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No fluid/20 week induction update
Hi,
We saw the perinatologist this morning. She was very kind, and took lots of time with us and answered all of our questions. We took another look at the baby on the u/s and saw absolutely no fluid this time. It seems that (on top of everything else, and probably not unrelatedly) I'm leaking fluid as well. We confirmed that the chances of carrying this baby to term and having it be viable and healthy are very, very slim. We are also optimistic that the cause of the problem is unlikely to be a recurring one, so that we can hope for an unproblematic pregnancy in the future. Going through all of the options, it seems that the course with the least risk to my health and future fertility is an induction. On Monday and Tuesday I have appointments for something to soften my cervix (don't know exactly what yet), and then the induction will be on Wednesday. The baby is still wiggling and squirming, even though there's no room without any fluid. It's pushing on the uterine wall (which is actually kinda painful). The perinatologist says that it must be a strong baby to do that -- I guess good muscle tone tends to run in our family. DS has always been very strong, practically could handle his own head (strong neck) from birth, walked at 9.5 months, etc. I asked about donating milk, and the perinatologist said she would look into it for me. There's a chance that it could actually be used in the NICU at the hospital where I will deliver. Otherwise, there aren't any milk banks in my city, but I will look into sending it to one. So, I wish this could be over sooner, so I could get on with things more quickly. It's very strange to be grieving already for someone who is still alive. My department has been very supportive and accommodating, and my class is taken care of for the rest of the quarter. I should be able to teach next quarter (starting 3/29) and think that I'll enjoy being able to throw myself into my work. DS is, of course, a huge comfort. I can imagine that this would be 100x harder if it were my first pregnancy, and only harder still after previous pregnancy loss. I am very much looking forward to trying again (once my body has had a chance to recover so that I start off on the best possible footing), and to seeing lots of fluid on a ultrasound some day soon, and even more so to cuddling a newborn! Thanks again to everyone here for being so supportive. I expect I'll keep posting as I go through this experience and then fade away again until I'm pg again. -- Emily mom to Toby 5/1/02 #2 EDD 7/19/04/induction scheduled for 3/2/04 |
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((hugs))
I didn't post in the other thread because I didn't know what to say, I still don't know what to say, but I just wanted to say I am thinking about you. A big thumbs up to you for donating your milk, it would be fab if it could get used in the same hospital. Good Luck with the induction, Anne |
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"Emily" wrote in message news:m1t%b.402942$I06.4380323@attbi_s01... Hi, We saw the perinatologist this morning. She was very kind, and took lots of time with us and answered all of our questions. We took another look at the baby on the u/s and saw absolutely no fluid this time. It seems that (on top of everything else, and probably not unrelatedly) I'm leaking fluid as well. We confirmed that the chances of carrying this baby to term and having it be viable and healthy are very, very slim. We are also optimistic that the cause of the problem is unlikely to be a recurring one, so that we can hope for an unproblematic pregnancy in the future. Going through all of the options, it seems that the course with the least risk to my health and future fertility is an induction. On Monday and Tuesday I have appointments for something to soften my cervix (don't know exactly what yet), and then the induction will be on Wednesday. The baby is still wiggling and squirming, even though there's no room without any fluid. It's pushing on the uterine wall (which is actually kinda painful). The perinatologist says that it must be a strong baby to do that -- I guess good muscle tone tends to run in our family. DS has always been very strong, practically could handle his own head (strong neck) from birth, walked at 9.5 months, etc. I asked about donating milk, and the perinatologist said she would look into it for me. There's a chance that it could actually be used in the NICU at the hospital where I will deliver. Otherwise, there aren't any milk banks in my city, but I will look into sending it to one. So, I wish this could be over sooner, so I could get on with things more quickly. It's very strange to be grieving already for someone who is still alive. My department has been very supportive and accommodating, and my class is taken care of for the rest of the quarter. I should be able to teach next quarter (starting 3/29) and think that I'll enjoy being able to throw myself into my work. DS is, of course, a huge comfort. I can imagine that this would be 100x harder if it were my first pregnancy, and only harder still after previous pregnancy loss. I am very much looking forward to trying again (once my body has had a chance to recover so that I start off on the best possible footing), and to seeing lots of fluid on a ultrasound some day soon, and even more so to cuddling a newborn! Thanks again to everyone here for being so supportive. I expect I'll keep posting as I go through this experience and then fade away again until I'm pg again. -- Emily mom to Toby 5/1/02 #2 EDD 7/19/04/induction scheduled for 3/2/04 I'm so sorry to hear of your impending loss. It's so thoughtful of you to think of donating your milk. I hope that you are able to do so and help others even during your difficult experience. I'm glad that you are opting for the induction. Research has shown that women who terminate pregnancies for medical reasons cope better (as a group, not necessarily every individual) if they induce rather than D&E. Seeing the baby and being able to have that closure is very important. My thoughts are with you, Amy |
