Waiting for CVS results

[Bearsy11]

Hi everyone,

Im so sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place! I am a little all over the place and wasn’t sure where to turn.

Thank you for reading my story. I am a 34 year old (35 in February) female and this is my first pregnancy.

We started trying in June after I found out I had a low egg reserve - we couldn’t believe it when we got our first positive test in August!

I have bad anxiety so the last 12 weeks have been awful. My 12 week scan revealed the NT was at 3.6mm and I was revered to the FMU. They rescanned and had suspicions of a heart defect too although this couldn’t be confirmed at this point.

We did the CVS and are waiting for the results - I really don’t know how I’m going to get through these next few weeks. I am almost certain the outcome isn’t going to be positive based on the NT and the heart findings.

I am really worried that this is my only chance at having a family and haven’t been able to get out of bed all day. Does anyone have any advice for getting through this time? Should I reach out to have a TFMR in the diary?

I have been so apologetic to my partner and feeling like this is completely my fault. I really don’t know how we will get through this.

If anyone has any advice or has been through this your guidance is welcomed.

Thank you for reading xxxx

Sorry to hear you are going through this, but know that whatever the outcome it’s not your fault. I would recommend you get in touch with ARC and get as much info as you can. It will make discussions with doctors easier
try to do one positive thing each day, like go for a walk.. and talk to your partner

wishing you all the best

First and foremost it’s not your fault and as previous poster said speaking with ARC could be useful. I had a 5mm nt at 12 wk scan so had cvs and series of scans, fortunately all showed no concerns but the wait time between results and scans was absolutely agonising. For me I had to stay busy, particularly at work, to allow for my mind to be distracted, but that’s not to say that’ll be best for you, some people need time off, so go with whatever feels best and hold on to hope as there are so many happy endings with high nt readings. Wishing you so much luck x

Hello,

Thank you so much. I have spent a good amount of time on the Arc website this morning - I appreciate your sharing this it has been super helpful.

Yes, you're right one positive thing a day seems more achievable. :) Thanks so much for your kind words. :)