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Edwards syndrome markers

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Starlive22 · 20/12/2017 11:14

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?

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seafoodeatit · 18/01/2018 18:07

Took too long to post so only just saw your update! Glad to hear the results came back good :)

IceBearRocks · 18/01/2018 18:07

Woo hoo!!!!!!!!

itshappening · 18/01/2018 18:17

SO happy for you OP!

weasledee · 18/01/2018 18:46

Brilliant news!!!!

MamaLupine · 18/01/2018 19:10

Just de-lurking to say congratulations! I hope you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy now 💐

BrutusMcDogface · 18/01/2018 19:31

Oh Star ! I am so, so, happy for you! Amazing news! I must have missed the post re: calling her daisy but it's a gorgeous name. Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy! SmileFlowers

Starlive22 · 18/01/2018 19:42

Thank you so much everyone, I know not everyone who has these tests receive such good news, if I'd have known about any of this I would have had it done much earlier.

@seafoodeatit wow that's a lot of fluid! The consultant mentioned the tube, was all the fluid never explained?

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StepAwayFromGoogle · 18/01/2018 21:13

Yippee! So chuffed for you, OP! That is absolutely brilliant news Smile

halfwitpicker · 18/01/2018 21:17

Whoop!

Great news star xx

seafoodeatit · 18/01/2018 21:37

I found the tube more upsetting than the babies, none of them seemed to notice it! The fluid was never explained, they said vast majority of the time there isn't a real cause and just something that happens.

MissYeti · 19/01/2018 09:58

@Starlive22 thank goodness its Good news! I'm so happy for you!! Now enjoy the rest of your pregnancy without worrying ❤❤

hopsalong · 19/01/2018 15:40

So very happy to hear this update! I wouldn’t be surprised if you end up having a big chunky baby. Had polyhydramnios with DC2 and he was nearly 10lbs at birth and never got into the newborn size clothes (... while you’re out shopping!). Good luck with everything!

paddypants13 · 19/01/2018 17:03

I'm so pleased for you op. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well. xx Thanks

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