So, my plans for VBAC aren't looking good.

Hi725 · February 2012

I had to have a physical and blood work for my new job. My platelets came back at 98k. The didn't start dropping until much later in my pregnancy last time. I'm kind of upset and pissed off. On top of most likely needing to schedule a c/s at 39 weeks, I'll most likely be put on steroids pretty soon, which are going to make me blow up like an effing balloon and be a crazy b*tch. Lovely.

cookiemomstarr · February 2012

Boooooo

jerseygirl09 · February 2012

Hi725:
I had to have a physical and blood work for my new job. My platelets came back at 98k. The didn't start dropping until much later in my pregnancy last time. I'm kind of upset and pissed off. On top of most likely needing to schedule a c/s at 39 weeks, I'll most likely be put on steroids pretty soon, which are going to make me blow up like an effing balloon and be a crazy b*tch. Lovely.

oh no that sucks

i'm hoping for a vbac also so lets see how that goes..

mandalinn25 · February 2012

Oh I am so sorry. And I hear you on the steroids, blah.

JenBFig · February 2012

that sucks. sorry to hear.

AmberMH08 · February 2012

poo on a shoe that sucks

for u and ppl around u hormones are enough to drive u batty but steroids on top u'll be the hulk of pregnancy hormones

Hi725 · February 2012

hijoi:
Dumb question: are the steroids to help your platelet count? If so, why won't they still let you try (if that's the reason they won't let you VBAC)? I have no idea, as I will be a RCS regardless of anything else, but I can understand why you'd be upset. Boo on that!

hijoi, the steroids are to keep my platelets elevated, but there are no guarantees. They went up and down like a roller coaster last time and I needed a platelet transfusion and a stress dose of steroids through the IV right before labor. Also, I had significant unexplained polyhydramnios, which my doc thinks may have been partially caused by the steroids. There are too many risks associated with that for her to let me go vaginally after a c-section, placental abruption, cord accident, higher risk of rupture, etc.

I was upset yesterday, but at this point all I care about is that the platelets stay high enough for a spinal. I really don't want to be knocked out for the delivery. That would suck.

So, my plans for VBAC aren't looking good.

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