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From: anonymous@obgyn.net To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH <pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 11:40 PM Subject: PREGNANCY-BIRTH digest 2701

> PREGNANCY-BIRTH Digest 2701
>
> Topics covered in this issue include:
>
> 1) Still Positive Post D&C
> by cowboyscrates@yahoo.com (Patricia Morgan)
> 2) Re: Tampon Use
> by sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> 3) Re: 8 days overdue, want VBAC and very anxious!
> by cowboyscrates@yahoo.com (Patricia Morgan)
> 4) Re: 8 days overdue, want VBAC and very anxious!
> by will-natalie1@home.com (anonymous)
> 5) Fetal Movements
> by smyth@aol.com (Nicole)
> 6) Re: 8 days overdue, want VBAC and very anxious!
> by sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> 7) Re: Fetal Movements
> by sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> 8) Please reply-posting again: use of facial bleach!
> by manisha_s_gandhi@hotmail.com
> 9) 5 Days Post Miscarriage - Questions
> by fignewton99@hotmail.com (Lynn)
> 10) Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> by luv2bamommy00@cs.com (angie)
> 11) Re: Docs ... What on earth is going on?
> by robinh25@hotmail.com
> 12) coming and going of symptoms in EARLY preg
> by maia2@mediaone.net (MP)
> 13) Next Ultrasound?
> by reillykl@pacbell.net (Kelly)
> 14) bad hemmoroids after giving birth
> by anonymous@anounymous.com (anon)
> 15) Heating Pad
> by reillykl@pacbell.net
> 16) Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> by will-natalie1@home.com (anonymous)
> 17) What does this mean?
> by skfields@adelphia.net (Kelly)
> 18) Re: bad hemmoroids after giving birth
> by Fritchmofo@aol.com (susan)
> 19) HSV outbreak at 35 weeks
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Kelley)
> 20) abnormal karotype (extra C 4) genetic testing after 3 m/c
> by tfboston@aol.com (lorie)
> 21) Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> by sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> 22) Rephrased questions re: pregnancy after fibroid removal - posting
from the Congo > by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Tara)
> 23) Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> by jfalcon4@houston.rr.com (Jenn)
> 24) Re: Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> by leeannecarlson@hotmail.com (LeeAnne)
> 25) Re: Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> by leeannecarlson@hotmail.com (LeeAnne)
> 26) Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> by anon@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
> 27) Re: Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> by anon@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
> 28) Re: HCG Levels
> by amandatalbott@yahoo.com (Amanda)
>
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>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 08:26:36 -0600 (CST)
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: cowboyscrates@yahoo.com (Patricia)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Still Positive Post D&C
> Message-ID: <200201121426.g0CEQaX30044@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> A D&C was performed one week ago (five weeks gestation) and the home
> pregnancy test still reads as positive. Is this within normal limits?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 08:29:54 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Tampon Use
> Message-ID: <200201121429.g0CETu731715@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Valerie wrote:
> >
> >I am 3 weeks post-partum with twins. I know I shouldn't be using
> >tampons now but I can NOT stand these pads any longer. Well anyways my
> >? is, I didn't have an episiotomy or tear or anything. It did not hurt
> >inserting the tampon but while it was in place (I assume when it
> >expanded) it hurt really bad. OF course I removed it and haven't tried
> >again. Why is this? With my other pregnancies I was using tampons after
> >a week. Is there something wrong?Thanks
>
> You shouldnt use tampons for the same reason you shouldnt have sex: your
> body needs time to heal. Please do yourself a favor and continue using
> the pads until your doctor has cleared you at your 6 week post partum
> check up. Hope this helps.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 08:35:22 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: cowboyscrates@yahoo.com (Patricia)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: 8 days overdue, want VBAC and very anxious!
> Message-ID: <200201121435.g0CEZMn00784@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> >
> >Hi...I am 8 days overdue (2nd child, 1st delivery c-section) and
> >needless to say very discouraged, especially since I want to have a
> >VBAC. I know your chances of success go down if you are overdue and if
> >you are induced, which my doctor has scheduled for Tuesday morning (at
> >about 11 days overdue). I will get Prepidil Monday evening (I am 50%,
> >1cm and baby is at -3). I am sure of my dates within a day or, at most,
> >two.
