Re: ? for those who found out via ultrasound

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I had ultasounds almost every week in my doctors office. At my 18 week one,

the technician looked at the screen for several minutes and then left the

room. Shortly thereafter the doctor came in and told me Christian had

clubfoot. He showed me exactly what he was talking about on the screen. It

was clear as day.

Good Luck!

? for those who found out via ultrasound

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I had ultasounds almost every week in my doctors office. At my 18 week one,

the technician looked at the screen for several minutes and then left the

room. Shortly thereafter the doctor came in and told me Christian had

clubfoot. He showed me exactly what he was talking about on the screen. It

was clear as day.

Good Luck!

? for those who found out via ultrasound

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele~

Just to answer your question, we found out about Maddie's club feet via

ultrasound. My OB does a new (but not standard) test called a nuchal

translucency test that is performed between 12-16 weeks. This test requires

a " better " sonogram machine. Specifically, one that uses Doppler (like the

weather) technology. It is made by GE. It is* very* clear! Much better than

the standard sono technology. They have it at the University of MD Medical

Center, Center for Advance Fetal Care. Not too far from Dr. Herzenberg in

Baltimore, 15 mins or so. A perinatologist found and diagnosed her

immediately. FYI, they wanted to preform an amnio, which I agreed. Knowing

what I know now, I would not have gotten the amnio.

Once she was diagnosed, we continued to go there for follow up sonos, just

to ensure that her legs were developing properly. I did have a " regular "

sono toward the end of my pregnancy, and I could definitely notice the

difference. If you can not get to U of MD after one of appointments,

maybe you could call them and ask about the GE machine.

Best of luck to you. BTW, I have sono pics if you are interested.

Kim

Mom to Maddie, BCF 06/16/2005.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele~

Just to answer your question, we found out about Maddie's club feet via

ultrasound. My OB does a new (but not standard) test called a nuchal

translucency test that is performed between 12-16 weeks. This test requires

a " better " sonogram machine. Specifically, one that uses Doppler (like the

weather) technology. It is made by GE. It is* very* clear! Much better than

the standard sono technology. They have it at the University of MD Medical

Center, Center for Advance Fetal Care. Not too far from Dr. Herzenberg in

Baltimore, 15 mins or so. A perinatologist found and diagnosed her

immediately. FYI, they wanted to preform an amnio, which I agreed. Knowing

what I know now, I would not have gotten the amnio.

Once she was diagnosed, we continued to go there for follow up sonos, just

to ensure that her legs were developing properly. I did have a " regular "

sono toward the end of my pregnancy, and I could definitely notice the

difference. If you can not get to U of MD after one of appointments,

maybe you could call them and ask about the GE machine.

Best of luck to you. BTW, I have sono pics if you are interested.

Kim

Mom to Maddie, BCF 06/16/2005.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We found out at 20 wks.It showed up quite clearly. It was also a regular

machine.... a not-so-great machine actually. We had other ultrasounds later in

which Gabe was hiding his tooties somewhere in my pelvic region (he was breach

for the longest time). They couldn't even see his feet in the last two

ultrasound that were done. They caught them quite clearly in the first

though.Ponseti told us Gabe's deformity probably started very early(around 10-12

weeks), so it's likely they could have caught it even before the 20wk

ultrasound.

michele_and_collin wrote:Hey everyone, We didn't know

about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

We found out at 20 wks.It showed up quite clearly. It was also a regular

machine.... a not-so-great machine actually. We had other ultrasounds later in

which Gabe was hiding his tooties somewhere in my pelvic region (he was breach

for the longest time). They couldn't even see his feet in the last two

ultrasound that were done. They caught them quite clearly in the first

though.Ponseti told us Gabe's deformity probably started very early(around 10-12

weeks), so it's likely they could have caught it even before the 20wk

ultrasound.

michele_and_collin wrote:Hey everyone, We didn't know

about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Michele,

When you go for your ultrasound tell them that your son was born with

clubfeet. They will look for you. And they can see it with just a regular or

routine ultrasound.

