This past Friday we met with the perinatologist. She had the results from the pathology from the placenta. There was evidence that there was infection in the placenta. Which meant my cervix was open long enough to infect it. Which also means that even though Eleanna's main cause of demise was her cord being crushed and a blood clot. If that hadn't happened she still would have perished due to the infection. Not a great comfort, but it's good to know. We discussed both trans abdominal curclage (TAC) & trans vaginal curclage (TVC). After the discussion we came to the conclusion that at 12 weeks we would have a preventative TVC put in. We will also have weekly ultrasounds from 7-13+ weeks. We also discussed progesterone for the entire pregnancy. We will switch to weekly progesterone at about 16 weeks. Then at about 34-36 weeks they will take out the TVC and we will stop the progesterone so we can have the baby. Dr. also said that my high BP had no effect on the placenta so we will stay with our current medication for that. I will also have at least monthly testing for UTI (urinary tract infection). Dr. also said that this is all being done as a precaution and that she had no problem with us transferring 2 embryos and possibly having a twin pregnancy.
Now I am just ready to be moving forward. I hope that my period gets here soon so we can get the ball rolling sooner than later.
4 comments :
I'm so glad you are able to do this again and I'm so sorry that sometimes, things are not able to be caught and doctors don't know that something needs to be done until it's too late. They let my mom miscarry twice before figuring out the SIMPLE thing that let her get pregnant and keep me. I can't imagine what you are going through but my thoughts and prayers are with you!
I am so happy that you have a plan in action. Keep the faith my dear friend and keep that positive attitide of yours and I know good things will come of it. What kind of blood pressure meds are you on? I have been struggling with mine as well and I just was wondering what you were taking that was working for you... Praying for you still and hope the wait goes by quickly for you.
I am on Metoprolol tartr. I take 12.5mg 2x per day. I have been on it for 3-4 years now. It had really helped me. There are very few side effects.
The main downside that once we do have another baby if I still need to take it I will not be able to breast feed.
Ok. Hmm I have never heard of that one. I too had BP issues before pregnancy and now I am just trying to figure out the safest and most efficient medicine. Thanks for the info!!! Xoxoxo
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