> >
> >My son was induced at 3 days past his due date, which I regretted
> >because it ended up in a c-section. I just don't think my body was
> >ready. First-time moms are sometimes a bit anxious, and I learned a
> >good lesson. I also found out later that he was posterior (I only got
> >Pitocin for about 5 hours and my old doctor never tried to figure out
> >why he didn't come down). I really think this baby is sometimes
> >posterior due to where I feel kicks. Do you think that that is why I am
> >not going into labor?
> >
> >I guess what I need is reassurance that I have made the right decision
> >to hold off on being induced and to let nature take it's course. I only
> >have a few more days!
> >
> >Doctors??? Ladies with experience or opinions?
>
> Start walking aroung the neighborhood to help get your baby down, do
> some squats, roll your hips as if you were using a hula hoop. -3 is
> still pretty high, but it's good that you're already 50% effaced/1cm and
> probably you will respond well to the pitocin. Don't let yourself go
> too far with being overdue, remember the placenta starts to deteriorate
> and does not perfuse to your baby as well after your 40th week. Walk,
> walk, walk!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 09:02:54 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: will-natalie1@home.com (anonymous)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: 8 days overdue, want VBAC and very anxious!
> Message-ID: <200201121502.g0CF2sO06809@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hi Debby and Patricia,
> Thanks so much for your resonses. I have tried everything, including
> LOTS of walking (almost everyday for at least 30 minutes on a treadmill,
> which I have done throughtout my pregnancy), sex (hey, at least it's
> fun!), evening primrose oil (this may have worked b/c my cervix is soft
> and partially effaced), acupuncture, squats, etc. I even ate some
> pineapple this morning. Just about the only thing I haven't tried is
> jumping on the trampoline. My neighbor has one, and I just might try it
> (LOL).
>
> I am hesitant to try nipple stimulation b/c my doctor cautioned against
> it. I have done it a little bit, and it does seem to cause some weak
> contractions, but they peter out when I stop. I think I will try the
> acupressure.
>
> Any other suggestions? The hardest part is dealing with everyone's
> comments. They make you feel worse.
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> >
> >Hi...I am 8 days overdue (2nd child, 1st delivery c-section) and
> >needless to say very discouraged, especially since I want to have a
> >VBAC. I know your chances of success go down if you are overdue and if
> >you are induced, which my doctor has scheduled for Tuesday morning (at
> >about 11 days overdue). I will get Prepidil Monday evening (I am 50%,
> >1cm and baby is at -3). I am sure of my dates within a day or, at most,
> >two.
> >
> >My son was induced at 3 days past his due date, which I regretted
> >because it ended up in a c-section. I just don't think my body was
> >ready. First-time moms are sometimes a bit anxious, and I learned a
> >good lesson. I also found out later that he was posterior (I only got
> >Pitocin for about 5 hours and my old doctor never tried to figure out
> >why he didn't come down). I really think this baby is sometimes
> >posterior due to where I feel kicks. Do you think that that is why I am
> >not going into labor?
> >
> >I guess what I need is reassurance that I have made the right decision
> >to hold off on being induced and to let nature take it's course. I only
> >have a few more days!
> >
> >Doctors??? Ladies with experience or opinions?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 09:15:48 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: smyth@aol.com (Nicole)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Fetal Movements
> Message-ID: <200201121515.g0CFFmx10806@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hi. I'm 22 weeks today. I've been feeling fetal movements for about 3
> weeks now, usually a few times in the morning before I get out of bed or
> at night before I fall asleep. I haven't felt, or noticed, any for the
> past two days. Should I be worried? I have a drs. appt. Monday. Is
> this something I should go to the ER for?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 09:46:23 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: 8 days overdue, want VBAC and very anxious!
