March Munchkins 2017 - calling all March Mummy's to be:)

[broodymrs]

Congrats sewing mama. Yay for team blue, we're winning!

 

[TattyHead]

I've joined team pink, & managed to get so many scan pictures yesterday.
We've got our fetal specialist appointment this morning for Charlotte's spina bifida. They've said she's in no pain at the moment which is a massive relief, we just have to hope for some light at the end of the tunnel at this appointment.
Congratulations on your scans and all your precious little boys!

 

[PrincessTaz]

Tattyhead congratulations on your girl hope everything goes well at your appointment today xx

 

[broodymrs]

Congrats on your girl tattyhead. Will be thinking of you for your appointment

 

[elliecain]

Tatty, congratulations on your little girl! I'm so glad she's in no pain and that you have your appointment today. It must be a relief not to have to wait too long to talk to a specialist. I'll be thinking of you today and sending so much love to all of you. If you are able to, please let us know how you get on xxx

 

[mirandaprice]

Congrats on team pink tattyhead!

I hope you get the best possible news under the circumstances, I can't imagine how scary this all must be

 

[TattyHead]

Had our appointment, but no more information really. It's just guess work & gambling on an outcome for her. She could have minimal brain damage & be able to walk with crutches etc or she could be completely paralyzed from the waist down & have severe brain damage. We've got an appointment with the surgeon's next week to see what kind of operations she would have to have, & the risks involved.

For now she's kicking away like a little trooper & we're going to enjoy every movement & kick & punch & stretch and treasure it.

My OH can now feel her from the outside which is sooo magical!!

 

[kmpreston]

Had our appointment, but no more information really. It's just guess work & gambling on an outcome for her. She could have minimal brain damage & be able to walk with crutches etc or she could be completely paralyzed from the waist down & have severe brain damage. We've got an appointment with the surgeon's next week to see what kind of operations she would have to have, & the risks involved.

For now she's kicking away like a little trooper & we're going to enjoy every movement & kick & punch & stretch and treasure it.

My OH can now feel her from the outside which is sooo magical!!

I hope her ability to kick away so well is a good indication of her probability of being able to walk with crutches

 

[bicornbump]

Had our appointment, but no more information really. It's just guess work & gambling on an outcome for her. She could have minimal brain damage & be able to walk with crutches etc or she could be completely paralyzed from the waist down & have severe brain damage. We've got an appointment with the surgeon's next week to see what kind of operations she would have to have, & the risks involved.

For now she's kicking away like a little trooper & we're going to enjoy every movement & kick & punch & stretch and treasure it.

My OH can now feel her from the outside which is sooo magical!!

Be sure to keep us updated! I'll be sending positive thoughts your way. Hoping you get the best possible outcome for your baby girl

 

[broodymrs]

That's nice that your oh can feel her. It could be a good indication if she's a strong kicker. What a horrible situation for you.

 

[elliecain]

I agree, surely it's a good sign that she's kicking away so well. How lovely that her daddy can feel her kicking too x

 

[TattyHead]

Unfortunately it's no indication of how she'll be when born, the damage happens whilst in my tummy. My amniotic fluid is damaging her spinal nerves & by full term the damage will have increased tenfold.
I wish it were a good sign, but it's lovely to feel all the same, & just shows how strong she is.

 

[TattyHead]

Some of her scan pictures & her scrapbook for all the pictures!

 

[PrincessTaz]

Tattyhead it must be hard for you, I really hope when she is born it is the best possible outcome for you all. I love your scrapbook xx

 

[ttc bubby no2]

Sorry Tattyhead, you must be having a really hard time at the moment taking all this information in. Have they mentioned the surgery that can be done in the womb? I have no idea if it is an option, all I know is it is really high risk but it can have great results.

 

[TattyHead]

I'll be asking about in utero surgery when I speak to the surgeon's. They don't do the operation in the UK, but they do in Belgium & Switzerland. Not many are eligible for it for some reason or another, but it's definitely something we want to look at.
There has been one lady in the UK that got the surgery done in Belgium paid for by the nhs & the little girl is doing really well. She can walk unaided!

 

[MiBabyHopes]

tatty i hope all goes as well as possible for your little girl!!!

i can't wait, we are getting ready to go to the us right now, we are finally going to have a peek at this little one!!! and if the baby cooperates they will know the gender and write it down for us to bake in a cake, possible reveal set for the 4th of nov.

 

[mirandaprice]

7 hrs until my scan today! Today's gunna drag!

Tattyhead, I hope you qualify for the surgery if they deem it neccessary. Big

 

[TattyHead]

Best of luck for your scans today girls

 

[broodymrs]

Fx you can get that surgery tattyhead.

Good luck for today's scans girls!