Who has a difficult PG but then went on to have another one after?

CBKMRB

I keep thinking about having another baby.  My PG with Keira was very complicated, mostly due to Vasa Previa which ended with 2 months of bedrest at the end and a random week of bedrest here and there earlier in the pregnancy.

I know that most likely I will not have Vasa Previa again but who knows.  Also, at this point I'm 35 so I know that is a factor.

I just keep going back and forth with; I really do want another one vs. am I just tempting fate?

Mostly, I really want one more but I have these concerns in the back of my head.

KrisBriMcBunny

talk to your OB about the risks.

DH & I wanted another child but after talking with my Peri he said I have a 25% chance of having placenta previa again.  i cant go thru that again.  I was on bedrest at 18 weeks, rushed to the hospital 3 times....the 3rd time ended up being admitted and stayed there for a month before having an emergency c-section at 33 weeks.

25% chance is just too high for me and yes I'm very disappointed.

so yeah definitely make an appt for an indepth consultation and then go from there.

marchbaby

I had two difficult pregnancies, but for different reasons.  After having my first son and dealing with two months of left side only bedrest, a three week hospital stay, and tons of stress I said never again!  Then I went on to change my mind a year later

After my second son, which involved 5 weeks of partial bedrest and a much easier csection then the first, I said I was going to have another.  And i plan on it eventually. Each pregnancy is different, I would just make sure you have a doctor you are comfortable with, perhaps a high risk doctor.  And also discuss your problems with your OB first.  Before getting pregnant with my second I met with my doctor to discuss risks etc.

CBKMRB

I have my annual appointment with my OB next Friday.  I will talk to her about it.  I'm very comfortable with her and feel I got excellent care through all of the drama of being PG with Keira.  She is great!

Thanks for sharing your stories. 

suzymarie

This goes through my head too.  We are actually starting to TTC now (yay!) but it is a scary thought for me.  I was on bedrest for preterm labor from 34 weeks on and the thought of that with a 2 year old, or even worse, having a premie in the NICU with a 2 yo at home, is terrifying to me.

 

But we are going for it.  I have a fairly good support network, and we will make it work.  I will do everything I can to have a healthy pg (eat well, excersice moderately, etc) and after that it is out of my hands.

Andrewsgal

I had two rough pregnancys and will do it again. I had kidney stones and hydronephrosis with both pregnancies. I had a shot every week, and was on bedrest with both. I delivered DD at 34 weeks with NICU time and DS at 36 weeks healthy. I figure now that we know the issue and I carry to term because of the shots all is good. It was a huge leap of faith but one we will do again in a couple of years.