Re: Update on our trip to the specialist...

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Chrystal,

Oh hon! How awful for you... but at least you will be able to keep a

close eye on this little one. My prayers are with you and we hope

everything runs as smoothly as possible.

Hugs

Sharon

> Hi All,

>

> I went to see the specialist in high risk pregnancy/maternal fetal

medicine on Friday. Alot of the things she told me I already

knew...but I was diagnosed with yet another blood disorder. I had

been low borderline in my first pregnancy and now I definately have

it. They said I have an antiphosophilipid disorder which seems to

go hand in hand with my hyperhomocystein anemia.

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> They are starting me on Lovenox (blood thinner) injections 2 times

daily - which is no big deal to me because I took this same

medication after I had WLS. I am also being put on high doses of

Folic Acid (5mg), B12, and B6, and baby aspirin.

>

> The doctor also continued my pelvic rest - no sex, aerobics, heavy

lifting, etc etc.

>

> They said my current ob could continue caring for me but towards

the middle or end of the pregnancy if I make it that far they may

take my care back over.

>

> They also said the baby will have to have growth scans every 3

weeks and the last 6 weeks of the pregnancy they will monitor the

babys' heartbeat 2 times a week.

>

> They also think a c-section again would be the best thing for

me...I am all for that as I have no desire to push anything out of

my body since I have 2 hernias.

>

> I thank all of you for your care and concern. Have a great day!

> Chrystal

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