Ultra Sound (Possible TW: VSD, nothing bad)

[sarenu]

Sorry I haven't updated here.  Went in on Friday, the specialist spent about an hour searching for the VSD that the other one thought he say.

As she said, she found something that she could (big could) convince herself was small issue that would be called a VSD.  But nothing that she could confirm.  She wants me to come back at 30 weeks to check again and make sure there isn't any issue.

However, now I've put in a message with my OB regarding further genetic testing because if there is a VSD, it could increase our chances of other genetic issues.  I hate waiting on answers.  So now we have to decide whether we want to do an amnio, but I need to talk with my OB to see what the benefit would be.

[charlotte]

I'll keep you guys in my thoughts. Hoping everything turns out just fine and there are no further issues.

[mc13]

I hope it turns out to be nothing major. I'll keep you in my thoughts!

[Dramaphile]

T&P's for you and baby! Hoping if there is a problem, that it's minor <3

[CurlieWhirlie]

In all the confusion over board locations, I just saw this update. I'm hoping, too, that it's a minor issue, but I can imagine that having things up in the air is very stressful for you and your H, sarenu. FWIW, I'm thinking of you.

[milano]

Thinking of you sarenu

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[briarrose]

sarenu, I am sorry I am dumb, but what is VSD?

[snowmoon]

Thinking of you as well, sarenu


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[sarenu]

May 24, 2017 14:37:28 GMT -6 briarrose said:

sarenu , I am sorry I am dumb, but what is VSD?

No problem. 

In this case a VSD is an issue with one of the valves in the heart.  Basically the valve doesn't completely close (this is my understanding, I am not a medical professional and there might be several different types).  This causes oxygenated blood and non-oxygenated blood to mix.  This can cause problems later in life and depend on severity shorten your life span.  Or if its really bad can cause issues at birth (we aren't in the category right now).

Right now the specialist has told us that if there is a VSD, it is very small. Which in a lot of cases will close on its own as the baby grows.

Hope that helps.

[catlady22]

T&Ps for you sarenu

[sarenu]

Initial results are in: Everything came back negative! Now I just need to wait on the rest in 1-2 weeks.

Also, the amnio went well and I had no issues only some slight cramping. Bonus, I got to see baby girl again and she is measuring right on track.

[CurlieWhirlie]

Yay sarenu! That's great news!

[rockies]

Glad to hear such good news!!