Today when we went in for our 20-week ultrasound, we were met with a perfectly healthy, busy baby inside the womb. Except when the doctor came in for her part of the checkup, we were informed that they found one issue.
A single umbilical artery.
So what does this mean?
Normally their are two arteries and a vein, we have one artery and a vein. It happens in about 1 percent of pregnancies, and I just happen to be in that one percent.
Good news is that all of the baby's organs and measurements are perfect, so the doctor is really not concerned at the moment and since my neuchal tests were negative, by far, she isn't concerned about chromosomal issues. At this point I'll just have to go to the specialist along with my regular gyno visits to have a sonogram and make sure that she keeps growing as she should, which is the main concern at this point.
So I'm trying to follow their advice and not worry, but deep down I think I will the entire pregnancy. I've shed a few tears but, at this point, it's out of my control so I'm going to do my best to enjoy my pregnancy and think positive.
Here's a little more info I found online, that helped me feel a bit more at ease:
What to Expect - Single Umbilical Artery
I'll probably keep the Googling to a minimum, otherwise I'll really start thinking worst case.
Anyone else out there faced this same issue in their pregnancy?
Oh my goodness. When I saw the title of this post my heart stopped and I had the most vivid flashback. Our story (which turned out positive with a beautiful baby girl!) is way too long to share as a blog comment. I was devastated and terrified with fear when my ob called though I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to share our story and encouragement! Feel free to email me! jamie.feisal@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh man, I've never heard of it!! I'm glad that baby girl is okay. Try to stay away from Google (um, advice I always give but never take....) and know that we're all thinking of you and sending GROW! GROW! GROW! thoughts to baby girl.
ReplyDeleteDON'T WORRY!!!
ReplyDeleteMy sweet daughter Juliana had the same thing. I terrified myself by googling all of the "what-if's" for no reason. She was born at a great weight and was 100% healthy.
Hope you're feeling well :)
I didn't but my sister in law did and now she has a beautifully healthy busy 16 month old little girl. It was scary for her too. She had to go to a specialist too. All of her sonograms and tests came out otherwise "normal" as well. Sooo stay positive Momma!
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