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1666434 tn?1325262350

Have any of you had an u/s or anatomy scan come back abnormal?

I know a lot of us post about gender and the initial measurements but I wanted to start a thread that might help others that have had an abnormal scan or a scan that where the doctors thought there was a complication.

Feel free to reference prior pregnancies on this as well.  I know of several women that have had complications show up in a scan that did not show up at birth so I am curious on what may have been the outcome for some.
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1666434 tn?1325262350
oh what a sweet note indeed, I love that you posted this.  I so have enjoyed you sharing this pregnancy with of all of us.
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I just thought I would update by copying and pasting something my hubby sent to some friends... I thought it was cute.
"I am still amazed by God's creation in watching Samuel grow. We went to the last ultrasound and Samuel grew to 5 lbs and is now in the 30 percent percentile. The ultrasound doctor was very pleased with the development. Our son is still shy because he has his arm across his face. So we can't see if he has a billaterial cleft lip or pallet. And yet again Samuel is not bashfull that he is indeed a BOY."
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1666434 tn?1325262350
I wanted to share this with everyone, I apologize for the double post here but thought it might help someone or provide insight somewhere along the way.

With our 2nd son, I instinctually did not want prenatal care or to go to a doctor.  I know this is not the average norm for women in pregnancy, but it was something just in me that I was very adamant about.  I even had prenatal care with our first child.

I had a very joyous pregnancy with him, no scans or nothing, just took care of myself the best I could and monitored blood pressure and exercised.  When our son was born, he was posterior so long labor, but he came out with a complete knot in his umbilical cord.  The nurse whispered in my ear and told me "these are called miracle babies, that when she usually sees this, the baby is not alive."

So in hindsight, who knows what would have happened had I gone to a doctor and they saw this.  Our son just might not be here today lighting up our worlds the way he does so well.  I am very grateful for the safe birth we had with him and even more blessed with his presence.

I think ever mother has an instinct so taking care of ourselves and always remembering that in the process helps.
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1666434 tn?1325262350
Oh girl definitely keep us posted on how it goes when you get your U/S.  I always check on your profile on you to see how you are doing.

That is my fear too, that I gain weight and it just goes to my hips and not the baby lol
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So you know....  This coming Friday Sept 2 is another ultrasound with the specialist to find out how he is gaining.  I am gaining more now so I am hoping he is because I would hate it to be only me! LOL
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I definitely admire your courage indeed and think it would be great to for you to document your journey with this because there is a need for the information literally from start to finish, to treatment options, to breastfeeding.  By all means pm your blog.  I am glad you are staying calm during this and taking it easy when you can too.

The baby is kicking me around literally.  I have no idea what position it is in but I think its head down with feet or bum wedged up in my ribs.  So every night I feel almost bruised at the top of my ribcage.  It does take me a while to get to sleep, it's hard to get comfortable but then once I am down I can sleep pretty good except for the more frequent urination during the night--- that is back.

Getting excited, getting concerned, lol being in the homestretch I think you literally think of everything you can.  My weight gain is slowing down and my appetite is just normal but been snacking a lot more frequently.  Thanks so much for asking.
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Lets see I am back to needing naps to survive! LOL  I was ok for a couple of weeks.  People said I was going to be ok most of my second trimester and part of my third.. All LIES!!!  lol. Back killing me so that might be why I need naps lol, smells still get to me but not as bad thank God, He wakes me up kicking at times.  I know some don't like it but after all I have been through I love it.  I have a blog.. I don't write that much in it but if you like I can send you the blog to read I am working up to adding the new stuff on the cleft.

  The one thing that I am finding is that the more I look up cleft the more upseting it is and it is not as an easy fix people say.. Although the people that are saying that are the people who know people and I have not met people who have been through it yet.  Still hoping to soon though.  Just trying to obey my doctors and be happy and calm during this time for the health of Samuel.  I wish it was easier.  

How about you?  How are you doing?
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1666434 tn?1325262350
I am glad you have a Children's hospital in your area that can help.  Glad Samuel gained weight too. Thanks for keeping us updated on this I do think of you often.  How are you doing otherwise with the pregnancy?
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1581788 tn?1340229715
saw the specialist this morning. Samuel gained a pound. He is only in the 20th percentile but the specialist is happy with his weight gain. Still see the right cleft and guessing on the rest. He is pretty sure though. Gave me a number at CHOC to call for who will be Samuel's team of specialists and surgeons, so they will be there when he is born. And I go back in four weeks to check his weight again.  

For those who don't know CHOC is the childrens hospital in my area.
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1666434 tn?1325262350
Puttergirl that's awesome that you are still determined to use your own milk.  How frustrating that they can't give you a direct answer, especially with all the worry it has caused you during the pregnancy :(  I don't blame you one bit for not wanting to go back.  Also still glad you are reading up on cleft too just in case so you will be prepared either way.

