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BR- Venting
Not sure if it's really venting but I need to tell someone. Some of you might remember that my blood work for the NT scan was really bad giving us a bad scare for downs (which we know now after the amnio LO has the right chromosomes, yay!). One of the proteins they test for, papp-A was REALLY low. Studies have shown that women w/low papp-A have a lot of trouble in the third trimester... often predictions of poor pg outcomes, preterm, low birth weight, still birth, and lots more... I knew all of this from 12 weeks but when he said it I almost passed out. I went in so happy and left so terrified and depressed. Even though my pregnancy has gone wonderfully so far, I feel like we're just waiting for the bad to happen now.
I just had my 25 week appt on Friday and doctor says all of this about low Papp-A and says that I'm going to have a non stress test and ultrasound at 27 weeks. Then at 32 weeks, we're going to start having these test every week, Tuesdays are the non-stress test, Thurs my reg appt w/ the midwife and Fridays will be ultrasound & appt with him. OMG, three appts every week for the remainder of my pregnancy!!! I don't mind at all but I just wonder when I'm going to be able to go to work? DH & I both feel like they are just looking for something to go wrong. Also, I hate the ultrasound tech but LOVE the rest of them (doctor, midwives, front desk girls) so I don't want to change.That US tech is a mean be-otch! I know I should look at this as a good thing (getting to see LO every week and then catching something bad before it happens) but I'm just a mess. I can't really tell my DH how I'm feeling because he will start to worry and panic if he knows that I'm worried and paniced.
I'm feel a little better already just writing this. Thanks for listening to me ramble.
Re: BR- Venting
I'm sorry. All those appts would definately be a burden on my schedule as well. But I can tell you, as someone who nearly died AND nearly lost my baby as a result of very rare and rapidly progressing pregnancy related complication, my vote would always better safe than sorry. I will probably show up at my MFM's office every day of my last trimester if I am brave enough to get pregnant again;)
I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly!
Oh hon, I'm sorry. I know how stressed and worried this must make you feel - not only about your pregnancy, but also about work, etc.
If it makes you feel any better, because I'm classed as a "high risk" patient, from this point forward I have to see two doctors: my regular OBGYN and the high risk specialist at the local hospital. Which means I'm looking at at least one appointment a week (and almost certainly more once I hit about 27-28 weeks) for the rest of this pregnancy.
Like you, I understand the need, but it's still a bit frustrating to have to try to schedule this in with work, etc.
(((hugs)))
Ah Julie, I am sorry. If it's any consolation I am sort-of in a similar boat now that I have been dx with GD. I have to see my regular OB for weekly NSTs as well as an endocrinologist (because I am taking insulin) and the Diabetic Counselor every other week or so (I fax in my numbers and if they are worried about something I go see them immediately). Luckily I am one of the "big bosses" at work and can pretty much come and go as I need to, but it still a PITA because I have lots of work to do, especially before heading out on mat leave.
I guess the good news in all of this is that you have a big heads up about what to expect and the possibilities of what they are trying to avoid, etc. I am sure everything will be fine. I think medical people just have to give you the worst case scenario so that if it comes down you cannot sue them for not telling you. Even with GD, MOST moms and babies are just fine but I have heard it all too...stillbirths, preterm labor, baby with breathing and blood sugar problems, etc.
Can you ask your OB or MW to talk to the tech and see if she can be more "positive" during your appts? Or if needbe, ask her yourself. You certainly don't want to be dreading all of those appts. with her.
Hang in there...I am praying for you and Jay and your sweet son on the way!
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