Re: Need some inspiration--any UU Success Stories out there????

September 1, 2004

Hi Lynn,

First let me say, I am sorry to hear that you are going through this

scary diagnosis. Believe me, we all know how it feels to suddenly

be told that you are not 'normal'.

I also have a UU (left sided). I can't offer any advice in regards

to IVF as I was one of the lucky few who seems to be able to

conceive naturally, however I can tell you that I have spoken to

many UUérs in the last couple of years who have gone through IVF and

had great success. In addition, I can also offer a success story of

my own. I carried my son (now 2 yrs) to 35 weeks without the help

of a cerclage or any other special treatment. I am now 16 weeks

pregnant with my 2nd, and so far, it has been a completely normal

pregnancy. While I wouldn't be surprised if this baby arrives

early, I do feel confident that I will once again have a successful

pregnancy. There are plenty of success stories out there! And now

that you know about your problem, you are at an advantage in that

the doctors will know to monitor you extra carefully once you do

become pregnant. Many UUers are unaware of their problem when they

first become pregnant, and don't receive the essential extra care

that could have helped to prevent tradgedy.

Best wishes,

, UU

> Hi All,

>

> Just got back from the doctor today where he confirmed that I have

a

> Unicornuate Uterus. Yes I asked him about five times if it was

> really, really a UU, like he was going to say, " okay, you got me,

> it's not really a UU "

>

> With that being said, we also found out that IVF is our only

option

> because my right tube is blocked at the ovary and, of course,

since

> I don't have the left side of my uterus at all, the left ovary is

in

> the wrong place and the tube is attached to nothing.

>

> Would love some inspiration right now as I contemplate IVF. Any

> pregnancy/baby success stories from women with a UU would be

greatly

> appreciated.

>

> Also, how many of you with UU's were also diagnosed with a kidney

> problem?

>

> Thanks so much!

> Lynn

September 6, 2004

Hi Lynn

I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis and IVF being your only

option.

I also have a UU, I had no idea though until I had PROM just shy of

31 weeks. My uterus is on my right side.

We were lucky and fell pregnant on our second month of trying. Now

that I know more about UU I am left feeling amazing blessed that we

fell pregnant so quickly and that it went on complication free as

long as it did. I had no issues at all apart from PROM.

Once my waters broke I went straight to hospital. Labour was

stopped, I didn't dilate at all. I was then admitted to a ward for

bedrest. To stay there until I gave birth. One doctor in L & D

told me statistics showed that most women give birth within a week

once PROM has occured. Another doctor wanted me to make it to 36

weeks! I was allowed up, to shower etc. I leaked continously as my

waters just kept on regenerating, it was annoying but left me

feeling relieved as well knowing Ruby was not in a dry environment.

Things went fine for a few days but 4 days later labour started

again and 8 hours after it really kicked in (I ended up fully

dilating) Ruby was born via an Emergency C'Section. She was born at

31 weeks and 1 day. She weighed 1650 grams and we were lucky as she

came out breathing. She is a very healthy little girl and her only

health issue was Reflux. I am not even sure how bad that is anymore

for her, not very I think. For the most part she is a happy sweet

baby.

Good luck Lynn! I wish you all the best.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Caroline

September 6, 2004