Scared..Prayers needed please!

[Sad_Woman]

I am 28 wks pregnant and spent the first trimester tapering off sub with the help of my doctor and everyone here.

Recently I went for an ultrasound and a measurement they do came back a 9-the higher end of normal. As a precaution my doc is sending me for some fancy ultrasound to make sure everything is ok. I asked her what they're ruling out and she said hydrocephaly (water on the brain) I'm terrified. All I can think of is how I was on sub early on. Despite the docs assurances that subs not known to cause fetal defects I'm still scared. Really scared.

I won't know anything til this ultrasound next Thursday. Im a wreck trying to function while worrying myself silly about it. Just need some prayers and support please!!

[dominosarah]

What time is your appt?

[vicki595]

Yes...please let us know...

[Sad_Woman]

Tomorrows the big day. I'm getting increasingly edgy..so much running through my mind. I'll update tommorow after the ultrasound. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.

[dominosarah]

There is nothing we cant handle, clean~~

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  Let us know how things are going when you can.

[Sad_Woman]

Yes, we found out it's a boy :) I'm in Canada and we have universal health care..but I guess that's just like a free for all for the docs. They can order up whatever and Ohip pays.

I'm trying to keep reminding myself that the measurement IS normal-if even at the higher end of normal it's still normal. It's just the fact what they are ruling out is so devastating is what scares me to death.

It'll be a looong week waiting but I'm trying to stay calm. Just keep us in your prayers please!

Thanks for replying, you guys made me feel better :) I'll update when I know something for sure!

[laurel453]

Hi Sad.. i am sure vicky is right here, the measurement was normal but with a good insurance, why not making more and more tests ? this is the way doctors work everywhere... but i know that waiting til next thursday has to be so stressing for you.... i am sending my best wishes  :) Take care, my dear ....

[vicki595]

Oh Sweetie...that's hard!  Geez!!  But you know what?  It was a normal result and you probably have good insurance, so "lets order another test"...It's sad to say but this stuff goes on at OUR cost and emotional upheaval!  I just hate that and I see it a lot!!   If she thought there was a real problem there; you would have already had that fancy ultrasound!

Don't worry!  Do we know if it's a boy or a girl???

[lulu747]

My doctor always tells me that babies are way more resilient than we give them credit for.  Try to take deep breaths and treat your body with as much love and respect as you can.  Most of all-don't beat yourself up.  The stress you are feeling could have an affect on the baby and so try to stay calm. Take good care of yourself-I wish you all the best.

[Sad_Woman]

Thank you for replying, your post is reassuring. I'm glad everything went fine with your son. It's awful waiting for answers but all I can do is try and hang in there and not stress too much (easier said then done ) still it's going to be the longest week of my life waiting for that ultrasound. I keep reminding myself the measurement was still normal and the doc herself said she's just being careful. Again thank you for replying!

[mommy0729]

When I was pregnant I was on high doses of duragesic patches and actiq suckers. I had a similar experience but my son was also showing that an area of his heart was not working. My son is now 6 years old and perfectly healthy. I will be praying for you and your baby. My heart and gut tell me you both will be perfectly fine.