Re: anyone in my shoes? (m/c, pg, child ment)

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Hello,

I don't have the same age factor you do, but I do have a UU that was

diagnosed as part of an infertility workup. I would say that if your other

problems

are treatable, basically so is your UU. It can't be " fixed " with surgery or

anything like that. But now you know you have one and you can take extra

precautions for that.

I am very, very sorry for your losses. There isn't really any way to

guarantee it won't happen again. Is there any indication they have been caused

by

the UU? Perhaps it was just " bad luck " and you won't have any problems next

time.

With a UU, your main worry will be preterm labor. I had some preterm labor

symptoms with my son, beginning at 32 weeks. I'm now 34 weeks pregnant with

our second son and haven't had any PTL yet. I'm just a week away from the

point where they don't even try anything beyond hydration to stop labor. But

it's good to be aware of the symptoms and make sure you get checked out if

you need to or feel like you need to (like something just isn't right).

Have you discussed your concerns with a good doctor? I hope you have

someone you like and feel comfortable with that is knowledgeable on the

subject.

Perhaps scheduling an appointment with a high-risk doctor would help you feel

better?

Good luck with your decision.

Becki

28, UU, solitary kidney

Mommy to ds, Canaan, 3/2/03

34w0d with ds #2

In a message dated 6/10/2005 10:00:01 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

MullerianAnomalies writes:

Hello All,

I am about to turn 39 years old. I was diagnosed with uu during the

c-section to deliver my daughter almost 5 years ago. I had two

miscarriages prior to my successful pregnancy and went to a fertility

doctor for help. He found hormonal problems, problems with the length

of my cycles, and blood flow issues (which turned out to be from the

uu) I was on bedrest for the whole first trimester. I didn't know

about the uu so I thought all my problems were treatable. Now

I feel like my window of opportunity for another child is closing and

I am very afraid both because of the uu and because of my advanced age.

I had a very difficult time emotionally with my miscarriages.

If anyone has had similar experiences, please let me know.

Thanks!!