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chavey
	Age: 35 Country: Province/region: City: Partner: Joseph Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Attorney
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So, I'm a first time mom-to-be, expecting our first child in June, and completely thrilled! My husband & I have been married for over 2 years, but we started visiting doctors about 3 years ago because we knew I'd have a hard time getting pregnant. I had been seeing a great doctor while I was in law school, but switched after I graduated to someone closer to where we live. Big mistake. I've never had a female gyno before, and thought she'd be sympathetic to the plight of women...another mistake. I went in for my annual 3 years ago & told her I wanted to talk about my chances of having a baby. Without even ordering an ultrasound or other tests, she tells me that there's no way I'll ever have a baby b/c of the numerous fibroids I had growing in my uterus. I was stunned - both at the news & her casual way of telling it to me! I asked her, "well, do I have any options?" She said "yes, adoption." I started crying. She hands me a tissue and says condescendingly, "oh, I'm sorry. We all have our burdens to bear, and I'm sorry that this is yours." Then she walks out of the room, after being in with me for a total of 5 minutes. After that, I switched back to my old doctor...and have told every female friend and relative to stay away from her.

Fast forward to October 2007. By this time, I've been working with my OB/GYN and a fertility specialist, had a myomectomy, 2 HSG's, 2 laproscopic surgeries, and about 3 cycles of Chlomid. Through the grace of God, I finally have a positive pregnancy test! I was shocked and started crying hysterically - to the point where my husband had no clue what I was telling him:) Two days later, I started bleeding very heavy and thought for sure that the baby was gone...nope, still there!

We were visiting the fertility specialist every 2 weeks for the first 3 months...then finally were able to breathe a little easier starting in January. I'm thankful for every uneventful doctor's appointment and ultrasound that we have.

Now we are just about at 30 weeks and sooooo excited for our little girl to arrive. I know that we're going to have to take her early via c-section b/c of all of the fibroids that are still in there, but I'm just hoping to hold out for as long as possible!

April 16, 2008 Update:

DH and I went to the doctor today to get out 3D/4D ultrasound done...we finally saw our little girl! She was not cooperating, of course, and spent the entire time with either a hand or a foot in her mouth. We could see enough to tell that she has her daddy's mouth and nose...let's just hope she has my ears! j/k After that high, we hit a bit of a low visiting the doctor. He took a look at her measurements from 2 weeks ago (he was on vacation) and said that he was concerned that my placenta was degrading faster than he was comfortable with, probably b/c of the fibroids. He wants us to go back in for another U/S tomorrow morning so that they can measure the blood flow and her growth to make sure she's still getting all the nutrients she needs from me. He's talking about maybe needing to take her out at any time that it looks like the environment is more "hostile" for her inside of me than out. This, of course makes me super nervous b/c I'm only 30 weeks tomorrow. I'm just praying that my placenta holds out at least until 36 weeks.

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aidensmama - Thursday, 26 June
I would say pump and bottle feed the amount she needs until she knows how much to drink.

Grace - Wednesday, 25 June
roll up a blanket, tuck her tight and make her lay on her side so that if she does spit up then it won't stay on her. Or sit her in her carseat and keep her in the bathroom with you while you bathe and she'll be sitting in a more upright position. They usually love the carseat anyways. Mine sleeps great in his. Better than in his playpen/bassinet so it gives me more time to get what I need to get done, especially when baths are far and few. It'll get better, babies have a natural gag reflex that causes them to spit up more often, and I think the younger they are the more sensitive it is, but they do grow out of it. I hope this helps, maybe give her a drop of mylicon before she eats to get out any extra air bubbles that may be hiding in there when you burp her.

Rachel918 - Friday, 30 May
Yes!!! They were going to do an emergency c section on tuesday because my blood pressure was so high, I was trying to stay calm, but was thinking omg am i ready for this lol!!! I want her to stay in there but they again I dont feel well and it isnt getting any better and my dr sees how miserable i am. If it isnt next week it will be the following and no later. Is your section early in the am??? I know its easier to say but try not to stress atleast you made it ithis far and then no more bed rest for you!!!! Keep in touch let me know how it all goes:)

Rachel918 - Friday, 30 May
Good luck with everything!!!!!! I may be induced next thursday as well, im sure your baby will be very healthy:)

~*Lina*~ - Friday, 23 May
I am suppose to switch tomorrow and I went to the pharmacy today to get it filled and the pharmasist said they have pulled it from all warehouses and they are not sending any of it out.

matermomma - Friday, 2 May
Sounds like a heat rash... Very common... Just keep it cool and dry. :)

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