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Nuchal fold = 4.6mm. Help.

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FannyLogan · 02/11/2010 22:28

I had my 12 week scan today and nuchal was 4.6mm. I know this is high and I am just devestated and numb.

Bloods will be back tomorrow, but the chances of them being low risk is unlikely.

I am now booked in for a 16 week scan.....and that seems to be it. I don't know if anyone will suggest anything further or if that is it till 16 weeks....which I am not happy about!

Does anyone have any positive stories of nuchals this high? Googling does not look good Sad

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mrslurkalot · 02/11/2010 23:05

Hi FannyLogan,

So sorry you're going through this, I remember how terrifying it is to get a high risk result.

My result was not high risk as a result of the nuchal fold measurement but from the bloods. It was VERY high risk but in the end all was well.

We opted for the CVS test, this is not for everyone, but was right for us. From memory (DD is 2.5 now) you can have this until 14 weeks then you have to wait for a detailed scan or Amnio.

Please, please contact ARC. 020 7631 9285 www.arc-uk.org they were utterly invaluable when we were trying to get our heads around our results and the risk of testing against the risk of miscarriage etc.

Again, I am so, so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts are with you. xxxx

mrslurkalot · 03/11/2010 11:00

Hope you're bloods are ok, and you're coping as well as you can x

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FannyLogan · 03/11/2010 12:44

Still waiting for the phone to ring....

And still numb - I was looking forward to ringing people and sharing the good news. Now I just want to hide and ignore the world.

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ng1412 · 03/11/2010 16:29

I really, really hope you get good news on your bloods, I have my combined test tomorrow and am absolutely dreading it...x

2x2 · 03/11/2010 16:49

Hi. I know how you feel and it's absolutely devastating. My nuchal fold was 6.9 mm and we had CVS a few days after the 12 week scan. The results came back good for chromosomal abnormalities and now we are just waiting for the full report for possible minor defects.
My only hope was that the nuchal fold test are still relatively new and they still don?t fully understand why sometimes it is bigger than normal. When you think about it, it?s only a few millimetres we are talking about here, so you never know, most likely it?s absolutely nothing.
Good luck! x

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FannyLogan · 03/11/2010 17:05

Bloods are back; 1/3 for Downs. eek. cvs on Monday.

Even more devestated now- I never thought it would come back that high Sad

thanks for your kind replies x

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nancydrewrocked · 03/11/2010 17:12

Fanny - I know it will be difficult to see it like this but your bloods were obviously good. A risk of 1 in 3 is still high but that means a 70% chance of the baby not having Downs.

I had a NT of 3.4 in this pregnancy (I didn't have the bloods as I was having a CVS due to my DS2 being stillborn due to Downs) and was like you are now terrified.

Against the odds the CVS was clear and I have just had a positive anomoly scan at 21 weeks. I am not out of the woods and will be scanned again in 7 weeks but at the moment things are looking reasonably good.

Best of luck for Monday.

mowmi · 03/11/2010 18:23

Fanny, so sorry you are going through this - I've been exactly where you are and I know how awful and all encompassing it really is. We had a 1 in 2 chance of DS due to a combination of NF and crap bloods (I knew we were high risk following the scan and like you was desperately hoping the bloods would change the odds - they didn't and I was floored).
I had CVS and thankfully my little boy was clear too. He's now a very healthy 9 month old rolling around the floor trying to pull my curtains down.
I wish you strength for the wait - try and keep a little hope for yourself... crying yourself to sleep wont change the outcome so try and hold on to that 70% (i hope that doesn't sound glib but the only way I got through was by telling myself there would be plenty of time for tears if the results didn't go our way - didn't always work but it helped a little...)

x

mrslurkalot · 03/11/2010 22:53

Hi, so sorry your bloods didn't come back with a better result, and that you have to wait until Monday for your CVS, the waiting is so hard.
The other posters are right about the odds - if a horse had that chance of winning you would back it wouldn't you?
I wish you all the best for Monday. The CVS test itself is a bit uncomfortable but not painful, more of an odd sensation.

