[tri-med] Our baby

Hi - 
  I wanted to introduce myself, and our story, so far.
  My husband and I found out on Mon, and our Level II, that our baby has many 
abnormalities...including the following:
  ~VSD
  ~Hernia in diaphragm
  ~two vessel umbilical cord
  ~clenched hands
  ~club foot
  ~several cysts in the brain
  We were told then that they think it is Trisomy 18.  We instantly spoke to my 
OB/GYN, and he suggested we see a high risk dr, and possibly get an amnio.  We 
did this yesterday.  The high risk dr confirmed all of the findings, and even 
gave us worse news.  The hernia has caused all of the organs to be pushed into 
the chest, causing the heart to be pushed to the other side.  It is being 
squished.  She also said that there is fluid behind the lungs causing more 
pressure on the heart, and that inevitably, this baby will suffer from heart 
failure.  We opted for the amnio, and should get the FISH results in a few 
days.  We even asked to know if the baby is a boy or a girl, and they said it 
was unclear...so we are hoping to find out from the amnio results.
  I (and my husband) are just wondering if there is anyone out there whose baby 
had the same symptoms, and what happened.  I have been reading SO much...and 
have yet to find someone who's baby had ALL of the things our baby does.
  We just don't know where to go from here...and are looking for some support.  
Our hearts go our to all of you who have suffered a loss, and also to those who 
are in similar situations to us.
  Thank you in advance for any support, advice you may give us.
  :) Samantha
                
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