I am currently 32 Weeks with my first Pregnancy and I also have a Bicornuate Uterus.
Nov 2009-
We discovered that I was Pregnant.
At my first Ultrasound visit they discovered my Bicoruate Uterus, but the fetus was too small to see yet.
Dec 2009-
They saw that the baby was growing in the Left Side of my Bicorruate Uterus.
Jan 2010-
My doctor referred me to the Hospital. The hospital asked me not to continue 'shared care' so they could monitor me closely. The hospital put me on Doctor only care (i never meet with a midwife).
We had our 'Down Syndrome' Scan and the baby was growing perfectly.
I went to a Specialist to confirm my type Uterus (Bicornuate or Didelphic) and he confirmed it was Bicornuate.
Feb 2010-
I continued to see the hospital and get regular Ultrasounds (about once a month to begin with).
At about 18 weeks pregnant I suffered from severe Braxton hicks contractions, we went to the hospital thinking the worst... but everything was fine, they were just that... Braxton Hicks!
Mar 2010-
We discovered our miracle baby is a GIRL!
Continued to go to Hospital appointments and get an Ultrasound. Still growing perfectly.
Apr 2010-
We reached the 24 Week Mark (when they say the survival rate of a premi baby increases).
Continued to go to Hospital appointments and get an Ultrasound. Still growing perfectly.
After reading about other mothers experiences' online about having a Bicoruate Uterus I asked the doctors to check my Renal System, as other mothers said becuase of having a BU it had caused problems with theirs... and i discovered i have only 1x Kidney! This is very common when having a Bicornuate Uterus! So get your doctor to check your complete Renal System (Kidneys, Bladder, Etc.)!
May 2010-
Started going to the hospital for Doctors Appointments more regularly and getting more scans (just t make sure she doesn't run out of room!)
June 2010- TODAY.
I am 32 weeks Pregnant. She is in a Breech Position and they do not believe that she has enough room to turn around. If she is still breech when I reach 34 weeks, they will book me in for a C-Section at 38 Weeks. They do not want to try and turn her as 'she is where she is, for a reason!' If she does turn they say there is a 50% chance of having her naturally... but its a wait and see game! They are still worried that i could go into premature labour, so if i experience and pains/leaks i am to go to the hospital straight away. I go to the hospital for Doctors app's now every week. I now have to be more careful about drinking enough water, etc because of my kidney, but otherwise everything is PERFECT!
When i first found out about having a Bicornuate Uterus I was very disheartened by all the stories on the internet! But now after going through all the scary waiting I can say that if you have a Bicornuate Uterus don't give up hope! It is very possible to have a normal pregnancy. I have no idea what will happen with my next pregnancy, but i am thankful for this one, my first, my miracle!
I am so very sorry to the ladies who have had losses. My thoughts are with you, but keep your headup! It is possible!
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