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AFP Screen Positive
Asked by P.K. from Dallas
on June 12, 2009
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My AFP tetra screen came back positive. I did my amnio yesterday and am waiting for results. The is my longest wait. I saw a lot of moms talk about this and feel encou...
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- Hi! Just like everyone else is saying, these tests are known to be false positives. My test came back positive with my first son. We had a level 2 sono performed wi...
- I have four children and am expecting our fifth in November. I started refusing the AFP test after our third. When I was pregnant with her my AFP came back indicatin...
- We experienced a simular thing back in 2005. Our AFP was off the charts, ultrasound was normal and Amnio was negitive for any defects. our baby boy was healthy and no...
MTHFR - Anyone Heard of It or Know Someone with It?
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on July 1, 2008
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So my sister was just recently diagnosed with MTHFR. No clue what it stands for, but pretty much it means it will be very difficult for her to get pregnant, and there ...
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- i was diagnosed with this as well when we went thru infertility treatment. i've had 5 miscarriages (before knowing). while undergoing infertility treatment, i was g...
- Hi M., Just Googled it and this is what I found... Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a rare genetic defect that can lead to complications in pregnan...
- I have a friend who’s sister has one of the forms of it. She had a baby that was still born last August because she developed a blood clot in her placenta. The goo...
What Do I Say to a Friend Who Was Forced to Terminate a Pregancy?
Asked by S.S. from Binghamton
on June 6, 2009
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Dear Moms,
I just heard from a dear friend who was thrilled to finally be pregnant at 40 that she found out the fetus had a genetic defect not compatable with life....
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- Having terminated late in the pregnancy for Genetic reasons I would say just acknowledging is a step forward! Keep things simple and low key. Just let her know you a...
- Its so nice + caring of u to think of her pain in this circumstance. I think the fact that u had miscarriages makes u understand that she is suffering a great loss. On...
- I would just send a thinking of you card with a little note inside. Sometimes in these situations less is more. There really are no words to express what she is feelin...
Seeking Moms in Los Angeles Area Who Have a Child Born with Esophageal Atresia
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2007
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To talk with other moms with a child with this defect or similar medical condition. Anyone with a child who has a g-tube? Eating issues, has had a Nissen Fundoplacati...
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- My daughter Camryn is 4 months old and has pretty bad reflux. We have her on Prevocid (sp?) and it has helped her a lot but there are still times that she is super fu...
- Hi M., I don't have experience with this, but I'm hoping that you've been in contact with either a pediatric speech pathologist or occupational therapist. There are ...
- M., I have no experience with E/A, but my almost 4 year old was a former 28-week preemie. She spent 3 months in the NICU during which time she was either on IV TPN...
Double Vessel Cord, Stillborn, & After
Asked by N.S. from Pocatello
on November 1, 2008
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Pregnancy is filled with major risks for me. Mostly involving my heart. My first two sons ended up with very minor health issues and I made it okay too. (No damage to ...
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- There's a book you might appreciate, I think it's called "Trying Again." I've seen it at Cascade's Web site, which is www.cascade1.com. . . or maybe www.1cascade.com,I...
- "Most of my time is spent being distracted from what I thought I needed to do, but can't remember what it was anymore." You said a lot here. This is extreme stress, y...
- Dear Rachel, I have not gone through what you have had to deal with, so my letter is not going to help you with that trial in your life. I just felt so sad for you, ...
Will I Ever Have a Normal Baby Again?
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on March 16, 2007
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I am 36 years old. Over ten years ago I had two early first-trimester abortion. Five years ago, I had a laposcopy and was diagnosed with endometriosis. I was put on...
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- M., I understand what you are going through. I lost my first child at 20 weeks from an abnormality, and it was really difficult to deal with. It was especially difficu...
- Hi M.: I read and read all of the ladies stories about what they went through and felt their heartache. I have been very blessed. I had a healthy pregnancy whe...
- M., I am sooooo sorry for your loss. I had 6 miscarriages and went through similiar hell ! Then I got smart and adopted a beautiful baby boy. He is now 7. I kick ...
Heart Defects found...waiting Amnio Results
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on November 21, 2007
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At my 20 week ultrasound, they found the baby had single umbilical artery. This in and of itself was not too much of an issue. At a Level II follow up u/s, they found ...
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- Speaking as both a pediatric nurse and a parent of a child with multiple heart defects (but otherwise completely healthy! 2 1/2 years old and has been through 2 cardia...
- A close friend of mine has a 4 year old son who had a heart defect in utero and she ended up having surgery during the pregnancy. He was born okay but she knew he wou...
- I don't really have any experience with this, but want you to know that many mother's reading this are praying for you and your baby. God Bless!
Does Any Moms Have Any Children with a Heart Defect?
Asked by D.H. from Buffalo
on October 9, 2006
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my son matthew is 2 and in april of this year underwent massive open heart surgery in rochester at strong memorial hospital.i was wondering if anyone else had children...
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- My daughter was diagnosed with Down's at about 18 weeks gestation. Prenatally, I was told that she had a VSD. When she was born, I was told she had an ASD. When she...
- My son was born with 2 holes in his heart,a PDA and a VSD, One, the VSD closed on its own, the other was repaired at Strongs hospital. He was also born with other birt...
- My daughter is 17 months and has Down Syndrome. She just had open heart surgery to repair a hole in her heart. She was released today from Schneider Childrens Hospital...
Looking for OB/GYN in South Shore or Boston Area
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on February 23, 2009
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Hi, there,
I live in Bridgewater, MA and will be moving to Milton soon. I had both of my children on the Cape (even while living in Bridgewater) because I really l...
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- I,too, and from B'water. I used South Shore Midwifery. Their office is inthe bldg across from the hospital as well as in Hanover. They deliver in South Shore Hosital....
- Hi J. Nice to see a 'neighbor' on line.. I too live in Bridgewater. I had all three of my children delivered through Hanover OBGYN at South Shore Hospital. They have...
- Hi Jamie My husband just started working at the partners facility in Foxboro at Patriot Place. This could b an alternative for u-no boston commute and no parking fees...
Down Syndrome Scare?
Asked by C.N. from Seattle
on April 1, 2008
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Hi.
I am 6 month pregnant and was told today that I have a 50/50 chance of giving birth to a child with Downes. My Baby has a Ventral Septal Defect; her "long" bones ...
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- C.-- your "scare" is legit. i can't tell you that when you get info from the doc like that to not worry. it is in our nature as moms. however, i can also tell you ...
- I haven't experienced this, but I had a question for you. Why do you not want an amnio?
- I my girlfriend having this same scare. Erik her son was PERFECT. You will love that baby of yours no matter what! It is the most wonderful experience EVER!!!