> Message-ID: <200201121546.g0CFkNN21030@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> You could also try sex, its been known to put women into labor! Best
> Wishes
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Patricia wrote:
> >
> >At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> >>
> >>Hi...I am 8 days overdue (2nd child, 1st delivery c-section) and
> >>needless to say very discouraged, especially since I want to have a
> >>VBAC. I know your chances of success go down if you are overdue and if
> >>you are induced, which my doctor has scheduled for Tuesday morning (at
> >>about 11 days overdue). I will get Prepidil Monday evening (I am 50%,
> >>1cm and baby is at -3). I am sure of my dates within a day or, at most,
> >>two.
> >>
> >>My son was induced at 3 days past his due date, which I regretted
> >>because it ended up in a c-section. I just don't think my body was
> >>ready. First-time moms are sometimes a bit anxious, and I learned a
> >>good lesson. I also found out later that he was posterior (I only got
> >>Pitocin for about 5 hours and my old doctor never tried to figure out
> >>why he didn't come down). I really think this baby is sometimes
> >>posterior due to where I feel kicks. Do you think that that is why I am
> >>not going into labor?
> >>
> >>I guess what I need is reassurance that I have made the right decision
> >>to hold off on being induced and to let nature take it's course. I only
> >>have a few more days!
> >>
> >>Doctors??? Ladies with experience or opinions?
> >
> >Start walking aroung the neighborhood to help get your baby down, do
> >some squats, roll your hips as if you were using a hula hoop. -3 is
> >still pretty high, but it's good that you're already 50% effaced/1cm and
> >probably you will respond well to the pitocin. Don't let yourself go
> >too far with being overdue, remember the placenta starts to deteriorate
> >and does not perfuse to your baby as well after your 40th week. Walk,
> >walk, walk!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 09:50:20 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Fetal Movements
> Message-ID: <200201121550.g0CFoK422277@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Nicole wrote:
> >
> >Hi. I'm 22 weeks today. I've been feeling fetal movements for about 3
> >weeks now, usually a few times in the morning before I get out of bed or
> >at night before I fall asleep. I haven't felt, or noticed, any for the
> >past two days. Should I be worried? I have a drs. appt. Monday. Is
> >this something I should go to the ER for?
>
> Its not uncommon for babies to have 'period of quiet'. Is it possible
> that you have been too busy sometimes to pay attention and watch for the
> kicks? One thing you can do (and most drs will tell you to do this
> anyway): eat and get something to drink, then lay down on your left side
> and wait for baby to kick. Food and drinks often stimulate the baby and
> help it to become more active. This is even true in early labor when
> baby will be less reactive. I hope this helps. If you get too
> concerened, go to the ER, they can always use doppler to listen for
> heart tones. Best Wishes!
>
> P.S. I have been there, so I know what drs will tell ya to do :)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:13:12 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: manisha_s_gandhi@hotmail.com
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Please reply-posting again: use of facial bleach!
> Message-ID: <200201121613.g0CGDCP28275@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, M wrote:
> >
> >Is it safe to use the facial bleach while pregnant? I have heard that
> >its not safe to use hair color and wanted to know if the same is true
> >for the facial bleach.
> >
> >Thanks.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:23:38 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: fignewton99@hotmail.com (Lynn)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: 5 Days Post Miscarriage - Questions
> Message-ID: <200201121623.g0CGNcF32652@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hello,
> I had a miscarriage last Monday at 8w 5d. I am 36 years old. It was my
> second pregnancy and my first miscarriage; I have a 14 month old son. I
> bled quite heavily for the first couple of days with severe cramping,
> since then both have lightened up considerably. HcG levels on Monday AM
> were 4600 and had dropped to 1444 on Wed. AM, which seems to be a good
> sign that everything was passed and that no D & C will be needed,
> according to my doc.
>
> It seemed like I was starting to feel better physically midweek - my
> energy level seemed okay and I felt like I was recovering. The past
> couple of days, however, I am really tired, bloated, headachy & just
> have a general feeling of malaise and ick. My bleeding has slowed to
> basically spotting with an occasional clot, and very minor crampiness.
