I went in to have my 16 week exam yesterday which included an ultrasound . During the ultrasound, they saw
a choroid plexus cyst on the brain. This "marker" has been connected possibly having a child having some form of
chromosome abnormality (like Down syndrome). No other markers were detected during the ultrasound or previous ultrasounds as far as I know. The baby having Down's syndrome went from 1/3000 to 1/100. My doctor says many times, if no other "markers" are found, these cysts go away between 24-32 weeks.
In about two weeks we will be having a very detailed scan with a perinatologist that will give us a better
idea. After those results and talking with the doctor we will be given the option to do an amniocentesis, which is consider 99% accurate, the scans are still very accurate but not as accurate. An amniocentesis involves slight risk, so we will decide after the scan results.
I've tried to be as accurate as possible from the top of my head with this information. When the doctor was talking to me, my head was spinning and everything went into slow motion, lots of tears were shed.
We're so blessed to have you guys as support as we place our trust in the
Lord. Liz
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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