first scan, didnt go to well :(

lisaboo79 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:11 AM

hiya, i havent posted here much, but i kind of need opinions from others on this one, so here goes

so my scan started and she told me i was 12 weeks today, saw a heartbeat saw a hand and a leg so i was all happy

but then she told me that there was 3mm of nuchal fluid and that 2.5 mm was the normal amount, and that she couldnt at this point detect the nasal bone

she said that at the moment the risk of downs syndrome is small, but was very vague about everything really, so i to say i am worried is a massive understatement, the lady doing the scan said that the hospital has started extra screening and thats the reason why she has noticed it

i have to go to a different hospital for a second opinion on wednesday, and then if its agreed more tests will be done i have come away from it all feeling very deflated

has anyone had the same thing? i am so worried

Jemz3741 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:13 AM

Sorry i cant help, just didnt want to read and run. Hope all is ok on Wednesday tho x

Kittee · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:20 AM

You will need to have the blood tests run to compare in combination with the Nuchal test. I'm curious to how she measured the neck fluid without seeing the nasal bone. I had 2 Nuchals this week since my baby wouldn't hold still and the requirement for them to get the measurement was having a clear profile shot of the nasal bone.

So I dunno. I'd say just be sure to get the blood tests as well.

minnie83 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:35 AM

Hope it all works out ok hun, I'm sure it will xx

Diana · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:03 AM

I'm no help in the matter but did want to offer hugs. We're here for you if you need anything.

Pingu · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:11 AM

Hope everything goes well on Wednesday

Tasha · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:14 AM

Just wanted to say good luck for Wednesday, we are here during these next few days as you must be so scared

lottie_2007 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:16 AM

Sorry i don't know very much about this but wanted to wish you luck for wed x

MamaCGE · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:11 AM

The important thing I think is the fact that the chances are small. I hear that people get low risk warnings often and it almost never turns out to be anything. But if you haven't already, I would recommend posting the same question on the 2nd trimester forum board, because all of those women should have had their screening done already. I'm having mine on Monday, so I don't have experience for you either. I bet your baby is going to be perfect.

Bee70 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:18 AM

Really hope it all works out, please let us know.
Sorry I don't have any advice, but MamaCGE's idea of going to 2nd tri is good... they should know more about it.
Good luck!

Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:11 AM	#1
lisaboo79 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 183	first scan, didnt go to well :( hiya, i havent posted here much, but i kind of need opinions from others on this one, so here goes so my scan started and she told me i was 12 weeks today, saw a heartbeat saw a hand and a leg so i was all happy but then she told me that there was 3mm of nuchal fluid and that 2.5 mm was the normal amount, and that she couldnt at this point detect the nasal bone she said that at the moment the risk of downs syndrome is small, but was very vague about everything really, so i to say i am worried is a massive understatement, the lady doing the scan said that the hospital has started extra screening and thats the reason why she has noticed it i have to go to a different hospital for a second opinion on wednesday, and then if its agreed more tests will be done i have come away from it all feeling very deflated has anyone had the same thing? i am so worried

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Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:13 AM	#2
Jemz3741 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Plymouth, England Posts: 595	Sorry i cant help, just didnt want to read and run. Hope all is ok on Wednesday tho x

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Kittee Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,795	You will need to have the blood tests run to compare in combination with the Nuchal test. I'm curious to how she measured the neck fluid without seeing the nasal bone. I had 2 Nuchals this week since my baby wouldn't hold still and the requirement for them to get the measurement was having a clear profile shot of the nasal bone. So I dunno. I'd say just be sure to get the blood tests as well.

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minnie83 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,019	Hope it all works out ok hun, I'm sure it will xx

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Diana Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 710	I'm no help in the matter but did want to offer hugs. We're here for you if you need anything.

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Tasha Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13,737	Just wanted to say good luck for Wednesday, we are here during these next few days as you must be so scared
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lottie_2007 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: STAFFORDSHIRE Posts: 4,452	Sorry i don't know very much about this but wanted to wish you luck for wed x

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MamaCGE Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 21	The important thing I think is the fact that the chances are small. I hear that people get low risk warnings often and it almost never turns out to be anything. But if you haven't already, I would recommend posting the same question on the 2nd trimester forum board, because all of those women should have had their screening done already. I'm having mine on Monday, so I don't have experience for you either. I bet your baby is going to be perfect.

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Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:18 AM	#10
Bee70 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 647	Really hope it all works out, please let us know. Sorry I don't have any advice, but MamaCGE's idea of going to 2nd tri is good... they should know more about it. Good luck!

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