-------------- Original message --------------

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Michele,

When you go for your ultrasound tell them that your son was born with

clubfeet. They will look for you. And they can see it with just a regular or

routine ultrasound.

-------------- Original message --------------

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

We did find out during an ultrasound. However, a friend of mine has

a child with a clubfoot and it was not seen during ultrasound. I

would think it might be harder to notice if only one foot is

affected since it would depend on position of the fetus as to how

well the feet can be seen. (Just a guess on my part.)

Thanks,

Proud Mom to -DOB 7/4/03

undiagnosed syndrome: microcephaly, bilateral ptosis (corrected),

bilateral clubfeet, undescended testes (corrected), GERD, low

muscle tone, left kidney-hydronephrosis due to reflux, right kidney-

reflux,cysts on upper 20%, small and low functioning, heart murmur,

global developmental delays, sensory seeker, non-verbal (but knows

a few signs) and a big snuggle-bug that is determined to do things.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular

ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see

it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit,

specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by

behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to

have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we

have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

[Guest guest]

We did find out during an ultrasound. However, a friend of mine has

a child with a clubfoot and it was not seen during ultrasound. I

would think it might be harder to notice if only one foot is

affected since it would depend on position of the fetus as to how

well the feet can be seen. (Just a guess on my part.)

Thanks,

Proud Mom to -DOB 7/4/03

undiagnosed syndrome: microcephaly, bilateral ptosis (corrected),

bilateral clubfeet, undescended testes (corrected), GERD, low

muscle tone, left kidney-hydronephrosis due to reflux, right kidney-

reflux,cysts on upper 20%, small and low functioning, heart murmur,

global developmental delays, sensory seeker, non-verbal (but knows

a few signs) and a big snuggle-bug that is determined to do things.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular

ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see

it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit,

specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by

behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to

have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we

have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

[Guest guest]

Michele-

The perinatologist found Kelsey's clubfoot on

ultrasound on a level II ultrasound with a really

clear machine. He saw it at 20 weeks and had us come

back at 24 weeks to confirm and he was dead on that it

was a left clubfoot. This ultrasound was being

performed to look for markers of Downs syndrome as

there as some question about whether or not Kelsey had

this (she doesn't).

Jenni

--- jaymz3372 wrote:

> We did find out during an ultrasound. However, a

> friend of mine has

> a child with a clubfoot and it was not seen during

> ultrasound. I

> would think it might be harder to notice if only one

> foot is

> affected since it would depend on position of the

> fetus as to how

> well the feet can be seen. (Just a guess on my

> part.)

> Thanks,

>

> Proud Mom to -DOB 7/4/03

> undiagnosed syndrome: microcephaly, bilateral

> ptosis (corrected),

> bilateral clubfeet, undescended testes (corrected),

> GERD, low

> muscle tone, left kidney-hydronephrosis due to

> reflux, right kidney-

> reflux,cysts on upper 20%, small and low

> functioning, heart murmur,

> global developmental delays, sensory seeker,

> non-verbal (but knows

> a few signs) and a big snuggle-bug that is

> determined to do things.

>

>

> >

> > Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot

> through the ultra

> > sound and I was wondering if you found out through

> the regular

> ultra

> > sound machine in the office or stronger ones they

> out sourced you

> > too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level

> machine to see

> it.

> > With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the

> doctor's office, at

> > places like labs, and also at the antinatal

> testing unit,

> specifically

> > looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his

> foot so I always

> > wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor

> saw it, by

> behavior

> > but it was never told to us. But there had to be

> some reason or

> > another they kept on sending us for extra

> ultrasounds, etc. Just

> > wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I

> want to try to

> have

> > them look this time around specifically for

> clubfoot just so we

> have

> > our game plan ready this time.

