Good 12 week scan but couldn't do NT test because they found a large fibroid

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Hi all,
I'm pleased to say we have some lovely pictures of our little Bubbs after our 12 week scan yesterday. Visually, all the important bits of Bubbs were seen to be 'normal' and he/she had a nice strong heartbeat.
However, the sonographer put the ultrasound thing on my tummy and moved it around alot and said there's no hope of getting a decent view from the outside, as I have a fibroid measuring 8X8X7cm in the way! This was the first I'd heard of this, so it was a bit of a shock.
The sonographer was not bothered about it in the slightest. When I asked what it was/meant, she said it's quite high up in the uterus, so as long as it stays high up, it shouldn't cause any problems in the rest of the pregnancy, although if it gets squashed to one side, I may have some pain issues. She said it is large, so I might feel further on than I am or show a bit earlier (which I am already beginning to do!)
As a result of having to do an internal scan via the fanjo (which although I did not relish, was actually not too bad at all), we got some good pics of Bubbs, but the stubborn little monkey refused to face the right way so the sonographer couldn't get the NT measurement done. She said we'll have to have a blood test at 16 weeks instead, and forgo the NT scan.
This morning, I woke up feeling really deflated and sad, like I'd let little'un down cos I've got this bloomin great growth in its home. I am a bit worried what might happen further down the line, but I know only time will tell.
I don't really know why I'm posting this, or what kind of responses I will get, but I felt I just needed to get it out there. I guess some words of wisdom from those in/who have been in the same boat would be nice.
My lovely DH has been brilliant...just holding me and listening to me whinge on, not making much sense. I know that I've so much to be grateful for...Bubbs looked gorgeous and is growing well, but this fibroid thing and not being able to do the NT scan has thrown me off kilter a little. Please help me get back on an even keel MNers! (Sorry for the epic essay!) J x

Not quite the same - I have a fibroid measuring 5.5cm and chose not to have the NT screening.

NT screening wasn't available on NHS when I had my daughter and I looked into having it done privately. I decided not to and this time when I thought about it again I realised it wasn't the £150 that had put me off.

75% reliability with false positive rate of 1 in 20 is far more likely to cause anxiety than anything else in my opinion. Particularly as invasive testing carries a risk of miscarriage.

Obviously it is a personal choice though!

What happened with your fibroid, Brettgirl2? Did it cause you pain as you grew your little one?

There's another recent thread about fibroids on here, I think most people with them haven't experienced any problems. I also have one which has been present for two previous pregnancies and caused no problems at all although we haven't wanted the nuchal measurement doing. At the moment it's 5.8cm in diameter (I'm 13 weeks), they'll just check it again at the 20 week scan.
Is it the fibroid or the lack of nuchal scan you're most worried about?

I think its the fibroid which bothers me the most. I was unaware completely of it, although I do feel huge already! It's currently bigger than Bubbs!

Yes mine is about the same size as the baby at the moment too, but hopefully the fibroids won't grow and babies will. Here's the thread I was talking about, hopefully it'll reassure you that there are lots of us with fibroids and they don't usually cause a problem. It's just something to keep an eye on.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/1367572-Pregnant-with-Fibroids

Thanks Puzzle. I'll pop over there and have a look. :-)