Cystic hygroma

The level 2 ultrasound confirmed a cystic hygroma on baby boy yesterday. This can happen by itself or be associated with a chromosome abnormality or heart problems or both. He was a bit stubborn and wouldn't get his arm out of the way for a good look at the heart despite the prodding by the ultrasound tech so we can't rule out heart problems yet. So far he has a strong heart beat though, and we are scheduled for an ECHO in September (I have to be further along so the heart is more developed for this.)

I made myself be brave and got another amnio. I want to know what chromosome problem we'll be facing, if any. And it wasn't that bad! I was reminded that with Nathan there was very little amniotic fluid to begin with so that is probably why the amnio was so rough on me. We should know by tomorow morning at the latest if it's Trisomy 21, 18, or 13. Tri 18 and 13 are fatal, babies only live a max of 6 months. REALLY hoping it's not those!!! We will know in another week if it's some other chromosome issue.

If it's just a cystic hygroma the doctor doesn't expect it to be fatal. She said it could get smaller and go away or just be so small compared to the baby when he's born that it would hardly be noticable. She also mentioned that the cystic hygroma's that cause a baby to pass away are usually MUCH bigger at this point in time.

That's where we're at. Please remain praying for "G.I. Joe" (Big brother named him.) We REALLY appreciate it!!!

THANK YOU!!!