Mitch and I headed to the doctor today for the 20 week appointment and the follow up to the ultrasound that we had just this past Friday. Baby boy's heartbeat sounded good and strong at 153 beats per minute. He also talked to us about the ultrasound results. He said that everything looks fine, except there is a bright spot on a ventricle of our baby boy's heart. This is called an echogenic intracardiac focus and the doctor is going to send us to a perinatal specialist for a level II ultrasound to take a closer look. Echogenic intracardiac focus is a marker for potential birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 18 or trisomy 21 (down's syndrome).
While this isn't a normal abnormality to find on a 2nd trimester ultrasound, it has very good odds of not meaning anything and having no effect on our baby. The doctor said that around 95% of the time, it doesn't mean anything and the baby is born healthy. It is just something that the ultrasound technician saw and made note of and they just want to take a closer look at.
So, the hospital that they are sending me to will be calling within the next 2-3 days to set up an appointment for the level II ultrasound. And while I know the odds are most definitely in our favor for having a healthy baby... I can't help but feel all out of sorts. I'm very anxious for the level II ultrasound and to know more information. I know that it is all out of my hands and that there is nothing that I can do, but I feel like I should be able to do something. As much as people tell me not to worry and that there is most likely nothing wrong with our son... how can I not worry? There is still a possibility and that is what hurts right now.
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I will be praying for you and little Hofer!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsay, Hope you don't mind me writing you. I just read your post about how your son was diagnosed with Echogenic Intracardiac Focus. When I went in for my 18 week ultrasound my husband and I were shocked to find out our son has the same thing. Since the ultrasound tech said she didn't find any other markers he should be just fine. Still as a first time mother with plenty of access to google this scares me. I was wondering if your son was born healthy. I also was wondering if there is any other information you could fill me in on about EIF. I really appreciate your time. Thank you. Michelle:)
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle! I don't mind you writing at all... I remember how I felt and it wasn't fun. Good news, Parker was born on Halloween a healthy 8 lbs, 5 oz. He has had absolutely no problems (other than acid reflux- which is a very common and minor thing) and has been on par or ahead of schedule on all of his developmental milestones. He loves to smile and play and is one of the happiest babies I have ever met. He has no sign of anything being wrong with him at all. :) I know it's hard to do, but relax and know that everything will be fine. It's a very common find nowadays and I honestly think it is just because technology has grown so much. Prior to all of this advancement in technology... it wouldn't have been discovered. Just continue to love that little boy in your belly and know that everything will turn out just fine. Happy pregnancy... and if you need/want any additional information, just let me know. :)
ReplyDeleteLindsay, Thank you so much for writing! Congratulations on your very healthy baby boy Parker:) Such good news! The more I research the more I realize how common it is nowadays. Technology is so advanced and can pick up on so much its no wonder things like EIF's are more common. It makes me feel so good to hear you say these things. You have been in my shoes and you know what its like so thank you for sharing your story! Since this is my first baby and Im 24 it scared me to death to hear about this from my doctor even though he kept insisting me not to worry at all. I feel much better about this now and feel like some weight has been lifted off my shoulders. If I think of any questions I will be sure to contact you. Thank you again:)
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