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Big problems with 1st Trimester Screen
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Anonymous
| I'm 12 weeks and just had my 1st Tri Screen. The nuchal test showed a 10 mm cystic hygroma spanning the length of the fetus, no skull formation, enlarged bladder and a few more developmental issues. Our dr reccomended a 2nd screen on the same day at another location, which showed a 9 mm cystic hygroma, umbilical cord looping including only two outlets instead of three, enlarged bladder, issues with intestinal development and a few other gems. Luckily, the 2nd screen showed skull formation. After speaking with doctors and a genetic counselor we opted for a CVS, which we're waiting for but we have been told that no matter the results of the CVS we're still looking at sever issues and we have at least a 50% chance of miscarrying or carrying a baby to term that had no chance of survival. Can they really tell all of this from a screen? Has anyone had any experience with not only potential chromosomal issues but possible genetic and developmental issues? We're very confused right now as to what to expect. |
Anonymous
| I have not experience anything that you have, but if you need a second opinion, find another DR and have ANOTHER look. But if you trust your DR and who is doing the testing...I don't know. Either way, I am sorry! Good luck... |
Anonymous
| No experience w/this particular situation, but just want to send hugs for you & DH through this difficult time. I don't know who you're seeing but Dr. Pinckert's office in Rockville is wonderful.. they have guided me through good news and bad and have very high-tech sono machines and a very compassionate staff. Good luck. |
Anonymous
| I don't have any experience with what you're dealing with, but I just wanted to say my heart goes out to you during what must be an incredibly difficult time. The best of luck to you. |
Anonymous
| i second the dr. pinkcert recommendation -- they saw me through a fatal chromosonal disorder detected through a cvs and subsequent terminiation -- they could not have been more wonderful. truly truly wonderful. good luck, i really feel for you. |