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Posted by lucky8711 (Member # 26221) on :

I am 12w1d pregnant with baby number 2. I have BArt Lyme and Myco and am treating with Amox and Zithso as to not transmit to my Baby.

I went to have an Nuchal translucensy yesterday and learned that the BAby has a Cystic Hygroma.

They gave us a pretty grim prognosis. However I am hearing of more success stories than bad outcomes even from my OB.

Reason I post is because Of course the forst question that comes to mind is, "is this from my infections?"

Im not looking for speculation here. I am looking to see if anyone on here has been through this too.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Posted by poppy (Member # 5355) on :

There was a very comprehensive chapter on lyme disease in a medical textbook dealing with infectious diseases of the fetus and newborne infant. I don't remember if this particular situation was covered, but you might want to find that edition of the textbook. Later editions had dropped this chapter due to influence of the IDSA.

I will see if I can find the details on the right edition. Maybe you could find it in a medical library somewhere, such as at a hospital or university.

And you could ask this question on the lyme and pregnancy forum, if it is still active.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PregLyme/

Posted by poppy (Member # 5355) on :

Found it.

Read the fourth paragraph at this website...says 2001 edition of that textbook.

http://www.drsusanmarra.com/patient-resources/gestational-lyme-disease

Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

she sounds like a smart lady-im adding her to my list. good luck

Posted by tickled1 (Member # 14257) on :

lucky,

I am so sorry to hear this. My heart really goes out to you. This website says it could be caused by maternal infection:

http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/Birth/Birth-defects/Cystic-Hygroma

I don't know what else to say but I am so sorry. Sounds like things could turn out ok though. How stressful for you though. Try to stay strong and don't lose hope.

Posted by lucky8711 (Member # 26221) on :

Thank you all so much! Please keep us and our baby in your prayers.

I am hearing better and better outcomes through a support forum. So fingers crossed and God willing...

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Praying for you and your precious baby!!

[group hug]

Posted by philly78 (Member # 31069) on :

I have the chapter that poppy is referring to which I can send to you via email if you wish.