Edwards syndrome markers

[Starlive22]

I've been told I've got too much amniotic fluid and the baby is measuring a bit large for dates.

I've got another growth scan in 2 weeks.

Afterwards the doctor mentioned Edwards Syndrome as a possible cause (amongst many others) and this has me so worried.

The 20 week scan showed no abnormalities at all, everything seemed perfect...I just stupidly assumed that meant that these types of things would be spotted.

My blood test result didn't mention Edwards or Patau Syndrome just said I was lower risk for Down's syndrome and I left it at that, nobody mentioned anything until now.

Is it possible my baby has this life threatening syndrome and it has gone unnoticed? She looks so perfect from the scan...I feel so panicked. Will know more after the scan on 2nd Jan but feel like I'll panic all over Xmas now because of this.

I just assumed it would have been picked up in an earlier scan?

Oh my word happy and relieved and thank god!!! I really had started to prepare myself for the worst. At least I can show the Dr when I go back on the 30th so we can happily rule that out!!

Despite the wait, that was the best money I ever spent, if I were to ever get pregnant again I'd do it as soon as I could.

Just so relieved 😌

I’ve been stalking this thread and I’m absolutely over the moon for you. Congratulations enjoy your perfect little daughter x

I’m so happy for you. Now to enjoy the rest of Daisy’s pregnancy

The support I've had on MN has been overwhelming I have to admit. It's a good job forums like this exist, I think it saved my sanity over the last month m!

Yay! So happy for you. I hope you get a good nights sleep tonight.

Fantastic news. I'm delighted for you!

Now you can go shopping and do all the fun stuff to get ready!

Oh star. I literally have tears in my eyes.
I’m so so happy for you. I know what it’s like to get both calls and when we were told our current pregnancy was fine I think I sobbed all weekend with relief!
Make sure you REST now and start to think about your beautiful baby who will be here before you know it.
And we want pics as soon as they turn up 😀😀

@KTD27 oh gosh the relief! I don't even think it's sunk in properly yet! Can't even imagine going though it twice xx
Thank you for keeping me sane xx

I'm so pleased to hear it, @Starlive22 !

Sounds like we have matching babies, both March babies with too much liquid, . I'm sure they'll both be fine

Aaaggghhhhh thats so good, I havnt even read properly yet

Oh Star i'm so very vey happy for you. It should be weird to be this relieved for a stranger on the internet but i tell you, I am, and I know i'm not the only one on here who was rooting for Daisy.
I popped to docs for my little one then shopping so just checked my phone as ia came in whilst i'm on the loo

Get that credit card out at the weekend and go shopping crazy!! And you better come back with a new baby picture too!!!!!

I delivered a little early with my son sure to the pressure from the excess fluid so be prepared that you might be a week or so early despite everyone saying you go over with the first.

You and hubby must be on cloud nine xx

Delighted for you Star.

@SleepingStandingUp thank you!!! You have helped immensely and if there is anything I can ever to to repay all your kindness it would be an honour!

Cloud 9 is exactly how I feel, just so excited and lucky and relieved and happy....and relieved again!!! Xx

@bananaramallamana is your baby measuring big? Mine has a big abdomen, maybe that's a reason for the fluid? Are you having extra scans? Keep me posted xx

Best. Day. Ever.

Brilliant! So happy for you. Relax and enjoy your last few weeks now

Oh Star!!! I'm so so SO happy and relieved for you!

So pleased to read this I've been following this from the beginning hoping for a positive outcome for you. What a relief you must be on top of the world right now. I hope the rest of your pregnancy is stress free

A photo of her in a couple of months Star!

I have a toddler with wonky chromosomes, i'm just so happy you are due a healthy bog standard baby with the boring number of chromosomes xxx

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What a huge relief. I'm so pleased for you. And I could shake your doctor!

I’ve been quietly watching and hoping for you OP, I’m so so pleased you got your low risk result

So happy with your result OP!!

I'm going shopping for a cot in Saturday! Literally haven't got a thing as I was too scared so going to start to make a bedroom for her to come home to ❤️

I had polyh with all three of my pregnancies, my first - came 2 weeks early naturally a few days before a scan to consider induction due to size and he was 6lb 6oz! The excess fluid made my belly measure 6 weeks ahead! They all had the tube check to make sure there was nothing wrong but there's never been any issue.