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Did anyone have a nuchal translucency measurement of over 3.5 mm?

  1. swedishfish

    GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

    @ChiCalGoBee: I live in New York. The counselor said she's seen results come in 7-10 days but she's also seen two weeks if the lab has to use the second vial of blood.

    @78h2o: DH took off of work today so that was good. I'm sure my family will be around tomorrow. I feel like going shopping, ha.

    I spoke to a nurse at my OB's office today. I feel like they've never dealt with anything but picture perfect pregnancies sometimes. I explained that the counselor told me I'd need a prescription for blood work to rule out infection. The nurse had never heard of that before. I cannot possibly be the only one who's ever asked about that. I'll probably have to call the genetic counselor tomorrow to get a full list of infections to rule out.

  2. Raindrop

    grapefruit / 4731 posts

    *big hugs* I hope everything turns out just fine! *crosses every body part for you*

  3. Aria

    persimmon / 1121 posts

    I'm so sorry. I can't imagine waiting two more weeks to get any answers, that must be very hard. I will be crossing my fingers hoping that everything turns out okay.

  4. lilteacherbee

    cantaloupe / 6791 posts

    @swedishfish: big hugs there were a few of us on our due date board who had it done and I think all of us got our results around 7-8 days later. Definitely try to find lots of things to distract you while you're waiting. Shopping is a great place to start!

  5. MrsMccarthy

    honeydew / 7295 posts

    @swedishfish: I am so sorry that you are going trough this agony. I wish you didn't have to go through it at all but I also hope that it is all for nothing and baby is strong and healthy. E

  6. Mrs. Tiger

    blogger / pomegranate / 3044 posts

    @swedishfish: so sorry. I hope you get the results back quickly.

    When things were bad for DS2, sometimes everyone telling me "it's going to be fine!" was crushing when in the end it wasn't really. I sincerely hope that it's all for nothing and that baby girl is developing typically, but if not, I'm always around and happy to talk with you if you'd like. big hugs.

  7. artsyfartsy

    cantaloupe / 6692 posts

    Thinking of you! I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope you get answers soon.

  8. Mrs. Sketchbook

    GOLD / nectarine / 2884 posts

    No advice, but just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and hoping for the best!

  9. MrsA

    apricot / 444 posts

    Thinking of you! Hope you get some answers soon.

  10. Mrs.Pinecone316

    persimmon / 1316 posts

    @swedishfish: Sounds like you have a good plan to get as much info as you can. Wish you could have answers sooner. Hang in there..
    My guess for the infection test would be a TORCH screening but not sure. That is what checks all the infections that can affect a fetus.

    Keep us updated, praying for you guys

  11. SugarplumsMom

    bananas / 9227 posts

    Hoping you'll get the results soon and that everything will turn out just fine!

  12. swedishfish

    GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

    @Mrs.Pinecone316: thank you! That's probably it!

  13. kml636

    pomegranate / 3225 posts

    So sorry you are going through this! Hoping for the best for you!

  14. avivoca

    watermelon / 14467 posts

    @swedishfish: Thinking about you!

  15. blackbird

    wonderful grape / 20453 posts

    I just saw this, but E had a big giant fat neck and a big ole NT measurement; i got a CVS right away and everything was ok. Her stats were less than promising, though. Something like 1/24 for Downs and our dr was really concerned with Turner's Syndrome.

    Can you get a FSH done? Prelim results in 48 hours!

  16. swedishfish

    GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

    @blackbird: I was going to start with the CVS but decided to start with the MaterniT21 test instead. The only reason I am going with the amnio over the CVS is because the doctor seemed more concerned about a heart defect than a chromosomal issue. The amnio will test for spina bifida and that can go hand in hand with a heart defect. But, honestly, I'm waffling back and forth every half an hour.

  17. blackbird

    wonderful grape / 20453 posts

    @swedishfish, Interesting....E had a suspected heart defect but they didn't find it until her anatomy scan at 19 weeks. We had a few level 2 ultrasounds to check it all out. I will say that our MFM doctor assured us that if she DID have a heart defect, that nearly all of them are an easy surgical fix nowadays. Which...you know, not super duper comforting, but something to consider, I suppose. It sorta made me feel like it was at least fixable (versus a chromosomal issue that is permanent).

  18. swedishfish

    GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

    @blackbird: the MFM doctor told me that a high nuchal translucency measurement could mean a chromosomal abnormality, a heart defect, or an infection. I think he was more concerned about a heart defect because he read in my chart that I was there with R's pregnancy for a fetal echocardiogram. But that was because DH has a functional heart murmur. I agree that at least the odds are a heart defect can be fixed...

