Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Pregnancy Update

Okay so I went in for an ultrasound a few weeks ago and the doctor said he thought everything was okay and that my placenta looked good and the tear was healed. We were thrilled! A few days later I went to see my OB, I was still bleeding so she decided to send me to a perinatal specialist to make sure everything was okay. She thought I was fine and told me to start doing light strenuous activities. Last Wednesday, I went to see the perinatal specialist and found out that I'm not okay. He found a subchronic tear (8 cm) in my placenta however, it wasn't in the normal spot they usually occur in which is why the other doctor didn't catch it. He seemed very concerned and told me that he guarantees that I will go into preterm labor. He said he doesn't know when but I could go into labor as early as 24 weeks. Of course, I'm freaked out that I could have this baby in a few weeks with the high risk of serious complications and low survival rate. The reason I'll go into preterm labor is that my placenta will eventually tear completely off the uterus wall causing placental abruption. This is even more serious because it is harmful the the baby and to myself. There is no treatment for this but to hope the placenta hangs on as long as possible. The specialist put me on a progesterone hormone that could help calm my uterus and maybe allow the placenta to heal. It has not been diagnosed as a treatment but it has helped some women in the past and I'm willing to do whatever it takes. Our goal is to have our baby girl sometime after June 8 (34 weeks) because the risk of complications aren't as high. Lets keep our fingers crossed. As for me, I have been put on strict bed rest until I see the specialist next week. I will be seeing him for the rest of my pregnancy along with OB. I have moved into my parents house so my mom can take care of Ella and me. It has been a blessing. She and Jordan pamper me as I lay in bed or on the couch. This experience has be extremely hard for me but I seem to be coping very well. I can't wait to get back to normal but it looks like I'll be on bed rest until our little bundle of joy is here with us.

15 comments:

beck said...

wow! i am glad you put an update on here but i cant beleive it isnt any better. i will have to bring over more mags when i get back into town. i hope that your baby stays in there. dont move ok?

Tammy said...

Hope you are doing well. I think I would go crazy on bedrest but I think you are little more patient than me. Good luck, you are in our prayers!

Peter and Rebecca said...

We will keep you in our prayers. It must be so hard - but I am glad you have your mom there to help you out. It sounds like your doctors are taking good care of you too - we'll pray for June!

Sundbergs said...

Lindsey we will keep you in our prayers. You keep resting. I hope all goes well. That is so awesome your mom is there to help. You are awesome.

Adam & Rachel said...

Wow...I am sorry to hear about the magnitude of the situation. I'll keep you in my prayers.

The Hardy's said...

Wow! I hope things turn out okay for you and baby. Please let me know if you need help with anything!
You will be in our prayers.
On a happier note...any names picked out for her yet???

Melissa P said...

Hey Lindsey- Im glad you guys are so close to your family- I bet its so nice to be able to stay with them, especially for some company during the day. I know things arent going as planned or hoped for, but atleast the baby is still doing ok- hopefully she can hang out in there for a while longer until shes more developed- we love you guys!!!!

Kevin and Kerry said...

Linds, You are such a trooper. I hope all goes well we'll keep you in our prayers.

Mark, Stef, and Grace said...

Hey, wow! Hang in there, I'm sure everything will work out! You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. I've always felt like things like this happen to people that can handle it, and thats you! You are so strong!

Clarissa and Darrin said...

If there is anything you need me to do- call anytime! I know you have your mom and a great husband helping out but if you need anything just call. Even if you have a prego craving. We will keep praying for you.

Rachel said...

I just checked your blog and I had no idea all of this was happening. How can I help you? Ben asked my just yesterday what ever happenend to Sister Scott and Ella. How is Jordan handling all of this with law school? I have been on bed rest and it is no fun. I am glad you have your mom to help you. We will pray for you. Call me sometime if you get bored.

Quarantine Coronacation said...

How about if I bring you some Tacos from MiRAnchito and have a little lunch? I would love to see you and Ella. Give me a call!

Stewarts said...

We are thinking of you and your family and praying for your safe delivery! :)

Megan and Mike said...

Lindsey, I am so sorry to hear this, but I hope everything turns out ok. You will be in my prayers.

Unknown said...

LINDS! Its Jordana! I've been trying to search for your blog for months and finally found it! OMG you are having another baby! I hate that I'm not around and didn't know! CONGRATS over and over
hugs hugs hugs!
You need NEED to email me your email address please!
I miss you and think about you and Jordan and Ella all the time
we have to catch up :)

jordanal.miller@gmail.com

ps (ive been living in south korea teaching esl for about 10 months now....explains my disappearance huh?