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Q: Blighted Ovum
asked by: parentsofcole on December 25th, 2004
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I was 9 weeks pregnant, had a blighted ovum -- had a d&c last week. It's all so weird.
Does anyone know what the likely is of this happening again? Or, has anyone had one and then went on to have a normal pregnancy? I already have one son, but he was born with a diaphragmatic hernia. He is ok now.
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Tazzy D
replied on December 26th, 2004
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I guess it all depends on your body.. I had a blighted ovum in nov. Then in january I got pregnant again and I carried my son until 32 weeks so yes it is possible. But once again it all depends on your body
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openwindow
replied on June 26th, 2005
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Blighted Ovum
I went for my ultrasound yesterday and the doctor told me that I had a blighted ovum. I am dealing with the grief as well as expected, but my body seems to of turned on me. It is very hard looking pregnant on my mind, but now I am lactating as well! I could not breast feed my first child (14 months old) due to medication I was on - so this is very strange to me. I am going to see my obgyn on monday - can anyone tell me what to expect. Perhaps how he can get my hormones under control or is there a option to a d and c? I would prefer not to have a surgical procedure if I don't have to. Also, I have been under a great deal of stress lately - I probably should not ask this, but could that of caused my medical condition? I am trying not to feel responsible for this - I took wonderful care of my body, did everything right, managed the stress fairly well for the circumstance...Any input would really be helpful!
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parentsofcole
replied on June 26th, 2005
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Blighted Ovum
Hi. How far along are you?
I went through all of this last december, so I know exactly what you are dealing with. It is so weird. My dr told me that there was absolutley nothing I could have done to cause this to occur or to prevent this. He said basically that there was something wrong with the egg and it was natures way of taking care of it. (although that didnt help me dealing with what was a life forming). He wanted me to wait to see if my body would pass or miscarry it on my own and I told him there was no way I was emotionally stable to wait knowing that I had a baby inside of me that wasnt living. I opted for the d&c - it was the best decision I could have made! I was scared to death of the surgery, but I tell you - it was nothing more than a period - physically. And, emotionally it was hard, I am not going to tell you it wasnt. He did do another ultrasound on the morning of the d&c to once again "make sure" that the baby hadnt developed and for me to make sure I was making the right decision.
Please feel free to ask me any questions, I will be glad to help you :)
i am so sorry you are having to go through this. It's cruel.
You can email me personally if you wish.
Penny
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