Friday, July 27, 2012

23 weeks checkup and the dreaded "C" word

Hi all!  Just got home from my 23 week checkup and everything is still looking perfect (oh, except for the fact that my progesterone has consistently been in zone 2 despite 200 mg shots twice a week, but oh well). Baby's heart rate was 158, and the belly measurement was "perfect."  I haven't gained any weight since last time, though, so hmmm.  I guess because I can't have any junk food because most junk foods have wheat, and I'm supposed to limit sugar according to my food sensitivity testing?  

Now for the distressing and sad news.  My doctor finally reviewed the op report from my myomectomy and says he recommends a c-section.  If it was his daughter, he'd recommend the same thing, yadda, yadda, yadda.  So, for now, I've got to get my mind around that and the fear of it.  I think my biggest concerns are, besides the inherent risks of the surgery itself, 1) the doctor "messing up" all the work Dr. H did last year to get rid of the adhesions ( I want to have more babies and really don't want to have to have more surgery to remove adhesions to have the next baby to then have to have a c-section, and thus a never ending cycle of surgery); 2) how in the world do I take care of myself after such a major surgery, plus give excellent care to my baby; 3) how is this going to affect breastfeeding?  

Yes, I know, it supposed to be for the best because by chance, which I think is a miniscule chance, my uterus could rupture and we could both kick the bucket.  But, I'm still not happy about this and I still think my body could handle natural birth.  This really sucks and it's making me cry.    

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  1. I must have missed it, but why does the doctor think you should go for a csection? That would be a big bummer, but as long as you and the baby are alright, it's a happy story :)

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    1. because I had a big ol' fybroid removed from the back, upper side of my uterus 5 years ago

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  2. :( I'm sorry, that is disappointing. Are you able to get a second opinion? I'm not sure about the dangers of a c-section messing up the work from a NaPro surgery...maybe you could call PPVI and see what they say about it? I'm curious as well about that.

    I'll pray for peace for you. Just remember, the most important thing is for the baby to be born safe and healthy. I know it's hard though when disappointments like this come up. I'd call PPVI and see if they can give you a second opinion and discuss the effects of a c section.

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    1. His opinion is actually my third. I asked Dr. H at the beginning of the pregnancy, and he would not give an opinion and said to ask the surgeon who did the myomectomy. The nurse at that office said that surgeon said absolutely a c-section was needed. I saw another doctor here who said he would allow me to try vaginal birth, but would require internal fetal monitoring, and I would have an epidural and basically be stuck there in bed. I did not feel comfortable with his personality and I felt like all those interventions would just lead me to a c-section anyway.

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  3. Oh, I am so sorry. That is such a difficult decision. I have to make a decision like that but not nearly so serious. I have a prolapsed uterus and am worried about giving birth naturally and having to have a hysterectomy. Already a few drs told I would have to. C-section completely freaks me out. Is there anyone you can rely on after your delivery to help you with recovery?

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  4. Glad to hear all is going well with baby. Prayers for peace as you plan for the birth.

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  5. Surgery is so daunting! I'm hoping your DH will help out as you'll have lifting and driving restrictions. The good news is it shouldn't adversely affect breast feeding at all. Wish I lived closer, I'd offer to do dinner duty. Any chance your church has a moms group that can help?

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  6. Hi. I have been easing your blog foe awhile now and noticed you. Mentioned in your most about food intolerance testing. What did you have to do for this and where did you go to get it done? I'm wondering if this is part of my problem as why I haven't been able to conceive. I have mild endo as well. Thanks!

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    1. The naturopath that I recently saw recommended it and put in the order for it. All I had to do was take the order down to the lab corp down the street, they drew a bunch of blood, and a few weeks later I had a report on all my intolerances. ALCAT is the company that does the testing.

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  7. I'm so sorry you have to do the C-section. ;-( But for recovery, I know your DH will be so helpful and you will do the best you can depsite the circumstances. Hey ... you conquered IF, right??!?? ;-)
    After having a laporotomy at PPVI/Creighton, the first few days are super rough, but if I had a baby during my recovery, it would have gone so much better.
    You can DO IT!!!

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