Medzi
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We had our detailed ultrasound on Feb 6. They were spending a lot of time looking at baby's heart and after it was over, they told me they were sending us to get a fetal echocardiogram to have a closer look. The doctor said the baby had a large aorta... when I asked what that meant, he said it could mean to much blood being pumped one way and not the other, valves may not be working properly, etc. Honestly, I missed a lot of what he said...
When we were talking about it, he did make it sound like the fetal echo was just to have a closer look...and that if he felt it was something really serious we would be having a different conversation. Still - I can't help but feel worried.
I've been ok the past week, but the echo is scheduled for Wednesday morning and I find the closer it gets, the more anxious I am getting and I'm so worried they will tell me there is something major going on.
Anyone had any experience with hearing this news? Or even getting a fetal echo? I don't know what to expect. I also have to go by myself as we cannot find anyone to watch our 1 year old and he is way to active and busy to bring to the appointment so DH will be staying home with him. That makes me even more nervous because I would like him there in case the news is bad...
When we were talking about it, he did make it sound like the fetal echo was just to have a closer look...and that if he felt it was something really serious we would be having a different conversation. Still - I can't help but feel worried.
I've been ok the past week, but the echo is scheduled for Wednesday morning and I find the closer it gets, the more anxious I am getting and I'm so worried they will tell me there is something major going on.
Anyone had any experience with hearing this news? Or even getting a fetal echo? I don't know what to expect. I also have to go by myself as we cannot find anyone to watch our 1 year old and he is way to active and busy to bring to the appointment so DH will be staying home with him. That makes me even more nervous because I would like him there in case the news is bad...