AW: Anatomy Scan

[Karou]

There was a sticky for these at the bump, but there isn't one here.

I had my anatomy scan yesterday. It was pretty cool to see the baby now that it looks more human. The ultrasound tech took a lot of time taking pictures of the heart - she said she couldn't get a good picture of the right ventricle and that once my doctor receive the report, he'd probably have me go back in a week or two to try again. I don't know if that was true or code for "There's something wrong and you'll need to come back so we can check it out again later." I haven't heard from my doctor yet, so we'll see. I won't worry about it until the doctor tells me to.

I found out that I have an anterior placenta - I'm pretty sure the nurse practitioner was expecting that based on what she said at my last appointment. She sounded like she thought I should be feeling more movement. At this point, I have felt things, but nothing that I'd be willing to say definitively was the baby's movement. I'm a FTM, so I don't really know what it feels like anyway.

I managed to not give in and stayed Team Green. I thought I might cave, but I was more interested in seeing that things looked good.

[billyhorrible]

Sounds like a great ultrasound. And really, the tech was right - it's not code for "there may be a problem." They do the best they can with what they can capture images of, and sometimes that's enough. But the doctor reviewing isn't there and doesn't see the same things, so sometimes they need more.

I almost had to come back for a better spine view - the tech felt like she got what the doctor needed - the curve at the bottom to show there weren't any spinal issues, but because the baby was on its back, she thought the doctor might need a different view. (The baby ended up turning and we got both views)

[erbear]

I'm glad it looked good! I know they can bring you back in for measurements, so yeah, I wouldn't get too worried unless your doctor is.

Welcome to the anterior placenta club!

[katiebeth]

We had our anatomy scan today and brought our son with us (he is 5) and as soon as they said it was a girl he started jumping up and down saying how excited he was to be getting a sister. So sweet

[Karou]

Thanks for the reassurance. I just can't believe I'm already halfway through. I think I should probably start shopping for baby things sometime soon. I feel like I'm behind. It just doesn't seem real sometimes.

katiebeth That's too cute!

[wormgerm]

Had mine yesterday. It's a BOY! We totally thought girl so that was a surprise. Everything looks healthy, such a relief. I have to go back in a few weeks so they can get a better view of the heart. At 18w it's just too small/blurry.

[selma8]

We had ours yesterday too ! The tech was so nice and acted excited at every picture though I'm sure she's seen them all a million times- it was really nice of her to be excited with us. We stayed team green too, although she said the umbilical cord was between the legs, so she would have had a tough time seeing anyway, but it made it easier for us to stay strong ! Baby looked great, and we even got to see him/her sucking its thumb ! It was so cool. I guess that's it for seeing the baby though, as long as everything stays on track. I can't wait to start having other reassurances, like feeling the little critter move at some point (definitively, at least...)

[Girlymama79]

I have mine today! I'm so excited I can't stand it!

[tiffbot]

@karou The U/S tech told me I may get a call back for the heart too.  She did get pictures of all 4 chambers but it just happened to be located right behind my belly button and she said they might be too blurry for the radiologist.  

And if this is going to become the A/S thread, I want to AW it up!  Had ours on Monday at 19w5d, team green so didn't find anything out there.  Baby is currently breech but too early there too to worry about.  So exciting to see the little person, haven't had an U/S since 8 weeks!  Baby was sucking on their little hand the whole time so that's what's coming out of their mouth

[trixi282]

Karou Don't worry if you're not sure what you're feeling yet.  At this stage it can be kind of unsure, especially the first time around.  I think it was closer to 22/23 weeks with my first that I was sure of what I was feeling, and it was more consistent.

Yay for staying team green - it's so exciting to be surprised to the end!

[dmoney]

My A/S is in about 3 hours and im going to need some prayers from all you ladies. I got a call yesterday that my Blood Test for SB (Spina Bifida) cant back a tad on the high side. The doctor will determine today (my OB has an ultrasound tech in house so i meet with them first then then meet with the Doctor) what our next steps are. I was pretty shaken up yesterday after I got the call, and im still on edge today. Will update all of you wonderful ladies after my appointment. Hope everyone has a fantastic HPBD otherwise!

[nchauhan]

Jan 21, 2015 11:21:50 GMT -5 dmoney said:

My A/S is in about 3 hours and im going to need some prayers from all you ladies. I got a call yesterday that my Blood Test for SB (Spina Bifida) cant back a tad on the high side. The doctor will determine today (my OB has an ultrasound tech in house so i meet with them first then then meet with the Doctor) what our next steps are. I was pretty shaken up yesterday after I got the call, and im still on edge today. Will update all of you wonderful ladies after my appointment. Hope everyone has a fantastic HPBD otherwise!

Thoughts and prayers for you! Hopefully everything is just fine regardless of the higher number!

[Karou]

trixi282 I was definitely looking forward to feeling distinctive movement. Hopefully it'll happen, just later, rather than not at all. I'll survive either way. You were team green with your first? Are you going team green again?

dmoney I'm sorry to hear about your results - I'll be thinking of you today. I hope you get good news.

[Girlymama79]

Jan 21, 2015 11:21:50 GMT -5 dmoney said:

My A/S is in about 3 hours and im going to need some prayers from all you ladies. I got a call yesterday that my Blood Test for SB (Spina Bifida) cant back a tad on the high side. The doctor will determine today (my OB has an ultrasound tech in house so i meet with them first then then meet with the Doctor) what our next steps are. I was pretty shaken up yesterday after I got the call, and im still on edge today. Will update all of you wonderful ladies after my appointment. Hope everyone has a fantastic HPBD otherwise!

T&P can't wait to see your update!

[blasto!]

Good luck today, dmoney! I'll be thinking about you!

