At 19 weeks, when we were diagnosed with the Vasa Previa, I switched to a group of OBs that came highly recommended to me for high risk delivery. Now I see a total of 8 different physicians, 5 OBs and 3 Perinatologists. That is a lot of opinions! Plus, don't forget, yours truly has a very strong opinion of her own, although I do my best to keep it under control to avoid earning the "difficult patient" gold star. Out of all my lovely doctors there is one opinion that I value above all others, Dr. P.
As far as Greg and I are concerned, he is the one driving this baby train. Maybe it is because he is the one who caught and diagnosed our Vasa Previa. Dr. P is very young (probably the youngest physician we have) and certainly not the senior member of our perinatology group but he is incredibly knowledgeable, a good listener, very cautious, and we trust his judgement completely. So when we saw him yesterday and he told me things look stable, I wanted to do jumping jacks (but I didn't want to give Dr. P a heart attack). My cervical length looked good and while I still had contractions on the NST, there was not a regular pattern. That means I get to continue my bedrest at home a little longer!
Yesterday was also the 30 week mark. It is amazing what kind of effect that number has on me mentally. I am so overjoyed and relieved to be done with the 20's!!! Next milestone is 32 weeks, that will be a big one.
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That's great news! YAY! I had my twins at 34!
WHOA that is a lot of docs! I go to a solo practice and really enjoy the concept, but it sounds like you are now getting everything you need in 1 place! Glad you have a doc you're confident in.
Hi Amelia,
I can totally understand your anxiety about being home opposed to the hospital. It sounds like you have a great doc though and the fact that he is a good listener and is patient with you really helps! ALso, thank god that he was able to diagnose your condition. My doc still does not know why I ruptured prematurely, but I do have a low lying placenta and they believe that my rupture sealed over. I wonder if I should be screened for a vasa previa though--that didn't even occur to me. I hope that you can manage at home with no emergencies for a little while longer--I will be sending you good thoughts and wishes for you and your little one!
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