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7 WKs Post Op and Pregnant

So as the post says, I am 7 weeks post op, had surgery back on March 28. I've had a very good recovery, no issues what so ever. I had an appointment with doc and ask for b/c on the 26th of April, as normal they tested for pregnancy and it was negative so they recommended I get an IUD and wait for my period so they can easily place it, I was scheduled for the following week to get the IUD placed but I had to reschedule to the following week because my period did not come. So the appt comes around, still no period but that day I was extremely nauseated and my breast we're sore for what felt like 3 weeks straight. I was also dizzy, when I would get up, I would get light headed. I was tested again, waited 5 mins, 10 mins, 15 mins and I just KNEW something was up. Never in a million years did I think I would be pregnant. After 7 yes without a pregnancy, after 3 miscarriages and 10 yrs of trying, never did I think it would happen, I had given up hope and was Ok with never being a mom. To my surprise and my doctor's, I was pregnant. My doctor did not believe it either when the nurse told her considering my history. Now it's only been 6 days since I've found out and I'm scheduled for a follow up this Monday, I have an ultrasound scheduled for Tuesday and am waiting for a call back from the hospital for the specialist OB, I am considered high risk and they said I need to be monitored closely. I had blood work done and the HCG was over 3k which made me feel good, knowing what I've experienced in my past with those numbers. I was on a regimen of antibiotics for H Pylori post op but I have stopped taking those meds along with the Prilosec since finding out. Per my surgeons office and doc, I should not take them. I am anxious to find out if everything is ok, like I said I feel good and I am eating well also but in the back of my mind, I will ALWAYS have that fear of miscarrying again. However I know God is great and he would not give more than you can take, he would not have blessed me with this, he works in mysterious ways and I am very thankful for my blessings. I will keep updating as I go along as I want to share my experience with others since there is not much knowledge out there with pregnancy post op, especially so soon!

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Prayers and blessings to you! Nothing like unexpected joy to make your day!

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Prayers and blessings to you! Nothing like unexpected joy to make your day!


Amen! Thank you [emoji1]

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What an answer to years of prayer and hope!A? I can't help but believe this will be an incredible,blessing to you both?.
Every baby is God's indicator that life and the world needs to go on.
This means we all get to be God-aunts and uncles to the new precious life you carry. Keep us updated, okay??
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Sure will!

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Congrats you give me hope. ❤️⭐️

What a blessing! Congrats. :)

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I agree GOD IS GOOD. I wish you and the baby the very best of health.

Keep us posted on how things are going. Words of encouragement, prayers and sending smiles are always there .

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On 5/19/2018 at 8:01 PM, SouthernGirl76 said:

Congrats you give me hope. ❤️⭐️

There is light at the end of the tunnel, never give up hope mamas. :)

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9 hours ago, SleeveinIL said:

What a blessing! Congrats. :)

Thank you!

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8 hours ago, Ernie D said:

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I agree GOD IS GOOD. I wish you and the baby the very best of health.

Keep us posted on how things are going. Words of encouragement, prayers and sending smiles are always there .

I appreciate Ernie, thank you very much.

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*Update*

I went to the ER last night due to spotting, they checked me and baby out, everything is good. Heard heart beat and saw the little fetus, I am 6 weeks and 2 days and they said that my HCG levels were slowly rising which signals a slow growth but it could very well just be due to surgery as well so for now we are taking it day by day, I feel good however and we will be keeping s close eye on the pregnancy. I will update further as it goes along. Appreciate everyone's support, prayers & kind words.

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That is wonderful news! Thanks for sharing. All the best to you and baby!
On 5/21/2018 at 8:58 PM, Mino_IE said:

I am 6 weeks and 2 days

Ok...I'm doing math now...

Your surgery was March 28.

Which means you got pregnant like...two and a half weeks after your surgery!!!!!

Good grief, woman, you're braver than me to be having full on sex that soon!

ACK! And you wrote that 5 days ago!...so you were really having sex LESS than two weeks after surgery.

Shakin my head over here.... I'm not sure if I'm horrified or really impressed! :lol:

Congrats on the kiddo!

Having a kid...has been one of the best parts of my life. Woudn't have missed it for anything.

Best wishes:)

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