> >

> > Michele

> > Collin's story at

> http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

> >

>

>

>

>

>

Jenni-

Mom to (10/31/01) and Kelsey (11/7/03)happy girl in DBB nights only for

left clubfoot.

__________________________________

Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.yahoo.com

[Guest guest]

Michele-

The perinatologist found Kelsey's clubfoot on

ultrasound on a level II ultrasound with a really

clear machine. He saw it at 20 weeks and had us come

back at 24 weeks to confirm and he was dead on that it

was a left clubfoot. This ultrasound was being

performed to look for markers of Downs syndrome as

there as some question about whether or not Kelsey had

this (she doesn't).

Jenni

--- jaymz3372 wrote:

> We did find out during an ultrasound. However, a

> friend of mine has

> a child with a clubfoot and it was not seen during

> ultrasound. I

> would think it might be harder to notice if only one

> foot is

> affected since it would depend on position of the

> fetus as to how

> well the feet can be seen. (Just a guess on my

> part.)

> Thanks,

>

> Proud Mom to -DOB 7/4/03

> undiagnosed syndrome: microcephaly, bilateral

> ptosis (corrected),

> bilateral clubfeet, undescended testes (corrected),

> GERD, low

> muscle tone, left kidney-hydronephrosis due to

> reflux, right kidney-

> reflux,cysts on upper 20%, small and low

> functioning, heart murmur,

> global developmental delays, sensory seeker,

> non-verbal (but knows

> a few signs) and a big snuggle-bug that is

> determined to do things.

>

>

> >

> > Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot

> through the ultra

> > sound and I was wondering if you found out through

> the regular

> ultra

> > sound machine in the office or stronger ones they

> out sourced you

> > too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level

> machine to see

> it.

> > With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the

> doctor's office, at

> > places like labs, and also at the antinatal

> testing unit,

> specifically

> > looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his

> foot so I always

> > wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor

> saw it, by

> behavior

> > but it was never told to us. But there had to be

> some reason or

> > another they kept on sending us for extra

> ultrasounds, etc. Just

> > wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I

> want to try to

> have

> > them look this time around specifically for

> clubfoot just so we

> have

> > our game plan ready this time.

> >

> > Michele

> > Collin's story at

> http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

> >

>

>

>

>

>

Jenni-

Mom to (10/31/01) and Kelsey (11/7/03)happy girl in DBB nights only for

left clubfoot.

__________________________________

Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.yahoo.com

[Guest guest]

We had the nuchal translucency test but it was not spotted then at all -

she redated us and said the baby was 1 week 1 day bigger than my other date

and yet he was born the day before my first date which I reckon was right

all along!!!! It was spotted on our normal 21 week scan though.

Rach Steve & Connor

-- Re: ? for those who found out via ultrasound

Hi Michele~

Just to answer your question, we found out about Maddie's club feet via

ultrasound. My OB does a new (but not standard) test called a nuchal

translucency test that is performed between 12-16 weeks. This test requires

a " better " sonogram machine. Specifically, one that uses Doppler (like the

weather) technology. It is made by GE. It is* very* clear! Much better than

the standard sono technology. They have it at the University of MD Medical

Center, Center for Advance Fetal Care. Not too far from Dr. Herzenberg in

Baltimore, 15 mins or so. A perinatologist found and diagnosed her

immediately. FYI, they wanted to preform an amnio, which I agreed. Knowing

what I know now, I would not have gotten the amnio.

Once she was diagnosed, we continued to go there for follow up sonos, just

to ensure that her legs were developing properly. I did have a " regular "

sono toward the end of my pregnancy, and I could definitely notice the

difference. If you can not get to U of MD after one of appointments,

maybe you could call them and ask about the GE machine.

Best of luck to you. BTW, I have sono pics if you are interested.

