YAHA (Yet Another Hospital Admission)

[estherchaya]

Saturday I got admitted to the hospital again for contractions that wouldn't quit with multiple and frequent terbutaline boluses.  Fortunately, I was allowed to go home mid-morning on Sunday as I hadn't dilated any more and the contractions stabilized.  We discussed using Mag Sulfate, but ultimately decided the risks outweighed the benefits.  I had

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[ailsaek]

*hugs* and I hope all goes well, or at least no worse than it is at the moment.

[estherchaya]

I'll drink to that. Um, except for the drinking part...

[xiphias]

It may seem odd, but I'm reassured by your doctor being comfortable enough, and self-aware enough, to admit being confused. I feel like bad things mainly happen when doctors don't know what's going on, but either aren't aware, or aren't willing to admit that they don't know exactly what's going on.

Every time I've encountered a situation where a doctor was willing to say, "I'm confused, and here's why, and here's how I'd like to proceed anyway," it has worked out well. It's not the ignorance that causes problems -- it's the arrogance.

[estherchaya]

Doesn't sound odd at all - I quite agree with you. Frankly, if they all acted like the issues I have with this pregnancy were completely textbook, I wouldn't trust them

[kalki]

I have to completely agree. I knew my MFM was amazing the day he told me that he didn't know whether doing a cerclage on twins was a good idea or not. That the research is so few and that he would go back and reread it all b/c he wanted to make sure he made the best decision for me.

That to me, shows that he was literally "the best".

And I see that in your doc too K. *hugs*

[estherchaya]

cerclage with twins is actually pretty common. Not as common as with HOMs, mind you, but if you've got preterm cervical shortening, and it's not past 22/23 weeks, the benefits of trying the cerclage generally outweigh the risks. (after 22/23 weeks, the risks of the cerclage do NOT outweigh the benefits - that's why I didn't get one with the triplets; my cervix went to just under 1cm at 23+ weeks - really too late to make that call).

But I definitely prefer a doctor to tell me, "I don't have all the answers, but here's what we're going to do and why, and I'm going to check with some colleagues/research literature/etc. in the meantime" than to have him tell me "I am G-d! Do not question my methods!"

[real_bethy]

I wish I had something to say that would be really inspiring or that would make this all better for you. I don't know if those words exist. Just know that I think you are so amazingly strong and that your baby is so blessed to have you as his/her mother.

I'm glad that you and your doctors are on the same page and that they are being honest with you about what they understand and what they don't. I'm praying that you give birth in a good hour and that everything goes well!

[estherchaya]

it'll all be fine. It just wasn't what I'd imagined, is all.

[buildin_a_bayis]

im glad the baby is at least hanging in there and hope that whenever and however it does get delivered, it will be a safe and healthy one for all involved.

What are your plans for Pesach?

[estherchaya]

Pesach? My current plan is to stick my head in the ground, plug my ears up and scream "La la la! I can't hear you!" I mean, if I refuse to acknowledge it, then Pesach won't happen, right?

[cleobatya]

on the bright side...at least you have an ob!

[estherchaya]

and thank heavens for that. Finally got an OB after six weeks of trying to find one when my original OB fired me. Six weeks! Sheesh. Fortunately, I think it's all worked out for the best - I love my current practice and absolutely feel like I'm receiving the best possible care.