support needed please - first time I’ve used this kind of forum

[RKeen]

Today at my first scan appt (I’m 14wks), my husband and I, after having a positive scan, were told at the very end that the baby had fluid at the back of the neck measuring 5.1 and therefore indicated possible abnormalities..shocked and devastated wouldn’t quite cover how we felt...now my anxiety levels are so high and just wondered If others have been in the same position....just feel so emotional, the scan was great, a relief and then ended with the news that we had a 50/50 chance of having a child with chromosome abnormalities - just feel numb and so worried

Did they suggest next steps? Any further tests?

I am having the Iona test tomorrow and will be having another scan with a specialist at the hospital next week...the Iona test is expensive (£395) but even the consultant said it was the best form of action...just never expected to get this news esp after the sonography was saying how great everything looked..just feel so sad

Big hugs, just take one day at a time. Sounds like the scan is your best plan so you are doing all you can. Out of every 100, 50 babies are fine. If not, you will have the information now and be able to process and deal with it. Information is key, Hope all will be well.