Pregnancy with prolapsed uterus?

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  • November 18, 2011 at 6:54 am
    Wings2fly
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    I got to thinking after reading csmamma’s post on http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/pregnancy-older-moms-38-up

    I have recently come under conviction to let God do our family planning, as Sara B said in other post. But, it seems I have not fully given it over to Him even though I thought about it for a good 6 months before doing it.

    I have a severely prolapsed uterus and tried having it fixed by an out-patient surgery called uteran suspension last year. Now it is back to the way it was, but have more off and on pains (mostly in abdomin) probably due to the surgery. My OB/GYN who did the surgery says I can still get pregnant, but the suspension stitches would tear away and bleed some. He wants to take my uterus out in 2 – 3 years if no baby and if another baby, then take it out 6 months after. I have always wanted another child, but dh has not. I think he worries about finances too much. Dh is also scared the baby will come before we get to the hospital. We are 25 minutes away from closest hospital and nearly an hour from my OB/GYN’s hospital. My last baby was born 1 hour after my water broke. I was 8 cm dilated 2 days before and my midwife wanted to induce labor and I refused because I wanted it naturally.

    I stopped using my b.c. pill the day I came home from the dr. visit and learned he wants my uterus out within 3 years. So I don’t seem to have as much time to work with as I had originally thought. I just flat out told dh that if it happens, so be it and if not then it is not in the good Lord’s plans, because I’m not taking the pill anymore. I think it would be a miracle for me to get pregnant again anyways. It took 7 months of trying to conceive the last one 6 years ago. With my uterus lower than normal, it is harder to conceive.

    So, really, I am scared. Plus I am overweight and I know my older body needs to be in better shape to carry a baby.

    Has anyone else had a successful pregancy with the prolapsed uterus issue? I wish I could let go and fully trust the Lord on this one. Prayers are welcomed.

    November 18, 2011 at 11:09 pm
    sheraz
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    I haven’t had the problem Sarah, but can certainly add you to my prayers.  I hope that you can find a happy solution!

    November 18, 2011 at 11:23 pm
    missingtheshire
    Member

    I will pray for your decision as well, bless you….Linda

    November 19, 2011 at 5:01 am
    Wings2fly
    Participant

    Thank you.

    I did a little more research tonight on the Internet and found a lot of questions answered here: http://prolapse.hyperboards.com/action/view_topic/topic_id/3831

    But I’m not sure how professional the answers were. It sounds low risk, but recommends c-section, something my doctor never mentioned. Never had a CS before.

    Any one else who may be considering the suspension, please reconsider and do more research and ask more questions. Don’t rush into it.

    November 22, 2011 at 5:08 pm
    Wings2fly
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    Just wanted to share a website helpful for women’s pelvic health, and a story of mesh repair on there. http://www.pelvicexercises.com.au/mesh-repair-prolapse/

    November 22, 2011 at 6:35 pm
    Sara B.
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    I don’t have any answers for you, but I will pray for you.  It is tough to trust the Lord with this, I totally know what you mean!  I want another baby SOOO badly, but I am also content with the 4 I have already.  That’s tough to get past, honestly.  I also just read an article that at age 30, the general fertility rate is around 20%, and by age 40 it’s 5%.  Wow!  No wonder it gets more difficult the older we get!

    I am on a Quiverfull Lutherans group.  I could ask them about this and see what they say, if you want me to.  You can PM me if you’d rather.

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