Very bad news during pregnancy: Spina Bifida

I am sorry to hear you are dealing with this and preeclampsia all at once. My cousin was born with spinal bifida, and had a (SP?) mylocele at the base of her spine. I was always told certain nerves that were meant to be inside her spinal area had formed outside in a mushroom like sack. Her life wasn't easy, but she was one tough cookie and lived it to the full. Sadly, we lost her when she was 31. I had a boss who had spinal bifida, and for the most part I don't think it effected him in any tangible way. Symptoms can be quite mild, as well. I am hoping you get the best possible news. Take care of yourself. I just looked it up at Wiki and you know what I found? It can be quite mild indeed! I had no idea John Mellencamp (John Cougar) had it! Look at some of these people who had/have spinal bifida: Jean Driscoll[1], Olympian and eight-time Boston Marathon winner Tanni Grey-Thompson, Welsh Paralympian Lawrence Gwozdz, U.S. saxophonist Blaine Harrison, of the British band Mystery Jets Rene Kirby, U.S. actor, starred in Shallow Hal, 2001[9] John Mellencamp, U.S. rock and roll musician Bobby Steele, U.S. punk rock guitarist and songwriter Jeffrey Tate, British conductor Hank Williams, U.S. country music singer Justin Yoder, American soap box racer Mighty Mike McGee, American 2006 World Slam Poetry Champion James Connelly, U.S. Paralympian, 2006 Bronze Medal Winner; Sled Hockey Wishing you and your baby luck!

Sorry and take it easy, it's going to be alright for sure, so dont panic dont be upset. Thanks

Oh dear I'm so sorry for you. I do hope you and your baby will be alright after the delivery. Look on the brighter side, at least you knew about the Spina Bifida even before you give birth, while some women only knew after they delivered their baby. Take Care and Good Luck.

I'm not going to say I know what your going through because I do not. But I can try and imagine. I just want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family. Nothing is impossible for God. Everything may seem impossible to us but not is impossible with God. After all He is the creator of us all. He can fix what he created. I pray in the name of Jesus the this spine is completely healed and that this baby will be in total and complete health all the days of his or her life. You say to speak your word Lord and your word says you want us to proper in health and finances. So right now I speak this into maximax8 and her families life. Thank you and praise you Lord. In jesus name, Amen.

I am so sorry to hear that. I couldn't imagine.I will pray for you too. Take it a day at a time.

Hello Maximax8. I am sorry to hear about your baby having spina bifida. My daughter just found out the same news this week. She is 4 1/2 months pregnant, so I am not sure which is worse knowing sooner or later. She felt she did everything right also so god only knows how he chooses who he has brave such uncertainty. My daughter is going to partipate in the MOMs trial and possibly have intrauterine surgery to lessen the complications from the spina bifida. Unfortunately this study can only be done on women before 25 weeks gestation. She has a 50/50 chance of being chosen for the surgery before the baby is born vs. after he is born since it is a randomized trial. How did your further testing go? My daughter had to go another city and doctor also due to the specialist availability. If she is chosen for the study she will need to go to another state! This is going to be a life altering event for the both of you but it will be worth it to have the precious life. Good luck to you and keep us updated.

Sorry to hear about your baby having Spina Bifida...I know how it feels to know that your baby has something like this...Prayers for you and your baby...Just keep on praying girl...nothing is impossible with GOD! GOD BLESS you both.