placenta continues to taunt us

perry7285

first of all, i'm sorry i've been so scarce on the board lately--qualifying exam preparation is killing me. i hope everyone is doing okay!

i just got back from our MFM appointment. here is the update (i'm cheating cutting and pasting from an e-mail to my family here):

 

we were told that the plan would be definite as of today. ha ha ha . . .

the cutoff was supposed to be that if the placenta was 1.5 cm from the cervix or less, we had to do a c-section at 37 weeks because it was too dangerous to let the pregnancy go any further (due to bleeding risks). well, now it's at 1.6 cm. the doctor that i saw today was of the opinion that this 1 mm difference was enough to change the plan from a 37 week c-section to a 39.5 week induction. especially given the uncertainty in ultrasounds, the 1 mm that's making a difference isn't making me feel terribly reassured, given how adamant they were that a 1.4 or 1.5 cm distance definitely mandated an early c-section.

and, things STILL aren't certain because due to the ambiguity of my case, the decision won't be final until the doctors have their weekly meeting next wednesday and discuss my case. last week i was told it was safe to assume c-section, today i was told it was safe to assume not . . . ugh!!!!

unfortunately, i've already re-scheduled my qualifying exam (it will be in 6 or 7 days). it is going to be extremely difficult to get ready in such a short period of time, and i'm sick at the thought that the rush might be for nothing.

i'm also blowing up like a balloon with fluid (gained 8 pounds in the last week), so we're a bit on the alert for pre-eclampsia now, even though my blood pressure is fine.

i should end this on a positive note, though, which is the most important note: the  baby is doing fine. he weighs 6 lbs 3 oz and everything continues to look normal and healthy.

i will probably be scarce over the next week but will let you guys know if there are any updates.
 

cara-n-steve

I"m glad to hear the baby is doing well! Good luck on your qualifying exam!

Tab2710

I'll be praying for you!!! (((HUGS)))

wiscgirl95

Unbelieveable!  I'm sorry this continues to be a problem for you!!!

Good luck with your exam!

LTF525

I'm glad the baby is ok, and hope that the doctors let you know one way or the other soon. Good Luck with your qualifying exam!

altee9

best of luck on your exam!! I'm sorry that things are still up in the air for you, but I'm glad everything is looking good with the baby!!!!

Dragonfly1226

I am so glad to hear that the baby is doing well!

I know it stinks big time to have to reschedule your exam (and maybe for nothing), but I have a feeling that you are going to be so preoccupied over the coming weeks that you might be happy to have it over with once it is done Good luck!!! 

j11skate

First off good luck on your qualifying exam!  Second, I hope it all works out perfectly for you either way.  Hopefully you'll be able to just wait and do the induction in a couple weeks!

crystalgirl

Sheesh.  I keep hoping things will start to go smoothly, but you keep being strung along...  You are right, though, that a healthy LO is the most important part!

GL with your qual, and hang in there!

kme930

So glad you little one is doing well. Good luck with your exam!!

yodasmistress

Glad to hear that things SEEM to be moving in a positive direction!

Family hopes

Sorry you are having to go through all this back and forth. I know it's adding to your stress. I think in the end you may be happy to have the exam out of the way even though it's not what you planned or prepared for. I'm glad to hear your LO is doing well.