Update on our trip to the specialist...

January 5, 2004

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.

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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