  19. blackbird

    wonderful grape / 20453 posts

    Ahhh i could see that. Well, I have a murmur and so does E! They're definitely genetic in lots of cases.

    I really hope it's nothing! Also I'm starting to find it eery how similar our paths are sometimes

  20. swedishfish

    GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

    @blackbird: thanks

  21. yoursilverlining

    eggplant / 11824 posts

    @swedishfish: I don’t have experience with large NT results or an amnio; but I just wanted to let you kow that my LO was born with a heart defect that was discovered via ultrasound.

    We were referred to MFM and a pediatric cardiologist – there is SO MUCH they can do nowadays and many times things that are found are only found because of how advanced technology is – so, tons of people might have the same defect but never know it, and live out happy, full lives never knowing.

    LO continues to see the pediatric cardiologist and gets EKGs to monitor everything. Her first defect corrected naturally within her first year; but she has developed a second, unrelated minor heart issue. It’s not a serious issue, as heart issues go, but it is very upsetting to us (to say the least).

    If they end up finding a heart defect and you ever want to chat, please feel free to wall me. Hugs.

  22. swedishfish

    GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

    My OB just called me. The baby has a 1/4 chance of Down syndrome. I'm falling apart and DH is at work.

  23. lawbee11

    GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts

    @swedishfish: I'm so sorry! How did your OB come up with those odds? Did he/she already get your Maternit21 results back?

  24. MamaMoose

    GOLD / squash / 13464 posts

    @swedishfish: oh I'm so so sorry. Just remember there is still a greater chance of no Down Syndrome than Down Syndrome. I wish I could give you a hug.

  25. 78h2o

    grapefruit / 4441 posts

    @swedishfish: I'm so sorry sweetie that you are upset. What are they using to determine the risk? When can you get the amnio? I wish I could say say, "It's going to be okay", but I can't because I don't know...but I can say that you are strong and will get through whatever comes your way. You will have your husband, your family, your beautiful daughter, no matter what. I hope all with be okay with this baby, but whatever the worst case scenario, you will survive it. Crossing my fingers that things will be okay... it sounds like the odds, while terrifying, are still on your side.

  26. Smurfette

    GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts

    @swedishfish: hugs, lots and lots of hugs

  27. QBbride

    pomegranate / 3192 posts

    @swedishfish: I know those odds are really scary, but that means a 75% chance of your babe not having Down Syndrome. The odds are still in your favour.

  28. Crisark

    pomegranate / 3398 posts

    I'm so sorry. Still hoping for the best!

  29. Boheme

    papaya / 10473 posts

    @swedishfish: ((hugs)) and ((hugs)) and ((hugs)). The odds are still very much in your favor. I will be thinking of you sweet friend!

  30. blackbird

    wonderful grape / 20453 posts

    oh honey i'm so sorry to hear this. What a scary place to be! I hope you cna get the testing done soon and get some answers

  31. Mrs. Pickle

    blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts

    @swedishfish: I'm so sorry. I hope everything turns out ok.

  32. BabyBoecksMom

    GOLD / papaya / 10166 posts

    @swedishfish: hugs

  33. MsLipGloss

    GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts

    @swedishfish: I am totally hoping for the best! And I totally agree with @MamaMoose:, still much better odds that your LO is okay. I will keep you in my thoughts. ((Hugs)) hon.

  34. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    @swedishfish: I'm so sorry. But there is still 75% chance that your baby is perfectly fine. Hugs

  35. Kimberlybee

    grapefruit / 4997 posts

    @swedishfish: I'm so sorry. Hope everything turns out to be okay though.

  36. lemondrop

    bananas / 9118 posts

    Big hugs

  37. MrsMccarthy

    honeydew / 7295 posts

    I ache for you. I will be praying everyday that your baby comes out with zero chromosomal issues but even if that happens the thought of all of the stress and suffering you will undergo waiting to meet your baby makes me so sad. I'm so sorry. I hope you get better results from a CVS or future scans.

    EDIT: deleted my post of a blog about a woman with a beautiful downs baby who is thriving because I don't want to add additional stress or seem to downplay the difficulty of this when things are still more than likely to turn out just fine.

  38. MsLipGloss

    GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts

    @MrsMccarthy: wee bit too early for that hon.

  39. sorrycharlie

    hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts

    @swedishfish: thinking of you and sending hugs!

  40. Espion

    pomegranate / 3577 posts

    @swedishfish: Praying for you.

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