> I'm still taking my prenatal vitamins. I realize that I should be on
> the lookout for some depression (especially as I have a past history - I
> know what signs to watch for as far as my attitude, etc), but I actually
> feel pretty good mentally. I'm optimistic to try for another PG before
> long, and I have a beautiful son now who keeps me going as well, and who
> gives me hope.
>
> Do all these things sound normal to you, and is it just the typical
> process of recovery that I am going through, or should I be making an
> appointment next week w/ my doc to talk about these symptoms if they are
> still apparent? I go in on Wed. to recheck my HcG level, but it is just
> a lab visit.
>
> Thanks very much for any advice.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:14:47 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: luv2bamommy00@cs.com (angie)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> Message-ID: <200201121714.g0CHElK10923@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> > My email was intended to be read by a doctor! I am not worried and am
not anxious about twins. I have been very worried because something just doesn't feel right.l I am not fishing for anything but maybe soem reasurance that it dosen't sound like a dangerous situation. So who ever wrote this email please stop trying to play doctor. You can't tell my tone by typed letters and I don't appreciate your judging attitude toward my problem. It's my problem! You must be some bored witch looking for someone to piss on. Well, unfortunatly you also HAVE to open your trap and play medical profesional when you have no idea what you are talking about!And by doing so, ruin others enjoyment and educational use of this site. > >Ok, from the LEADING tone of your e-mail, you are oviously fishing for
> >someone to tell you that you are pregnant with twins...is that it??
> >
> >HOW can any Doctor know over the internet?? For all we know, the two
> >palpable masses in your abdominal cavity are cysts.
> >
> >At 6 1/2 weeks gestation it is nearly impossible to palpate the uterus
> >and find something that specific...the embryos are smaller than a bean.
> >
> >BTW...The possibility of twins on Clomid is marginally higher than
> >normal.
> >
> >If your Midwife/friend thinks you are fine (You gave no indication
> >otherwise in your email) than there is no reason that you can't
> >wait...and no reason to demand more detailed answers from these Doctors
> >based on a very small amount of vague information.
> >
> >LAY OFF!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:26:09 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: robinh25@hotmail.com
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Docs ... What on earth is going on?
> Message-ID: <200201121726.g0CHQ9U12996@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> >
> >DH and I had been ttc, but this past month I wanted a mental break from
> >all of the charting etc. The only thing I know is that I had the usual
> >O cramps on day 14 of my cycle. But strangely enough, I still had them
> >somewhat on day 15 of my cycle. DH and I never even had sex until the
> >very early morning of day 16. CM minimal on that day. I am now 9-10
> >dpo. But here's the weird thing. For the past 4 days, I have been so
> >far beyond normal tired that it's rediculous. Am falling asleep at work
> >several times in the morning, and by the time I get home (late
> >afternoon) I lay down for a short nap of about 20 min. and wake up 3 or
> >more hours later. I've never felt so wiped out in my life, but have no
> >sign of any illness. Just had a physical with pap a few days ago and
> >never even asked the doc, cuz I didn't want 2 make a fool out of myself
> >again. Never questioned her comment when she said "wow, your cervix is
> >really high". My temp. was 97.4 (at night appt.) which is my norm and
> >yet, this morning, just for the heck of it, I checked before getting out
> >of bed and it was 98.4. Breast's very tender during breast exam and
> >still are, especially the nipple area, but figured it was just a pms
> >thing. Could this even be possible 2 concieve on day 16? And most
> >important ... does the egg come down during the O cramps, or after?
> >Also, I have comepletely lost my sex drive, because I am so exhausted.
> >That is NOT normal for me. Thanx for your answer in advance.
