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Re: I need some help....From: Ali (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 8 May 2000 07:39:35 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 15 May 1999, William F. von Almen, II, MD wrote: > >At Mon, 10 May 1999, mary wrote: >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Martha Lough [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net >> >>Hello. Nine years ago I gave birth to a baby with a diaphramatic >>hernia. She did not survive a year. I was told back then by the >>experts that if I should become pregnant again, I would be a very high >>risk situation, having a sick baby again. The other day I confirmed >>(via home test) that I am pregnant. I am very worried because this >>pregnancy started off very bad; the past few weeks I drank many beers >>and margaritas not even having a clue I was pregnant; I also now have >>smelly discharge (like amonia and other pugent smells). I can't help >>but to wonder if this is going to be another disaster. I have not yet >>been to a doctor yet because #1 I just found out, #2 I am not sure I >>want to go through with this. I simply can't deal with another sick baby >>- financially nor emotionally. My husband has 3 kids from another >>marriage and he doesn't (and couldn't possibly) comprehend what it would >>be like to take care of a sick baby for life, even if it only lasted a >>few months. Anyway, I am hoping you can comment on my situation. I >>really don't know what to do but I have to make a decision shortly. >>Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. >Martha; >I think the risk is probably around 4-5 percent of another child with a >congenital anomaly. You must get into an ob right away, so he can begin >treating you and setting up your evaluations. Good Luck to you > >-- >William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG >Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth >New Orleans, La. > >The above comments are for educational purposes only. >I have been under treatment become PG,but unsuccessful. is it stress or perhaps something else? I am now waiting to start birth control pills for 3 weeks? I have already two daughters from a previous marriage. What does it seem like I can't be a mom again?
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