Can't detect a nasal bone.. down's syndrome? **UPDATED**

[Jadelm]

They (had two sonographers who both agreed 100%) spotted the nasal bone clear as day within MINUTES ... she then proceeded to put her arm across her face and roll over to face the other way so still being as awkward as ever lol. Got my pretty face shots in the end though. Now that I've seen it and also because I was keeping her either way I have decided that even if her nasal bone isn't seen tomorrow I'm 100% NOT opting for the amnio as I don't feel it is worth the stress or the risk anymore. Thankyou so much for your support everyone and here's my gorgeous girly

(See that DAMN arm that seems to be attached to her face?! lol) xxx

 

[lilbumpblue]

Oh she is beautiful hun x

 

[mordino]

Great news!!! You must be so relieved! Beautiful photos! x

 

[Jadelm]

Updated xxx

 

[Tulip]

She is beautiful Jade, I'm so pleased she's OK

 

[nikkinoo77]

Hiya
Im 33 and pregnant with 2nd baby, should be getting amnio results back thurs or fri this week due to being given 1:129 chance of downs. Im terrified but got my fingers crossed for both of us.

X

 

[SassyLou]

Been back for a second go to look at her face today, both times she's had her arm across so making it difficult. They seemed more concerned today though. They can't detect a nasal bone but it may be the positioning.. but they were concerned enough to go through all the details of having an ammnio (which I may be having monday after a scan with the consultant), down's syndrome babies and whether or not I would want to abort (I wouldn't).

I've been crying since they told me. I'm only 20 and have no history of it at all in mine or FOBs family so it never even crossed my mind to be worried about it, so it's just such a big shock. I know nothing is definate but to even think about my little girl having down's is naturally really upsetting.

Just wondered if anyone had been through anything similar and what you're experiences were. Also if there are any mummys having down's babies, how are you feeling about it? xxx


**UPDATE**
So at the 3rd scan to look for nasal bone the consultant couldn't see it apparently.. but at the private scan I had the day before 2 sonographers clearly saw it.. but the NHS was having none of it as it wasn't on my notes so they went through all the ins and outs of amnio and termination etc and my consultant was really very rude about my age and therefore my apparent ability to raise a child with Down's still fuming about it but anyway...

Had another hospital scan and it's there as clear as day and everything else is measuring perfectly so there are NO visible markers for Down's Just thought I'd update in case anyone else was having similar worries and wanted to know how things turned out xxx

I'm so sorry for what you've been through, it must have been an incredibly worrying time, and I so pleased everything has turned out ok.

I was just reading what you had written to my husband (I used to work in NHS and my husband still does). My advice to you would be to get in touch with patient advice liason service (PALs) and put in a formal complaint, as my husband is shouting from the kitchen what you needed was support not being treated badly, apart from anything commenting on your age is discrimination and there are laws against that. My husband wonders if the consultants problem is that you went off for a private scan and therefore he/she feels undermined. Of course you had every right to go for a private scan.

If you don't want to make an official complaint you can still get in touch with PALs who should still look into the issue's you have. I know many people are concerned about making complaints when they still have to go to the hospital for appointments, however usually within the NHS putting in a complaint shouldn't affect further treatment (usually you're treated better because people are scared you'll take it further).

Again so sorry for what you've been through and the treatment you've received, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you want to chat, rant, or if we can offer any further advice.

xxx

 

[Tulip]

Sassy and hubby are right, I complained to PALS about the way we were treated by a consultant the day our angel was taken from us and I had a very apologetic call from the head of Obs & Gynae the very next day, follwed by a letter. We've been treated with kid gloves in this pregnancy by the very same hospital x

 

[- Butterfly -]

Had another hospital scan and it's there as clear as day and everything else is measuring perfectly so there are NO visible markers for Down's Just thought I'd update in case anyone else was having similar worries and wanted to know how things turned out xxx

Great news