My baby has a chromosonal defect? She's HERE & HEALTHY! Post 355!!!

[CDoobee]

WONDERFUL!!

I also would like to commend you on how graceful (not sure that is the word I'm looking for, I'm old!) you've been these last few weeks. I'm sure the waiting has been horrendous, but your posts have remained so upbeat, which just shows that you were ready for whatever God had in mind for you and your baby. I remember your wonderful name suggestions on my thread about my DS and his GF's baby. I loved the Sage and Sierra suggestions! DS did too, unfortunately GF didn't. Oh well, there's still plenty of time.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful, wonderful, HEALTHY princess-to-be!!

 

[TomLovesBecky]

So glad everything is OK. Why do doctors scare us so much saying that they're almost positive that there is a problem, but then in the long run, there's no problem!?
This is why I hated every second of my pregnancy!!
Thank God your little one is healthy, you're almost half way there!

Because they are trained to find and treat disease. If babies aren't sick or in other types of danger or difficulty, then doctors are not "needed". It is the mindset. Thank God they are there to help the people who really need it. Many, many babies would die without the incredible skill and dedication of doctors in several specialties. However, physicians do tend to overstate the potential prenatal disasters. They'd bump themselves right out of a job if they didn't! Personally I think I would choose a midwife if I were to get pregnant again (and I've been thinking about it). I have no complaint with the way my OBs handled my previous pregnancies. It's just that I have come to see pregnancy more as a normal, natural process than an illness needing medical or surgical intervention. Most of the time, it isn't. But most of the time, we do those things anyway. Our c-section rate is through the roof! Can anyone honestly tell me that in 30 years we've gone from almost no one needing a c-section to nearly every other woman in some places needing one? That makes no sense. And it's not working for us, overall. This poster I have quoted hated every second of her pregnancy? Well that is just sad and wrong, and it's not her fault, either. That's just my opinion. I am VERY glad the OP's baby is healthy! I had a feeling all along. Most women who are given information like this are later reassured that everything is okay. There has to be a better way. The current system is flawed. The stress it puts on women is just too much, and it's unnecessary for the most part. Again, just my opinion. I'm no expert. Just things I have observed and thought about for a while.

 

[Hollyster2]

Great News! I am so happy for you and your family! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Thank you so much to everyone for the congrats and all! It was so weird, that although I had accepted whatever was to be, the past few weeks, it was like I couldn't picture anything being wrong..... When before I ever got the false positive, I felt something WAS wrong.... Mothers Intuition I guess...

They are still going to do an echo on the baby at 24 weeks to make sure the abnormal results weren't from a congenital heart defect, but even if so, we have seen all 4 chambers functioning, and if there is an issue, it's a totally repairable, small hole that is currently hidden.

That is such great news. Sit and relax now and enjoy the rest of you time.


I have been reading your thread but 1st I posted in it. They told my sister her son(after 3 girls) was going tohave downs because of a roll they found in the back of his neck. Well it was just a fat roll he was almost 10 pounds.He is about to turn 16 and is a healthy teenage boy driving my sister crazy!!! Teh doctors kept wanting her to terminate the baby. She told them no way this was her son no matter what challenges were headed her way. She never got the amino and we waited for the delivery to tell us what god wanted for her.


God bless!!!

I've beeen thinking about this scenario...how they kept asking my 'plans' on if I was going to carry or term..... To think about all the moms who decide to term for their own personal reasons, only never to find out their baby was healthy after all...... Very sad ...

But, we are filled with joy here and thanks again I will try to upload a couple 3d pics soon for ya

 

[luvmy3]

I just read your update. I'm so happy for you and your family, congratulations on the good news.

 

[scrump]

Ok guys...been a busy few days..my mom just flew back to CA this morning...
BUT, yesterday morning we did the 3D ultrasound, and I chose to wait until AFTER the ultrasound to call for my results.....

