Thank you ladies so much for the support I tried to tag everyone but it's a little hard on mobile but I am definitely feeling the love.Right now we are just hoping that everything ends up being okay and that he was just positioned wrong and not developed enough during this ultrasound.
@virginiaunicorn11 it definitely is a long sucky wait because unfortunately my area does not have full time MFM doctors so a team comes to town once every 4 weeks from the University Hospital about 4 hours away so while I won't be seeing her again until April I do have follow up appointments with my regular OB.
@ktewart you brought me to tears, but thank you so much for that. I am so happy for modern medicine if something does end up being wrong.
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
@cssme13 So sorry to hear this. FX for a healthy baby and good results!
Hubby and Me 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)
@cssme13 I am so sorry to hear. What a stressful situation. And I am sorry you have to wait 4 weeks. I am sending lots of positive vibes and prayers for your LO. @ktewart that is an incredible story!!
@cssme13 I'm so so sorry you are going through this scare. I'm thinking of you and hoping for good news when they recheck. The wait is going to be tough so please take care of yourself in the meantime as much as you can.
@cssme13 I am sorry that you have to deal with this worry and uncertainty! I am praying that they'll see 4 beautiful chambers the next time they look. And if not, like @ktewart's story, the truth is there are so many medical advances available these days (thankfully) that hopefully regardless your baby boy will grow up doing well!
TTC history in spoiler
Me: 31 Him: 37 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
@cssme13 so sorry for the scare, will be thinking of you and your baby boy! As @ktewart 's amazing story shows, modern medicine can do great things should it be needed. Hoping for good news at your next appointment.
Paging @maybeitsmadeline. Did you have your ultrasound today? I remember that we were supposed to have it on the same day.
We had ours today and our baby girl is looking healthy. We are very happy grateful parents today.
BFP May 2013 - MMC at 8 weeks 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...
Apparently I have a very stubborn child already. Had to go back yesterday for a follow-up 2 weeks after my initial A/S because they couldn't get some pictures (heart and profile mostly). Yesterday afternoon baby was sleeping and would NOT wake up or move. HB was fine and all, but baby was facing my back and they could not see the profile at all and the spine was in the way of getting good heart pictures. So now I have to go back again! And by the time I left all the schedulers were gone so I had to call this morning. Currently on minute 28 of hold time. Ugh.
@cssme13 so sorry to hear of your stressful news. I hope and pray it turns out to be nothing. Do you know if they were thinking it was potentially a single ventricle or a single atrium? The reason I ask is because my husband did his PhD work on single ventricle pediatric cases. What general area are you located in? There are quite a few specialists, and hope you can find some around you, if needed- but I really hope you don't need it!! Will keep you in my prayers.
@yellow1daisy Thanks for remembering me! We did have our A/S on Friday and are officially TEAM PINK!!!! We are beyond excited and can't wait to meet our daughter!
I got US tech that I can't stand. She can never "see anything" and according to my friend who seems the same OB she says that a lot. They are sending me to an MFM High Risk doc to get a better look in a few weeks and check out the heart so we have another wait ahead. My OB said it wasn't because they saw anything abnormal, but I thought it was a strange jump after just one attempt. I'm feeling calm and happy though because at least we know we're having a little girl!
Glad to hear all was well at your A/S!!! Hooray for Team Pink!
@maybeitsmadeline weird how I didn't respond to this! Thought I did.
Anyway, the office I go to never tries to do AS there. I'm always referred to MFM from the get-go. I definitely wouldn't worry. Congrats and welcome to team pink!! My daughter is definitely the light of my life can't wait to give her a sister ❤️
Congrats @nktrodden826 must be nice to have it confirmed!
BFP May 2013 - MMC at 8 weeks 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...
Had our scan today! She was curled in a ball with her hands together in front of her face and her feet crossed most of the time. (DD did the same thing for her scan) They were able to see almost everything but we are going back in 4 weeks to get a better look at anything they couldn't see. They confirmed girl and she weighed in at 11oz!
We had our anatomy scan last week and baby wouldn't cooperate. They were able to determine that this one is another girl, which works out great since #1 was born 7/11 and this one is due 7/21, but they said that she is measuring pretty small and they weren't able to get a look at her face, legs and feet or her heart. The tech kept making comments about her size and it makes me feel horrible because I've been so sick this pregnancy and I haven't been good about taking my vitamins or eating well since I have felt so bad. I know this is nothing compared to what others have experienced it's just worrying me now. My OB says she's worried I have actually contracted listeria at some point because of the type of sicknesses I've had and she's worried that there is permanent damage done to the baby. I go back 4/5 for another scan to see if she'll cooperate to get a good look at her face/lower extremities/heart and recheck her growth. I'm now being told I'm not allowed to eat outside of the house and I'm not supposed to eat any fresh fruits or vegetables.
@sakeefer So sorry you are stuck in limbo. My baby is also measuring small by about 3-4 weeks. I went back 2 weeks later for a follow up and they were able to see a lot more. They basically couldn't see anything the first time. My doctor suspects a genetic issue is causing our problems. FX they are able to see more at your follow up and your baby is strong and healthy. These little ones are fighters! Feel free to PM me if you want to chat more or have any questions.
