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Antibody screen... O+ blood with antibodies... terrified.

mechelita44mechelita44 member
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Hi everyone. I'm 15 weeks pregnant with my first baby via IVF. I just had my first 2nd trimester appointment this week and all went well at that appointment, we even heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time which was absolutely amazing. My OB did mention that I should stop by the lab on my way out to get a couple of blood tests that were missed at my last appointment... ABO / Antibody / Rh tests. Well, the next day I received a call from the nurse at my OB saying that they found antibodies in my O+ blood which could cause complications with the baby and the placenta and that they are transferring me to Maternal Fetal Medicine at the hospital --- aka High Risk Pregnancy. The nurse didn't have much information about the condition or the complications, all she said was that MFM would monitor me and the baby very closely via frequent blood work and ultrasounds because these antibodies could potentially "attack the baby".

I'm completely shocked, scared, and overwhelmed by all of this. Last year was an extremely difficult year with months of infertility treatment, interrupted by a cancer scare (thank god they did not find any cancer, but I do have an autoimmune disease --- another reason for being transferred to MFM), then once I was cleared medically we went straight to IVF. We were so incredibly ecstatic when our first IVF worked and we got pregnant. We have made it so far and overcome so much and now I feel completely crippled all over again knowing that my body is potentially a harmful place for our unborn baby. I see a new OB at the hospital in a week and half who specializes in high risk pregnancies and these types of complications. I just can't help but worry every single second of every day about this. 

Has anyone else experienced this? Or know someone who has?
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Re: Antibody screen... O+ blood with antibodies... terrified.

  • JennyS86JennyS86 member
    I also see MFM for my high risk pregnancy - try not to completely freak out until you meet with the doctors - you will feel much better after your appt.  Remember that anxiety is not a productive use of your energy, and that you are doing the best you can to manage the situation - which is follow up with the High Risk Team.  As an RN who used to work in OB, I've seen MANY good outcomes in your situation (but not me personally). Good Luck to you.
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  • mechelita44mechelita44 member
    edited February 2016
    Thank you @JennyS86 for your kind words, I truly appreciate them. I think I will feel much better when I meet with the MFM a week from today too. They waiting game and unknowns and possible complications are just plain scary. I've calmed down a bit, still scared, but trying very hard to keep positive and de-stressed.
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