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I just received the call that many of you have - there was an abnormality on our ultrasound, a spot on our baby's heart. I am currently 21 weeks pregnant, 29 years old and my husband and I have attempted to take a pretty natural road during this (our first) pregnancy. I did not get the earlier offered genetic testing and we were actually quite hesitant to get this ultrasound done (which was ordered after my inital 18 week ultrasound did not give enough clear pictures of our baby's heart). We're currently in the mental/emotional process of weighing our doctor's desire for a level 2 ultrasound with our worry regarding "over-ultrasounding" our baby and the potential risks that might hold. From what I've read here (and was told by my midwife), these spots seem somewhat common and often lead to nothing. And even if something does result from this spot, my husband and I will accept the cards we are dealt. So, I guess my question is, are we crazy to forego the level 2 ultrasound and just let nature take its course? Or should we go with the medical instruction and get the (additional, potentially risky?) ultrasound, knowing that our plans will not change regardless of the outcome?

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