First High Risk Appt Today

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First High Risk Appt Today
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Tue, 01-17-2006 - 6:39pm

Well, can I just say how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE my doctors. I met with the doctor who went through Hell with me last year. She is great. She is the one that had to tell me all the bad things regarding Kelsi. She also delivered Kelsi.

Anyway, first thing we did was a run down of all the lovely complications I have to look forward to. That took us about 1/2 an hour just sitting in her office. It sounds like this may be my last baby. :( I am really really sad about that. But I trust her whole heartedly.

She is going to be very aggressive with my treatment. I am currently on 60ml of Lovenox...normally people would start out on 40. She said in a few weeks they are going to bump that up and it will probably be bumped up again a few times in this pregnancy. She made sure I knew how serious some of the complications are that we are dealing with. Particularly the Rh Antibody. They really can't do anything about it until 20 weeks at the very earliest...and even then we would most likely loose the baby. :( So we are really hoping that Dh gave me a baby with negative blood type this time. :)

I already have to do a 24-hour urine sample...those are so much fun...NOT!!! But I am used to them. It will be so they can get a baseline for the protein. They have to really watch it since I had Pre-eclampsia so severely and so stinking early last time.

I have appointments every 2 weeks right now and depending on how soon things go down hill they will go weekly...but she is hoping that isn't until 24 weeks. It looks like they will reduce my work schedule if my blood pressure begins to go up...and today it was 120/80. It really shows that I haven't been to the gym in two weeks. It is normally a bit lower than that. But this still wasn't too bad.

She did an ultrasound. She took her time and said the baby measured perfectly. I saw two little arms, legs, a heart, the cute little head with a brain. I LOVED it. The baby's heart rate was 171. Just perfect.

She also gave me a Rx for Phenergan. I just took it about a half hour ago and am waiting for it to kick in. I hope it does the trick.

I go back again on the 31st and I have the nuchal translucency test on Feb 10.

Thanks for all your well wishes. I appreciate them. I really hope I get to bring this baby home with me. I am so nervous. But I know there isn't much I can do. I am so grateful I have such wonderful doctors. Now all I have to do is remember to breathe. :)

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Registered: 08-11-2005
Tue, 01-17-2006 - 8:32pm

Hi Melissa,

What a wonderful team of doctors you have! Their support and thoroughness sounds exceptional! I'm so glad that you have them to help guide you through this process step by step. I will certainly be thinking about you..and hoping that any symptoms can hold out until the very last minute possible. I just know you are going to be bringing this precious baby home with you! Keep us updated..and know that I'm sending big hugs (and ~deep breath vibes~) your way!! :)

Hugs,
Stephanie

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Registered: 05-24-2005
Tue, 01-17-2006 - 10:35pm

I'm glad your doc is treating you so aggressively.

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Registered: 12-30-2004
Tue, 01-17-2006 - 11:28pm
Your Bean sounds good from the u/s.
Tiffany


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Registered: 12-13-2004
Wed, 01-18-2006 - 8:51am

Wow, Melissa
It sounds like you have an outstanding and proactive dr. I hope that brings you comfort because she sounds awesome. Best wishes for a successful pg!

Cristal
39 weeks, 4 days
1/21/06

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Registered: 12-13-2004
Wed, 01-18-2006 - 10:03am
Melissa,
I am so happy to see such a positive update! It sounds as if you truly do have wonderful doctors who care tremedously about you and your baby. Take good care of yourself these next few weeks! And be sure to give Riley extra hugs!

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Registered: 04-05-2005
Wed, 01-18-2006 - 10:25am

Hi Melissa!


I'm so happy to hear that your doctors are keeping such a close watch on you.

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Registered: 01-14-2005
Thu, 01-19-2006 - 12:28pm
Its so tough being PAL - esp when you also have many other diagnoses to contend with.
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Registered: 04-22-2005
Thu, 01-19-2006 - 2:44pm

Melissa - sounds like you have an amazing Doctor!!


So glad that the appt went well - praying that this pregnancy is different and that you don't have as many complications - hope that medicine does the trick.


Take it easy and don't over do it!


Sending hugs and belly rubs your way - so glad that your little bean looked great!





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Registered: 08-12-2005
Thu, 01-19-2006 - 6:27pm
It sounds like you have an amazing team working for you and your little bean!

~Kate

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Registered: 04-29-2005
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 4:22pm

Melissa,


I'm so glad your doctors are so supportive and so on top of everything.

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