CW: abnormal genetic screening

[lily]

My OB doesn’t offer NIPT testing for non-high-risk pregnancies, so I just did the usual 16 week screen on Monday (at 17w1d).

The nurse called yesterday and said the results were positive for open neural tube defect. They are referring me to a MFM for more testing: a detailed ultrasound and likely more bloodwork.

This doesn’t mean there’s something for sure wrong with baby, just that there’s a red flag. The internet tells me false positives are a definite thing for this test.

But of course super distressing news. We really won’t know anything until the ultrasound.

Hopefully the MFM will call today to schedule my appointment. My OB’s office sent over my info yesterday afternoon. It’s not a transfer of care yet; I keep my local OB unless the MFM says otherwise.

I’m thankful baby looked good at my first ultrasound at 9w.
I’m thankful the MFM is less than 2 hours drive from home.
I really wish I were feeling baby move already. I’ve felt maybe a flutter or two. I think 18-19 weeks is when I started feeling DS consistently so hopefully soon. Hopefully everything is okay. Thanks for letting me vent.

[tinyjoys]

I'm thinking of you and hoping for positive results from the MFM.

Can I ask if you had any bleeding first tri? My second's test came back elevated for Spina Bifida. The MFM found nothing during their ultrasounds and tests and she's now 2.5 & perfectly perfect. The MFM & my OB both stressed that sometimes first tri bleeding (I had a lot of spotting) can give false positives/elevated results.

[lily]

Thanks tinyjoys. No first tri bleeding or spotting.

[MauLoaM0M]

Sending poisitive thoughts lily

[budders]

I’ll be thinking of you, that must be very stressful.

It’s not too abnormal not to have movement yet, though I know it would be reassuring to you if you did. I hope you are able to get into the MFM soon and get more answers. I’ll be thinking good thoughts for you.

[lily]

MFM appointment scheduled Wednesday morning!

[robot]

Glad to hear you got that scheduled, I’m sorry for the worry though. I hope you get good news at your ultrasound. I’m keeping you in my thoughts.

FWIW, I felt a couple of flutters here and there, maybe, before the last week and I’m 20w now. My MW and the OB said that’s totally normal.

[Madymoiselle]

That is very stressful lily, I will be thinking of you and will hope for the best news next week !

FYI, I am just starting to feel stronger movement a couple times a day and I am 19w, so it is not abnormal, but I was a bit worried about it too, so hugs.

[kookie3631]

Sending positive thoughts for a good u/s and bloodwork next Wednesday.

[tinyjoys]

Also, RE: movement. Do you know where your placenta is? I've felt both previous pregnancies fairly early (flutters right around the start of second tri, full on kicks around 18 weeks). I have an anterior placenta this time and just started feeling full on kicks/movements within the last week or two and I'll be 24 weeks on Saturday.

[itsmemeg]

Sending positive thoughts

[adeline]

I’m sorry to hear this lily. It’s natural to be worried and it’s great you’re going to your appointment so soon. Keep us updated, odds are it’s nothing so best to get it checked.

[Speedy]

I hope that everything comes out looking normal. It's good that they were able to get you in so quickly.

[bebbysue]

Thinking of you. I'm glad the MFM could get you in so fast.

[lily]

Jan 12, 2018 13:50:48 GMT -6 tinyjoys said:

Also, RE: movement. Do you know where your placenta is? I've felt both previous pregnancies fairly early (flutters right around the start of second tri, full on kicks around 18 weeks). I have an anterior placenta this time and just started feeling full on kicks/movements within the last week or two and I'll be 24 weeks on Saturday.

No, I don’t. But I’ll find out on Wednesday I’m sure. I know it’s totally normal not feeling movement yet, but this on top of being so crazy sick this whole pregnancy... eh, makes a momma anxious. Wednesday can’t get here fast enough.

[lemons]

I’m sorry for the stress. I hope you have an uneventful appointment Wednesday.

[numbears]

Oh no, I'm so sorry you're having to go through all this. Thinking of you and hoping the appointment on Wednesday brings good news. <3

I only recently started being confident that I'm feeling baby move and even then, it's not like it was with DS1 and it's impossible not to compare pregnancies.

[jaidit]

Thinking of you lily and hope the next appointment goes well.

[sammichcat]

Hope everything looks perfect on your u/s!

[ajm]

Thinking of you lily! I'm glad the MFM could get you in so quickly.

[lily]

Forecast is calling for 1-3” of snow tomorrow. Louisiana shuts down for that kind of winter weather, so every time my phone has rung today I’ve been terrified it’s the MFM preemptively cancelling Wednesday clinic. Hasn’t happened yet, so FX it doesn’t and we can make the 80 mile drive safely.

[jessila]

Jan 15, 2018 16:24:47 GMT -6 lily said:

Forecast is calling for 1-3” of snow tomorrow. Louisiana shuts down for that kind of winter weather, so every time my phone has rung today I’ve been terrified it’s the MFM preemptively cancelling Wednesday clinic. Hasn’t happened yet, so FX it doesn’t and we can make the 80 mile drive safely.

Hopefully it's closer to or less than 1 inch of snow. I've been praying for your appointment and I'll continue to do so.

[Pizzaslut]

FX the weather will be fine and you will have your appointment. I hope that everything comes out just fine with baby!

[lily]

Thus far MFM has only rescheduled appointments 830am and earlier tomorrow. So as long as we can make the drive, we should have the appointment tomorrow.

[numbears]

Jan 15, 2018 16:24:47 GMT -6 lily said:

Forecast is calling for 1-3” of snow tomorrow. Louisiana shuts down for that kind of winter weather, so every time my phone has rung today I’ve been terrified it’s the MFM preemptively cancelling Wednesday clinic. Hasn’t happened yet, so FX it doesn’t and we can make the 80 mile drive safely.

Right? And apparently electricity is going out everywhere. I miss when snow was once in a blue moon.
I hope there's no rescheduling. In December they had the roads pretty much cleared by late morning so FX.

[jessila]

lily, I hope you're able to make it in today. Update us when you're able to do so. Praying for you and your sweet baby.

[lily]

We’re in the waiting room. So glad we didn’t have to reschedule.

[kiri]

Good luck!

[lily]

Baby looks fine!!! And we’re having a boy!

Have to return in 10 weeks for another ultrasound because sometimes high AFP is correlated with restricted growth, but baby is a great size right now.

[Pizzaslut]

Excellent news lily!