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November 2016 Moms
blessdtxas
member
DS1: 12/17/2014
DS2: born sleeping at 26 weeks on 8/8/2016 due to chromosomal deletion
Pregnant with baby 3 - EDD 9/14/2017
Bad news from A/S
blessdtxas
member
Hi, I posted here a few weeks ago after an abnormal NT scan (4.4 mm). Had the Qnatal and everything came back clear. Great news, so we thought.
We just had the anatomy scan and they found several abnormalities including heart defects, a cyst on the brain, enlarged ventricles of the brain and wide set eyes. The baby did have a nasal bone, good growth and heartbeat and was very active (dh just felt him move for the first time too) and didn't have clenched fists or a cleft lip/palate.
The abnormalities were described as "severe" and "serious". The OB mentioned that I'm still young (implying I can have another after this.). We're scheduled for a level II us this week and I'm sure amnio if needed.
I'm losing hope for my son. We will not choose to terminate but am feeling overwhelmed by all the what ifs. I'm wondering if I'm the 1% that the screening is wrong for (I know its not diagnostic), if its something more rare, or not genetic at all. My husband was born with a heart defect and ive heard cysts are common and could resolve. I think having multiple servere abnormalities is where my hope goes out the door.
We haven't even announced yet. I feel like I've known something isn't right this whole time. Just needing to get all this off my chest.
We just had the anatomy scan and they found several abnormalities including heart defects, a cyst on the brain, enlarged ventricles of the brain and wide set eyes. The baby did have a nasal bone, good growth and heartbeat and was very active (dh just felt him move for the first time too) and didn't have clenched fists or a cleft lip/palate.
The abnormalities were described as "severe" and "serious". The OB mentioned that I'm still young (implying I can have another after this.). We're scheduled for a level II us this week and I'm sure amnio if needed.
I'm losing hope for my son. We will not choose to terminate but am feeling overwhelmed by all the what ifs. I'm wondering if I'm the 1% that the screening is wrong for (I know its not diagnostic), if its something more rare, or not genetic at all. My husband was born with a heart defect and ive heard cysts are common and could resolve. I think having multiple servere abnormalities is where my hope goes out the door.
We haven't even announced yet. I feel like I've known something isn't right this whole time. Just needing to get all this off my chest.
DS1: 12/17/2014
DS2: born sleeping at 26 weeks on 8/8/2016 due to chromosomal deletion
Pregnant with baby 3 - EDD 9/14/2017
Re: Bad news from A/S
BFP: 2/25/16; DD: 11/6/16
Nov16 Siggy Challenge:
DS1: 12/17/2014
DS2: born sleeping at 26 weeks on 8/8/2016 due to chromosomal deletion
Pregnant with baby 3 - EDD 9/14/2017
BFP 3.8.16 EDD 11.20.16
my only advice is- try to do something mind numbing for a while- play a game on your iPad etc. it's extremely hard to not be stressed or constantly think about what is happening but your body needs to get a little rest... This is what I find to help. I hope it works for you too.
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
DD: 8/20/14; DS: 11/13/16; DD: 5/3/19; DD: 8/31/21; Baby #5 (team green) due 3/24/24
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
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#2 EDD 11/20/2016
Scheduled IVF for April 2013--SURPRISE, don't need it! DD Born 9/7/13
Ectopic pregnancy Sep/Oct 2014 ended in surgery, and many trips to the ER
Miracle #3: EDD 11/28/16