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V. wrote:
I'm so sorry to hear of your impending loss. It's so thoughtful of you to think of donating your milk. I hope that you are able to do so and help others even during your difficult experience. I'm glad that you are opting for the induction. Research has shown that women who terminate pregnancies for medical reasons cope better (as a group, not necessarily every individual) if they induce rather than D&E. Seeing the baby and being able to have that closure is very important. My thoughts are with you, Amy Thanks, Amy. It seems to me that it will be very important to get to see and hold this baby, and so the induction sounds like the way to go. Plus, it's the less risky option for future fertility. Also, I want to avoid any pain medication that would make me not fully present. This isn't going to be an easy experience, but I need to experience it. -- Emily mom to Toby 5/1/02 #2 EDD 7/19/04 |
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"Emily" wrote in message news:B3z%b.404904$I06.4397825@attbi_s01... V. wrote: I'm so sorry to hear of your impending loss. It's so thoughtful of you to think of donating your milk. I hope that you are able to do so and help others even during your difficult experience. I'm glad that you are opting for the induction. Research has shown that women who terminate pregnancies for medical reasons cope better (as a group, not necessarily every individual) if they induce rather than D&E. Seeing the baby and being able to have that closure is very important. My thoughts are with you, Amy Thanks, Amy. It seems to me that it will be very important to get to see and hold this baby, and so the induction sounds like the way to go. Plus, it's the less risky option for future fertility. Also, I want to avoid any pain medication that would make me not fully present. This isn't going to be an easy experience, but I need to experience it. -- Emily mom to Toby 5/1/02 #2 EDD 7/19/04 Yes Emily, this is absolutely correct, and will help you in your healing. Hugs. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html |
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Emily wrote: I asked about donating milk, and the perinatologist said she would look into it for me. There's a chance that it could actually be used in the NICU at the hospital where I will deliver. Otherwise, there aren't any milk banks in my city, but I will look into sending it to one. Emily, I'm really sorry about your baby. As for milk donation- I donated milk here (extra from pumping for DD while I worked): http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5816/tmmb.html You do need blood drawn and sent to them (they test it). They sent me a fedex cooler, and I packed my milk and fedex picked it up. It was very easy. Take care of yourself, Mary |
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Mary W. wrote:
Emily wrote: I asked about donating milk, and the perinatologist said she would look into it for me. There's a chance that it could actually be used in the NICU at the hospital where I will deliver. Otherwise, there aren't any milk banks in my city, but I will look into sending it to one. Emily, I'm really sorry about your baby. As for milk donation- I donated milk here (extra from pumping for DD while I worked): http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5816/tmmb.html You do need blood drawn and sent to them (they test it). They sent me a fedex cooler, and I packed my milk and fedex picked it up. It was very easy. Take care of yourself, Mary Thanks, Mary. I'll save this link and look into if I can't donate to the NICU in the same hospital. -- Emily mom to Toby 5/1/02 #2 EDD 7/19/04 |
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(((((((((((hugs))))))))))......I want to say exactly what Nicky
said...... i'm so glad you posted asap.....i've been looking for you.....and we'll BE looking for you to be pregnant again....;-)) =95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95 =95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95 =95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95=95 No fluid/20 week induction update Group: misc.kids.pregnancy Date: Thu, Feb 26, 2004, 9:26pm (EST+5) From: (Coccinella) (((((Emily))))), I really think you are a very strong and generous woman. What you are going through is so tough and you can manage to think of others. I really admire you. I am sending you pampering vibes. -- Love Nicky Fur Babies |
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"Coccinella" wrote in message news (((((Emily))))), I really think you are a very strong and generous woman. What you are going through is so tough and you can manage to think of others. I really admire you. I am sending you pampering vibes. -- Love Nicky Fur Babies I second Nikki's sentiments, take care (((hugs))) naffi |
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