22q11.2 deletion found in genetic test, decision made to terminate.
I am not sure why I make this post, maybe it is just to be able to write my feelings and get some support.
After initially our 13 week scan was fine we went in to the 20 week scan without a worry in the world. The scan went all fine until they searched for the kidneys. They could only find one. This started a rollercoaster of hospital visits and checks. In the extended ultrasound the singular kidney was confirmed and a Right Aortic Arch (RAA) abnormality was found. This was reason to do an amniocentesis to check for genetic anomalies. The results came back one week later: 22q11.2 deletion (DiGeorge syndrome).
Our world was turned upside down, I cannot explain the emotions and disbelief.
More hospital visits followed, geneticist, psychogist, gynaecologist. After a lot of research into what life would be for our little girl, we have decided to not continue the pregnancy. We do not wish this life for anyone and have to protect her, and ourselves. How harsh it might sound.
Doubt, pain, anger, disbelief, you name it. We feel it all together at the same time.
This coming Monday we will say goodbye to our little girl.
We are with you, always.
A very sad dad.