So many questions here. I am 43, pregnant with a slightly unexpected but very much wanted third baby (recognising that we are so fortunate to have the two we have). Yesterday at the scan they found a nuchal of 8mm. They seem pretty sure its Turners so we're now awaiting results of CVS, to arrive on Thursday. I am totally devastated. And a bit confused. The prognosis seems pretty desperate and I don't want to be pregnant for a moment longer than I have to be so would like to end this pregnancy as soon as possible, but on the other hand don't think I can/should until we have absolute confirmation from the CVS. They seemed at first to identify issues with the heart (the heart rate was a bit high) but then during a second scan, said they couldn't really tell because the baby is so small and was in a difficult position. They also said that they thought that part of the intestines were still in the umbilical cord.
I wondered too about the termination (hate that word). They want me to organise this myself at a private clinic, eg Marie Stopes. I don't know why, but I thought they would do it at the hospital. I somehow feel more terrible about going to a private clinic, surrounded by people in very dfferent circumstances, and I mean that with no judgement intended at all.
I am also though already thinking about whether we can bear to try again. I just don't know whether having a baby at 44 (and a 16 year old at 60!) is just too old. Or whether I can go through this again. Gutted that this was probably our last chance, but desperately sad that this dream of a third baby seems over now.
So many questions. Anyone been in anything like this position?
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Scan yesterday, 8mm Nuchal, Probably Turners. What to do and can I bear to try again at 43?
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Sothisisshit · 17/09/2016 08:15
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