Good news and not so good news
#252341 - 03/15/06 01:26 PM
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Angela E.
Reged: 10/14/04
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Loc: Michigan
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Since I like to start off with the positives I will. My high risk OB office called today and I tested negative for the two tests that were going to determine if I could get pregnant again without major risks! Negative is a good thing and they ended the conversation with Dr. says go get pregnant and call us when you do. I will still be high risk but have an 80% chance of carrying to term with the heparin injections to help with clots. So I was glad to hear that. I still have to wait for the rhuemy doc on Monday but she said that nothing she would diagnose would cause her to say not to get pregnant. So I am in the clear with that but will still be waiting to hear if I tested positive for any autoimmune disorders.
The not so good news is hubby's appointment today. His last echo did not show a decrease in the heart pressure. In fact it was a few numbers higher. So he does have the diagnoses of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. The doctor said this is not a good disease to have. But he also said that we could wait and do another echo is 6 months and see what the numbers are then before we got to the specialist. I want to see the specialist now. And I think hubby is agreeing with me. I don't want to mess around with this and the woman he would be seeing is at U of M and is at the top in the world for her cardio work. I am not sure what to think of this. I am a bit in shock and i can tell my blood pressure is high because I am dizzy and have a headache. I am trying to remain calm because I know we caught this early but still it seems like someone has put a time clock on my husband's life. I really can't imagine my life without him and I know that i gettin ahead of myself but I am just scared. So we have some decisions to make. I don't want to wait on having more children so this won't put a hold on those things.
Sorry to ramble on but I want to thank everyone again who offered their support. I am probably going to need more of it. So please continued thoughts,prayers and good vibes. I think the world of everyone of these boards and i feel lucky to know all of you!
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I'm glad the initial testing is over. Now you know what you are dealing with. I am sorry your DH got the diagnosis he did. I have a husband with cronic health problems that leave me feeling much the way you described. However, time and knowledge help to cope. I will be praying for you both as you continue to seek the treatment and help you need to deal with these diagnosis'. Hang in there!!
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 Angela E. I hope things turn out good for your husband. I am very new to this site. So I am just starting to meet people. Sending {{{{{{{hugs & prayers}}}}}}}} your way.
Augiee
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Well you just can't seem to get everything good going on at once can you? That's good news on the baby front that their giving you such good chances. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband though still having trouble - I can't imagine what that's like for your family. You are right though, you're lucky that it was caught so early when things can be fixed now. I will keep you all in my thoughts and let us know how things are going.
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Angela, I'm sorry it couldn't all be good news. You and your hubby are definitely in my thoughts and prayers!
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I'm sorry you both didn't get good news. I, too, will prayer for your family. Try not to let your mind wonder into dangerous thinking. I know....very difficult. But I'm sure the Specialist will be able to help.
What can you do to treat this, Angela? I'm not sure what it is exactly.
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awww angela! I'm glad to hear that you got the go ahead to make a healthy baby.
however, i'm so sad to hear about your hubby. i don't know much about the disorder at all, but from your post its definitly not something to take lightly. How does one develop what he has? I wish you luck with everything, and you'll def be in my thoughts.
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did they explain why the wait and see on your hubby? if not- call the doc he'd be seeing and talk to their office, if they say see him now, make an appt, if not, wait as suggested... it sounds like he should be sooner to me!
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Big Hugs Sweetie! Thats great news on the baby making front! Let me know if you need some help with the Heperin shots, I got pretty good at injecting myself everyday.
I'm sorry about hubby. I really don't know anything about his diagnoses but I'm with you, why wait? If it were my hubby, I'd want him to see the specialist ASAP! Is this something they can control with medication or do you know what the treatment options are? I know you must be really afraid and you are always in my thoughts! Super big hugs and lots of love! Call me if you want to vent/cry/chittychat or whatever!! 
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