>
> A similar thing happened to me when I was pregnant with my first. We
> had been trying and trying, and finally just "gave up" for awhile. Then
> next month, I was late, and felt all the normal symptoms of expecting my
> period- tender breasts, feeling discharge... plus fatigue. I didn't
> even consider that I could be pregnant b/c all those symptoms are
> tell-tale of the start of menstruation for me. Finally, I took a test,
> and sure enough I was pregnant. Congratulations.... you might be too!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:29:50 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: maia2@mediaone.net (MP)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: coming and going of symptoms in EARLY preg
> Message-ID: <200201121729.g0CHToj14153@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I am about 4.5 (since LMP) weeks pregnant, with first preg. Before I
> missed my period (which was only 4 days ago) I had some very mild
> cramps, but no bleeding, and now the cramping is gone and I feel
> generally great. In fact, I don't feel pregnant at all. I have no
> symptoms at all and the one that I had (moderately sore breasts) seems
> to have decreased somewhat over the past few days. I have seen so many
> reports of different variations of pregnancy symptoms and I guess I am
> wondering: A) if it is normal to have fluctuations of symptoms (such as
> sore breasts) this early?, and B) when does the "sore breast" symptom
> generally begin. I guess I'm a little paranoid about a miscarriage...
> Thank you so very much in advance for any reply; it is most appreciated.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:32:31 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: reillykl@pacbell.net (Kelly)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Next Ultrasound?
> Message-ID: <200201121732.g0CHWVj14936@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I am 21 weeks with my first pregnancy and 29 years old. Yesterday I
> just had my 20 week level II ultrasound and everything looked fine. I'm
> just wondering when and if I will get another ultrasound later in
> pregnancy. I thought that my doctor might give me another one later on.
> Is this correct? When, approximately, do they do another ultrasound?
> Thanks
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:32:50 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@anounymous.com (anon)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: bad hemmoroids after giving birth
> Message-ID: <200201121732.g0CHWos15369@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I gave birth on this week and have the most horrible hemmoroids now.
> That is the only thing that even hurt after having my child. This
> morning I noticed on my pad that the blood on their is from my anal area
> and not vagina. I'm using hydrocorosone cream 2.5%. What should I use?
> Do I need to call my dr if it continues bleeding? I see him in a few
> weeks for my check up. Should I wait until then? They really ache badly
> and I'm not sure what to do. Thanks.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:33:40 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: reillykl@pacbell.net
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Heating Pad
> Message-ID: <200201121733.g0CHXeI15876@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Is it safe to use a heating pad in the second trimester? I'm having some
> lower back and sciatic pain so I turned it on to medium last night and
> watched tv for about an hour. Is this okay? Thanks.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 12:06:23 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: will-natalie1@home.com (anonymous)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> Message-ID: <200201121806.g0CI6NX22836@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I agree with you. There was no reason for the person to get so angry at
> your email. So what if the tone of your email was wondering if it could
> be twins (I'm not saying it was)?
>
> However, this forum is meant for doctors and anyone else to respond. I
> really don't understand why this person got so upset. This person must
> not visit this forum often, because it was a totally inappropriate
> response.
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, angie wrote:
> >
> >At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> >> My email was intended to be read by a doctor! I am not worried and am
not anxious about twins. I have been very worried because something just doesn't feel right.l I am not fishing for anything but maybe soem reasurance that it dosen't sound like a dangerous situation. So who ever wrote this email please stop trying to play doctor. You can't tell my tone by typed letters and I don't appreciate your judging attitude toward my problem. It's my problem! You must be some bored witch looking for someone to piss on. Well, unfortunatly you also HAVE to open your trap and play medical profesional when you have no idea what you are talking about!And by doing so, ruin others enjoyment and educational use of this site. > >>Ok, from the LEADING tone of your e-mail, you are oviously fishing for
> >>someone to tell you that you are pregnant with twins...is that it??
> >>
> >>HOW can any Doctor know over the internet?? For all we know, the two
> >>palpable masses in your abdominal cavity are cysts.
> >>
> >>At 6 1/2 weeks gestation it is nearly impossible to palpate the uterus
> >>and find something that specific...the embryos are smaller than a bean.
> >>
> >>BTW...The possibility of twins on Clomid is marginally higher than
> >>normal.
> >>
> >>If your Midwife/friend thinks you are fine (You gave no indication
> >>otherwise in your email) than there is no reason that you can't
> >>wait...and no reason to demand more detailed answers from these Doctors
> >>based on a very small amount of vague information.
> >>
> >>LAY OFF!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 12:10:00 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: skfields@adelphia.net (Kelly)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: What does this mean?
