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Nuchal fold scan

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Hanzym · 03/12/2013 18:38

Hi, we went for our scan yesterday and got an NT of of 5.5, we are waiting for the blood results but I can't help but think the worst, is anyone else going through this or have any stories about it?
Thank you from a very worried first time (hopefully) mum to be xxx

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Hanzym · 28/12/2013 08:28

Thanks guys, the fluid is finally growing something so I will get a result on Monday, I'm very anxious about it! I don't know how I'm going to make a decision! Xxx

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Hanzym · 28/12/2013 08:32

Thank you Angloamerican, 10 weeks is a long time to wait to get any result, it's been 4 for us so far and I feel like I've been walking around in a blur for the last 4 weeks! I'll be 17 weeks if we have to make and sort of decision, if it's not compatible with life the decision is taken out of our hands but if it is that is the grey area for me!

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SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 28/12/2013 16:56

Still here for you Hanzym. xxx

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Hanzym · 29/12/2013 09:07

Thanks SaggyOldClothCatPuss I will keep you updated! once I hear tomorrow xxx

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adaloveslace · 29/12/2013 11:16

Me too, Hanzym - away on holidays at the moment and just checking back to see how you're doing. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. X

adaloveslace · 29/12/2013 11:19

Angloamerican, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. It's horribly unfair your little girl never had a chance at life. Hope you're doing ok

Christmascandles · 29/12/2013 11:24

I lurked on your thread previously but then couldn't find it again Blush so I'm so pleased to have found you again.
I totally understand what a worrying time this is for you and I wanted to say that I'm thinking of you Thanks

izzledizzle · 29/12/2013 16:38

Oh Hanzym, I am so sorry to hear what you have been through. I went through something similar with my son. He had the same measurement nuchal, we refused the cvs (I wanted it, but hubs didn't and he won out in the end). They also found a problem with his aorta. So, we pretty much spent the whole pregnancy in fear and distress. My son is healthy despite the bleak picture that the healthcare professionals painted for us. Hold on in there. Thinking of you.

Emberlina76 · 29/12/2013 19:19

Thinking of you Hanzym. We had a 1:59 and had the Harmony test which came back as negative but my god, worst 2 weeks ever and its nothing compared to what you and your DH are having to face. Nothing anyone can do but just wanted to say that I'm sending lots of love xx

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Hanzym · 30/12/2013 19:21

I have a further update for everyone, the baby came back negative for Downs, Patau's and Edwards but with a problem with chromosome 11, DH and I have to go in tomorrow for a blood test to see if it's genetic and another scan on the baby to see if any of the markers are still there and also what is going on with the baby's heart! So more waiting, we still can't rule out a disease not compatible with life so effectively we are no closer to knowing just ruling out problems! Xxx

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SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 30/12/2013 19:45

Well that is very good! Those are the biggies. I know its more waiting, but at least the results are coming in. Hang in there. It wont be long now. xxxx

adaloveslace · 30/12/2013 21:38

Oh Hanzym, what a horrific time you're having. But as Saggy says, at least the biggies have been ruled out. Hang tight until you see the results of the scan - there's still a chance this could be something very minor or treatable. Good luck today - you and DH sound line you're being incredibly strong.

adaloveslace · 01/01/2014 21:27

Just wondering how your scan went Hanzym, and hoping everything is ok.

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Hanzym · 02/01/2014 12:45

Hiya, we didn't get a scan in the end as my consultant wasn't there and they didn't want to cause any more issues so we are going in on Wednesday for another scan, we should receive our blood results tomorrow or Monday and then we'll be referred to a geneticist and a cardiac specialist xxx

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SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 02/01/2014 16:45

Oh fucking hell! sorry for swearing Ingoe you are coping ok my lovely! I'm not sure I would be! Sad {{{hug}}}

ChicaMomma · 02/01/2014 16:49

i wouldnt be able to cope either Saggy- but i suppose once you're in that actual situation what choice have you got??

How many weeks are you now Hanzym? Best of luck tomorrow.

Angloamerican · 02/01/2014 17:57

I hope it goes well tomorrow. I sent you a PM, too.

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Hanzym · 03/01/2014 09:12

I honestly don't know how I am coping! I am just taking each day as it comes, I am 17 weeks 3 days, I am starting to get a bump too, struggling to wear my jeans but I don't feel I can buy any maternity clothes cause I feel weirdly like I'm not allowed! And obviously I don't want anyone to spot it and ask questions! Thanks everyone for all your support and thinking of me xxx

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adaloveslace · 03/01/2014 09:43

You poor thing. It is hellishly hard for you . You seem to be such a strong person - I'm in awe of how you've kept going through all this. How is your DP holding up?

The maternity clothes thing is really difficult , isn't it? My bump vanished during the week I went through waiting for the results and then miraculously reappeared once I had them. But I was only 13 weeks - am also 17+2 now and really showing, so I can imagine how tricky it is.

One little thing I did when I was waiting for the results was to buy the baby something - I chose a hamsa hand pendant which is supposed to protect mothers and babies in pregnancy. I figured that even if the worst possible outcome happened, I would always have something to remember him or her. I wear it all the time now.

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 03/01/2014 10:28

Oh Hanzym! Sad One day at a time...
I can honestly relate. When we were going through 'the wait', I just totally disengaged with the baby. I almost went into denial of even being PG. It was the only way I could cope. I really really hope you get the results you want, and soon. All my love. xxxx

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 06/01/2014 23:15

Did your results come through Hanzym?

adaloveslace · 07/01/2014 08:28

I was just wondering the same thing. Hope you're doing okay too Saggy, and the little one's thriving

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Hanzym · 07/01/2014 12:36

I just got the results, it's not good news, the results came back with multiple abnormalities, physical and intellectual, also something called beckwith-weidemann syndrome, my husband carries the extra chromosome but has no symtoms, we have to have a scan tomorrow and then we'll be referred to the geneticist to discuss future pregnancies, devastated doesn't even come close to how I feel, life is so shit sometimes Sad

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Banana79 · 07/01/2014 13:08

Oh shit I am so sorry.

SJBean · 07/01/2014 14:27

Life is shit sometimes you're absolutely right. Sending hugs and love. Nothing more to say. Xx