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niylnnrae @a…6 |
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wanting another baby after two prem babieshi,
im 34 years old my first son was born at 31 weeks 4lb... due to my first son being early having finding out i was pregnant with my second child the doctors kept a close eye on me, visits to the hospital every 2 weeks, at 4 months i had started funneling so an emergency stitch was put on my cervix, i carried him until i was 26 weeks birth, he was born weighting 2lb 5 oz and is my little miracle.. after 3 long months in special care we finally bought him home and he is now a heathy 4 year old..
me and my partner are wanting another child but realize how hard it is going to be and i am really scared, family and friends say i am crazy after what we went through but i sooooo want another baby... i am just wanting to hear some postive similar stories and am i crazy for wanting another baby when i have 2 beautiful heathy children.
KHolley
- Mar 3, 2011 1:13 am
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Welcome to Share. Making the decision to have another is such a hard decision. Just do what you feel is right in your heart!
Katie
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Jackie G
- Mar 4, 2011 1:47 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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You are not crazy at all!
The good thing to keep in mind is that the drs know what the issues are now and can actively managed them. Your cerclage can be placed around 13 weeks which is the best time to do it to minimize the side effects.
You can ask your OB about 17P shots too. They help "quiet" the uterus and make it less prone to contracting. Many women with cerclages also use 17P because the less activity in your uterus, the less that can affect your cervix.
I certainly don't think another baby is out of the question, but I would speak with your dr to you can get a plan in place ahead of time.
Good Luck!
Jackie
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lvazquez
- Mar 5, 2011 12:48 am
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Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping) |
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Hi and welcome to Share. It's not crazy to want more after having two preemies. This was our case as well. We didn't feel like our family was complete, so we went ahead and tried for a third.
With your history and being high-risk, I agree with what others have said. Make sure that the OB/Peri who's care your in has a firm grasp on the type of monitoring you require as well as tests/labs and all of that to ensure a healthy outcome.
Speaking from experience, I had an unwanted transfer of care. My new OB was completely clueless about how unpredictable my pregnanices become and failed to diagonose my severe pre-E. It is so important to have someone who knows what they are doing and who is watching out for both mom and baby.
Good luck to you:) I understand that feeling very much and it's a decision that only you and your partner can make.
Lindsay
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Arnara
- Mar 5, 2011 9:52 pm
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Hello:
Your story sounds just like mine. I had 2 preemies, my first son 31 weeker, now 9, my second 26 weeker, an angel. My husband and I wanted another baby, even my family tought we were crazy, but I just wanted a baby in my arms. With your history, like mine, you really have to keep in mind that a preemie is high odds in your case. And no matter how much we take care it can happen again, so you have to get ready to afront all the things coming, including the posibility of bed rest, NICU time. I had my 3er baby, 28 weeker, now 2 years old. If you are expecting to have a full term baby, a dream for many of us, keep in mind that your odds are high, and after considering all these and if it is your desire for another baby, go ahead. Remember also that each passing year also affect the outcoming. I planned and planned for my last pregancy, and from my experience what I learnt is that nothing is sure, but it is your and your partner decision, and also keep in mind your little ones.
Wishing you the best
L.
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