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no more babies
I had a horrible delivery with my son. The dr's told me I nearly died. I don't remember much of it, just remember being in intense pain and going for an emergency c-section. I had a severe case of HELLP syndrome. My platelets had dropped really really low. Anyhoo, the dr told me there were tests they can do to see if I'm prone to this happening each pregnancy or if it was a one time thing.
I had the labs drawn. It was only supposed to take 3 weeks, but the lab drew the wrong ones. So I had to have them re-drawn. We got the test results.
My doctor said we could have another baby, but I would have to be watched extremely extremely closely. I would be high risk. I have a 65-80% chance it will appear again.
I was upset at this news at first. I would like another one, just because i enjoyed pregnancy so much and I love my son so much. But I realize, I'm happy with just one. I don't think we would be mentally, physically or financially sound to have another one. H and I like to have alone time, which we struggle so much with this one. So, we've had many many discussions and if my dr won't fix me, H is going to get snipped. : /
We haven't told our family what the doctor told us or what we've decided. I haven't told anyone really besides H. I guess I'm still full of mixed emotions. Just had to get it out.
Re: no more babies
at least you have your sweet little boy though which is something to be happy about, and I second PP, I"m so glad you came to this decision as a family even though its really hard
I'm sorry, Deb.
It's good that you and your H are together on this decision, though, and that he is willing to have the procedure done.
I'm so sorry to hear this, Deb. I think it's great you were able to come together as a family and make this decision, though. Will be thinking of you.
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