Kim

Mom to Maddie, BCF 06/16/2005.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We had the nuchal translucency test but it was not spotted then at all -

she redated us and said the baby was 1 week 1 day bigger than my other date

and yet he was born the day before my first date which I reckon was right

all along!!!! It was spotted on our normal 21 week scan though.

Rach Steve & Connor

-- Re: ? for those who found out via ultrasound

Hi Michele~

Just to answer your question, we found out about Maddie's club feet via

ultrasound. My OB does a new (but not standard) test called a nuchal

translucency test that is performed between 12-16 weeks. This test requires

a " better " sonogram machine. Specifically, one that uses Doppler (like the

weather) technology. It is made by GE. It is* very* clear! Much better than

the standard sono technology. They have it at the University of MD Medical

Center, Center for Advance Fetal Care. Not too far from Dr. Herzenberg in

Baltimore, 15 mins or so. A perinatologist found and diagnosed her

immediately. FYI, they wanted to preform an amnio, which I agreed. Knowing

what I know now, I would not have gotten the amnio.

Once she was diagnosed, we continued to go there for follow up sonos, just

to ensure that her legs were developing properly. I did have a " regular "

sono toward the end of my pregnancy, and I could definitely notice the

difference. If you can not get to U of MD after one of appointments,

maybe you could call them and ask about the GE machine.

Best of luck to you. BTW, I have sono pics if you are interested.

Kim

Mom to Maddie, BCF 06/16/2005.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Michele -

Congrats on your pregnancy! Our first (Zach) was born with unilateral

clubfoot. We found out at our 18 week u/s, which wasn't a level II

u/s. The tech actually asked us " is there clubfoot in your family " ?

Which absolutely freaked us out. We hadn't even heard the term used

and had no idea what it was. At that time she brought in a doctor to

confirm. When they showed us what they were looking at, it was

absolutely obvious to us as well. They sent us for an echocardiogram

after the diagnosis to rule out other abnormalities.

With we asked to have a level II but they said it wasn't

necessary - that the tech's would be able to tell with the routine u/s

done at 18 weeks. The tech did not find c/f. I emailed Dr. Ponseti

and he said that this couldn't be diagnostic until after 25 weeks.

Thankfully, my OB requested another u/s at that time (couldn't be much

after 25 weeks as they wouldn't be able to see what they need to see -

baby would be too scrunched). At that time, the tech got a beautiful

view of both STRAIGHT feet. We too could see that they were perfectly

straight.

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right C/F

Treated by Dr. Ponseti

DBB Nights Only

>

> Hi Michele,

>

> I had ultasounds almost every week in my doctors office. At my 18

week one,

> the technician looked at the screen for several minutes and then

left the

> room. Shortly thereafter the doctor came in and told me Christian had

> clubfoot. He showed me exactly what he was talking about on the

screen. It

> was clear as day.

>

> Good Luck!

>

>

>

> ? for those who found out via ultrasound

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Michele -

Congrats on your pregnancy! Our first (Zach) was born with unilateral

clubfoot. We found out at our 18 week u/s, which wasn't a level II

u/s. The tech actually asked us " is there clubfoot in your family " ?

Which absolutely freaked us out. We hadn't even heard the term used

and had no idea what it was. At that time she brought in a doctor to

confirm. When they showed us what they were looking at, it was

absolutely obvious to us as well. They sent us for an echocardiogram

after the diagnosis to rule out other abnormalities.

With we asked to have a level II but they said it wasn't

necessary - that the tech's would be able to tell with the routine u/s

done at 18 weeks. The tech did not find c/f. I emailed Dr. Ponseti

and he said that this couldn't be diagnostic until after 25 weeks.

Thankfully, my OB requested another u/s at that time (couldn't be much

after 25 weeks as they wouldn't be able to see what they need to see -

baby would be too scrunched). At that time, the tech got a beautiful

view of both STRAIGHT feet. We too could see that they were perfectly

straight.

