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Hello, I just want to thank everyone for posting their stories.I am 26 weeks pregnant I had an US 1 month ago and the doctor noticed a white spot in my baby's heart. I was scared to death but after I read all those stories that I really wasn't alone I felt a big relief. My doctor did referred me to a generic conseling even she told me that I dont have to worry and all my blood test were normal so I really dont need to worry ..I am just wondering why she is sending me to generic testing if she knew everything was fine...Please help ...Thank you

To ghize...I just had my healthy little EIF baby on the 8th of November. Please do not worry about that darn little spot! It mean nothing if found in isolation! There is a fantastic support group on facebook that I have been a part of since I was told about the white spot on my babies heart! If you send a friend request to Stephanie Egger on facebook, tell her who you are and you would like to be added to the support group for EIF she can add you on to the group. It is completely private...nobody on your friends list will see anything of the group!There are nothing but success stories on there! In the three years since the group has been started no babies have been born with DS. I hope you find your way there. :)

to ghize, Congratulations on your pregnancy. Try your best not to worry. Everything is in your favor. The referral to a genetic counselor is to ease your mind. Don't let this EIF ruin the joy of your pregnancy. It did me, and I truly regret it. Just know that all the posters here & on FB have had positive stories. If you need comfort, info, or rea__surance, then turn to this forum & FB. If i could offer you one more piece of advice is to stay OFF the internet. Good luck!!

Hi everyone, First, I want to say that my beautiful little girl, Jenna Anne, was born on November 23, 2011 and she is perfect :) I have been stalking this forum since July 12, 2011 when an EIF was found on her left ventricle at our 20 week sonogram. It was a level 2 sonogram, so they were really examining everything. At that time we knew something wasn't right because the technician wasn't saying anything. Then when the doctor came in and did the sonogram himself, we were really concerned. All he said was that the baby wasn't in the right position and he wanted to see us in 2 weeks to take more pictures of the heart. Needless to say, we left and went right to my OB (who I trust more than any doctor I have ever known). He called the sonogram doctor right away, and gave us the news. He was completely rea__suring and said that he has delivered many babies who have had this same "spot" and they have all been fine. He reviewed my ultrascreen test, I am 37, which showed a decreased risk for Down's Syndrome. When we left the office, we researched and read everything we could find. We told 4 of our closest friends. Two of them knew a child who had this and was born fine and one friend's son had it and he is fine. Then I found this site. I read it every day. It made me feel so much better. When we went back in 2 weeks, the doctor did the sonogram himself. He said that my babies heart was beautiful and we had absolutely nothing to worry about because they see the EIF so often now. But still, as a parent, you worry every single day. I asked my OB about another sonogram when I was in my 3rd trimester to see if it disappeared. He said that would be fine and sent me at 30 weeks. At that time, it was gone. My OB called me on the phone and said, "Let's put that matter to bed. It's gone." So, 2 weeks ago, she was born. My OB knew that we were still thinking about the EIF. So as soon as she came out, he held her up and said, "She is perfect!" My husband, myself and my OB all had tears in our eyes. I know that it is hard, but try not to worry so much and enjoy that life that is growing inside of you. Everytime I would start to worry, my little girl would kick me. It was like she was saying, "Mom, knock it off. I'm fine." Good luck with all of your pregnancies and beautiful children who have already been born.

Hi everyone, I have been reading this thread over and over!!! I have tried to join the facebook page, but to no avail! After two mc's I was shocked in June to find out I was pregnant again! So worried it was all going to go wrong! My NT and blood screening came back at 1/8500, as I am 37 I thought this was fab! When I went for the 20 week scan, she said, I've noticed a bright spot in the right ventricle, I asked what it was and she said nothing to worry about, I've seen five today. MW wrote in notes NAD. I ofcourse googled and panicked, but was fobbed off everywhere! At 29 weeks pregnant I broke down in tears to my MW, my husband told her I hadn't been sleeping and stressing constantly! She contacted the hospital and how much they have changed!!! They phoned me (twice) and apologised for the "lack of care" they had given me!!! They agreed that if they were going to tell people about the EIF they should clearly explain it, they are now changing their policy so they will not be putting it on notes at all! I advised them that I would have asked for the amnio had I known the alledged implications of it, due to my age and previous history! They have now agreed for me to see the consultant to discuss at length with him and I can have an amnio at 34 weeks if I wish to know for certain the situation. The lady who runs the screening said her GUT FEELING was that all would be well!!! I explained my gut feeling was the opposite. I told them I felt so alone and let down by them, they couldn't now do enough for me, but when I needed it I was just shoved out the door!! My husband has agreed to the late amnio, he says at least then I might beable to enjoy the last 6 weeks of this much wanted pregnancy. Basically what I am saying is if you are a worrier like me, put your foot down as we say and don't take NO for an answer! They made me feel neurotic and stupid, after reading this thread I know I am not! I just can't bear not knowing any longer! It has been torture for me and on my mind 24/7. Good luck ladies, I will post with progress, if anyone can advise me how to get onto the Facebook group, I would really appreciate it!

Hi Madmax, Try sending Stephanie an email and ask her to send you an invite to the Facebook support group.. You can can send her email at stepanie.egger"at"gmail.com Let me know if this is successful. Thank you

I did try emailing Stephanie before and I got the emailed returned as undelivered. I shall try again and let you know the outcome! Thank you so much for your advice.

