Oct 2010 Chris and I found out we were expecting #2
It was very exciting and long over due.
On Nov 7th i went for my normal intial OB appt to confirm the pregnancy and get blood work. All was well
I went back the first week in Dec for our 10WK U/S heartbeat was strong and we were told everything looked great. In the weeks to come i had two more U/S one to double check all was ok b/c I was bleeding (spotting) the U/S tech and OB said everything looked great. The next U/S was at 16wks (just before the 20wk) they couldnt get the heartbeat so they did the U/S again we were told everything looked GREAT.
On Monday Feb 28th during what should have been a routine 20wk U/S our world was turned upside down when the U/S tech quickly excused herself from the room only 10-15mins into the U/S stating she had "concerns" about the head and went to get the OB. The two returned to the room to tell us our sweet baby boy has a bulg protruding from the back of his head and his skull was had a gap the didnt close. They kept saying sorry over and over we felt it was a death sentance for our baby.
Our OB referred us to the Seton Center at Good Samaritain Hosp where the next day we went for a level 2 US and they confirmed our son had an Encephalocele.
We have now been referred to the Fetal Care Center at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp
On Monday March 14th we go for a Fetal MRI and later that day meet to discuss prognosis and possible care our baby will need during utero and after birth
Dear Tonya and Chris, I recently heard of your situation since I do not receive your e-mails personally. I have no words accept that I am sorry for you, your unborn baby, and your family. I hope that God is giving you the strength to go through this ordeal. Our prayers are with you all. have your faith and you will be guided.
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