Hi
I am 12+1, I just turned 28 years old and this is my first pregnancy. My partner and I had difficulty conceiving for a couple of years but I fell pregnant naturally in the end. Both of us were a little scared at first, but over the moon!
I went for my 12 week scan yesterday and the baby was very active, kicking their legs and bringing their little hands up to their head...I was so happy to see a nice strong heartbeat. However, the sonographer told me that the baby had a nuchal translucency of 7mm. It all changed so fast from there. I went from being so happy and amazed, to crying, then being comforted by a consultant and midwives within 30 minutes.
They told me that there was no point in combining this result with my blood test from the previous week, as they knew it would be high risk/abnormal. It was suggested that I have the CVS, which is a diagnostic test. I agreed to this, and am booked in for this Tuesday coming. I feel so sick and havent stopped crying. They told me there are 3 possible outcomes from this which are:
1. The baby is absolutely fine
2. The baby has a condition such as Downs Syndrome or another chromosomal abnormality
3. The baby has a heart defect
Id like to hear from those of you who had a very high NT measurement at your 12 week scan, only if you feel comfortable telling me, that is. Whether it was a good or bad outcome, Id still like to know. Also, how did you find the CVS? Any information is much appreciated.
Thank you
I am 12+1, I just turned 28 years old and this is my first pregnancy. My partner and I had difficulty conceiving for a couple of years but I fell pregnant naturally in the end. Both of us were a little scared at first, but over the moon!
I went for my 12 week scan yesterday and the baby was very active, kicking their legs and bringing their little hands up to their head...I was so happy to see a nice strong heartbeat. However, the sonographer told me that the baby had a nuchal translucency of 7mm. It all changed so fast from there. I went from being so happy and amazed, to crying, then being comforted by a consultant and midwives within 30 minutes.
They told me that there was no point in combining this result with my blood test from the previous week, as they knew it would be high risk/abnormal. It was suggested that I have the CVS, which is a diagnostic test. I agreed to this, and am booked in for this Tuesday coming. I feel so sick and havent stopped crying. They told me there are 3 possible outcomes from this which are:
1. The baby is absolutely fine
2. The baby has a condition such as Downs Syndrome or another chromosomal abnormality
3. The baby has a heart defect
Id like to hear from those of you who had a very high NT measurement at your 12 week scan, only if you feel comfortable telling me, that is. Whether it was a good or bad outcome, Id still like to know. Also, how did you find the CVS? Any information is much appreciated.
Thank you