High nt, normal cvs results & seemingly normal anatomy scan.

[katiecee93]

Hello,
I’m new here so I m sorry if it is a long post or if I’m rambling. I feel like people on here may have more of an idea of what I’m currently going through and I am desperately seeking answers!

At my dating scan (12 weeks) I was told that baby had a high nt fluid of 5.9mm. we had all the blood work done, referred to the fetal medicine unit and told what to expect etc. The bloods came back normal with a low risk for downs and trisomy 13 and 18.
A week later we went to the fetal medicine unit where they scanned again and did the CVS test. We got the first part of the results 2 days later which came back with no abnormalities, then we Waited 4 weeks for the rest of the results, which again came back with no abnormalities. Since the tests came back normal i was referred for a fetal echo, which I am currently waiting for.
I had my 20 week anatomy scan, everything looked fine structurally, though when they measured the Nuchal fold again it measured at 7.8mm, but she said it looked different sizes at different angles. We were seen by a consultant to explain the still increased measurement. He told us that he could have every sonographer there scan me and they would get 3 or 4 different measurements as they’re not 100% accurate. he told me that from getting normal cvs results and everything he could see from the scan, he wouldn’t really see much point in doing another detailed scan and just to keep regularly checking babies growth.
I’m trying to keep positive in the fact that everything seen on my scan was fine, but the upcoming echo is making me so nervous and I have the worst feeling!
I’m just wondering if anyone has been through the same and what the fetal echo results ended up being?
Thanks

Thisyearishit, thank you for your reply my amnio is on the 29th so we are just trying to relaxing and have a good christmas for my 6 year son. X

Just wanted to update here. Our results came back and showed Trisomy 13. We are gutted but have decided TMFR is our best option. I am terrified about this as I am approaching 14 weeks. They've offered a medical procedure but I'd much rather surgical so waiting to see of that's an option. I don't want anyone to lose hope - we had a bad prognosis from the start with 6mm NT and cystic hygroma. For others, there are positive stories out there and I am sending positive thoughts to all those waiting to hear.

PinkertonRab i am so sorry, we are the same NT 6 mm and cystic hygroma still having to wait until 29th for amnio, by the time I get results I will be near 19 weeks! I am thinking of you xx

@PinkertonRab so sorry to hear your news

I had a medical TFMR at almost 16 weeks, I was terrified aswell but i really need’nt have been, the whole experience was so peaceful, you are given as much pain relief as you want/need and you get time with your beautiful baby at the end of it. It was nothing like labour, more bad period pains.

If you really don’t want to go down that route tho you can go via other routes for a surgical TFMR, I did book with BPAS as like you I was terrified and didn’t want medical, but in the end I trusted my midwife and local hospital and don’t regret it. If you need to know anything else please let me know xx

I'm so sorry @S83M - we were told based on bloods that we had 1:8 so were prepared for the worst. I did still read some positive stories even with cystic hygroma. The waiting is horrendous and even now we know, there's more waiting due to Christmas. Fingers crossed for you and always here if you need

Thanks @thisyearisshit - that's reassuring. Ive had csections in the past and didn't want my only experience of birth to be this. I also lost a child on infancy and know what it is to grieve a child loss, to say goodbye etc. I really don't think I am strong enough to do that again and so, right now, I feel I want a detached process and to not see the baby. Of course I then feel very guilty about it. Its just all so much to process.

@PinkertonRab you have to do what is right for you, doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks. If you feel you can’t go with the medical then don’t, there’s no right way to feel and please don’t feel guilty about not wanting to see the baby. I didn’t either, my partner saw baby and I said no and asked them to take them away, which they did straight away, it was only an hour or so later I decided I did want time with them, and found out they had taken some photos, handprints and footprints incase I ever wanted them in the future.
I rang BPAS whilst waiting for my medical (my hospital couldn’t offer me surgical) and they were brilliant. Like I said earlier I then changed my mind and went to my local hospital instead but they definitely can help with that if your hospital can’t.

This is my first post and very nervous and worried, we went for our 12 week dating scan, the sonographer spent a lifetime measuring up and not looking at us, did find her strange and then to be looked at and told, I’m really sorry it’s not good news. We were taken to the counselling room to be told the nuchal fluid was measuring at 7.2mm and that more than likely our baby will have abnormalities which include downs, edwards etc. Was then called in the next day for a detailed scan which revealed the baby is surrounded by the nuchal and it could no longer be measured as was so much. I have had a cvs and awaiting results, not slept much and cannot rest until the results. Like others here, there was a strong emphasis on termination but I won’t do anything until I know what we are dealing with. Will keep you all posted on results of the CVS but due to the amount of fluid present, I’ve been told things don’t look too good. Praying for a miracle

I’m so sorry @PinkertonRab - thinking of you and sending lots of love and strength xxxxx

@Kaymum2bof3 really feeling for you 😢 it’s heartbreaking to have that worry and to be in limbo waiting. I hope you manage to find some peace this Christmas time - and will keep everything crossed for a miracle for you xxxx

@jmm499 thank you your message means a lot x

Thinking of you all! The waiting is the worst but always keep hoping. I’ve got everything crossed for good news for you xxx

@katiecee93 thank you! I read your post and it gives me some light but after being told the baby is surrounded by fluid it looks like the chances are not great... you never can say never but I’m also preparing myself for the worst.

@kaymum2bof3 I'm so sorry. I really hope you get a better outcome. The wait is awful.

@thisyearisshit thanks for your post. I rang BPAS and have an appt for a surgical under anaesthetic. I feel slightly more in control of the situation now which helps but still wish this wasn't happening. This time of year, and this year in general, just makes everything so much worse.

@PinkertonRab so sorry about what you are going through and yes the wait is awful, they said they may get results to me today so have my phone glued on loud but not holding my breath due to time of the year. At least you have some kind of control as mentioned, not knowing what is going on and happening is the worst x

I had my cvs on a Thursday and results early Tuesday. Hope you hear soon 🤞

Tried to enjoy Christmas today but in the back of my mind can’t stop thinking of the results, was meant to have received them on Thursday but now it’s Christmas and then weekend, looks like I won’t get the news until next week! Just need to remain calm and keep the hope until then... 🙏🏼

Just checking in to say good luck with the amnio today @S83M

Any news yet? @Kaymum2bof3

@PinkertonRab no not yet, my husband called them this morning as I was too upset to call, they said the other results from last Tuesday are back but mine is still yet to come... not sure why that is the case... hoping they will come back to me today (🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼)
Hope you are ok? How are you feeling?

Just an update ladies, had my amnio today the waiting is unbearable over an hour wait since once in the hospital. Scan looked good couldn't see the CH just the wait for the results now. Xx

An update: we have been told the test for downs, turners and other chromosal abnormalities have come back NEGATIVE. The rest of the results we are still waiting which can take a few weeks but at least we are clear for downs,Turner etc... which is such a huge relief!
Still need to wait for the further results as don’t want to get too excited but certainly good initial news....

@S83M that’s great news, hopefully it all goes well for you x

@Kaymum2bof3 so glad you got some good news today. Fingers crossed for the next few weeks. X

@S83M and @PinkertonRab how are you both doing?

@Thisyearisshit, I am good thank you glad to have got the amnio out of the way, the waiting was unbearable. Now just the unbearable wait for the results. How are you doing? X

@S83M can I just ask why they do the amino? After the CVS results for chromosomal abnormalities did they call you back for a further scan and if so, what did they tell you then?