Re: Newbie with BU - 27 weeks pregnant

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Hi ,

You are the third person I have seen on this site that is a twin or a

triplet with a BU or SU uterus. I am also a twin and my mother has

thought the entire time I have this type of uterus because of being a

multiple. Have you seen alot of this as well?

Congratulations on your pregnancy - we are due the same week with

little boys : )

>

> Karie,

> I saw your message, and can identify with your situation. I am 28

> weeks along (also having a boy), but I have a septate uterus. I had

> surgery to semove part of my septum, so now my uterus is heart

shaped

> like a bicornuate uterus. I also had a bout of bleeding with

> contractions at 21 weeks, and was put on bed rest for 2 weeks. I

> haven't had any bleeding since, and have only had some braxton

> contractions. The doctor doesn't really know why I started

bleeding.

> I can certainly understand why you are concerned. Make sure to

write

> down all of the questions that you have, and don't be afraid to ask

> them. Also, if you feel like you want an ultrasound to see if the

> baby's o.k., then don't hesitate to insist on one. Just so you

know,

> I am a triplet, and one of my sisters has a 4 year old daughter.

She

> just recently found out that she has a severe bicornuate uterus.

The

> doctor who told her this was amazed that no one ever told her

before.

> She carried to term, and her daughter is nice and healthy! I wish

> you the best of luck! Take care!

>

> Baby boy (no name yet!) due March 3rd