Sunday, November 21, 2010

Tomorrow's OB Appt

Tomorrow Brian and I meet with my OB to discuss Placenta Accreta further.  Never in a million years did I think I would be making a list of questions like the following to discuss with my doctor.
Questions I have for OB about Placenta Accerta

Have you treated accreta before? Outcomes
Risks to baby during pregnancy
Risks to self during pregnancy; anything I can do or not do
Will I end up on bed rest? When?
How is the pregnancy monitored?
Chance that baby won’t make it?
Chance I won’t make it?
Third trimester bleeding
Premature delivery?
Will I have a hysterectomy?
What is the c-section going to be like? Will I be awake?
What is the plan?
Resources for me to read more about this
I want to know everything.  I need to know everything.  I have read all I could find on this condition.  I found more than I probably should have.  I have read horrific stories about premature delivery at 28 weeks and the baby not making it and the mother having a hysterectomy never to conceive again.  I go there in my mind and can't come back.  I went shopping today to buy something pink.  I came home empty handed.  Standing in the store looking at dresses, not sure of the outcome, I couldn't buy anything.  Please pray for us.

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