Possibly High Risk .:0_o:.

milesc

Met with my Dr for the first time yesterday {before that it was just bloodwork, nurse, ultrasound tech, ect...} So anyways, first she walks in the room about to pop herself! I haven't seen her since June, she says shes due anyday now!

 Anyways... she wanted to talk to me about my 'Warm Antibodies' and blood results. I've had blood taken at least 4 or 5 times already and sent off to test for these. First Im O-, so I need Rhogham {sp?}. And then she said its been awhile since she's had to deal /w this so shes going to get together with the other 2 Drs in the practice and see what they said, but she said they may label me as High Risk and refer me out to a specialist.She said my levels are low and are ok for now- but they will montior with extra bloodwork and extra ultrasounds. She really didn't say what would happen if the levels were to get anyworse... I dont want to think about it. Basically my body would fight off the baby... But Im really trying to stay positive and I guess we'll just cross that bridge if we have to

The Dr told me not worry, but how CAN'T you?! This is my first pregnancy, our first child, Im only 22! I've been feeling FANTASTIC- I've had m/s only once... its just something we'd never expect. To possibly be labeled as High Risk...ugh.

But on a good note- we heard our babies heartbeat with a doppler for the first time- 144!

...If anyone has some extra prayers or thoughts, we'd really appreciate it- Thank you ladies for everything!

DaisyJanie

That seems really weird, the only reason she thinks you're high risk is because you're Rh-negative? 15 percent of the population is Rh-negative! I hope all you have to deal with is the rhogam shot.

courtneybrooke921

Hang in there and feel good. Hopefully it's just being overly cautious! T&P to you and the babes!

SierrasMommy

Sending you prayers, but I am hoping its not as serious as she is making it seem. Keep us posted.

milesc

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--> That seems really weird, the only reason she thinks you're high risk is because you're Rh-negative? 15 percent of the population is Rh-negative! I hope all you have to deal with is the rhogam shot.

 

...No DaisyJanie, She thinks I may be because of Warm Antibodies- its kinda like an autoimmune disease where your body breaks down red blood cells prematurely... and if it can reject the baby. I think think its weird it measured in levels- I would think you either have it or you dont... but Im not a Dr, so I'll just have to trust her!

milesc

Sorry I wasn't very clear with that, I did word it weird. Shes worried about the Antibodies, not about being Rh-

CarlaAndJames

Sorry you're having to go through this. You really shouldn't worry (because worrying and fretting isn't going to help!!) but I know it's hard.

The good thing is, you've been referred to a specialist, someone who knows what they're looking at and can probably give you a much better picture of things. And you've made it this far without rejecting the baby, so that should give you hope that your body is okay with having your LO in there

Becky262

So sorry you're having to deal with this, but at least it sounds like your OB is being proactive

MrsPBNJ0220

My sister went through the same exact thing, to a T.  She was never classified as high risk because it's a pretty normal thing.  I am no Dr. but based on my sister's situation and her dealing with it for 2 pregnancies I wouldn't worry.  It almost sounds like your Dr. is worrying to much.  I wouldn't worry though.  GL, either way!

muriel & eder

T&P. Everything will be ok