hole in abdomen. Single umbilical artery. Those are the most severe problems. Multiple severe problems were doctors exact wording.

We went ahead and did amnio today. They said at outset the results would take til Friday. Provided fluid was clear. Unfortunately it was blood tinged and brown. So looking at a 2 week wait for more information now.

Doctor doesn't sound overly optimistic at this point. Already talking induction. This isn't my own doctor though. I've had 2 previous csections so this would be one too. I've known that since the beginning.

Please send prayers and good thoughts. The next 2 weeks are going to be the longest of my life.

fishwife799 · January 2016

I'm so sorry you got all this news. I will be thinking of you all and sending love and light your way. Big hugs to you

MsBeachNJ · January 2016

Sending you prayers!!

audmomout · January 2016

Sending prayers!

huskypuppy14 · January 2016

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I'll be thinking of you.

Is a 6 day difference in size "very small"? I thought at this point the sizes can vary, and a week either way isn't really a problem. I think the SUA by itself isn't necessarily a problem, but does sometimes indicate a heart problem. Can the heart problem and hole in the abdomen be fixed?

cmillar36 · January 2016

@huskypuppy14 Doctor gave us little to no hope for a positive outcome. If it's a Trisomy like i think they are thinking. Then trisomy is almost always fatal. Guess we pretty much sit and wait for amnio results.

DH and I are heartbroken. 95% sure this is a girl. They showed between legs numerous times. Saw no penis.

cmillar36 · January 2016

Also further on size. Doctor stated that
Small size can be an indication of babies with problems.

NicknShan · January 2016

So sorry to hear the news. I will be sending my prayers, and hoping for a good outcome, no matter how small those chances may be. Hugs to you and your family.

AmberLiz99 · January 2016

So many prayers headed your way. My SIL went through something similar. Big hugs

dennyandlee · January 2016

Sending my thoughts and prayers for a positive outcome for you and the LO!

catherinekate · January 2016

I'm so very, very, very sorry to hear this. I will keep you in my thoughts and send my deepest wishes for a positive outcome for you and your little one.

hockeyfan42 · January 2016

Very sorry to hear this news. Keeping you your family in my thoughts.

nekedfeet · January 2016

I am so very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you during this wait- I know it will be awful. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. I went through a necessary termination at 14wks- private message me if you like.

CourtJack · January 2016

you're in my thoughts. I am so sorry that you're dealing with this. My heart aches for you. I hope you don't have to wait the full two weeks. Big big hugs

childcaremama · January 2016

Praying for your family and little one! I'm so sorry.

mocktailmama04 · January 2016

So sorry for the news. You are in my thoughts. I hope there is a positive outcome for you and your family!

HBamama2B · January 2016

I am so so sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

ahernandez16 · January 2016

I will keep you in my thoughts. I'm so sorry that you got such rough news. Hopefully you don't have to wait the full two weeks and will have some answers sooner rather than later. I'll be praying that the news is positive.

PBear93 · January 2016

A friend of a friend had a baby with trisomy 18 I think. I followed her story on Facebook. I know she found a lot of support groups on there and other places.

Prayers for peace and wisdom.

lm45678 · January 2016

I'm so sorry to hear this, sending creepy internet hugs your way

WinniethePoohsPants · January 2016

I hope you get your answers soon. T and P

Huskerfanz · January 2016

I'm so sorry. I hope you get answers soon. Thinking of and praying for you guys.

Bee112309 · January 2016

Praying for you and your little one.

theatremandy · January 2016

I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

rachieee2 · January 2016

I'm so sorry. I unfortunately have been going in through some similar pain that you are going through. Our NT measurement was 9.7mm at 13 weeks (it should've been under 3mm). We then had a CVs test to rule out chromosome issues but the wait for the results was absolutely brutal. It's hard not to freak out and have multiple melt downs thinking the worst while googling everything. We know our baby doesn't have any chromosome abnormalities but we went back for another scan last week and found out that she now has extra fluid around her lungs and kidneys. She's also apparently missing a blood vessel in her cord. So they are wondering if it's a heart defect or kidney issue. They are preparing us that since the fluid is around the lungs it might constrict her heart so now we can't do a thing and have to wait and hope that she survives until February 8 til we have another scan and fetal echo done to hopefully find out the cause of the fluid. I don't tell u this to add stress but I want u to know u r not alone in this. I was told my baby had a 50-50 chance of Down's, turners or trisomy 18 and we beat those odds so I wanted to give u hope that it might be something else that could be physically fixable. Hope that brings you some hope. If u need to talk to someone who is still going through this as well, I am here

VikingGirl12 · January 2016

I am so, so sorry to hear this. The next two weeks will be hard but please be easy on yourself. There is so much support out there, including right here on this board. I am here if you need to talk if you want to, I know how difficult this must be for you. Try to stay strong!! I read your story to my husband (he is struggling a lot right now too) and we will both be praying for you.

mrsb8244 · January 2016

I am keeping you and baby in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs your way!

WaitingMay14 · January 2016

I'm so very sorry to read this. Prayer is a powerful tool and I will pray for you and your little one.

HighFive16 · January 2016

@cmillar36 I am so sorry you are dealing with this difficult news. Sending you prayers.

cmillar36 · January 2016

Thank you so much everyone. I'll likely msg those of you that have been through something similar in the next few days. I just can't think about it anymore today.

I had a panic attack and almost blacked out after finding out. So really trying to just not think about right now.