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right C/F

Treated by Dr. Ponseti

DBB Nights Only

>

> Hi Michele,

>

> I had ultasounds almost every week in my doctors office. At my 18

week one,

> the technician looked at the screen for several minutes and then

left the

> room. Shortly thereafter the doctor came in and told me Christian had

> clubfoot. He showed me exactly what he was talking about on the

screen. It

> was clear as day.

>

> Good Luck!

>

>

>

> ? for those who found out via ultrasound

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

My ultrasound was done using a " level 2 " ultrasound. They saw the

clubfoot right away. Even I could clearly see it. It was a much

clearer ultrasound than the one I had at the doctor's office with my

firstborn.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular

ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see

it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit,

specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by

behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to

have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we

have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

My ultrasound was done using a " level 2 " ultrasound. They saw the

clubfoot right away. Even I could clearly see it. It was a much

clearer ultrasound than the one I had at the doctor's office with my

firstborn.

>

> Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

> sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular

ultra

> sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

> too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see

it.

> With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

> places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit,

specifically

> looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

> wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by

behavior

> but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

> another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

> wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to

have

> them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we

have

> our game plan ready this time.

>

> Michele

> Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

>

[Guest guest]

Our first u/s was the regular office u/s machine. wasn't very active in

there so they were able to get an easy look at his feet when they were

stationary. It was very obvious that they were clubbed. His legs crossed at

the ankles and both feet curved inward. They saw it on subsequent u/s machines

that were more sensitive as well.

11/19/04

? for those who found out via ultrasound

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Our first u/s was the regular office u/s machine. wasn't very active in

there so they were able to get an easy look at his feet when they were

stationary. It was very obvious that they were clubbed. His legs crossed at

the ankles and both feet curved inward. They saw it on subsequent u/s machines

that were more sensitive as well.

11/19/04

? for those who found out via ultrasound

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds, etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Of course nobody noticed 's bcf in u/s, but when I had an u/s for Everett

(just a regular test) my dh and I could see the clubfeet on that. We were

looking for it though since had it before him. I went for a Level 2 test

and we could see them clearly in that one too.

s.

Re: ? for those who found out via ultrasound

I had three ultrasounds - one at the lab and two in

the OB's office - it was never detected. From what I

understand they won't often look for it if there are

no other signs there's something wrong (or no prior

history in the family). One of the moms I met at the

club foot clinic told me she only knew about her son's

foot because they had found a cyst on his brain (which

later disappeared) in her first ultrasound, so they

looked around for other things. I'm wondering if they

should just do routine screening for clubfoot since it

is so common because at least that way you would know

ahead of time. Had I known, I would have been able to

do a lot of research beforehand and then could have

chosen the doctor I wanted instead of being shuffled

off to the first one and now four months later having

to make a change because I'm not happy with the way

things have gone. (Whew - run on sentence!)

--- michele_and_collin wrote:

---------------------------------

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot

through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the

regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out

sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level

machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's

office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing

unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot

so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw

it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some

reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds,

etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want

to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot

just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Of course nobody noticed 's bcf in u/s, but when I had an u/s for Everett

(just a regular test) my dh and I could see the clubfeet on that. We were

looking for it though since had it before him. I went for a Level 2 test

and we could see them clearly in that one too.

s.

Re: ? for those who found out via ultrasound

I had three ultrasounds - one at the lab and two in

the OB's office - it was never detected. From what I

understand they won't often look for it if there are

no other signs there's something wrong (or no prior

history in the family). One of the moms I met at the

club foot clinic told me she only knew about her son's

foot because they had found a cyst on his brain (which

later disappeared) in her first ultrasound, so they

looked around for other things. I'm wondering if they

should just do routine screening for clubfoot since it

is so common because at least that way you would know

ahead of time. Had I known, I would have been able to

do a lot of research beforehand and then could have

chosen the doctor I wanted instead of being shuffled

off to the first one and now four months later having

to make a change because I'm not happy with the way

things have gone. (Whew - run on sentence!)

