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Hey everyone.........well, we're all in the same predicament it seems. I just returned from my 24 week appt. and the doc informed me of a "bright spot" found at my 20 week ultrasound. I'm figuring since they didn't tell me for 4 weeks, that it must not be a factor. HOWEVER........I had the exact same thing happen with my first child in 1999 and they immediately rushed me to amnio. Scared half to death I had to wait days to find out that all the chromosomes were fine and then at the baby's birth we did another ultrasound. The spots were still there, but not causing any functional problems. She is now 6 years old......completely healthy, and doing well. My doc said that the 1999 precaution was there was a "supposed" link to either Downs or Trisomy 21 (immediate fatality due to multiple malformations) so they did amnio routinely. Now they realized that more babies were at risk while doing the amnio than they were in simply being born with the "bright spots". We are having a follow up ultrasound in 4 weeks.......centering on cardiac anatomy. I'm calling today to have a copy of my oldest daughter's report sent to me and this one too so I can compare notes. I'm trying not to be too concerned, but as a MOM........we always worry!! BTW, we have 2 girls and this one's a boy! God's Grace Is Always Sufficient! Blessings to all of you. I am 30 years old and the AFP did not show any concern.

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