1st Appt today

[kdreher]

Today at 3pm is my first meeting with a new OBGYN, that my sister went to during her pregnacy. I am very excited and armed with many questions thanks to the members on this board. I feel confident and hope that all goes well. I want the docs to understand how important a baby is to us but also how impt their care is to me and the future baby.

Kris (34)
DH, Tom (33)
Tyler 3-9-95 to 3-23-95 (26 wks pe/HELLP)


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[megansmom]

Good luck Kris! I know how hard that first visit can be. Just remember to stay until you are satisfied that all of your questions are answered! If they are too big of a hurry to answer your questions, then you need to find someone who will. I hope all goes well for you today! Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way. Let us know how it goes!

~Amanda
Mama to Megan, severe PE with mild HELLP at 34 wks

[alimarie]

I know you are excited and anxious all at once! Let us know how it goes and what your impressions are!

AliMarie---mommy to Madalyn Anne-born at 35 wks due to severe pe (9/18/2001 4lbs. 14oz.)

[angelkat]

Kris...

Good Luck today.... Let us know how things turn out!!!....

Hugs
~T
Moderator Grief and Loss
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~i~ Katlyne(12/9/02-04/02/03)25 wks
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[tracey]

Kris,
Wishing you lots of good luck today!
Looking forward to hearing how it went.

Tracey
mother to angel Ila Elizabeth (February 6, 2004)

[for faith]

Hope that you get all the answers you are looking for, good luck!!! Let us know how it went.

Jill
mommy to:
Tyler - 4 (36 wks, PIH)
Angel baby - 1/20/03 (11 wks)
Faith Kristine - 1/5/04-1/30/04 (30 weeks due to severe PE, passed due to NEC & Sepsis(preemie complications))

[julie f]

Kris,

Hoping that today's appt goes great, please let us know afterwards!

Julie (27)
Zachary James, 7/22/03-7/27/03, born at 26wks - severe pe

Miracle in progress... #2 is due February 9, 2005!!!!

Southern California Coordinator

[denise]

Hope your appt went well today!

Ariana-born 5/3/03 at 35 weeks due to HELLP Syndrome/pre-e
http://hometown.aol.com/scrapperlang/Home.htm

[norlisa k]

Hope all went well, Kris. Please let us know how it went.

Norlisa

Norlisa Keffer(35), Washington State Coordinator / Moderator, Mothers of Multiples / Co-Moderator, Trying to Conceive
DH, Gordon (37)
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Mary Frances and Samuel (a.k.a. Frankie and Sammy) 38 2/7 weeks, 5/26/03, no preeclampsia during pregnancy, mom severe high blood pressure problems post-partum

[kdreher]

I am so sorry I didn't get back until today to post my reply that you all so graciously asked for.
I loved my new doctor, but knew I would since this is the same practice that took care of my sister. Basically, my doctor said that I would be watched more than normal. Probably have more ultrasounds for me and the baby, especially since Tyler was born at 26 wks +1 day and only weighed 15 ounces. He was pretty small for his age. I would probably have more tests (blood/urine) and may look at going on bedrest after the second trimester. I was also referred to a peri at Yale-New Haven hospital and have my appt on 7/12. They were very, very nice when I called. We all know that the doctors have no real reasons on guarantees for us with our pre-e and HELLP. I did ask about a percentage and the doctor said anywhere from 0-100%. I knew why he was telling me this, not to scare me, but I could have a somewhat normal pregnancy or have eclampsia again. I did not get to ask all my questions, but many are for the peri. The peri would come down to our area when needed, but I would be seen by my regular OB, they work with the peri's all the time. I would have to go to Yale just a few times. I would most definietly have a c-section since I had a classical c-section (horizontal cut outside, vertical inside)..but I do not care about that :D Overall, I was very comfy with the doc and so was my dh. Now we just have to plan finacially for both my tubal reversal and anticipate any bed rest.

Kris (34)
DH, Tom (33)
Tyler 3-9-95 to 3-23-95 (26 wks pe/HELLP)


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