Who else is dealing with them?
LO has a vascular ring, diagnosed today at fetal echo. Need a repeat echo in a few weeks to monitor. The cardiologist said the heart itself looks very good. She explained that she would likely operate around 6-7 months and expect her to have a full recovery and live a normal life. It’s still hard not to freak out.
Me (33). DH (37). DD (2.2012). MCs x4. After 4 years & 7 months, due 4.2018!
Re: Heart Defects
I tell you this to hopefully provide you some comfort in the coming months. My brother, since he was born 22 years ago, was not diagnosed in-utero. They didn't know about his heart defect until he was born and a sharp nurse noticed his coloring was off. Our small city hospital quickly realized something was wrong so they had him rushed via ambulance to a larger regional children's hospital where he was seen by a pediatric cardiologist. That cardiologist diagnosed him and recommended a surgeon in NYC. My brother was MEDEVACed to NYC and had open heart surgery at 1 week old where the angel of a surgeon fixed his vessels. He's now a thriving 22 year old college kid.
Modern medicine is amazing. Take comfort in being able to monitor the condition and have a plan for the way forward. This is precisely why we have these scans every pregnancy, just to catch this sort of thing and be prepared at delivery (or for 6-7 months later when/if surgery becomes necessary).
Lots of thoughts and prayers for you @mattel!!
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016