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Hope26 · 19/04/2014 18:59

Hi all.

Last Wednesday I got given the worst news of my life. This is my first pregnancy and they detected NT at over 3.5mm. The ultrasound scan at 13weeks 5 days showed the baby had a flat face, couldn't see nose. They told me the baby will not survive and it looks worse than Down syndrome. I have been asked to come in the next two weeks for an amnio test to confirm what is going on. Anyone experienced the same thing? Any advice will be very helpful. I am so confused right now and have lost my appetite completely. Thanks

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Hope26 · 06/08/2014 04:02

Hi all

Just an update since I created this thread. Today I got the results from the baby's tissue, it was a boy. My son. They confirmed he had trisomy 13 - patau syndrome.

I had a mmc and D&C in April.

I am now 7 weeks pregnant and worried however there is always hope and never give up. hope my experience helps anyone who is in need of advice.

Take care x

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ShanghaiDiva · 06/08/2014 05:25

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

jaynebxl · 06/08/2014 05:35

Congratulations on your pregnancy. Not surprised you are worried after last time but I pray you go on to have a beautiful healthy baby this time.

lunar1 · 06/08/2014 05:46

I'm so sorry for the loss of your first baby. Your story is so moving. Congratulations on your pregnancy.

junkfoodaddict · 06/08/2014 12:15

Hope26 - come join us on the March 2015 thread. I too am 7 weeks pregnant. I am sure this pregnancy will go smoothly for you. Flowers

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Hope26 · 20/08/2014 19:53

Thank you ladies.

Junk I'm sorry I'm not ready to go on that thread just yet. Still scared and waiting for 12w scan. I am still on the TTC after mc thread, the ladies there have been very supportive. I will look forward to joining the march 2015 thread once I am feeling more confident about this pregnancy.

It has been a very tough year but I hope my story does help anyone else in this situation. All the best x

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Tipsykisses · 20/08/2014 20:30

Hi hope , I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through losing your baby , it sounds very similar to what happened to me .
I just wanted to say that I also conceived a few months after losing my baby and I worried so much , I had a few minor complications but my son was born healthy and is now a very lively 7 year old !
I hope you can find a way to relax until your scan , & I hope you have been offered an earlier one ? I had a few extra scans which helped ease my worries x

junkfoodaddict · 20/08/2014 20:31

Of course - completely understand. Look forward to you joining us. 12 weeks seems so long away and naturally you'll be anxious. I'm anxious and I am lucky enough not to have had any heartache! I haven't even got a scan date through and lots of ladies are beginning to have theirs now so probably best that you wait given your circumstances. Flowers

TheBabyFacedAssassin · 03/09/2014 16:20

Have just seen your update!

Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope it all goes smoothly for you x

Tranquilitybaby · 04/09/2014 22:30

Wishing you all the best for this pregancy Hope26 xx

junkfoodaddict · 21/09/2014 11:55

How is the pregnancy going Hope26?

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Hope26 · 06/10/2014 19:53

Thank you ladies.

7 year old wow, see ladies there is always hope after all the heartache.

Junk food, so far I feel very pregnant which is a good sign. Have my 16w scan on Thursday. Pray for me ladies, I am hoping it all goes well. Last time I didn't reach this stage.. ?? I will keep you updated x

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TheMightyMing · 06/10/2014 20:01

I' m praying for you!!! All good so far x

LittleBallOfFur · 06/10/2014 20:04

Thank you for sharing your experiences, thinking of you and your baby and hoping all goes well for you now Thanks

ScrambledEggAndToast · 06/10/2014 20:16

Glad it's going well Grin

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Hope26 · 11/10/2014 18:11

Hello ladies,

Thanks for the lovely comments and support. The scan went well, no signs of trisomy 13 like it was detected last time.

We also got our blood test results back which were sent to see if my husband and I carried anything which meant that would happen again. It's all clear, we both had normal results, so that's a relief.

20w scan on 4th Nov, every scan I cry, can't help it, but it's good to hear its looking good so far. Please keep me in your prayers.

Xxz

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LBNM19 · 12/10/2014 08:47

Good news xx Flowers Smile good luck with your 20 weeks scan x

SunflowerSmile · 28/10/2014 12:37

Hi Hope -I was on your thread and have name changed since. Just want to say congrats and I wish you a smooth and uneventful pregnancy filled with joy. I know it's hard not to worry. Fingers crossed for you.

DRSLondon · 28/10/2014 14:40

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you strength and hope for the future. When we lost our baby at 20 weeks we decided our baby also was not destined for this world. It's so heartbreaking but you will heal. All the best xxx

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MarshaBrady · 01/11/2014 17:56

Sending you all the best wishes for the 20 week scan.

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Hope26 · 22/11/2014 00:59

Hi ladies, I am roughly 22 weeks pregnant. 20w scan went well, we decided not to find out the sex of the baby, keep it a surprise. I hope you all are doing well x

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sandgrown · 22/11/2014 01:26

Lovely to hear things are going well x

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Hope26 · 27/11/2014 17:19

Hi Cat, yes your name sounds familiar. Thanks for your best wishes, it's been a tough ride, not long to go now. How are you?

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