tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post4315071602223040988..comments2023-09-11T10:57:18.129-05:00Comments on My Perky Ovaries: Details and FollowupMs. Perkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923832430040384294noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-30073952247907932272007-07-20T22:02:00.000-05:002007-07-20T22:02:00.000-05:00First of all, if you get to 34 weeks, I will MAKE ...First of all, if you get to 34 weeks, I will MAKE you a cupcake. I will make you many cupcakes. Secondly, I'm glad the test came back negative and that things are stabilizing/better/not worse. Take it easy and let me know if there's anything I can do.Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-73945078855301029702007-07-20T16:27:00.000-05:002007-07-20T16:27:00.000-05:00oh my goodness. what a week. such a relief to he...oh my goodness. what a week. such a relief to hear that everything is okay for now. thinking of you.meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867137276917406552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-43372135977002006652007-07-20T13:32:00.000-05:002007-07-20T13:32:00.000-05:00Just discovered your blog and this post sounds hau...Just discovered your blog and this post sounds hauntingly familiar. My cervix shortened down to 0.2cm (yes 0.2) at 16 weeks and I had an emergency cerclage, bringing it back to 3.5cm. At 22 weeks, due to contractions, back down it went to 1cm.<BR/><BR/>I spent a total of 15 weeks on bedrest, 4+ of them in the hospital, and it is very hard. But more than it being hard it is SO TOTALLY WORTH IT. I did end up delivering my twins at 31 weeks, but that was because baby A PROM'd and was threatening to push her cord out with her foot. They'd have kept me pregnant another week longer to get to 32 weeks had she not been doing that.<BR/><BR/>I too was on Procardia after the contractions started, and it definitely helps. Stick to that bedrest and I'm pulling for you.<BR/><BR/>SusanRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-33431480507137936772007-07-19T21:07:00.000-05:002007-07-19T21:07:00.000-05:00I hope you have a laptop and typed this from a rec...I hope you have a laptop and typed this from a reclined position. <BR/><BR/>Wow, it has been an eventful week. I hope you manage to find a way to make the bedrest as easy as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-28014730580198932492007-07-19T20:35:00.000-05:002007-07-19T20:35:00.000-05:00Oh Karen, what a scary time this must be for you--...Oh Karen, what a scary time this must be for you--but it sounds like this last appointment was a lot better than the previous one. They seem really concerned and caring about making sure that those babies stay inside as long as possible. It must be a big relief to have such a good practice who are all watching out for you. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers while we're away.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077459860855798660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-18264067455612422242007-07-19T18:19:00.000-05:002007-07-19T18:19:00.000-05:00Thank you for the update. The others are right, 2...Thank you for the update. The others are right, 28 weeks is a huge milestone. I made it to 31w 1d with my son and I consider every hour he grew inside me to be a gift of less time in the NICU. I fought hard for those days/hours past 28 weeks.<BR/><BR/>HUGS and take it easy!! I like that you have a good plan and that the FFT tests came back negative.littleangelkisseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140422279498772797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-45784603404171660712007-07-19T17:42:00.000-05:002007-07-19T17:42:00.000-05:00If you want to see and download some of their show...If you want to see and download some of their shows they did on the subject check out this site:<BR/><BR/>http://www.fullterm.net/html/fullterm_podcasts.htmMalky B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10989093667241082612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-47616376609074622502007-07-19T17:37:00.000-05:002007-07-19T17:37:00.000-05:00So glad to hear the Fetal Fibronectin Test came ou...So glad to hear the Fetal Fibronectin Test came out negative. I've heard about the test on the podcast "mommycast.com". They 2 hosts both had premature babies and wished that test was around when they were expecting! It should give you peace of mind. It's supposed to be very accurate. Rest up! I didn't mind the long post. Glad to hear the full story cause I've been worried about you too.Malky B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10989093667241082612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-71557459624070316832007-07-19T13:39:00.000-05:002007-07-19T13:39:00.000-05:00Thinking of you and hoping for 28 PLUS weeks!!!!Thinking of you and hoping for 28 PLUS weeks!!!!Hopeful Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339776324264791028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-21556761603495184522007-07-19T13:35:00.000-05:002007-07-19T13:35:00.000-05:00Bedrest is hard! I had such a hard time with it. ...Bedrest is hard! I had such a hard time with it. I am not the type to lay around. Hang in there! You are doing great and no matter how long the days seem your end results are worth it! <BR/>NicoleErickson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14824410552862001606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-26664272158582803412007-07-19T13:07:00.000-05:002007-07-19T13:07:00.000-05:00Glad you came back and updated. I've been worried...Glad you came back and updated. I've been worried you found yourself in an emergency situation and in the hospital.