> Message-ID: <200201121810.g0CIA0V24085@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Friday 1/10 I had hcg level done. It came back 4. That was cycle day
> 35. I'm do for a repeat Monday. Any chance this could turn into a
> viable pregnancy, or what does it mean. Last month I had to induce my
> period with provera, followed by clomid 100mg x 5 days. If this month
> doesn't work out, will move to provera, and 150mg of clomid. That is as
> high as he will go. If I'm unsuccessful should I take a break, try to
> loose some weight, and retry clomid, or do I need to move on to other
> treatment. Im so frustrated because I concieved our daughter 3 years
> ago on only 2 rounds of clomid 50mg. Any thoughts or answers would be
> appreciated.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 12:23:07 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: Fritchmofo@aol.com (susan)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: bad hemmoroids after giving birth
> Message-ID: <200201121823.g0CIN7g28936@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anon wrote:
> >
> >I gave birth on this week and have the most horrible hemmoroids now.
> >That is the only thing that even hurt after having my child. This
> >morning I noticed on my pad that the blood on their is from my anal area
> >and not vagina. I'm using hydrocorosone cream 2.5%. What should I use?
> >Do I need to call my dr if it continues bleeding? I see him in a few
> >weeks for my check up. Should I wait until then? They really ache badly
> >and I'm not sure what to do. Thanks.
> I would try preperation h or tucks pads. They gave me Tucks pads after
> having my first son and they really helped me out alot. hope you start
> feeling better.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 12:52:24 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Kelley)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: HSV outbreak at 35 weeks
> Message-ID: <200201121852.g0CIqON05883@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hi, I went to the doctor yesterday and was having a herpes outbreak. I
> am taking Valtrex now. I am 36 weeks pregnant and have had herpes for 7
> years. My doctor is not the greatest, he never even allows me to ask
> questions, he is always in a hurry. (I will be switching doctors after
> baby). He had a delivery and had to leave in a hurry again so I did not
> get to ask questions. Anyway, he did a speculum exam and said I had two
> sores. One was on the inner labia and one on the cervix. How dangerous
> is the lesion on my cervix at this stage? I am also 2 cm dilated and I
> am extremely concerned about this lesion on my cervix. What can it do
> to the baby at this point?
>
> Kelley
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 13:11:33 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: tfboston@aol.com (lorie)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: abnormal karotype (extra C 4) genetic testing after 3 m/c
> Message-ID: <200201121911.g0CJBXA11947@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I received the results of the fetal tissue testing and they showed 47
> chromosomes. An extra chromosome 4. Does the actual number such as C4
> important or the fact that there was 47 instead of 46? Also, what does
> this mean? And what can we expect to learn from our blood tests? We are
> waiting for our results but I am very anxious to learn more.
> Thank you
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:18:46 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> Message-ID: <200201122018.g0CKIku27479@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> ** A person has a right to ask questions and to NOT have judgement
> passed on them**
>
> Amy
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> >
> >I agree with you. There was no reason for the person to get so angry at
> >your email. So what if the tone of your email was wondering if it could
> >be twins (I'm not saying it was)?
> >
> >However, this forum is meant for doctors and anyone else to respond. I
> >really don't understand why this person got so upset. This person must
> >not visit this forum often, because it was a totally inappropriate
> >response.
> >
> >At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, angie wrote:
> >>
> >>At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote:
> >>> My email was intended to be read by a doctor! I am not worried and am
not anxious about twins. I have been very worried because something just doesn't feel right.l I am not fishing for anything but maybe soem reasurance that it dosen't sound like a dangerous situation. So who ever wrote this email please stop trying to play doctor. You can't tell my tone by typed letters and I don't appreciate your judging attitude toward my problem. It's my problem! You must be some bored witch looking for someone to piss on. Well, unfortunatly you also HAVE to open your trap and play medical profesional when you have no idea what you are talking about!And by doing so, ruin others enjoyment and educational use of this site. > >>>Ok, from the LEADING tone of your e-mail, you are oviously fishing for
> >>>someone to tell you that you are pregnant with twins...is that it??
