Thrombocytopenia - Boo!

Klmorgan83

I had another Dr's appointment today and got to hear the results from my bloodwork.  I had low platelets with Noah, but they returned to normal after I had him....but it's back   So apparently for me it's pregnancy induced for some reason.  Right now we're sitting at 126 (norm is above 150) if it gets below 100 I may not be able to get an epidural.....we're planning for a VBAC, but I'm not planning on a med-free one!  It got to 99 the day I had Noah, but they let me have it.  So let's hope it doesn't drop anymore.  We also had a great HB of 156, and 2 weeks until our elective gender ultrasound.  Can't wait to find out!

andailey

Oh no! I hope that your platelets increase during the remainder of your PG, and you're able to get your epi AND attempt your VBAC! Good news for the rest of your appt - nice strong HB!

I have a check-up today, so I'm hoping for good results and no concerns due to my high-risk status. 

Temp806465500003043

That sucks!!  I'm glad the HB was good.  What do you think you are having?  I say girl.

Klmorgan83

andailey:

Oh no! I hope that your platelets increase during the remainder of your PG, and you're able to get your epi AND attempt your VBAC! Good news for the rest of your appt - nice strong HB!

I have a check-up today, so I'm hoping for good results and no concerns due to my high-risk status. 

Hope you have a great appointment!

Klmorgan83

MrsVetter:

That sucks!!  I'm glad the HB was good.  What do you think you are having?  I say girl.

I kinda feel girl too, but I'm not really sure why.  It may just be because I'd love to have one of each, or because it's been a lot different this time.  I didn't have any strong feelings with Noah, so it will be interesting!

MrsMoher

Boo.  That stinks.  So what do they do if your platelet count is too low and you do a c?  Do they still do the spinal?  I know that the platelet thing is a concern with pre-e/hbp too, since they had to do a blood test to confirm mine before I could get my epi with E since my BP was like 160/90ish the day of delivery.  Thank goodness my bloodwork was okay with Eli... I am not, nor do I want to try to be, ready for a non-medicated birth EVER.  I like my pain meds.

annapolis13

I have ITP and am having a c-section on Monday, October 18th.  The c-section is scheduled not just do to the ITP but for a number of other reasons, too.  However, I hate that my platelets are always way below normal .  Mine are below 100,000.  I just hope they don't go too far below 100,000 because then I might be considered to risky for a spinal and have to be put under a general and not even be awake for the birth of my baby girl ~ boo on that!  I hear you...

I should add that I have this condition even when I'm not pregnant.  My platelets never return to a normal state.  Low 100, 000's or even in the 80,000's is my normal.

buckeyethor

i had ITP as a toddler but it never returned. i have heard it is common in pregnancy. i hope your numbers stay up so you can have a better experience!