I had to have ANOTHER D&C on Friday, March 27th. Yes, we conceived again, and yes, it didn't develop AGAIN! Only this time, I was ready to just let it pass naturally, since the D&C I had in December HURT REALLY, REALLY BAD!!! But no, I couldn't let it happen naturally this time because there was the possibility it was a molar pregnancy, which is when a sperm fertilizes an empty egg and starts acting like a TUMOR! They needed to remove it ASAP and have it tested. They knocked me out this during the procedure this time, so it was a breeze! I was talking about Mexican food with the anesthesiologist as I was being wheeled into the OR, and before I knew it, he was waking me up and telling me that they were done! I haven't slept that well in 5 years!
I received a call from the Dr. last Friday, and it is, indeed, a COMPLETE MOLAR pregnancy! Now I have to be monitored weekly until my hcg levels return to 0, then monthly FOR A YEAR to make sure all the "moles" have been removed. They monitor me by checking my blood, and if my hcg's start rising again, that means they didn't get all the "moles" and I may have to get another D&C. It's very important that I do NOT get pregnant until I'm "clear" (because it masks the molar cells), so I have to go back on the pill today. Holy cow, I guess we weren't meant to bring any more crazies into the world!
I received a call from the Dr. last Friday, and it is, indeed, a COMPLETE MOLAR pregnancy! Now I have to be monitored weekly until my hcg levels return to 0, then monthly FOR A YEAR to make sure all the "moles" have been removed. They monitor me by checking my blood, and if my hcg's start rising again, that means they didn't get all the "moles" and I may have to get another D&C. It's very important that I do NOT get pregnant until I'm "clear" (because it masks the molar cells), so I have to go back on the pill today. Holy cow, I guess we weren't meant to bring any more crazies into the world!
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