Hi madmax I just sent a post asking how you can join. I will let you know once I hear back.

Just to let anyone and everyone know who may read this thread, I managed to get onto the facebook support group which I would suggest anyone who is worried about EIF should do!!!!

I am currently going through the same thing that all of you moms and dads have gone through. Last week, at 19 weeks, I had my Level II Ultrasound where they found an Echogenic Intracardiac Focus and I have been beside myself since. I immediately broke down and cried as soon as I heard the words 'Down Syndrome'. My results from the Quad Screen were 1:10,000 for DS, but were changed to 1:5,000 after finding the EIF. All of the stories that I have read on this forum have been getting me through the past few days...so THANK YOU for sharing your stories! I am currently going back and forth on whether or not to have an amnio as I don't know if I can handle not knowing that everything is ok for the next 19 weeks. But I am hesitant as I don't want to put the baby at risk either...there just doesn't seem to be a good decision.

I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I was there back in August and decided against getting the amnio. I went to the appointment and basically broke down on the exam table because I wasn't sure if I wanted to put the baby at risk. My dr wanted to know what I would do with the information if I found out. I wasn't really sure about that. I always thought that I would do one thing but when the situation became real, I just didn't know. She explained that her miscarriage rate was 1/800 vs my 1/5000 for Downs and I just decided that the risks were too great. I do wish that I would have found out so that I could be informed and ready if he does have Downs, but at least I do know that it is a possibility. I am due in two weeks and had another ultrasound and the focus is still there and did not go away but my dr. still dismisses it. There is some good news though. A new test for Downs Syndrome just came out in October which was too late for me to have access too. It is a simple blood test that will determine if your baby has Downs and it is accurate with no harm to the baby. You will have to do some research as I believe that it is not widely known and I don't know if most drs. will even bring it up or even know about it as it is also controversial, but accurate. I found out on MSNBC or some other site and did the research. It would have been great to have that option instead of worrying about harming the baby. I hope everything works out for you and I will keep everyone posted after I have the baby. I can't wait to meet him whether he has Down's or not!

I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I was there back in August and decided against getting the amnio. I went to the appointment and basically broke down on the exam table because I wasn't sure if I wanted to put the baby at risk. My dr wanted to know what I would do with the information if I found out. I wasn't really sure about that. I always thought that I would do one thing but when the situation became real, I just didn't know. She explained that her miscarriage rate was 1/800 vs my 1/5000 for Downs and I just decided that the risks were too great. I do wish that I would have found out so that I could be informed and ready if he does have Downs, but at least I do know that it is a possibility. I am due in two weeks and had another ultrasound and the focus is still there and did not go away but my dr. still dismisses it. There is some good news though. A new test for Downs Syndrome just came out in October which was too late for me to have access too. It is a simple blood test that will determine if your baby has Downs and it is accurate with no harm to the baby. You will have to do some research as I believe that it is not widely known and I don't know if most drs. will even bring it up or even know about it as it is also controversial, but accurate. I found out on MSNBC or some other site and did the research. It would have been great to have that option instead of worrying about harming the baby. I hope everything works out for you and I will keep everyone posted after I have the baby. I can't wait to meet him whether he has Down's or not!

Hi momtobeofthree, Your quad screen results are excellent 1:10000. At my 20 week ultrasound the EIF was discovered on my daughters heart on both the LV and RV. I like all others panicked and was in tears after I had googled about the EIF. I had my daughter back in May and she is perfectly healthy. Have you been able to join the Facebook Support Group? We are not alone in going through this. I would highly encourage you to join the group. You will find a lot of encouraging positive stories. BTW we opted not to go with the amnio as the risks of the amnio were MUCH higher. My quad screen results were 1:7000. To join the Facebook Group send email request to stephanie.egger"at"gmail.com and ask her to add you to the group. Good luck and congratulations. de_hugh

Hi momtobeofthree, Your quad screen results are excellent 1:10000. At my 20 week ultrasound the EIF was discovered on my daughters heart on both the LV and RV. I like all others panicked and was in tears after I had googled about the EIF. I had my daughter back in May and she is perfectly healthy. Have you been able to join the Facebook Support Group? We are not alone in going through this. I would highly encourage you to join the group. You will find a lot of encouraging positive stories. BTW we opted not to go with the amnio as the risks of the amnio were MUCH higher. My quad screen results were 1:7000. To join the Facebook Group send email request to stephanie.egger"at"gmail.com and ask her to add you to the group. Good luck and congratulations. de_hugh

Hi Dana37 Did you end up joining the Facbebook Support Group about the EIF? If not I would encourage you to do so. Send an email to stephanie.egger"at"gmail.com and ask to be added. You will find comfort with all the positive stories. Thanks de_hugh

Hi Dana37 - I will be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for a healthy baby for you! You're almost there...not long to go now! Thank you for the kind words and for pa__sing on the test information - I'm going to look into it and hope that it might be an option! Hi de_hugh - Thank you for sharing the great news about your healthy baby girl! Stories like this are really helpful right now and I am hoping that I have the same story to report in June (which seems like so far away right now!). I was able to join the Facebook group yesterday and am thankful to have found it (with the help of this Forum). Were your results 1:7000 before or after finding the EIF's? They said mine are now at 1:5000 due to finding the EIF...I am having a hard time putting the numbers in perspective because of all the 'what if's' I am currently feeling. I am hoping that a little time will give me more perspective.