> >>>
> >>>HOW can any Doctor know over the internet?? For all we know, the two
> >>>palpable masses in your abdominal cavity are cysts.
> >>>
> >>>At 6 1/2 weeks gestation it is nearly impossible to palpate the uterus
> >>>and find something that specific...the embryos are smaller than a bean.
> >>>
> >>>BTW...The possibility of twins on Clomid is marginally higher than
> >>>normal.
> >>>
> >>>If your Midwife/friend thinks you are fine (You gave no indication
> >>>otherwise in your email) than there is no reason that you can't
> >>>wait...and no reason to demand more detailed answers from these Doctors
> >>>based on a very small amount of vague information.
> >>>
> >>>LAY OFF!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:24:16 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Tara)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Rephrased questions re: pregnancy after fibroid removal - posting
from the Congo > Message-ID: <200201122024.g0CKOGK31460@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I just had the report of my operation translated into English and
> therefore have to rephrase the question I posted about a week ago.
> In mid-November 2001 I had a laparotomy (in Europe) to remove seven
> fibroids (INTRAMURAL and SUBSEROUS) ranging in size from cherry pip to
> chestnut-sized. Two of the fibroids were located in the cervical
> region. The operation was successful, no adhesions, not much pain
> thereafter. The surgeon only told me that should we ever want to have a
> child I would be a candidate for a c-section.
> Cosidering that the surgeon did not have to cut THROUGH the wall of my
> uterus, I really would like to start TTCing as from end of March 2002.
> Can this be considered reasonable? Are there any risks involved?
>
> Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
>
> --
> Tara
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:27:02 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: jfalcon4@houston.rr.com (Jenn)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> Message-ID: <200201122027.g0CKR2q32763@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I am currently 10 wks 2 days pregnant with my 3rd child. After having
> several tests done to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, the doctor on-call
> from my regular OB's group prescribed me some supplimental progesterone.
> She said she was concered that the small amt of fluid found in my uterus
> was from the bursting of a follicle (????)
>
> Anyways.. my question is.. I hear so much about all these creams and
> pills and suppositories that women are taking for their progesterone
> suppliments, and that is not what I was given.
>
> Do I have something out of the norm? They are these little waxy looking
> squares that I have to break in half and allow to dissolve between my
> cheek and my gums. The only thing my prescription says on it is
> "Progesterone Troche" 100 mg. I live in Houston, TX, but unfortunately
> I could only find 2 pharmacies that could fill this RX and the one that
> filled it is a Compounding Pharmacy who supposedly "compounded this
> stuff for specifically for me".
>
> I would like any comments from others who have taken this, and any info
> from the docs on this stuff as I feel very uncomfortable taking
> something that doesnt seem to be normal.
>
> Thanks a bunch!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:11:44 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: leeannecarlson@hotmail.com (LeeAnne)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> Message-ID: <200201122111.g0CLBi812698@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Jenn wrote:
> >
> >I am currently 10 wks 2 days pregnant with my 3rd child. After having
> >several tests done to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, the doctor on-call
> >from my regular OB's group prescribed me some supplimental progesterone.
> >She said she was concered that the small amt of fluid found in my uterus
> >was from the bursting of a follicle (????)
> >
> >Anyways.. my question is.. I hear so much about all these creams and
> >pills and suppositories that women are taking for their progesterone
> >suppliments, and that is not what I was given.
> >
> >Do I have something out of the norm? They are these little waxy looking
> >squares that I have to break in half and allow to dissolve between my
> >cheek and my gums. The only thing my prescription says on it is
> >"Progesterone Troche" 100 mg. I live in Houston, TX, but unfortunately
> >I could only find 2 pharmacies that could fill this RX and the one that
> >filled it is a Compounding Pharmacy who supposedly "compounded this
> >stuff for specifically for me".
> >
> >I would like any comments from others who have taken this, and any info
> >from the docs on this stuff as I feel very uncomfortable taking
> >something that doesnt seem to be normal.
> >
> >Thanks a bunch!
>
> Well, Jean, I just took my last one. Exactly like yours, maybe even
> bought at the same pharmacy in the One Fannin bldg? Naaaasty tasting
> stuff, but better than the alternative of maybe losing a baby...
