It was a tense couple of weeks waiting for the second set of ultrasounds and the consultation with the maternal-fetal medicine doc. Essentially she confirmed what we had learned from our OB friends and other sources. Omphaloceles are associated with genetic defects about 40% of the time. That means 60% of the time they are not if you are one of those glass half full folks.
The second ultrasound was revealing. All growth rates were on track for 16weeks - a good sign. No obvious signs of genetic defects, although this is by no means conclusive. The omphalocele contains part of the liver, also a good sign in favor of this being an isolated defect and not genetic.
The next step is consultation with a pediatric cardiologist, a cardiac echo, and a repeat ultrasound. We will also need a pediatric surgeon for the c-section and for the later repair of the omphalocele sometime in the first year of life.
Next ultrasound is 8/19. Keep your fingers crossed.
I will upload images from the ultrasound soon!
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