Aw, sweetie. What a shitty thing to have to deal with your first time (well, or anytime, of course) post partum. I literally don't know anyone else who has had that and I'm so glad you're alright! Good for you for following your instinct!
OMG. I was just talking to my friend today about her experience. She had it with her last pregnancy. She is so lucky to be here today because they caught it. They usually don't. I'm glad you are okay and will be closely watched next time.
Pathology got back to my OB with the results after my D&C and I actually had placenta accreta which is a really rare complication.
If I have another pregnancy I will be considered high-risk and will have to see an MFM and be heavily monitored throughout the entire pregnancy and likely deliver via c-section.
Lovely.
At least I know what it was now. Thank God it's all taken care of.
I am sorry about what you have gone through. D&Cs are very difficult on your mind and body. I had a d&c before I became pregnant with my 4th child, after 3 prior c-sections. My daughter was born at 23 weeks last year and is doing great today. I hemorrhaged at 17 weeks for the first of 4 times because of 100% placenta previa (which I believe was caused by 3 prior c-sections). After she came home from 121 days in the NICU, I wrote a memoir called "From Hope To Joy" about my life-threatening pregnancy and my daughter's 4 months in the NICU (with my 3 young sons at home), which will be published this summer. Please see my website: www.fromhopetojoy.com
Post by PeonyParty on Jul 10, 2013 23:02:27 GMT -5
I ended up with a placental abruption which kick started labor slightly early. Thankfully the labor was so fast that we both came out of it ok. I did hemorrhage but luckily did not need a transfusion. My daughter was somewhat blue when born but was perfectly fine for her second APGAR. I won't be having another child but I understand that fear of wondering if it could happen again and be worse. I am so glad you are OK and that you took it seriously.