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Updated *TW* Anatomy Scan Results
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Update 3/31: Had another follow up growth scan. Baby is continuing to grow, measuring about 10 oz now. Still lagging 3-4 weeks behind our gestational age. The microarray results came back negative for chromosomal disorders. There could still be a genetic problem, but it's not something we'd be able to test for until after the baby is born. We also have more clarity on the heart defect. There is a rather large hole, the aortic artery is enlarged, and the pulmonary artery is either missing or too small to be seen. These things can be corrected with surgery thankfully. The baby would likely have surgery within a few days of being born and have several follow up surgeries throughout its life, but the overall prognosis is good. Thanks everyone for your continued support and good thoughts as we navigate these diagnoses.
Update 3/16: Went in for a follow up growth scan today. Good news is baby has grown since last appointment. It's about 7 oz now (was 4 oz before). It's still measuring a few weeks behind where it should be.
The bigger concern is that the heart looks abnormal. The doctor couldn't pinpoint exactly what is wrong, but he said there is a problem with the aortic and pulmonary arteries - they are not in the location he would expect. So we are going to a specialist to get an echocardiogram next week.
The other problem is they couldn't get enough fetal DNA to do the chromosomal microarray from my amniocentesis. He said they are still trying, but we don't have the results yet. He still suspects a genetic issue and was hoping the microarray would give us more info.
So basically we are still in limbo as of right now.
Update 3/6: Just got a call with preliminary amnio results. The results are negative for Trisomy 18, Trisomy 21, and Down Syndrome. I do have an elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level, about 5 times the average. Typically this is caused by either a spinal or neural tube defect in the baby or a placental issue. Based on my numbers, they said that the probability of a spinal or neural tube defect is low. It's leaning more towards a placental problem. I should have the rest of the amnio results in about a week. Overall I am definitely taking this as good news!
Original post:
We had our anatomy scan this morning and unfortunately things do not look good. Baby has severe growth restriction and is measuring about 4 weeks behind where it should be. The doctor thinks it could be a genetic abnormality. I had an amniocentesis done and should get the results late next week. He can't say much diagnostically right now, but he did say I have a two vessel umbilical cord instead of the typical three vessel cord. There was nothing obviously wrong other than the small size. They couldn't get a very good look at most things because of baby's positioning and lack of growth.
Please keep my husband and I in your thoughts.
Update 3/16: Went in for a follow up growth scan today. Good news is baby has grown since last appointment. It's about 7 oz now (was 4 oz before). It's still measuring a few weeks behind where it should be.
The bigger concern is that the heart looks abnormal. The doctor couldn't pinpoint exactly what is wrong, but he said there is a problem with the aortic and pulmonary arteries - they are not in the location he would expect. So we are going to a specialist to get an echocardiogram next week.
The other problem is they couldn't get enough fetal DNA to do the chromosomal microarray from my amniocentesis. He said they are still trying, but we don't have the results yet. He still suspects a genetic issue and was hoping the microarray would give us more info.
So basically we are still in limbo as of right now.
Update 3/6: Just got a call with preliminary amnio results. The results are negative for Trisomy 18, Trisomy 21, and Down Syndrome. I do have an elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level, about 5 times the average. Typically this is caused by either a spinal or neural tube defect in the baby or a placental issue. Based on my numbers, they said that the probability of a spinal or neural tube defect is low. It's leaning more towards a placental problem. I should have the rest of the amnio results in about a week. Overall I am definitely taking this as good news!
Original post:
We had our anatomy scan this morning and unfortunately things do not look good. Baby has severe growth restriction and is measuring about 4 weeks behind where it should be. The doctor thinks it could be a genetic abnormality. I had an amniocentesis done and should get the results late next week. He can't say much diagnostically right now, but he did say I have a two vessel umbilical cord instead of the typical three vessel cord. There was nothing obviously wrong other than the small size. They couldn't get a very good look at most things because of baby's positioning and lack of growth.
Please keep my husband and I in your thoughts.
Me: 31 DH: 31
DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018
CP 3/2019
DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018 CP 3/2019
Re: Updated *TW* Anatomy Scan Results
Edited to fix typo
Married: Oct 2015
Baby G born June 2017
TTC#2: July 2018
BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19
BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
BFP September 2013 - MMC at 12 weeks
BFP February 2014 - early loss/CP at 4.5 weeks
BFP May 2014 - MMC/ complete molar pregnancy at 11 weeks
BFP December 2015 - DD born 8/18/2015
BFP November 2016 - pending...
Married: 05/26/2012
DS Born Happy and Healthy via C-section: 10/04/2013
Natural M/C: 07/08/2014
DD Born Happy and Healthy via Emergency C-section: 06/30/2015
BFP #4: 11/15/2016
EDD: 7/27/2017
Me: 26 Him: 27
Dating: 5/2011 Married: 6/2014
Mirena out/TTC: 02/2016
BFP #1: 12/01/2016
EDD: 07/24/2017
Married: 6/2016
TTC:6/2016
BFP: 11/22/2016 | EDD: 7/29/2017
William Alexander born 18 September, 2015
Harper Grace born 9 June, 2017
Colton Miles born 9 June, 2017
Bowen James due 19 June, 2019
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
My heart hurts reading this. You, your DH and your baby are in my thoughts & prayers. Sending creepy internet hugs to all of you!
Married: 06-2024
TTC #1: Since November 2015
Restarted TTC "count" Oct. 2016
due to previous issues.
***TW***
BFP: 11/4/2016
BFP: 07/17/2024
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
@ktewart's story that she shared hopefully gives you the hope as you wait for the results of your amnio. I am hopeful for you as well that it is a positive outcome. Lots of big hugs. It is heartbreaking to hear another mama going through something like this
@ktewart Thank you so much for sharing your friend's story. It gives me so much hope on this heartbreaking day.
CP 3/2019
*hugs*
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
my happy boy