And, the dr returned my call and said
"Great news, you have a healthy, normal baby girl"

Can't tell you the tears I cried of joy and relief.... this has been such a roller coaster of emotion and we are just happy beyond belief.
I will fill in on more later, gotta run to work

Thank you to all of you who have been following me and praying for me....it means more than you'll ever know!!!!

Great news!!!

 

[raysnkaysmom]

2 things to update -
Went on Monday for another ultrasound... they said everything still looks good, for the most part. I have the echo of her heart scheduled for next Tuesday (the other thing that could have shown as a defect), and the dr told me that since they are doing the extensive ultrasound anyways, she wants them to look at the umbilical cord. She said she only sees two valves when there should be 3. Now, I never even knew there were ANY valves in the cord..I thought it was just... a ... cord?!?!?. She said not to worry, that it is 'probably' there, and even if not, she can still be okay with only 2 working valves. She did mention something about 2 valves (and I only caught part of this).. that it could either 'cause' a chromosonal defect, or could be what 'caused' the abnormal results. She said since the amnio showed no defect, she only wanted the reassurance of actually seeing the 3rd valve herself....
We are just ready for her to get here!! It's like she's testing us before she even comes, her teenage yrs should be a breeze... lol

The other thing...we are still torn on a middle name. We thought of maybe something along the lines of what we've been through with the tests with her (tests in allll aspects). Something along the lines of 'Faith, Hope & Love', although I don't want any of those...lol
We are thinking of maybe 'Miracle'.. Ellasen Miracle...
Right now... it's Victoria

Anyways...just wanted to update again I've gained 9 pounds... up to 130! I already feel huge, and not even 6 months yet... lol

 

[HamTown]

Are you sure the dr. said valves? I think maybe she said vessels, as in two arteries and one vein. My DD only had one artery. I was told that it happens possibly 10% of the time but it's hard to know because they don't always look with the color US.

I had non-stress tests for the last 5 weeks of my pregnancy, an extra US towards the end and was induced a week early. They didn't want her to get too big and have the cord compressed. With only one artery there is no "back up", so to speak.

Everything was fine.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Are you sure the dr. said valves? I think maybe she said vessels, as in two arteries and one vein. My DD only had one artery. I was told that it happens possibly 10% of the time but it's hard to know because they don't always look with the color US.

I had non-stress tests for the last 5 weeks of my pregnancy, an extra US towards the end and was induced a week early. They didn't want her to get too big and have the cord compressed. With only one artery there is no "back up", so to speak.

Everything was fine.

I thought she said valves...not positive though... Guess I'll find out more on Tuesday...I just never heard of it before!!

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Glad things are going well for you. Please continue to update us after your US next week and throughout you pregnancy. Ellasen is a very lucky little girl to have you for a mom!

 

[Hoodie]

I'm so happy to hear this!

I usually just have time to scan your thread for updates. I've been following closely because my due date is only 2 weeks before yours and have been going through most of the tests at the same time. I go tomorrow for a follow-up on the heartbeat. I've had no abnormal tests, but there seems to be an irregularity in the heart beat. Like you, we've seen all 4 chambers functioning, so hopefully it's nothing or something small.

As for the cord, when we got our 20 week scan, the tech told us that ideally they locate 3 vessels, but that two is not a concern. She found two right away, but had to maneuver for the third.

Please let us know how the echo goes! That's our next step if the irregularity is still there and I don't know what to expect.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

I'm so happy to hear this!

I usually just have time to scan your thread for updates. I've been following closely because my due date is only 2 weeks before yours and have been going through most of the tests at the same time. I go tomorrow for a follow-up on the heartbeat. I've had no abnormal tests, but there seems to be an irregularity in the heart beat. Like you, we've seen all 4 chambers functioning, so hopefully it's nothing or something small.

As for the cord, when we got our 20 week scan, the tech told us that ideally they locate 3 vessels, but that two is not a concern. She found two right away, but had to maneuver for the third.

Please let us know how the echo goes! That's our next step if the irregularity is still there and I don't know what to expect.

