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Thank you for your wishes. I thought I would give you the update. Our Regional Medical Officer will be talking to my doctor after my next apt on Jan 29. At that time, they will either allow me to fly, business class, so I can keep my feet up or tell me I cannot fly and I will stay here until it is safe. Unfortunately, my husband has to be back in DC next month. So, I could be staying on at post without him, which we of course aren't to fond of doing, but if it keeps us safer, we will do it.

Thanks again for your wishes.

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Ali

At Wed, 15 Jan 2003, Amanda wrote:
>
>I'm not a doc but I just wanted to send my best wishes to you and your
>husband - I'm sorry you have to face such a trip at a vulnerable time.
>Is there any way you could petition the commander of the unit (or
>whomever) to extend the leave until the baby is born? Or at least
>provide you with medical transport back to the states? Your life, and
>the baby's, could be in danger if you have a serious bleeding problem,
>such as a placental abruption, while in midair.  They need to understand
>that this can be a life threatening matter for two people.  Perhaps your
>doc could write a letter indicating that you are not to be transported.
>Good luck to you and your little one - Try not to be too anxious just
>yet.
>
>--
>Amanda
>
>At Wed, 15 Jan 2003, Ali  wrote:
>>
>>We will be moving back to the States from Europe about a month from now,
>>when I am 19 weeks pregnant.  I've had bleeding during this pregnancy,
>>the last episode rather heavy a few weeks ago.  I'm on strict bedrest
>>right now.  The baby, so far, looks good (heart beat and size).  But,
>>I'm scared about this trip.  Our tour of duty is over and we have to
>>make this move.  Will the flight potentially cause another episode of
>>bleeding and possible miscarriage?
>

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