2 vessel cord information please!

[mamabird32]

I have posted this in another section, but wanted more advise, suggestions, info.
Because of our first born having a heart defect, (and passing 2 days later), we now, with each pregnancy are considered high risk and must see a heart doctor.

DD #1 was tested in utero and discovered through a test that she had downs, we all decided to do further testing and for me to get an aminino.
Doctors said she was fine, even heart doctors came in and said that the test was a false positive.

Anyways, so with this ultrasound today, he measures that my due date is 3 weeks later and that she has a 2 vessel cord instead of a 3 vessel cord.
He said the heart looked okay but wanted to look at it again in 3 weeks.
My other doctor says that 20% of 2 vessel cord babies are said to have downs or a heart defect.

So, I'm extremely worried!
Having one child with a heart defect and dying, I'm fearful of the same happening.
Have any of you experienced this 2 vessel cord or know of anyone.....what was your experience?
I would appreciate any knowledge on this subject!
Thanks mamas!

[LittleYellow]

One of my dd's had a two vessel cord and she has no heart problems or other issues. We had it looked at via ultrasound and dr's said all should be fine, she was fine at birth and we even saw a pediatric cardiologist at about 1 month old just in case and all was well.

[MaryLang]

First of all I am so sorry about losing your lo. I can't imagine what your going through having another issue come up. My last baby had a two vessel cord and if you look at statistics it is very rare that you'll have another problem come up and it really shouldn't affect your baby. That being said my dd did have a heart defect (AVSD) she does not have downs though, even though these two abnormalities together do signal DS. Even with her particular CHD she was born relatively fine and did require open heart when she was 14mnths, but she is doing better than ever. I think its a great sign that they haven't found anything else yet. good luck to you and your baby, and lots of good vibes that he/she is fine.