>
> Not sure I understand the reaosning behind them persctibing this for
> you...generally it is given due to low progesterone levels as
> demonstrated by endometrial biopsy or blood test or past history of
> pregnancy loss...perhaps any combination of the three...
>
> So, what flavor did you get? I ended up with cinnamon...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:14:44 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: leeannecarlson@hotmail.com (LeeAnne)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> Message-ID: <200201122114.g0CLEiC13975@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Jenn wrote:
> >
> >I am currently 10 wks 2 days pregnant with my 3rd child. After having
> >several tests done to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, the doctor on-call
> >from my regular OB's group prescribed me some supplimental progesterone.
> >She said she was concered that the small amt of fluid found in my uterus
> >was from the bursting of a follicle (????)
> >
> >Anyways.. my question is.. I hear so much about all these creams and
> >pills and suppositories that women are taking for their progesterone
> >suppliments, and that is not what I was given.
> >
> >Do I have something out of the norm? They are these little waxy looking
> >squares that I have to break in half and allow to dissolve between my
> >cheek and my gums. The only thing my prescription says on it is
> >"Progesterone Troche" 100 mg. I live in Houston, TX, but unfortunately
> >I could only find 2 pharmacies that could fill this RX and the one that
> >filled it is a Compounding Pharmacy who supposedly "compounded this
> >stuff for specifically for me".
> >
> >I would like any comments from others who have taken this, and any info
> >from the docs on this stuff as I feel very uncomfortable taking
> >something that doesnt seem to be normal.
> >
> >Thanks a bunch!
>
> Also, I found that they made me extremely tired, as in I would fall
> asleep while it dissolved, every time, regardless of whether it was
> morning or evening. It also greatly increased my appetite, giving me a
> much larger than expected weight gain for the first trimester, though as
> of late things have been evening out more. I also fond them hard to
> stomach when nauseaus. However it made for great dinner conversation
> when a friend and I debated the relative merits and drawbacks of the
> lozenges VS suppositories...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 16:15:34 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anon@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: strange , 2 corpus luteums and measuring large for 6 weeks
> Message-ID: <200201122215.g0CMFYa28593@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> In your first and second email you gave no indication that you thought
> something was wrong...just blabbed on and on, then asked "What does all
> this mean?".
>
> Then asked for a more detailed explaination from a doctor who doesn't
> know YOU, your case history and hasn't seen any blood work...hasn't seen
> ANYTHING for that matter...what do you expect?
>
> HOW do you expect them to make any kind of educated prognosis based on
> the minimal amount of information you provided.
>
> Also, if you feel like something is wrong (Which you did not state),
> then go to the ER!!! Request an ultrasound!!
>
> Oh, Brother!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 16:32:53 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anon@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Am I the only one prescribed this stuff?
> Message-ID: <200201122232.g0CMWrs00792@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> They make you tired because Progesterone is a relaxant (Supposed to
> relax the uterine muscles to stop contractions, which can help prevent a
> first, or second trimester miscarriage)...I was on 100mg suppositories
> (would trade you the lozenges any day, not cinnamon, though...LOL), and
> I always felt like I'd just woken up.
>
> At least you don't have to lie down after you take a lozenge...next time
> I am pregnant...I will ask for those instead.
>
> Just my two cents!
>
> Li
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 16:38:35 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: amandatalbott@yahoo.com (Amanda)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: HCG Levels
> Message-ID: <200201122238.g0CMcZr01915@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Sounds great! my bHCG at 12 dpo was 64, and now I'm 24.5 weeks along.
> You're not even supposed to be able to test positive on an HPT until
> 14-15 dpo, so sounds like you're off to a great start. Hope it all
> works out well for you!
>
> Amanda
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Christy wrote:
> >
> >I had a Beta HCG test today and my level was 54.3...is that a good level
> >for 12 dpo??? My Dr. is doing another test on Monday to check for
> >doubling:) Thanks
> >
> >--
> >Christy
> >Montana
> >
>
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>
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