Have to see the genetic counselor...

crystal · Guru

RE: Have to see the genetic counselor...

RedHawk · Senior Member

Alison wrote:

That's a great update! I bet you are so relieved!

I was on low-dose aspirin my entire pregnancy with Evie because it is recommended for preggos with a history of early onset, severe preeclampsia. I didn't have any problems resulting from the aspirin, and even took it the day before my c-section and had no excess bleeding issues. It didn't do a damn thing about the pre-e, LOL, but it didn't hurt either. :)

I ended up on bed rest for that with Andrew...Wonder if that's why my blood presure has been so great this time???

RedHawk · Senior Member

Supafly wrote:

RedHawk wrote:

The baby is fine.

They tested Steve the same time they did me, and it turns out he has some kind of clotting problem, don't remember the name, but it is more serious then whatever I have. He is at greater risk for DVT and needs to see a hemeatologist. Andrew should also be tested for it. As should Steve's brother. Steves' dad has had clots before, so it's prolly from his dad. Steve is going to try and get him tested, but it came from one of his parents, so it could be his mom.

I need to to stay on the asprin as its the only meds that will work that will cross the placenta. I will need more U/S's to check to make sure the baby is growing enough.

So, out of everything it could be, I'm taking this as fantastic news!!!

Thank you everybody for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

That is great, Victoria!! I am relieved all is well with the baby.

Keep us posted about Steve though-what do they do about this problem?

He has to see a hematologist. There are drugs that he may have to take. None of them will work for the baby though. Asprin is the only thing out of them that WILL cross the placenta. Which is exactly what we need to not clot.

I worry about Steve being a pilot, but Cory, the genetic couselor, said that it's long flights where you sit for, like 8 hours that's bad. He gave us a referal to a Dr here that Steve should see. Told him he needs to be active, not a couch potato. HaHa! We'll see if he changes. LOL!

Sara · Guru

Wonderful news!!

Supafly · Guru

RedHawk wrote:

Supafly wrote:

RedHawk wrote:

The baby is fine.

They tested Steve the same time they did me, and it turns out he has some kind of clotting problem, don't remember the name, but it is more serious then whatever I have. He is at greater risk for DVT and needs to see a hemeatologist. Andrew should also be tested for it. As should Steve's brother. Steves' dad has had clots before, so it's prolly from his dad. Steve is going to try and get him tested, but it came from one of his parents, so it could be his mom.

I need to to stay on the asprin as its the only meds that will work that will cross the placenta. I will need more U/S's to check to make sure the baby is growing enough.

So, out of everything it could be, I'm taking this as fantastic news!!!

Thank you everybody for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

That is great, Victoria!! I am relieved all is well with the baby.

Keep us posted about Steve though-what do they do about this problem?

He has to see a hematologist. There are drugs that he may have to take. None of them will work for the baby though. Asprin is the only thing out of them that WILL cross the placenta. Which is exactly what we need to not clot.

I worry about Steve being a pilot, but Cory, the genetic couselor, said that it's long flights where you sit for, like 8 hours that's bad. He gave us a referal to a Dr here that Steve should see. Told him he needs to be active, not a couch potato. HaHa! We'll see if he changes. LOL!

Ok-well, I am glad he is going to have all of this checked out. And hopefully he WILL listen and get himself up off the couch!!

I would worry too with him being a pilot-but I take it he doesn't do those long flights? That is good.

MommyNicoleof3 · Senior Member

Great news!!! Grow little one grow!!!