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Good News

Well, we met with the perinatologist. He gave us some very good news, comparatively speaking.

There will always be a risk of pre-eclampsia recurring in any pregnancy DrummerWife will ever have. But, the good news is that the risk is fairly limited - only 20%. Now, some of you may say that 20% is still very high. And you'd be right. It is high. But, that means that there's also an 80% chance that every pregnancy will be perfectly healthy and perfectly normal. I like that number much better.

Also - that 20% number also includes a percentage that should pre-eclampsia reoccur, it will do so less severe, and later in the pregnancy. Therefore, doctors will catch it, because they would monitor DrummerWife on a biweekly basis. They'll catch it, admit her to the hospital, put her on bed rest, and buy her, and the baby as much time as possible.

So, it's good news. We can safely try to have other children, which is absolutely joyous news for the two of us.

Now, we just have to get through the emotional issues of losing Aaron. And once that's done, we can get back to building the DrummerFamily. Someday. :)

Comments

Anonymous said…
That'a great news!!
I hope you had a relaxing holiday and counseling is going well.

God Bless,
Sara , Craig and Morgan
9:23 AM
Anonymous said…
Wonderful news!!!! I had 3 successful prgnancies after losing my baby at 28 weeks. I have every confidence that the next pregnancy will be just fine.

Tiffany (merlyn4401 from Dotti's)
1:33 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm so excited for the two of you. That news is superb! Hang in there. We're still praying for you.

Love, Sarah (your sister/in-law)
5:22 PM
Anonymous said…
I am thinking of you both often.
6:33 PM
Anonymous said…
I will share this news with your TNL family. I'm sure they will be very happy for you and rejoice in this positive news on your behalf.

Aym
6:44 PM
Anonymous said…
God Bless you and your family. One of my good friends suffered the same loss and then went on to have three beautiful girls. NO, not at once, but success and blessings. Your pain will diminish with time and healing, your memory of this time will stay with you always...My family and I wish you all the best, and we are thankful that Jeff shared with us so that we can hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Give eachother lots of hugs and love. Anna, Larry and Olivia
10:25 AM
Anonymous said…
Hey Guys,
That's great news! Very good idea on your part to meet with a perinatologist. Love to you both!
- Nurse Heather
12:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Great news! I like that 80% number too :-)

Shanna
8:44 AM
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