Single umbilical artery

[disneyfan1984]

Had a scan today (at 34 weeks) and it seems like everything is looking good.

LO is head down, and is weighing about 4lb8oz. I won't know for sure about everything until the results come back (as the techs can't tell you much), but she was "practise breathing", her heartrate was good...

My fundal height measurement caught up last week too, so I am just a happy camper!

 

[Wellington]

Excellent news disneyfan!

Thanks to those who have posted their stories too... Massive reassurance to those just finding out about their babies.

 

[disneyfan1984]

Had another scan on Monday - baby is head down and weighing in at about 6 lbs 6 oz, and my fundal height measurements have stayed in line! The tech also confirmed that she is in fact a girl...

I am getting a bit impatient though - they kept telling me that there was a good chance she would go early, and with my SPD that sounded really nice. Oh well! I should be meeting her in a week or two.

 

[Wellington]

Just thought I'd pop back and see what happened.

Well done! She looks gorgeous!!

 

[disneyfan1984]

Thanks for checkin in!

It's amazing - she was 7lbs when she left the hospital, and is now up to almost 10!

 

[riokayak]

I had a call from the doctor today that my ultrasound showed a 2 vessel umbilical cord. Everything else looks very normal, but I'm scheduled to go for another ultrasound next Tuesday. So one week after the original one. Obviously I'm feeling a little overwhelmed from the internet search, but feeling a little better after reading the posts here. Hopefully everything will go well.

 

[Angelkissiz]

My baby also has a 2 vessel cord, and so far I am 29 weeks and he is measuring right on track, so I would not worry to much I have heard that it is relatively common, and in most cases it turns out for better then worse, so i wish you all the luck in the world!!!

 

[disneyfan1984]

I had a call from the doctor today that my ultrasound showed a 2 vessel umbilical cord. Everything else looks very normal, but I'm scheduled to go for another ultrasound next Tuesday. So one week after the original one. Obviously I'm feeling a little overwhelmed from the internet search, but feeling a little better after reading the posts here. Hopefully everything will go well.

It can be overwhelming, can't it? They do the other ultrasound just to double check that there isnt anything else going on, but most of the time, everything is just peachy!

Good luck to you. I'm sure everything will turn out fine.

 

[riokayak]

Thanks for the responses, I'm definitely feeling better. My sister found this recent study and this is more along the lines of what seems to be more realistic.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20723870

Does anyone know the history on this? It seems like everything I've found on the internet is from 2003 to now. All fairly new information, but the older information (2003) is more likely to scare a person. The newer more current information shows that there is no real correlation between the 2 and 3 vessel cords and physical growth. So before 2003 was there less technology to recognize the condition before birth?

So, correct me if I'm wrong and/or over simplifying. If there are other complications, many times there is also a 2 vessel cord, however if there is a 2 vessel cord there is rarely other issues.

I'm crossing my fingers that the scan on Tuesday goes well.

 

[Angelkissiz]

Thanks for the responses, I'm definitely feeling better. My sister found this recent study and this is more along the lines of what seems to be more realistic.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20723870

Does anyone know the history on this? It seems like everything I've found on the internet is from 2003 to now. All fairly new information, but the older information (2003) is more likely to scare a person. The newer more current information shows that there is no real correlation between the 2 and 3 vessel cords and physical growth. So before 2003 was there less technology to recognize the condition before birth?

So, correct me if I'm wrong and/or over simplifying. If there are other complications, many times there is also a 2 vessel cord, however if there is a 2 vessel cord there is rarely other issues.

I'm crossing my fingers that the scan on Tuesday goes well.

From what I have heard, usually it is much more common to have no birth defects then to have any at all, In fact, my mid-wife acts like it's no big deal, my tests all came back fine, and I just recently at 28 weeks had my U/S since finding out I had the condition at 17 weeks, I am sure you will be fine, I am such a worry wart, but I thinks thats my baby's biggest problem lol, I hope that you can spend your pregnancy enjoying it rather then fearing it, but please keep me updated on your U/S findings! Oh let me know your baby's position as mine is a footling breech as of right now, and I am curious to know if any others whose lo's are suffering from SUA, also have breech babies!! Remember, good luck, and stay positive!!!

 

[riokayak]

I am curious to know if any others whose lo's are suffering from SUA, also have breech babies!! QUOTE]

In my last U/S she did say the baby was positioned breach. It was my understanding that the position can change, but maybe I'm wrong. It seems like 20-30 weeks is almost the most exciting time (so far). The amount of weight the little one is scheduled to gain in the next few weeks makes it so exciting.

 

[riokayak]

I just got back from my appointment and it went really well. It was pretty interesting to see all the things they check. At this point they saw no other issues and determined I am back to a normal pregnacy. We also met with a genetic counselor to discuss our other options. I didn't do any of the screening or amnio, so they discussed whether or not that is still an option and if it makes sense for us to do those at this time. We chose to not do either. Feelling so much better now and I just need to continue to take care of myself and the little one.

The baby was in a different position this time so we could see everything a little easier. The Doc came in and explained how SAU can happen and it was much more obvious that it is definitely a SUA.

 

[DanaBump]

has anyone had the one artery AND fluid in the babies belly?

 

[riokayak]

Hi Dana,
Did you get the SUA diagnosis too? I'm going to look through the sites that I saved when I first started researching this and see if I can find anything with SUA and fluid in the belly.

 

[DanaBump]

apparently it's not fluid in belly, spoke with dr and it's fluid around the outside of her intestines.
what is the sua u/s?

 

[riokayak]

I couldn't find any information where the baby had the SUA and fluid. When did you have your first ultrasound? When did they schedule your next appointment? I had my u/s with the specialist a week after the normal 19/20 week u/s. They check so much at that one that you really feel like you have a better idea of what is actually happening. It's amazing what they are able to see.

 

[DanaBump]

i had my 20 week last week and i have the u/s with the specialist on the 10th.

 

[Angelkissiz]

I just got back from my appointment and it went really well. It was pretty interesting to see all the things they check. At this point they saw no other issues and determined I am back to a normal pregnacy. We also met with a genetic counselor to discuss our other options. I didn't do any of the screening or amnio, so they discussed whether or not that is still an option and if it makes sense for us to do those at this time. We chose to not do either. Feelling so much better now and I just need to continue to take care of myself and the little one.

The baby was in a different position this time so we could see everything a little easier. The Doc came in and explained how SAU can happen and it was much more obvious that it is definitely a SUA.

I am so glad to hear all is well!! I have a feeling my LO has turned around as I feel hiccups down low, but I ma like the biggest worry wart in the world, and I still nervous about everything!

 

[riokayak]

i had my 20 week last week and i have the u/s with the specialist on the 10th.

I think doing a ton of research was a bad idea for me. Keep us posted on what they find out at your next appointment.

 

[MeAndMyShadow]

My SIL had this with her son and he is now a perfectly happy and healthy 2 year old. xx