i have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and am on warfrin for life. i was switched to 100mg daily injections of clexane from as soon as we found out we were expecting (4 weeks).
all was going well until i had a 19 week scan last week - the lady said baby was small for GA - approx 16 weeks - but she managed to find everything she needed to - this is giving me some hope that the bub is just small but developing normally. has anyone else had a similar experience? i have an OB appointment tomorrow and am hoping he can shed some light on the situation - have been feeling ok until today - am now really anxious..this is our first pregnancy
reading other peoples posts have helped settle the anxiety!
My last pregnancy was exactly the same as what you are going through...At the 20 week scan very small and poor placental flow...Iwas put on bedrest started aspirin (on top of the clexane 40mg) and hospitalised at 25 weeks, monitored every day and ultrasounds 1-2 times a week,with a c section at 31 weeks. Our Ob told us we may not make it past 26 weeks, but we did...I really thinkl the bedrest made the world of difference, and I also increased my fluid intake and had sustagen supplements..I had read this can assist with increasing amniotic fluid (mine was very low due to the IUGR)
He was born 1.275gms at 31 weeks, needed a little bit of CPAP for a couple of days to help him breathe, and the only longer term issues have been gastro oesophageal reflux and a feeding aversion (which have since subsided)...He is one of the brightest at pre school and has amazing energy!
Hope all went well with your appointment....Got my fingers crossed for you!
my OB found there was very little growth in my bubby and that she had almost no fluid surrounding her.. i was transfered into the immediate care of a fetal specialist who pronounced her dead on the following monday.. i was admited to hopsital on wednesday where i gave birth to my angel baby Matilda Bear.
the haem suggested next pregnancy i try clexane in smaller amounts but twice a day in combination with asprin.. im not sure when ill be ready to think about this...
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