Hi Etoile - I can see your dilemma. I h...

KrisD - June 8th, 2009 12:46 PM
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Hi Etoile - I can see your dilemma. I had twins 20 months ago and as a result, had to withstand numerous ultrasounds. Then, after finding that our boy twin had two soft markers (two dilated kidneys and a spot on the heart) we decided to have the level 2 ultrasound to try and put our minds at ease. It did, somewhat, b/c they also measure other markers, like limb length and the nose plate, etc. So knowing those things were developing normally were a great comfort. However, watching his kidneys continue to dilate until te day he was born was a bit stressful. But the u/s left me feeling quite prepared and also allowed us to have extra doctors on hand in the delivery room (especially since it was twins) should we need them.
Anyway, I am still drawn to this board b/c I want to put minds at ease if possible. Given my age, the twin-pregnancy factor, and the number of soft markers we had, our odds were not great. But I delivered two healthy babies who will be turning two shortly.
Yes, these markers can be quite common. An often time don't result in the worst-case-scenario. Best wishes.

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