ETA: please don't beat yourself up with guilt. Even if it is due to an infection, it is not your fault.I know it's all to easy to go down the guilt rabbit hole.
Me: 31 DH: 31 DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018 CP 3/2019
I just realized I didn't post in here. I had my A/S this past Tuesday. Baby boy is still a boy. So much so he was playing with his junk while she was trying to look at everything.
He's doing great and measuring a few days ahead. Brain, spine, stomach, kidneys, etc all looked great, but he was in the birthing position and she couldn't see his heart or face. I have to go back and have those looked at on 4/17 when I have my next appt. I'll be exactly 25 weeks then. Hopefully he'll cooperate and everything will be fine with those too.
@sakeefer I am so sorry you have to wait so long for more answers. To echo @SpongeWorthy, do not blame yourself! It's so easy to go down the guilt spiral because we're the ones carrying and providing everything for the baby now, so it makes you think that if everything is not perfect it's your fault, but it's not. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
TTC history in spoiler
Me: 31 Him: 37 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
@chiquita928 I thought waiting 4 weeks was pretty long too but they said she is in the 15th percentile so she's at the very low end of normal. My OB said "I'm curious to see how she's measuring next time because I doubt she'll be a lot bigger". I don't even know what she intended that to mean.
@SpongeWorthy I'm sorry you're dealing with that! Are you having to have f/u ultrasounds frequently to check growth?
@sakeefer Yes so far we are having growth checks every 2 weeks. We are measuring less than 5th percentile though. That is a weird comment from your doctor. We saw significant growth at the follow up scan - not enough to catch up to normal, but it didn't fall farther behind either. I would press for an appointment sooner if it would make you feel more comfortable. The waiting is just torture.
Me: 31 DH: 31 DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018 CP 3/2019
@manillabar and @nikkiandchris thanks for the thoughts! I'm just praying the next scan is good and there's nothing "wrong" even though we'll love her just the same either way.
@sakeefer sorry you have to worry about this and I hope it turns out to be nothing. Maybe LO is just small. I hope they let you schedule sooner than 4 weeks out, or cheat a little and do 3 weeks and 1 day and see if they'll round up? Hugs and prayers headed your way!
Just got back from my A/S. My LO will round out my team of boys. Dennis Alan is a healthy little boy who will be making his debut July 25th by RCS unless he decides he wants to come early. He is as stubborn as his father and kept his arms in front of his face the whole scan. Even me moving around didn't help so we only got one face shot that has him looking like an alien.
We had our repeat scan today and everything was able to be visualized and looked good and her growth improved. So we won't have to have any repeat scans. She is breech now though, I know she's got time to flip back but DD was breech and my OB has said one breech usually leads to future breech presentations. I'm kind of hoping to attempt a VBAC but we'll see. Thanks so much for all of your thoughts!
Re: Anatomy Scans Thread
@virginiaunicorn11 it definitely is a long sucky wait because unfortunately my area does not have full time MFM doctors so a team comes to town once every 4 weeks from the University Hospital about 4 hours away so while I won't be seeing her again until April I do have follow up appointments with my regular OB.
@ktewart you brought me to tears, but thank you so much for that. I am so happy for modern medicine if something does end up being wrong.
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
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)
@ktewart that is an incredible story!!
@ktewart That is incredible!
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
We had ours today and our baby girl is looking healthy. We are very happy grateful parents today.
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...
I got US tech that I can't stand. She can never "see anything" and according to my friend who seems the same OB she says that a lot. They are sending me to an MFM High Risk doc to get a better look in a few weeks and check out the heart so we have another wait ahead. My OB said it wasn't because they saw anything abnormal, but I thought it was a strange jump after just one attempt. I'm feeling calm and happy though because at least we know we're having a little girl!
Glad to hear all was well at your A/S!!! Hooray for Team Pink!
Me: 26 Him: 27
Dating: 5/2011 Married: 6/2014
Mirena out/TTC: 02/2016
BFP #1: 12/01/2016
EDD: 07/24/2017
Anyway, the office I go to never tries to do AS there. I'm always referred to MFM from the get-go. I definitely wouldn't worry. Congrats and welcome to team pink!! My daughter is definitely the light of my life can't wait to give her a sister ❤️
Congrats @nktrodden826 must be nice to have it confirmed!
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...
ETA: please don't beat yourself up with guilt. Even if it is due to an infection, it is not your fault. I know it's all to easy to go down the guilt rabbit hole.
DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018
CP 3/2019
He's doing great and measuring a few days ahead. Brain, spine, stomach, kidneys, etc all looked great, but he was in the birthing position and she couldn't see his heart or face. I have to go back and have those looked at on 4/17 when I have my next appt. I'll be exactly 25 weeks then. Hopefully he'll cooperate and everything will be fine with those too.
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
@SpongeWorthy I'm sorry you're dealing with that! Are you having to have f/u ultrasounds frequently to check growth?
DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018
CP 3/2019
Thanks so much for all of your thoughts!