Mommy has a big decision to make. My doctor wants me to take yet another self-injection. Because I went into labor with Gabriel at only 30 weeks, I may be predisposed to preterm labor. Maybe not, though. There really is no way of knowing because he was my first pregnancy. There is a very good possibility that the preterm labor was related to the chromosome disorder. Supposedly, chromosome babies tend to be born early. I have never found any research to support that.
Maybe it wasn’t his chromosomes that caused it. Maybe I am predisposed to preterm labor. I went into labor very quickly. Alarmingly quickly. It couldn’t have been stopped even if we’d tried. So, my doc wants me to start 17-hydroxyprogesterone injections weekly (in my butt) starting at 17 or 18 weeks. She keeps saying there is absolutely no risk to taking this medication. However, I have heard otherwise. I have heard of two accounts of life threatening blood clots as a result of this medication. Mostly, I have read there are no maternal or fetal side effects. Still, I have had one rare condition right after another. I will not make another mistake.
So, what will the mistake be: taking the drug or not taking it?
I’ve heard and read that the risk with the drug is something called an MTHFR gene mutation. Actually, I’ve read that it is something that is called a homozygous MTHFR gene mutation that causes the problems, but a friend of mine had a blood clot and was diagnosed with a heterozygous gene mutation. What does that tell me? I’ve also read that the risk for blood clots lies in having elevated homocysteine levels.
I just don’t know what to do! In my heart, I know that Gabriel did not show up at 30 weeks 2 days because my body failed him. I know he was about to die inside of me, so God sent him before it was too late. It was a miracle. Even though I believe this with every fiber of my being, it does not change my need to make a smart decision for Miracle Whip.
Any advice? Does anyone have any experience with 17P? Please, please comment if you do. Remember, if you comment anonymously, you don’t have to mess with logging in.
Bonnie, I have absolutely no experience with any of this. My pregnancies were all pretty normal and boring. I will pray for you that God would give you the knowledge to know what is the right thing to do. I would think that early labor could be dealt with, but I also know that there are huge risks. BUT, I wouldn't want to take any chances on jeopardizing this pregnancy by taking something that could cause problems. Bless your heart! I don't know what I would do if in your circumstances. Pray...
ReplyDeleteI actually have that gene mutation. They tested me to find out after I had jesalyn. So if you have any questions about that specifcally feel free to ask. As for what you should do' my advice is research and lots of prayer and remember that god is in control regardless of what you do!
ReplyDeletei have 1 gene mutation and am 15 weeks and very nervouse cause i lost a baby at 24 weeks for unknown reasons..
DeleteI would consult another doctor. I am not suggesting you change docs but getting advice from another doc might make you feel more confident. You could speak with a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist. Just an idea. Carol
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