Update.

Ciaram22 · December 2010

So we had our followup ultrasound today. It is what they thought it was. They believe its a bilateral cleft which is the most serious out of the clefts as its on both sides and not just one. They couldn't get a good image of his face as he wouldn't move his hand out of the way. They think its just hereditary as DH has 2 cousins that have had it and had the corrective surgery to fix it.

I opted to do the amnio to test for Trisomy 13 which is a chromosomal disorder that can be associated with cleft palates and is not detected in the quad screen. The little bugger does not like them messing with momma, they were viewing everything on the ultrasound during the procedure and they got the needle in and he moved right into the area they were trying to get the fluid from.

Now we are back to the waiting game. We have to wait for the results of the amnio which should be 10 to 14 days and then we have to schedule another appointment with the high risk OB at UW in a month to do another ultrasound to see how its progressing and to see if they can get a better image of babies face.

katsblaze · December 2010

I'm sorry to hear that lo has a cleft lip, at least it sounds like surgery will be able to correct it. I will continue to keep you and lo in my thoughts and prayers as you wait for the amnio results.

starsailorr26 · December 2010

I'm sorry to hear about the cleft palate. I'm sure the thought of surgery is scary but worth it in the long run. Thoughts and prayers that he doesn't have Trisomy 13.

sushisamba · December 2010

Sorry that it turned out that way. But at least you have a bit more clarity now and can start thinking about an action plan. Sending vibes that the trisomy 13 test comes back negative and that the little guy cooperates for a better scan next time.

raynes · December 2010

sushisamba:
Sorry that it turned out that way. But at least you have a bit more clarity now and can start thinking about an action plan. Sending vibes that the trisomy 13 test comes back negative and that the little guy cooperates for a better scan next time.

Ditto all of this. It's good that you should be able to start making plans.

kaesha · December 2010

Forgive my ignorance, but if the trisomy 13 test comes back positive, what does that mean (other than chromasonal issues) for the little guy?

ring_pop · December 2010

Sorry to hear that... hope the amnio comes back with a good result.

abarber340 · December 2010

I'm sorry to hear this as well. Vibes for good amnio results.

Ciaram22 · December 2010

kaesha:
Forgive my ignorance, but if the trisomy 13 test comes back positive, what does that mean (other than chromasonal issues) for the little guy?

Trisomy 13 causes all sorts of other issues and if he comes back positive for it he won't make it past his first birthday.

kaesha · December 2010

Oh my gosh, well huge vibes!

eouellet · December 2010

I'm so sorry you have to wait again for news - I can only imagine how much anxiety that must cause. I hope and pray that it is only the physical issue that can be easily fixed.

rxbeth · December 2010

I'm sorry that it wasn't better news but praying that they other testing goes well.

thecarrotflower · December 2010

Huge vibes that the test comes back negative. Sorry you and you DH have to go through this, you are in my T&P.

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