[tri-med] Re: Our baby

you might not find someone with all  of them but you might find someone with 
some of the health promblems. gina son taylor triosmy 8 mosaic
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Samantha Stanley" <sandala27@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <Tri-Med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:44 AM
Subject: [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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