--- michele_and_collin wrote:

---------------------------------

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot

through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the

regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out

sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level

machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's

office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing

unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot

so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw

it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some

reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds,

etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want

to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot

just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

I had three ultrasounds - one at the lab and two in

the OB's office - it was never detected. From what I

understand they won't often look for it if there are

no other signs there's something wrong (or no prior

history in the family). One of the moms I met at the

club foot clinic told me she only knew about her son's

foot because they had found a cyst on his brain (which

later disappeared) in her first ultrasound, so they

looked around for other things. I'm wondering if they

should just do routine screening for clubfoot since it

is so common because at least that way you would know

ahead of time. Had I known, I would have been able to

do a lot of research beforehand and then could have

chosen the doctor I wanted instead of being shuffled

off to the first one and now four months later having

to make a change because I'm not happy with the way

things have gone. (Whew - run on sentence!)

--- michele_and_collin wrote:

---------------------------------

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot

through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the

regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out

sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level

machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's

office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing

unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot

so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw

it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some

reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds,

etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want

to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot

just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

I had three ultrasounds - one at the lab and two in

the OB's office - it was never detected. From what I

understand they won't often look for it if there are

no other signs there's something wrong (or no prior

history in the family). One of the moms I met at the

club foot clinic told me she only knew about her son's

foot because they had found a cyst on his brain (which

later disappeared) in her first ultrasound, so they

looked around for other things. I'm wondering if they

should just do routine screening for clubfoot since it

is so common because at least that way you would know

ahead of time. Had I known, I would have been able to

do a lot of research beforehand and then could have

chosen the doctor I wanted instead of being shuffled

off to the first one and now four months later having

to make a change because I'm not happy with the way

things have gone. (Whew - run on sentence!)

--- michele_and_collin wrote:

---------------------------------

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot

through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the

regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out

sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level

machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's

office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing

unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot

so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw

it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some

reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds,

etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want

to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot

just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

I had three u/s. The only one who found the BL CF with was the

perinatalist. Since my triple marker test came back false/positive and I had

the fibroid tumor he was looking very closely at every little thing. He spotted

it right away. I could even tell until he pointed out things to us such as

deminisons, bend of feet, etc.... He also used a very high level 2 ultsasound.

I think the u/s techs aren't told to look for anything other than gender and get

actual measurements. They really are qualified to do much observing or are

they?

Cohen wrote:

I had three ultrasounds - one at the lab and two in

the OB's office - it was never detected. From what I

understand they won't often look for it if there are

no other signs there's something wrong (or no prior

history in the family). One of the moms I met at the

club foot clinic told me she only knew about her son's

foot because they had found a cyst on his brain (which

later disappeared) in her first ultrasound, so they

looked around for other things. I'm wondering if they

should just do routine screening for clubfoot since it

is so common because at least that way you would know

ahead of time. Had I known, I would have been able to

do a lot of research beforehand and then could have

chosen the doctor I wanted instead of being shuffled

off to the first one and now four months later having

to make a change because I'm not happy with the way

things have gone. (Whew - run on sentence!)

--- michele_and_collin wrote:

---------------------------------

Hey everyone, We didn't know about Collin's foot

through the ultra

sound and I was wondering if you found out through the

regular ultra

sound machine in the office or stronger ones they out

sourced you

too? I wasn't sure if you need a certain level

machine to see it.

With Collin I had several ultra sounds at the doctor's

office, at

places like labs, and also at the antinatal testing

unit, specifically

looking for birth defects, etc and no one saw his foot

so I always

wondered. We did have a feeling the one doctor saw

it, by behavior

but it was never told to us. But there had to be some

reason or

another they kept on sending us for extra ultrasounds,

etc. Just

wondering, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant now, and I want

to try to have

them look this time around specifically for clubfoot

just so we have

our game plan ready this time.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232