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Fetal abnormalities at 13 weeks - looking for reassurance 😥

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Brooklily · 02/02/2021 22:08

I am currently pregnant with a much wanted and long tried for baby. I had my first scan today at 13+3. They identified 2 potential abnormalities - megacystis (abnormally enlarged bladder) and exomphalos (where the abdominal wall has not formed correctly and the part of the bowel may be outside the body). Both on their own can be indicators of chromasonal abnormalities. They can also both spontaneously resolve. I have been booked in for another scan in two weeks to see how things are developing. If they are both still evident I have been recommended to have amniocentesis to confirm any chromasonal syndromes.
I am beside myself. I can't stop thinking worst case scenarios and I don't know how I'm going to make it through the next two weeks.
Has anyone else been through anything like this? I feel clueless and alone.

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AnotherDelphinium · 02/02/2021 22:24

I didn’t want to read and run Flowers

There have been some other threads with abnormalities detected at scan, you might be able to find them.

It’s so hard as there is literally nothing you can do but wait and see. It will be such a long two weeks so my thoughts are with you.

Channy1987 · 03/02/2021 23:31

Just wanted to wish you well! Hope everything resolves itself for you x

Namenic · 03/02/2021 23:39

It must be v difficult - as it’s a lot of waiting. I find it helpful to distract myself with a tv series or something. All the best

Sara279 · 13/02/2021 10:30

sorry to read this @Brooklily is there any news. Sending you strength and best wishes at this difficult time xx

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Brooklily · 13/02/2021 17:21

I have my scan on Wednesday so wi know more then. Just trying to stay positive but I know that these abnormalities mean we're high risk for the baby having some problems. I miscarried my last pregnancy so I'm just hoping we'll be lucky this time 🙏

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Sara279 · 13/02/2021 20:40

Gosh really hope it all goes ok 🤞really hope so xx

huuuuunnnndderrricks · 13/02/2021 20:45

Have they taken bloods ? They usually give a percentage chance of their being an issue after they have done them . I presume they spoke to you about that? I expect they will offer a cvs or amino if they are still there at the next scan.

lambo88 · 13/02/2021 20:50

Thinking of u hun and that everything will be ok xxx

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Brooklily · 13/02/2021 21:30

They have taken bloods but they were booking bloods, not in relation to scan findings and I haven't heard anything as yet - just was told to attend the scan 2 weeks from my last one. They said that both of the 'potential abnormalities' (as the screening midwife put it) could have resolved by the next scan so I presume they are waiting until then to do any further tests. They did say that if the abnormalities were still there they would recommend an amniocentesis as I will be almost 16 weeks.
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. I'm holding on to the hope that we will lucky x

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huuuuunnnndderrricks · 14/02/2021 09:36

No news is good news in this case , if the bloods are ok you won't hear anything but otherwise they will call you within 48 hours .

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Brooklily · 17/02/2021 18:55

It's the worse possible news - baby's bladder now fills the whole abdomen restricting growth of the other organs including the lungs. Also no amniotic fluid with baby being unable to pass urine. So no amniocentesis. Baby is unlikely to survive birth and would not live long after if they did.
We have been advised to end the pregnancy, a process which we are beginning tomorrow.
Not the answers we wanted but its a relief to be able to begin to grieve and that during covid times my husband can stay overnight with me while I deliver the baby.

Thanks for the good vibes💕

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huuuuunnnndderrricks · 17/02/2021 18:58

Sorry to read this news , I did think it probably wasn't going to be good news but you never know . Hope it goes smoothly . Take care

Froglette16 · 17/02/2021 19:03

@Brooklily sending you and your husband a handhold. Feeling for you both. Come back to us whenever you need love and hugs. ❤️❤️❤️

SummerHouse · 17/02/2021 19:06

I am lost for words. I am so very sorry. You sound incredibly strong and I am sure that will help you get through this. Stay strong. Flowers

daisydalrymple · 17/02/2021 19:09

Oh I’m so sorry to read this. Take all the time you need to grieve and recover. Much love and best wishes to you both.

Soontobe60 · 17/02/2021 19:10

So sorry to hear this news. I wish you well x

Kintsuji · 17/02/2021 19:11

I'm so sorry Brooklily.

ConradKnightSocks · 17/02/2021 19:24

How utterly devastating for you. Will be holding you in my thoughts tomorrow and will be sending you a handhold. It's good your husband can be there to support you, it must be a relief not to have to worry about being on your own. I am so, so sorry. ♥️

KindofAwakeTonight · 17/02/2021 19:24

I'm so sorry, Brooklily. x

WineInTheWillows · 17/02/2021 19:38

So sorry Flowers

Cauterize · 17/02/2021 21:50

Terrible, very sorry to hear this.

Alonelonelyloner · 17/02/2021 22:03

I am so sorry.
I have been there.
Much strength to you both over the coming weeks Thanks

BabyPotato · 18/02/2021 09:23

I'm so sorry. It's so hard, but I completely understand the relief of not living in uncertainty anymore. I hope today goes as well as possible and that you are well looked after. Wishing you and your husband lots of strength and good vibes. Flowers It's a horrible thing to go through but it does get better eventually. x

Miffyliffy · 18/02/2021 16:32

Thinking of you.

So sorry you're in this position.

Misspacorabanne · 18/02/2021 16:36

I'm so sorry op! Thinking of you! Flowers