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Anyone had Fetal MRI at Kings--help me prepare...

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Arabica · 03/05/2006 20:23

Had a scan today (am 27 wks). Baby has severe ventriculomegaly, excess fluid on both sides of the brain. I've been told this could mean anything from absolutely nothing, to potentially severe brain problem or tumour. So am having MRI so they can get a good look inside the brain and see that everything is OK. At least I know it's not chromosone related, as I had clear amnio already.
I'm going to get a call in next 2 days or so to go to Kings for scanhas anyone been and what is it like? Is it as noisy as a normal MRI? I'll be going by myself as DH can't get time off and I won't be getting any results that daywill be going back to my own consultant for them.

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emkana · 18/05/2006 14:49

Arabica, I so know what you mean.
Yesterday I cried for hours and hours, and baby was very quiet which didn't help one bit.
Today I'm feeling all optimistic and calm again.

It is such a rollercoaster.
Hang in there. XXX

mrsdarcy · 18/05/2006 21:18

Thinking of both of you, Arabica and Emkana.

hoxtonchick · 18/05/2006 21:22

still thinking of you arabica (& emkana :)). i'm afraid we're busy tomorrow, hope everything goes ok on monday.

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Arabica · 22/05/2006 00:06

Emkana and I both have scans tomorrow. I am OK...glad it's finally happening after such a long wait but am terrified all the same. Thanks for all the support and I will let you know how it goes.

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Blu · 22/05/2006 00:16

Thinking of you, with all my fingers crossed, Arabica.

Twiglett · 22/05/2006 16:47

I have been thinking of you today Arabica

YellowFeathers · 22/05/2006 16:52

All the best for tomorrow for both of you.

xxx

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Arabica · 22/05/2006 20:54

Well, I had the MRI and I have to say it really wasn't too bad at all--much less noisy than I had expected. I also did not have a long wait, got seem immediately. Afterwards nobody seemed to know what happened next re my result, but I eventually discovered it would take 2 days...not sure how I will cope with the wait but I do have some work to get on with.

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olivo · 22/05/2006 21:06

hi arabica - glad it wasnt too bad today. try to keep yourself busy and let us know how it goes.

olivo x

PinkTulips · 22/05/2006 23:02

glad it wasn't too stressful arabica.

hope the result is more positive news for you, keep us posted

emkana · 22/05/2006 23:03

All this waiting is terrible, isn't it?

Will they phone you on Wednesday or will you see somebody?

My thoughts are with you! XX

melsy · 23/05/2006 09:11

awww Arabica , glad it wasnt bad as you thought , its the apprehension of things that can be awful. Sorry you have to wait for the results. I cried my eyes out having cat scan after dd, so you did well to stay calm.

Hope you have a busy day so your not getting to many worried thoughts.

Thinking of you

Melsy xx

Marina · 23/05/2006 09:16

Glad the experience wasn't as horrible as anticipated and really hoping for the best of outcomes for you on Wednesday arabica x

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Arabica · 23/05/2006 09:40

I think the idea is that they phone me, and if they don't then I will call on Thursday morning. But I have a feeling I will get an answer before that.

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bundle · 23/05/2006 09:59

arabica, glad it wasn't too awful, been thinking about you lots, xxx

Blu · 23/05/2006 10:01

They send the images to your consultant to have a look at, don't they.

Thinking of you.

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Arabica · 23/05/2006 10:05

I really don't know, they said there are only one or two people who can interpret the results, so depemds when they have spare time. I've got to stop thinking about it, I remember when I was waiting for the amnio results, I was constantly nauseous with anxiety; this doesn't feel quite so bad but am still obviously v screwed up--am off now to run some errands.

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dressedupnowheretogo · 23/05/2006 14:17

thinking of you arabica its jjbaby by the way

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Arabica · 23/05/2006 15:59

loving that name change! I'm more saggy-licious, bra no longer up to the task.

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BigHotMama · 23/05/2006 16:13

Thinking of you Arabica x X x

lisalisa · 23/05/2006 22:29

Arabica - have only just seen this thread after making that innocent enquiry on the for sale thread about progress of your pregnancy. I am so very sorry that you're going through this and that you're having such a tough time. I really hope the results are postive and reassuring tomorrow nad will be thinkng of you along wiht half of Mumsnet as well.

Take care xxxxx

tamum · 23/05/2006 22:30

Thinking of you too, Arabica, and hoping for really good news tomorrow.

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Arabica · 24/05/2006 13:01

Not heard anything yet, going insane but too frightened to ring them.

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bundle · 24/05/2006 13:04

oh my love, i was hoping this was going to be resolved by now, x

emkana · 24/05/2006 13:08

I had to chase up the result of my MRI as well, and it was all fine - hope the same will be the case for you.

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