Hi- just wanting to share a positive story (so far!) from recieving an increased NT measurement at a 12 week scan. Reading these really helped me get through the awful wait of finding out whether my baby was healthy or not so really hoping this helps parents in the same boat.
After seeing the baby wiggling around and everything looking great, we were told by the sonographer that the babys NT was measuring 6.3mm (well above the 3.5mm limit). We were then put into a 'quiet room' to be told that the baby could either have a chromosomal issue, heart problem or perfectly healthy and some babies just have more liquid behind the neck.
We were then seen by the fetal medicine consultant who throughly examined the baby and it's heart/heart beat. Thankfully she could see nothing at all wrong apart from the increased NT to which she measured a little less at 5.1mm.
We were then advised to have a CVS to check for chromosomal issues (to which they got us in the following morning). This was a uncomfortable but they did numb the area and would do it all over again if i had to.
Then came the grueling 3 day wait to see whether we had a healthy baby, it was the most horrendous experience we have ever gone through and wouldn't wish it upon anyone. Especially as we had already come to the decision that if there was something seriously wrong we sadly wouldn't have continued with the pregnancy. Reading stories online and researching was the only thing getting me through the week. I am also a healthy 24 year old with no family history of genetic problems, so this news really did completely shock us.
We then had the combined screening results back which said 1 in 2 chance of Downs and 1 in 4 chance of Patau/Edwards syndrome. This was of course extremely alarming however the results are heavily skewed by the increased NT measurement so we were expecting a high risk result anyway.
Friday came and we had the amazing news that baby is all clear of Downs/Edwards & Patau and that we are having a little boy! We could not believe it and how lucky we are. We are now waiting for 2nd part of results to check for rare genetic problems, however, due to all other markers on scan being fine and normal the consultant is positive that they will also come back clear. We are also due to see a heart specialist to check for heart problems, but again, the consutant couldn't see anything on her end when she examined so fingers crossed everything is all ok!
Sending so much love and praying for those who have recieved a sad outcome from situations like this, it is the most outrageous experience hearing that news and waiting.