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To sljaggie & tnv0001, I am 29 and my chances prior to the EIF finding was 1:3000, and after it was 1:1100 or around there. It is so easy to overa___lyze the numbers and info you are given by the doctors. Don't let that consume you. The reality is that MANY babies have this as well as other factors and they are born completely healthy. Your babies will be NO different. They will be fine. My only advice, and yes it's easy to say after the fact, is PLEASE try to enjoy the last half of your pregnancy, showers and all. I struggled with this and when I look at my little girl now I often feel so much regret and I hate that. I hate that I am not the type of person that wouldn't love any child, but it's only natural for any parent to want a child to be born "normal" and healthy, at least to start out with the best chances of being better than you. And that's okay to have those feelings. Enjoy your day and the rest of your pregnancy. Your babies are WONDERFUL!

sljaggie, would you feel better if you had a level II u/s? Again, your odds are great. Your doctor doesn't seem concerned; take that as a good thing. Unless your OB suggests you see a peri or if it makes your anxiety level decrease, then u shld see one. I've been seeing a peri bc I'm 38 w/twins. Good luck to you, but I know you won't need it. Pls update us on what you decide. Like I mentioned before, I believe our babies will be FINE!!! rachelbg, your words are so encouraging. U r absolutely correct. I have been praying for healthy babies before I got pregnant. I know what you mean when you want a "normal" baby. I would love any child, but I never wish that upon a child. The struggles the child goes thru in life, whether it's health issues or school or whatever. As parents, we just want our children to be healthy. Like you said, at least start out w/the best chances of being better. I have been obsessive w/this EIF since I 1st found out in Dec, & I've been feeling sad & guilty that I haven't focused on the miracles that have been given to me. It does get better day by day. I have faith that my twins will be HEALTHY. Thank you for your post. I love & enjoy reading postive, encouraging stories & the mothers' experiences.

Hi tnv0001 have you had an opportunt_ty to go onto the Facebook Forum? Hi sljaggie, have you joined the facebook group yet? Iam in currently in my 26th week and they discovered the EIF during my 20 week ultra sound on both LV & RV. The first few days were the most challenging and I found this forum along with the Facebook group very helpful. Hearing all the positive stories are great. After the appointment with the GC and my OBY they have both been encouraging as well. rachelbg, thank you for sharing your wonderful news. I love hearing all the positive outcomes.

Hi de hugh, yes I have joined FB forum, and it has been tremendously helpful. Just wanted to let you know that I saw my peri today. He said the risk remains the same w/EIF in both LV & RV. Your risk does NOT increase just because there's 2 foci in the heart. So pls be a__sured.

Thank you tnv001 my OBY said the same thing. As you mentioned.. Trust in God. All we be alright.

I posted a while back when I was 30 weeks pregnenant that my baby boy had an ecogenic foci discovered at 20 week US.I worried sick about it my entire pregnancy,cried and prayed for a healthy baby.My blood screening for DS was negativ, no amnio.He is now a 10 day old happy baby with no DS and no other health problems.please do not worry about it and enjoy your pregnancy, I wish I could have done it.your baby is healthy with no DS, the ecogenic foci is no indication for it.

Sadriana, big congrats on a healthy baby boy!!! I am most excited for u! Now enjoy your beautiful bundle of joy! I hope & pray to give u good news in approx 9 wks!

Thank you all for the encouraging words and great news regarding ecogenic foci. We actually went to see a specialist and did an addition ultrasound. She told us we shouldn't worry too much and that her main concern NOW is that the baby has one kidney holding more urine. We are going to monitor it the remainder of my pregnancy, but if it doesn't repair itself, it's easily fixed with small surgery after she is born. Of course, I still worry everyday, but I know God is watching over us all and our precious miracles. Please keep writing and sending updates. It really helps!!!

Oops, I forgot. How do I join the facebook forum??

Send an email to stepanie.egger"at"gmail.com and ask her to be invited to the group on Facebook. I'm sure you will find the stories/group very helpful.

Hi everyone!I am so happy I found this forum! I had my 20 week ultrasound last thursday and they found the EIF on my babies heart too. We were already at a "genetic/prenatal specialist" clinic since I am at a big university, so they went ahead and did the Level II ultrasound right away. My husband and I knew something was up because the US took so long. Afterwards, we met with both the genetician and the peri there and they told us the same things- since I had done the triple screen earlier and my results indicate 1 in 10,000 and there were no other "soft markers", they were not worried at all and they do not recommend amnio. I am 25 and this is my first pregnancy. However, I was heartbroken. I couldn't stop crying in the office and cried for 2 days straight. Each day I have gotten a little better and it helps to read about these posts more than words can say. To see other women also going through this gives me so much strength! I will pray for all your babies and my little girl too! I had no idea how emotional this pregnancy could be- we haven't even met this little thing yet!

Also, my husband is a physician (not OB) and the way he handled the news was to go and read all the research/empirical evidence about this issue and the risk it really raises...anyways, he came back to me fully confident that we are okay. Objectivelly I agree with him, but emotions are a whole different story. There is this wonderful article written by a nationally known (over 30 + years expereince) radiologist specializing in US that is called "Obstrectical Sonography: the best way to terrify a pregnant woman" that was published in the Journal of Ultrasound and Medicine by Roy A. Filly, MD. It is EXCELLENT! The first time I read it I cried and have read it 2-3x since for rea__surance. You can google it and it will come up! Hope this helps!

Definitely new to posting anything on forums, blogs, etc. but I need some support right now. We had our 20w scan on Wednesday, and they found the spot on our baby's heart on the left side. My doctor is NOT worried at all, neither is our friend who is a PHD in some genetics field, and the doc did not recommend further scanning or testing. I'm 25, the age related risk for me is 1:1260 (no other screenings, stupidly). Just wondering if anyone knew anything about this spot, and if anyone has had normal healthy babies with this as an isolated finding. Thanks!

Rataylor03: You are most likely the smartest one on here for not getting more tests. Those tests can run you nutty with a___lyzing every little thing! But in all seriousness, only you can decide if you want further testing, but I don't think it's necessary. Your little baby is just fine in there. PLEASE try to not stress out every day. Worry is normal but if it wasn't this, it would be something else to worry about. It sure seems as though everyone has perfect pregnancies, but in reality I believe a lot of people are scared about something internally. My little girl had this as well and I worried for 19 more weeks after my 20w ultrasound. She was healthy and fine. Rest easy tonight!

Rataylor03, I agree with everything rachelbg posted. I honestly believe you have NOTHING to worry about. I've read many articles/studies, and they've all stated that EIF is normal if you are low risk. You are only 25. Also, why at that age would you have any screening done? I hope you are rea__sured. Good luck and enjoy your pregnancy.

Thank you both for your responses. I think part of the reason I was feeling the way that I was is because nobody at my OB's office spent time talking with me about it. It seemed as though they just blew it off as "nothing" and that it was "going away" so it didn't matter. EVERYTHING matters when it comes to MY SON! I finally spent about 45 minutes on the phone with an NP yesterday, who was very rea__suring to me. Rachelbg- your story is very comforting. I'm so happy to read about you and your little girl, who is healthy and perfect just like my son WILL be. Right?