I feel good knowing that they've seen all 4 chambers and that her heartbeat seems to stay strong
As far as the irregularity (for you) and if there is some sort of small defect for either of us...I've been through alot personally with my own heart (medically) and my oldest DD a little, that heart defects (minor ones) don't bother me in the least... Doctors can do so much... and murmurs truly are nothing to worry about. Best of luck to us both

 

[Hollyster2]

Sounds like everything is going well and she really is going to have a wonderful place in your lives and future. Actually she already has, and was since conception meant to teach us all a little something about how precious life is and all that comes with it.

I like the names you have posted too!

How about Ellasen Destiny?

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Sounds like everything is going well and she really is going to have a wonderful place in your lives and future. Actually she already has, and was since conception meant to teach us all a little something about how precious life is and all that comes with it.

I like the names you have posted too!

How about Ellasen Destiny?

Thanks

When I read "destiny" quickly...I thought it said "Disney".. I was like.. Ooohh!!
lol

I don't care for the name, just because I know a few girls named that, that aren't the greatest of character...IYKWIM -
Hate how we always associate names with people we know...but can't help it!!

 

[sunnyday123]

Because they are trained to find and treat disease. If babies aren't sick or in other types of danger or difficulty, then doctors are not "needed". It is the mindset. Thank God they are there to help the people who really need it. Many, many babies would die without the incredible skill and dedication of doctors in several specialties. However, physicians do tend to overstate the potential prenatal disasters. They'd bump themselves right out of a job if they didn't! Personally I think I would choose a midwife if I were to get pregnant again (and I've been thinking about it). I have no complaint with the way my OBs handled my previous pregnancies. It's just that I have come to see pregnancy more as a normal, natural process than an illness needing medical or surgical intervention. Most of the time, it isn't. But most of the time, we do those things anyway. Our c-section rate is through the roof! Can anyone honestly tell me that in 30 years we've gone from almost no one needing a c-section to nearly every other woman in some places needing one? That makes no sense. And it's not working for us, overall. This poster I have quoted hated every second of her pregnancy? Well that is just sad and wrong, and it's not her fault, either. That's just my opinion. I am VERY glad the OP's baby is healthy! I had a feeling all along. Most women who are given information like this are later reassured that everything is okay. There has to be a better way. The current system is flawed. The stress it puts on women is just too much, and it's unnecessary for the most part. Again, just my opinion. I'm no expert. Just things I have observed and thought about for a while.

Raynkays Mom:

SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!

TomlovesBecky,

I would always choose a Doctor over a midwife or anyone else delivering my baby. If we had been anywhere else besides a hospital, she would not be here today.
For every 30 unecessasry c-sections, there is one that is necessary. I would rather be over-cautious with my baby, than spending my life wondering what I could have done to prevent tragedy.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Things look good
They saw no defects in Ellas heart (thats what we're calling her mostly now). She seems to have all 4 chambers working...
They also saw the 3 vessels/valves that the umbilical cord needs.
They do want me back in 1 month (Jan 14th) just to check her growth. They said she is measuring on the small side (about week and a half behind due date), but she could go thru a growth spurt, they could have been wrong on the estimated due date, or they will just continue to monitor her growth. That part doesn't worry me much, my oldest DD and DS seemed to have a small window of time where they measured small as well...

I'm just really happy with the way things are going, and, regardless if there is ANYTHING wrong...I'm just ready for her to get here


Just wanted to update those of you who have been kind enough to follow this journey with me

 

[4nana]

Praise God on the good positive news ! Our DD had the 2 vessels cord w/her last pregnancy, it was quite the scare, that thank God turned out to be very minor for our sweet baby GS. Keep the faith Mommie, trust that sweet little Ella is fine and will be all snuggled in your arms before you know it!

 

[quasar4legs]

So thrilled to hear the good news. Thanks for sharing little Ella's journey.

Big koala cuddles to you all

Trish

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Glad to hear such wonderful news!

 

[KATHINOWA]

What wonderful news! You have handled this situation with courage and grace. Baby Ella will be here before you know it.