I’m 23 weeks and I’ve been at a high risk OB my entire pregnancy due to an underlying heart condition. Up until now each appointment has gone well. The NIPT testing came back low risk for the most common trisomys and sex aneuploidies. The level two ultrasound was fine except the tech saw a small hole (VSD) in his heart. Our doc wasn’t too worried, however, I believe I am suffering PTSD from our prior loss, and hearing the news of his heart defect has sent me spiraling into a depression and anxiety hole that I’m finding it hard to deal with.

I’m absolutely terrified that this finding is just the beginning of some fatal condition for my baby. We have a fetal echo Monday and I’m hoping this is all they find, I’ve asked to speak to a genetic counselor as well, to hopefully calm down some of my fears, though logically I know this is a bit overly cautious. Has anyone else experienced this diagnosis?