NT measurement 4.2 + 9mm cystic hygroma - any stories/advice?

[Wingdingdong]

NT scan was last Thurs. It's not looking good. Looks like at least 1:2 chance of chromosomal disorders, 5% chance of a live healthy baby surviving more than a few days at most.

If anyone has any stories of beating the odds (and the cystic hygroma is considerably more concerning than the NT measurement alone - DD was also >95th centile for NT and is absolutely fine), then please tell me.

Or if anyone's been in a similar situation and can advise what questions I should be asking/tests we should be requesting/things we should be thinking about, again please let me know.

We have an appt with a consultant in fetal medicine on Thursday, one with the high-risk obstetrician on Friday (had been scheduled before the NT scan due to other factors) and a cardiac scan/assessment next Monday.

I turned down CVS due to the risk of miscarriage (I know, risk of miscarrying naturally is far greater - but whilst there's still a 5% chance of a healthy baby I'm not going to jeopardise that). I'm already 14w1 anyway so we wouldn't have long to wait till the lower-risk amnio became an option if we wanted, so didn't see the point in rushing to squeeze in a CVS - especially as we can get the cardiac scan in the meantime.

oh wingdingdong i was literally just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing - i am SO SO glad that your full results came back all clear!!!!!! :) i know that there's still the possibility that they may uncover something minor - but as you said - something fixable!!! i can't tell you how happy this update has made me!!!!
And how are you doing, with your heart and eye problems.....god, things are never straightforward are they!!?
i'm pleased you feel you can finally start 'being pregnant' - how many weeks are you along now?
so so happy :)

I was given a 1:2 chance of down syndrome with 4.5 nuchal and other problems and have 7 strong markers. Went to special hospital in london and was seen by professor of gynae and given little hope. Had CVS and did not miscarry as only happens if something goes wrong in procedure. Had heart scan following week and results have come back normal. Try to be optimistic as the doctors will tell u the worst and I wish I hadn't listened to them as much. Good luck and hope all ok x

Wingdingdone- I specifically registered so I could share with you what I know. Since you have had your testing clear you have a very good chance at a healthy normal baby. Our baby was diagnosed last week (at 10 weeks 3 days) with a cystic hygroma. I am terrified. I have been doing nothing but research. There is one site that has MANY women posting about their experiences...and numerous miraculous outcomes! Some not so good :( I just, more than anything, wanted to say that I am sorry you are going through this but that there is Hope and miracles happen. With the great results you have had already, I believe the statistics (according to the research I have done) for a normal healthy baby are in your favor. Praise the Lord! Somebody has heard your prayers :D
I am so happy for you and hope that one day I will be in your similar situation because this has been the most trying time of my life... our 4th child who was not planned. My oldest is affected with autism. I just pray that one day I will hold our baby in my arms. I will forever be grateful if this happens. We were given a 10% chance for survival... very bleak. However, I have Faith in God and right now that is what carries me. Best of Luck and if you need anything... please contact me! (((((HUGS))))) I know what you have been going through... I am waiting to do amnio because the CVS testing is too much of a risk. I will pray for you and baby!