Update on my Drs appointment this week -lotsa good stuff

I love Dr H. I have to begin by saying that because she came into the room and immediately put me at ease. She is like talking to a girl friend.

Anyway I had some big questions. Not sure who know what, but I had a very severe complete previa with DS that made me bleed almost the whole PG, and was very worried about a repeat. So far the placenta is where it belongs and NO WHERE near my cervix. I am so glad to not have to worry about bleeding, and both DH & I are glad no pelvic rest

I wanted to go VBAC. She said that although there are elevated risks it is not out of the question at this point. She said what she will do is schedule the c-section for up to 7 days after my EDD, and allow me to go into labor in that time. She did say that she will monitor me closely in the last month or so to make sure there are not any developing medical conditions that would indicate a higher risk of a rupture. I think that she is being very reasonable and accomodating, and DH says he is fine with it. She also said we can go into labor as long as it is before 41w and then have a c-section if we decide at that moment that the risk of rupture is too stressful for me to have a "good labor." I was very glad to hear that too So we are set to schedule the c-section for Feb 27th, because they not do scheduled c-sections on Saturdays.

Finally, we talked about the mass in my left breast. She recommended that I see another breast specialist to get another opinion, but she sees no reason that I need to get the lumpectomy while PG. It is not cancerous or pre-cancerous, and cannot become cancerous. It is, however, a marker for a later problem and I feel like the surgeon I have wants to test it now to have a comparative later. Anyway she said that as long as the 2nd opinion says I can wait, then I can wait. She also said that as long as the breast specialist OKs it, I can nurse I am so happy to have that option. I BF baby G and was very upset at the possibility of not having that option for this baby as well. She did warn me that it may not work, and that I might have a higher risk for infection and advised me to contact a lactation nurse if I decide to nurse, but all in all it was a great visit & I am so glad that I have options again!

Also, she told me she is glad that I am going to find out the sex at the level II...apparently the staff are all trying to guess if I am having a or a .

Re: Update on my Drs appointment this week -lotsa good stuff

So happy you had a great appointment and feel better about things. It's so important to have a Dr. you are comfortable with!

Re: Update on my Drs appointment this week -lotsa good stuff

that's a great appointment!! i am so glad your doctor is working so well with you

so now the question is - when is your level II????????? and will we see a belly pic so we can try and guess??

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All good news. Mel let me know if you want the number for my Breast Specialist, He is FANTASTIC and in Bethpage. I love him and totally comfortable with him. My scar (hopefully you will not need to worry about this) I actually have to look for it. AWESOME dr.

Side note, Im thinking a this time. Just a feeling.

Re: Update on my Drs appointment this week -lotsa good stuff

LB - I am a fat cow, but I promise I will take belly pics before the Level II. As soon as I look more PG and less fat you'll get them

Jenn - we actually have a betting excel sheet and 85% of the people who have an opinion say . I'll admit it would be super-cool to have one of each!

Re: Update on my Drs appointment this week -lotsa good stuff

If your Dr. H is the same as my Dr. H (how many are there? lol) ITA, she's so great, and talking to her IS like talking to a girl friend

So glad you had a good appointment!

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So glad you had a good appt and have options again!!

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That is wonderful news!
I love Dr. H too!

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That office sounds funny.. guessing on the sex of your little one!! I say !!

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That office sounds funny.. guessing on the sex of your little one!! I say !!

Re: Update on my Drs appointment this week -lotsa good stuff

Sounds like you really had a fantastic appt! It must be wonderful to feel a real connection with your OB and have your fears be put to rest.