I had my 12 week scan yesterday and due to babys position they were unable to get a nuchal measurement. Was sent for a walk twice but baby was determined to be in any position but the one needed. I asked if I could come back the following week to try again but was told in no uncertain terms that wasn't possible and i would just have to have the blood test done by midwife at 16 week appointment.
Have now spent most of the night awake and crying, dh doesn't really seem to understand why I'm so upset. I have a sister who has special needs due to a missing chromosome and I know how hard it can be bringing up a child with special needs , on the whole family.
I know the nt test isn't100% and there could still be other problems but I just can't seem to stop myself being upset. Dh suggests speaking to midwife on Monday but to be honest I have little faith in them and found them to be unhelpful when I was pregnant with dd (now 2) and fully expect to get told I'm over reacting.
So now I'm interested in other people opinions and experiences, am I over reacting? Is it my hormones making me so upset?
The sonographer told me she couldn't see any thickerning but was unable to get a measurement, there were no other issues, everything looked fine.
Sorry if a little rambling, little sleep and a pounding headache.
Thanks for any help.
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zeldapinwheel · 03/11/2012 10:24
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