LucreziaBorgia Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 When I say how surprised I am that this happened, it would never encompass the level of surprise that I'm feeling. :eek: First off: I haven't had a period in two years. The chemo stopped my periods, and they never returned. I also have only the slightest rim of cervix left from the cancer surgeries in the early nineties, and most of it I lost when the doctor "broke away the scar tissue" with her bare hands so that I could give birth to my daughter in the mid nineties. Yet... here I am, pregnant! I took two tests yesterday, both very positive. I was given a blood test at the beginning of August before I went into the hospital (routine for DVT patients, or at least for me) and it didn't show up then, so I had to have conceived the week before or even a few days before for it to not show up on the test. No sex since then, so... I didn't notice anything unusual except peeing every five minutes this past week. Even when I hadn't drunk a lot! I don't have breasts, so there is no soreness there. I got tired of peeing all the time and decided to make sure I ruled out pregnancy first before calling my doctor. I was thinking... great, now I have diabetes too. I had spent much of this month gorging myself on stuff - pickles, Doritos, sharp cheeses (in hindsight I don't normally eat a lot of this stuff so I know now it was cravings) and figured I had gorged myself into a blood sugar frenzy. Nope, the first test showed positive within seconds of taking it. I sat there on the john just staring at it. Not sure what to think. Gave it the obligatory couple of minutes. Yep, still positive. An hour or two later I took the second test. Same thing. I'm not taking anything that would give a false positive. Made some calls, slept on it and here I am. Awake, pregnant and THRILLED. Also terrified. I spent the first week of August in the hospital being pumped full of Heparin, Thrombolytics, Warfarin, two surgeries, elephant doses of morphine, etc. So, needless to say I am also terrified that my baby is either not going to make it, or is going to be damaged in some way. I have done some research and found that stuff done before six weeks isn't bound to do much if any harm, but stuff done from the six to twelve mark will. I'm not taking my Warfarin today, and will see my doctor tomorrow. If anyone ever wanted a baby, this one is wanted. I was never happy with the idea that I could not have more children. Granted, this one is a little late in the game and a surprise(!) but damned if I am not going to fight for him (I'm figuring a 'he' - boys run strong on the father's side). Hope so, I want a boy! I spoke to 'father' on the phone yesterday. All good on that front, though it was not a phone call I really wanted to make. So, I'm only a little ways along - conceived six weeks or so ago. Here's hoping I make it the rest of the way.
Leia Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 So, I'm only a little ways along - conceived six weeks or so ago. Here's hoping I make it the rest of the way. Congratulatiosn! You have gone through so much and this seems like a great thing to happen to you, Lucrezia. I hope everything goes well and will have you in my prayers. Cheers!
Soul-Searcher Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Congratulations! It's so nice to hear good news for a change. Hope the rest of the pregnancy goes well.
IfWishesWereHorses Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 How wonderful! Wishing you good luck with your pregnancy and hoping for a boy! I LOVE my later in life boy! He's been sooooo much fun and such a blessing. I'm so excited for you.
melodymatters Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 HOLY DINAH !!! As TBF would say ! Well, with all the bad surprises many of us have had lately, how lovely to hear about a positive one !!! I am wishing you the bestest of luck and a very healthy pregnancy ! Is the father the younger guy who didn't want anything serious ? You said he's ok wth it. How do YOU feel about HIM ?
Tony T Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Get to a doctor ASAP for an evaluation of how all the meds you were given when you were in the hospital may have affected the fetus. This is a pregnancy that has to be very closely monitored!
ReturnToSender Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Awe!!! Congratulations! Its great to hear you so happy and thrilled over this...that really is a good thing, and so wonderful to hear from the get go that this baby is loved and wanted! I felt the same way..my daughter was unexpected, but as soon as I found out, I knew that I was going to love her with all my heart, and that I have done! Hey, on the bright side, now you dont have to worry so much about your weekend nights..hehe! And I do mean that in a great way...this will be so rewarding. Good to hear the father took it well too..thats a load off
whichwayisup Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Wow LB, that's great news! I'm so happy for you! Congrats!
westernxer Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Get to a doctor ASAP for an evaluation of how all the meds you were given when you were in the hospital may have affected the fetus. This is a pregnancy that has to be very closely monitored! I second this.
dunstable Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Oh my goodness! So glad you are THRILLED. (I would be too if in your place.) I do hope all goes well. Be sure to get the best medical advice considering your medical history. I'm not even religious but I sure am praying for you and the baby. Your message brought tears to my eyes -- very best of luck.
BenThereDunThat Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Congratulations, LB! The human body never ceases to amaze me.
Ariadne Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 That's wonderful news! A new beginning for LB. Congrats.
sb129 Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Congratulations LB, what lovely news! I remember being told that the first six weeks are when the embryo is in its own little sac and the risk of harm is lower then than the second six weeks. Many women don't know they are pregnant until around six weeks, and do things that could be potentially harmful at later stages (ie drink alcohol). Would be good to get reassurance from your ob-gyn though. Congratulations again! I have 4 weeks to go, and will follow your progress with interest. All the best.
Meaplus3 Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Congrats to you LB. I'm very Happy for you dear. But do get to your doc asap to be checked out. Good luck. Mea:)
Thaddeus Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Woo-hoo! Great to hear some fantastic news from you, LB!
Author LucreziaBorgia Posted September 13, 2009 Author Posted September 13, 2009 My doctors are getting a call from me first thing in the morning. I suspect they will have me in immediately. I'm feeling the first stirrings of nausea - particularly with smells. I'm so excited. I hope upon hope upon hope that it will work out ok.
dunstable Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 I hope upon hope upon hope that it will work out ok. I'm with you on that and I am sure everyone else that has read this thread will agree. Good luck, dear LB.
Art_Critic Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 Congrats LB... Just what the Dr. ordered .... I'm so happy for you... of course having an 18 month old right now myself I wouldn't normally wish that on anyone.. but is this case..............
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