Went to see a specialist today per my doctor's request. My platelets last week were way low. Not like bleed.to.death.from.a.papercut low, but low enough to where anesthesiologists would refuse to give me an epidural due to potential complications. If I have a nice easy VBAC, no big deal (ha! remind me later that I said that). But if I were to end up needing another c-section and couldn't have an epidural I would have to be put under general anesthesia. No thank you!
So... I've been put on steroids from now until delivery. That should bump up my platelet count enough to where an epidural is safe if/when it's needed. Being on the meds for such a short time (3 weeks or less) will not affect the baby. If I go into labor in the next week... no epidural - natural VBAC or c-section under general anesthesia. So let's hope Baby Brother hangs in there until at least 38 weeks! I'm not going to demand an epidural the moment we walk into L&D. But I'd like to have it as an option.
The specialist also recommended I see a hematologist after I've recovered from this delivery. He thinks this may be a chronic problem, not just pregnancy related. We shall see.
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Oh man! So sorry to hear this addeded stress to you right now! Man! :( Sending you lots of healthy vibes and it sounds like a natural VBAC would be idea right now??? Is that right? Okay, email me if you need anything? Kaisley was a natural VBAC (until pushing was 90 minutes in) and this time will be a natural VBAC too. I know wanting an epidural as an option, but if you can start mentally preparing for natural, it will end up being an AMAZING and EMPOWERING experience! Feeling your body work like that is just so powerful and I simply cannot wait to do it again! Pain, yes, but pain with a purpose is so different! I hope your platelets behave over the next couple weeks and you can have whatever birth you desire or need...but, if you want to talk about the natural options, please email me!!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the very best!