So I am able to report that my miscarriage is basically over and that I am simply having some light bleeding now. Also I am HAPPY to report I will not need a D&C or as my Dad calls it a Dusting and Cleaning.
After seeing Dr. Dickhead, I am feeling relieved. He apologized for the error that was made. All of a sudden he is very caring and concerned. He has decided to pull out all of the stops and even if this is simply because he is now walking on eggshells, I am glad to have him be so thorough.
The ‘plan’ is as follows.
-Chromosomal abnormalities blood tests for James and I
-Weekly blood test to monitor HCG levels (a hormone made during pregnancy), so that we don’t try again until they reach 0
-10 days antibiotics (for some bug that can cause problems on the off chance we have it)
-Bromocriptine (Parlodel) to lower prolactin levels since they are elevated from breastfeeding and should have gone down by now- this elevation can lead to miscarriage
-Prometrium (progesterone taken orally) when I become pregnant
-HCG shots 3X weekly for the first trimester in the bum
So as you can tell (especially from the last step) this will all be a ‘pain in the ass’ both literally and figuratively speaking… but, it should hopefully be worth it!!
Now I have a Doctor’s appointment with my family doctor (who has always spoken to us candidly about things) to get a second opinion about all of this and determine what to do next.
Perhaps he can come up with some alternate solutions. I am terrified of needles.
When I decided to make a baby with James, secretly it did occur to me that may involve pricks from behind, but it did not occur to me that it would involve pricks in my behind. There is quite a difference and I think I much prefer the first of the two!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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I'm with you about the needles. I freak the fuck out everytime I have to get a shot, IV, blood taken. They almost have to put me on Xanax to get me to calm down. One time for a surgery, they gave me something purple and equated it with Valium... I can attest that I didn't feel anything, but my husband said it put me in a loop where I said "But it's not the same!" in the same whiney (think 2-year old having a temper tantrum) voice, over and over... Ah, memories (of which I have no recollection of).
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ReplyDeleteFor me, I have collapsing veins. I have been told time and time again by GOOD nurses to request butterfly or pediatric needles. You dont feel them AT ALL going in, and they disturb the vein less. (See if the request works next time) of course, I always run into some asshole nurse who is convinced I dont need one and that she can get a vein just fine..... ten stabs later and they always end up calling someone from NICU or the cancer ward..
I would definitely get a 2nd opinion on the miscarriage issues, testing, and medications. Many times, a miscarriage is due to the baby having a chromosomal abnormality, and miscarriage is nature's way of saying "hey, this isn't going to work out." I'm very sorry for your three losses :-( It must be very frustrating and difficult for you.
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