9 weeks prego, 1 year out WLS, 154 pounds gone, many high risk factors, scared

[Guest guest]

New to the group...I can't believe that after 10 1/2 years I am

pregnant again!!! This was not planned however, we are thinking of

the baby as a special blessing. I have a 10 1/2 and almost 12 year

old and found out 2 weeks ago that my husband and I are going to be

parents again.

I was told I have the following high risk factors:

age-35

WLS

history of pulmonary embolism

medicines I am on (Zoloft and Klonapin for OCD diagnosed 10 1/2 years

ago with the birth of my daughter, we thought I had post partum that

never went away.)(Also take Levoxyl, for thyroid)

And the newest risk factor as of yesterday's Glucose testing, I

tested high for sugar. Mine was 153. Still don't understand how I can

be high on those numbers?!

I was over 100 pounds heavier the last time I was pregnant and never

had risk factors expressed to me at all. Thursday morning we have an

appointment with a Genetic Counselor, Maternal Fetal Madicine High

Risk Counselor, and diabetic Dietician. Talk about being a nervous

wreck....

I know that God never gives us more than we can handle however, I am

already near my limit....

Advise greatly appreciated, prayers welcomed!!

Take Care.

Dianne

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your pregnancy. There are going to be 13 years

between my last and these two little ones I'm carrying, and we are

beyond excited.

Not sure what to tell you about the embolism and meds, but I'm sure

your docs will work closely with you.

Although our ages (I'm 36) certainly put us in a category beyond

normal risks, I don't think being in your mid-30's should

automatically be considered high risk. Your OB will likely want to

check on certain health issues for you and your baby that are more

prone to happen to women over 35.

WLS also does not automatically make you high risk. Now if you've

had problems before becoming pregnant, you may be higher risk, but

not just based on WLS alone. My ob only considers me highER risk

because of twins, but not at all because of my WLS. He is just more

proactive about checking my blood levels.

Good luck!

Toi

>

> I was told I have the following high risk factors:

> age-35

> WLS

> history of pulmonary embolism

> medicines I am on (Zoloft and Klonapin for OCD diagnosed 10 1/2

years

> ago with the birth of my daughter, we thought I had post partum

that

> never went away.)(Also take Levoxyl, for thyroid)

>

> And the newest risk factor as of yesterday's Glucose testing, I

> tested high for sugar. Mine was 153. Still don't understand how I

can

> be high on those numbers?!

>

> Dianne

[Guest guest]

Dianne,

Welcome and congratulations!! I couldn't believe that I got pregnant after I had

my daughter over 10 years ago. We are so excited to be having this baby. Best

wishes to you!!

EDD#2 8/2/04

Have a great day!!

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[Guest guest]

Dianne,

I am glad you made your way over to the group!!! There are some

amazing women in this group that I knew would be able to give you

tons of information about what your going through!! And from what I

have read so far in their responses I was right!! I know I keep

telling you to keep your chin up but I will say it again!! KEEP YOUR

CHIN UP!! You are going to have an amazing baby!! Remember one

landmark at a time!!

Keeping you in my prayers and I hope your appointments today are

going well!!

Huggers,

[Guest guest]

SHARYN

Wow...we do sound similar! Yes I am on 1 injection per day until 12

weeks postpartum!! With my last child 10 years ago...I was over 100

pounds heavier and they NEVER mentioned the risk of pulmonary

embolism.

Thanks for your support.

Take Care.

Dianne