[katiebeth]

dmoney
It is always scary when you find out that there may be something wrong with baby, we had a scare with DS and understand what it is like waiting to hear for any news. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

[selma8]

Jan 21, 2015 11:21:50 GMT -5 dmoney said:

My A/S is in about 3 hours and im going to need some prayers from all you ladies. I got a call yesterday that my Blood Test for SB (Spina Bifida) cant back a tad on the high side. The doctor will determine today (my OB has an ultrasound tech in house so i meet with them first then then meet with the Doctor) what our next steps are. I was pretty shaken up yesterday after I got the call, and im still on edge today. Will update all of you wonderful ladies after my appointment. Hope everyone has a fantastic HPBD otherwise!

Good luck ! Sending good vibes your way. 

[tiffbot]

Good thoughts your way dmoney !

[jbartsy]

Good luck today dmoney! Thinking of you!

[dmoney]

Thank you ladies so much. DH tried to calm me down last night and yesterday over the phone but its still pretty nerve wrecking. If there is a bright light in any of this, if it comes back and the baby does indeed have SB my sister works for a state run Disability Law firm, and told me last night (i kind of broke down while holding my niece and told her) that she knows who to put me in touch with to make sure we get the proper resources that are available to us for the state. She also said she would put me in touch with the right Doctors (since she does work with some of them) to make sure we are fully prepared in any way possible. Needless to say its been a stressful past 24 hours and I just need to make it to my Ultrasound at 2:40 and then I can get some answers. Thanks again ladies its nice to know I have you guys thinking about me!

[taisree]

Fx for you dmoney hoping for a good update

[billyhorrible]

dmoney: So the good news is that you should have a much better idea after the ultrasound where they'll be able to check the spine.

The even better news is even in the worst case scenario, if something is wrong, you're in a really good place. Someone on my last BMB dealt with spina bifida and CHOP is one of the leading places for treatment in the country, which is not too far from you. I believe she had some sort of surgery while still pregnant, and then had a lot of resources after. If there's any kind of worry, I will do my best to track her down and get you two in touch.

[dmoney]

Jan 21, 2015 12:55:18 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

dmoney: So the good news is that you should have a much better idea after the ultrasound where they'll be able to check the spine.

The even better news is even in the worst case scenario, if something is wrong, you're in a really good place. Someone on my last BMB dealt with spina bifida and CHOP is one of the leading places for treatment in the country, which is not too far from you. I believe she had some sort of surgery while still pregnant, and then had a lot of resources after. If there's any kind of worry, I will do my best to track her down and get you two in touch.

Thank you so much! That would be fantastic. Its crazy but i know my blood pressure is going to be through the roof. I can kind of feel it rising, that and im sweating to death and my appointment isnt even until 2:40. Im just so scared, Either way I know everything will be fine, its just nerve wrecking during that waiting time!

[sugarbean17]

Sounds like everyone's scans have been good! Fingers crossed for everyone going in later today or later this week.

We had ours today, still team green!
We did find out that the baby has a single artery umbilical cord, so one artery and one vein in its umbilical cord. (There are supposed to be 2 arteries and one vein) There were no other abnormalities on the scan but we are going to go back in one month to get a better look at its heart once it's bigger. If there is anything wrong at that point we will need to get some genetic testing done so we can prepare for any possible problems. After that we will have to have a few growth scans to make sure baby is still growing properly. There is an increased risk of still birth and low birth weight. So I'm kinda freaking out. But trying to feel good about there being no other markers for problems. I just need to take a breath and get the fuck off google.

[Karou]

Jan 21, 2015 14:09:24 GMT -5 sugarbean17 said:

Sounds like everyone's scans have been good! Fingers crossed for everyone going in later today or later this week.

We had ours today, still team green!
We did find out the the baby has a single artery umbilical cord, so one artery and one vein in its umbilical cord. (There are supposed to be 2 arteries and one vein) There were no other abnormalities on the scan but we are going to go back in one month to get a better look at its heart once it's bigger. If there is anything wrong at that point we will need to get some genetic testing done so we can prepare for any possible problems. After that we will have to have a few growth scans to make sure baby is still growing properly. There is an increased risk of still birth and low birth weight. So I'm kinda freaking out. But trying to feel good about there being no other markers for problems. I just need to take a breath and get the fuck off google.

Yes - Google is no good. I try to remind myself that for the most part people only ever post bad things online. No one really seems to feel the need to shout good things from the rooftops, er.. Google.

[Girlymama79]

I just got home from my scan. I have to wait till tomorrow to see the dr and get the results but It's a GIRL!

[dmoney]

Wanted to update everyone, my scan couldn't of gone better. Baby decided SHE wanted to stay tucked in a ball, but since my ultrasound tech is in house I was able to sit for a while she took other people and then took me again. They were able to see everything almost perfectly. The spine is 100% normal!! I have a small cyst on my placenta that sometimes causes the results to be off a bit. They are going to keep an eye on the cyst to see if it grows or what not. I do have to go back in 2 weeks for a follow up ultrasound because while they got a good picture of the heart it wasn't as good since it's so tiny right now. So they just want another look.

Thank you all soooo much for the positive thoughts really made me go into the scan a hell of a lot easier. We got some pretty funny 3D scans of the baby, one with her leg up in front of her face!!

[Girlymama79]

dmoney yah! I'm so happy for you! That's great news!

[hbanana18]

Great update dmoney!

[hbanana18]

We had our A/S Monday and are Team PINK! We have to go to a level 2 U/S next week because she had a soft marker for Downs - possible calcium deposit on her heart. The good news is it has no affect on her heart function and my NT results were very low risk. Dr. said it's really just a precaution. I'm trying not to worry and am just looking forward to seeing her again.