<BR/><BR/>What everyone else has said, 28 weeks really is the magic number, but anytime you can keep them in longer than that is gravy. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad your second appointment with Dr. R went better. I only met her once and really liked her, but this was before I started having any problems. Dr. P trusting her does speak volumes to the rest of the local medical community, though.<BR/><BR/>Keep in mind that Dr. P's practice is extremely conservative and will not take any risks. They were threatening to take my boys at 30 weeks because of threatened preeclampsia. Water broke anyway at 33 weeks, but they watched me VERY, VERY closely (like every other day closely) and had me under strict orders to call immediately if anything changed.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that things changed so quickly, but you really are in the best medical hands around and I have complete faith that they will take excellent care of you.<BR/><BR/>Is there anything I can do for you since I'm relatively near by?Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959049909584770601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-48997995908662244692007-07-19T10:57:00.000-05:002007-07-19T10:57:00.000-05:00OMG Karen,I am behind in reading blogs so I've mis...OMG Karen,<BR/><BR/>I am behind in reading blogs so I've missed all of this...I am so sorry, what a stressful time for you! To put it mildy.<BR/><BR/>(I can't believe we BOTH titled posts 'F*CK' in the last week!)<BR/><BR/>I am thinking of you and those babies, and hoping the contractions calm down and that cervix stays nice and long. And closed. (Is that the right terminology? I've never sent good wishes to a friend's lady parts so I'm not sure.)<BR/><BR/>Anyhoo, please know I'm thinking of you. <BR/><BR/>Take care.Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200039011136695507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-81932529974322315072007-07-19T10:48:00.000-05:002007-07-19T10:48:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for writing this detailed update...Thank you so much for writing this detailed update. We've been worried! Worried and praying.<BR/><BR/>I'm really glad things seem a bit better and certainly more clear now.<BR/><BR/>You know, even as you were (rightfully) freaking out and panicking, you kept your head about you. You knew you needed clarification and specifics, and you reasoned that even if you didn't feel that great about the doctor, you were still in relatively safe hands given the practice as a whole.<BR/><BR/>You did what you needed to do. While bewildered, you remained proactive. You sought advice and help. You let yourself get some sleep. You didn't let yourself drown.<BR/><BR/>And then . . . you got the clarification and specifics and you got evidence of being in safe hands.<BR/><BR/>You are impressive!<BR/><BR/>The doctor's comment about her fertility was ridiculous (though maybe she was trying to be self-deprecating?), but it seems she might have made up for it by her thoughtful counseling regarding not placing blame on yourself should your water break when you get up to get a sandwich.<BR/><BR/>Now . . . rest, rest, rest! Have your husband pack you a lunch every day so you don't even need to get up for a sandwich!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-21572967452521083482007-07-19T10:34:00.000-05:002007-07-19T10:34:00.000-05:00I appreciate the novel as I was worried! Thank you...I appreciate the novel as I was worried! Thank you for easing my concerns :)nickoletta100https://www.blogger.com/profile/17687545335045943082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-16318503832879658992007-07-19T10:30:00.000-05:002007-07-19T10:30:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, your experience mirrors my own so ...Oh my goodness, your experience mirrors my own so much. It is definately possible to make it past 28 weeks, and the negative FFN is awesome - even 26 weeks is much better than 24. I'm sorry it's so hard, but glad you got a little good news in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-13546609286469248432007-07-19T10:05:00.000-05:002007-07-19T10:05:00.000-05:00So glad to hear from you! That's a ton of info to...So glad to hear from you! That's a ton of info to digest, no wonder it stressed you out. That last appointment sounds much better and I'm glad to hear that they're working behind the scenes on your case. The nurse was totally right about the 24 vs 28 week thing, and I'm glad the doctor took the time to explain it. I hope you have another 10 weeks in you too!twirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03567870322657395706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-32801347086702938292007-07-19T10:04:00.000-05:002007-07-19T10:04:00.000-05:00Whew. I've been stressed and more stressed that y...Whew. I've been stressed and more stressed that you hadn't been updating because you were in an emergency-admit situation. I'm so glad you're not.