Have lots of rest afterwards, and take care of yourselves.

xxx

nicki70 · 05/11/2010 11:08

Hi fanny - I'm in exactly the same position as you at the moment. Had the nuchal test test done which came back at 3.7mm & combined with my bloods got a 1 in 2...
We were too scared to do the CVS but after being sent to have a Fetal Echo scan of bubs heart (due to th high NT) & being told that although the heart was normal there were some 'bright spots' which could suggest a chromosome problem or could be completely normal, we decided to have an amnio done (last monday), so just waiting for the results now.
We won't hear for another 6 days...

They also noticed the femur bone was a little on the short side which is another soft marker for DS (or could be normal) but that's made me think that bubs MUST have DS. Too many soft markers combined with a high NT & bloods. It's such a worrying time but as has already been said you still have a 70% that everything will be fine. Thinking of you.
Nicki xx

squeezytoy · 10/11/2010 23:36

Fanny, I'm new to this just joined the site so hope I post this OK. I just wanted to wish you well and say good luck. I had my scan today got 1 in 7 risk + other abnormalities, CVS on Monday (m/c risk is quite low in our hosp), so like you I'm waiting and it's unbearable. It's left me in ribbons. I hope your amnio results are good, I'll keep everything crossed for you and nicki70 & everyone. I hope our babies are all OK.

mrslurkalot · 12/11/2010 11:44

Hi Fanny, I have been thinking about you and keeping everything crossed. Have you had your CVS results yet?

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FannyLogan · 12/11/2010 13:54

Quick update,

I decided not to have the cvs, but will have an amnio at 16 weeks (3 weeks today) as lower risk and am fairly sure I will carry on regardless.

Still very worried and have to get through the next 3 weeks somehow.

Thanks for thinking of me!

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FannyLogan · 03/12/2010 20:32

Amnio results just back in.........

Negative. I can't believe it.

All that worry, stress and invasive test for nothing!!!

Am in shock - in a good way.

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Sparklies · 04/12/2010 00:11

That is wonderful news!! Somebody else I know had a 4.46mm I think recently and she got her amnio results yesterday and it was fine too!

Just goes to show a high NT isn't a disaster :)

mrslurkalot · 08/12/2010 22:56

Hi Fanny!

Completely bloody thrilled for you!!

Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!!!

x

Ilovekittyelise · 10/12/2010 13:53

fanny i have been 'lurking'and reading your story i didnt want to post mine and make you scared, but im so pleased to hear that all was well, that is incredible (and to be honest, with a nuchal that thick and 1 in 3 for down's i was thinking it was going to be either down's or one of the other trisomies which is more in line with my experience!) its so lovely to see a happy ending xxx

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FannyLogan · 16/12/2010 17:58

Thanks for the good wishes everyone, full results back today, all clear. Big sigh of relief, now to get on with Xmas!

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JimmyChoo17 · 17/12/2010 21:32

Great news! Why was the neck fold so high a reading do u know? I only just back in time for this test from a trip and I never realized how just thinking about it makes u feel let alone having the worry once tests happen!

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FannyLogan · 02/11/2011 22:54

I's been a year since I started this thread and DS is 6 months now. He is normal as far as we can tell, though may have some markers for Noonan's.

Just thought I would share my good outcome because this board really helped me when I was going through it a year ago. It seems like a lifetime.

Thanks to all you lovely ladies on this board for the help you gave to me, and the help you continue to give to others.

xxxxx

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rhetorician · 03/11/2011 12:47

congrats fanny - it is so good when people come back and update; we had 1: 11 odds for downs (combination of maternal age, high HcG and slightly high nuchal fold); had cvs, all clear, anomaly scans all fine. DD2 expected early December. But it is such a stressful process and everyone needs handholding when they go through it.

mrsbigz · 06/11/2011 22:50

Thanks FannyLogan, i remember you were a great source of support to me when i went through everything back in March. Am so glad everything has turned out well for you!! we're now pg again and have been confident to avoid invasive testing this time around - and it's stories like yours that keep me positive so thank you for the update! xxxxxxx

saintlyjimjams · 07/11/2011 10:01

Can they test genetically for Noonan's Fanny, or is it something where they diagnose through features? There was someone who use to post on SN with a child with Noonan's so there's quite a bit in the archives on it. (Her child is doing very very well btw).

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