Heart goes out to you indeed.
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I was told by a few of my friends the electric double advent pump is what I should get so that is what I have registered for and what my Sister and some of her friends are getting me for my baby shower gift.    

I am still taking the breastfeeding class.  I was told by them that there is a chance I can still breastfeed him with a cleft and if I want to use my own breastmilk I should come if I have never done it before.  Plus they say there is still a chance he can be born without a cleft and I will feel better that I have been to a class.  So that is this coming Monday evening.  
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I think at this point if he can't see anything further than he's not going to. Like your ob said the real results won't be in until the baby is born and they can get a better look.

What about nursing with the cleft? Did you find a good hospital grade pump yet?
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Just so you know we see the specialist again and have the U/S on August 4.  I have decided if he still can't makes heads or tails with it.  We are no longer seeing him and just waiting.  The only thing they think they know for sure is the right side is a cleft.  The rest is what they think they see.  And it is all so stressful.  And I have read even when they are pretty sure the baby comes out fine.  So We will just wait and see if he is not going to be helpful but just drive me crazy.  

Am I bad for deciding that?  I mean my OB said there is nothing that can be done with the specialists anyway until he is out and examined anyway...
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1666434 tn?1325262350
Definitely please do.  You and I are both so close in due date, we are here to support you :)
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1581788 tn?1340229715
Thanks for the encouragement and for the websites I will check them out.  I will certainly keep you posted on Baby Samuel.
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1666434 tn?1325262350
I just wanted to post some of the articles that I came across about breastfeeding with cleft, I hope these help anyone dealing with this issue:

http://www.childrensmn.org/Manuals/PFS/Nutr/018722.pdf

http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/cleftfej.htm

http://cleft.org/breastfeeding.htm

http://www.widesmiles2.org/cleftlinks/WS-354.html

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1666434 tn?1325262350
We had a family friend here that was just pregnant last year and had her baby in December.  They actually told her that the baby could drown in its own fluid in her womb after the anatomy scan and that it was a 10 lb baby and had to be taken early via c-section.  Well they did do the c-section, the baby was a perfectly healthy 6lbs and 13 oz, a far cry from the 10 they indicated.  They were so worried all the time it was very saddening.  Parents certainly want to do the best they can for their children and make positive choices.  But there is only so much that we can control in utero.

I certainly commend you and your husband for making a positive choice for all of you.  And the best "medicine" here in this situation is to keep your spirits up and keep doing what you are doing.  Thanks so much for sharing this PutterGirl!  Keep us posted by all means.
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349463 tn?1333571576
PutterGirl, that's  a scarry situation and it sounds like you guys have an amazing attitude and outlook. I think it's a good idea to wait things too. You know how drs are they always have to paint the worst possible picture and then work backwards from there.

I was going to give my ultrasound story from my daughter that was born almost 2 years ago. We found out at 24 weeks that she had an ecogenic bowel and the drs told me it was probably cystic fibrosis or downs syndrom. In the end it wasn't anything, but blood that she drank in the amniotic fluid. We opted not to do the amnio and instead went to see a high risk dr to have a more indepth ultrasound done. Our attitude was that we'll welcome whatever God has in store for us.

Stay positive and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!
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After 3 ultrasounds (the first two they could not get a good look at his face) and an anatomy ultrasound they saw a cleft lip on the right side for sure and possible bilateral cleft lip and possible celft pallet.  The specialist who did the anatomy ultrasound because they sent me to, after finding this, also wanted me to do an Amnio which my husband and I refused.  This is because there are only two possible outcomes.  If he has what they are looking for.  A certain chromosone abnormality that can cause it, and in that case they would want to terminate my pregnancy because he would not survive birth (living outside my womb) and if he is fine and there are no abnormalities the testing could cause me to go into pre term labor which of course can cause him all kinds of problems.  So we are just waiting that part out.  The good part is that his heart is strong and he can open and close his hands well so they think that the cleft is isolated.  It also causes problems but having my child alive and in my arms makes up for it.  I really really want to breast feed and that makes me sad but I know I can still pump.   My OB wants me to not concentrate on what the specialist said because he wants me calm and healthy.  But it gets to me at times.  We only got this news this past Thursday.  I saw my OB on Friday who managed to calm my husband and I down some.  

We are supposed to have another anatomy ultrasound in 4 weeks to try and get better pictures.  They just can't get good ones.  The only for sure was the right lip.  the bilateral and pallet they don't know about.  I am thinking maybe God just wants us to trust Him to get through this.  So I am praying and going on with our plans for the future that is the only way I know to remain calm and be positive.  
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