<BR/><BR/>The FFN results are FANTASTIC. That is VERY good news.<BR/><BR/>I think I already wrote, but maybe I didn't, that the survival rates at 28 weeks are solid. VERY solid. That's why the next four weeks are so critical.<BR/><BR/>As I also mentioned, I had a shower stool for my showers. They're cheap, you can get one at any decent-sized pharmacy drugstore. Buy and use one.<BR/><BR/>At some point, you're going to have to think about moving from recliner to bed. Always lying on your left side to maximize blood flow to the placenta. That sort of thing.<BR/><BR/>If you haven't been in touch with Sidelines before now, please get in touch with them. The risks of depression shoot through the roof once you're on bedrest, and they're in the best position to help you prevent and treat it.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry everything changed so fast. I was so hoping you'd have smooth sailing until delivery. But I still have hope you can make 34 weeks. I really WILL drive up and deliver cupcakes. Then again, I'll do that whenever you deliver. :-)Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380822736915028078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-27129341469664609802007-07-19T09:54:00.000-05:002007-07-19T09:54:00.000-05:00Phew - I'm stressed out just from reading about th...Phew - I'm stressed out just from reading about this. I'm not sure if I've commented before I've been reading for a while. It sounds like you are in good hands, thorough, comprehensive and caring medical care is a rarity. The docs comment about IUI and IVF was absurd and insensitive, I hope she realised that and is kicking herself.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you & the babes, hoping I'll still be reading about your HOM pregnancy in 10 weeks!Boliathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362098708722733048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-65190550408805181752007-07-19T09:50:00.000-05:002007-07-19T09:50:00.000-05:00Let me be one of many to say: "Whew!" It sounds l...Let me be one of many to say: "Whew!" It sounds like things are looking better and better. I'm so glad to hear it!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12290007044439581358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-62555957043835347342007-07-19T09:35:00.000-05:002007-07-19T09:35:00.000-05:00Sounds like a much better appointment. I'm glad th...Sounds like a much better appointment. I'm glad things look more positive now.Egged Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03656572696838310523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-67547972173231768232007-07-19T09:32:00.000-05:002007-07-19T09:32:00.000-05:00SOOO GOOD to hear your update! i'm so glad you fee...SOOO GOOD to hear your update! i'm so glad you feel a little more at peace about the whole thing and that you were able to get your concerns addressed to your satisfaction!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-128484163464969072007-07-19T08:43:00.001-05:002007-07-19T08:43:00.001-05:00Amen child. Prayers have been working for you. Han...Amen child. Prayers have been working for you. Hang in there. Keep your feet up.Truck Driver Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505402380797088447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-83622523268003880752007-07-19T08:43:00.000-05:002007-07-19T08:43:00.000-05:00SO, SO glad the cervix is longer. I'm glad the doc...SO, SO glad the cervix is longer. I'm glad the doctor was forthcoming ewith information and details, details, details. Let us know if you want visitors!<BR/><BR/>Except that comment about "I'm quite fertile." Who says those words ever, much less to someone who has confided that she gone through multiple IUIs?In and Out of Luckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11211825510910211158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-86603823344657075642007-07-19T08:39:00.000-05:002007-07-19T08:39:00.000-05:00You've had a wild week! Thanks so much for all th...You've had a wild week! Thanks so much for all the detail. Many of us have no idea what you're going through, and it's really nice to get that insight. I'm so glad that your cervix lengthened a bit! Hopefully it will continue to lengthen a bit, or at least stabilize. I'm thinking about you!Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618450893147930174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31649912.post-23786773437719587402007-07-19T08:04:00.000-05:002007-07-19T08:04:00.000-05:00I have really been waiting with my breath held tig...I have really been waiting with my breath held tight for you. I am so glad that the doc turned out to be very informative, I think that is just terribly important.<BR/><BR/>So glad that everything is as good as possible right now.LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398924875071245573noreply@blogger.com