Just found out I'm pregnant 
4boysinthehouse
17 y
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I just found out I'm pregnant - haven't even called my mom or sisters yet! I had Mirena inserted 4 weeks ago, and went in today for my checkup for placement, symptoms, etc. For the last 2 weeks, I have felt "morning sickness"-type symptoms -nausea, vomiting (only once), hyper sensitivity to smells, breast tenderness, etc. I had been dismissing these symptoms as part of my body's adjustment to the progesterone in Mirena.
I was supposed to be on my period during insertion, but 'Flo' decided not to show up that month. Nothing new...I am over 40, and my periods have not been normal since having my boys, 11 and 13 years ago. Mostly due to birth control pills though, which I was taking at the time of the insertion. So when I just spotted a little this month, again I figured it was due to adjustment to Mirena.
During the exam, the Dr could not locate the strings and sent me for an ultrasound. Boy was I surprised when I found out I was 9 weeks pregnant! The baby is implanted on the high side of my uterus, and seems to be normal. The Mirena is laying in the proper position on the low side of the uterus. So...I was already 5 weeks along when the device was inserted. Obviously, the IUD needs to come out now. But since the strings have moved up into the uterus, this will be complicated. I go to the Dr again on Monday to learn my options, understand the risks, and get a game plan together.
So right now I'm just a bundle of emotions, and I'm worried about what will happen next. I absolutely didn't want more kids at this stage of my life - obviously, or I wouldn't have had the IUD inserted :) - but now I worry that the process of removing the Mirena will cause a miscarriage. And even more scary - what will the effects of the hormones be on the baby? And of course, since I'm a woman of a cerain age, all the worries about Downs and other birth defects are rolling around in my mind.
But for now, it's back to Man Vs Wild (our favorite show - way too many men in my house!). I can't do anything about my situation right now, so I'll try to have a normal weekend, and I'll share my progress with the rest of you.
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- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant little nae nae
17 y
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This is a reply to # 1,039,495oh wow, what a shocker. i hope everything will be alright for you and the baby. i think they should make sure a person isn't pregnant before inserting the iud. i've read about different people getting pregnant after they had the iud, but not this. what i read was that they couldn't have it taken out b/c it could cause a miscarrage. and at your age, i know this is and will be hard for you no matter what happens. but you know i have an aunt who had her first baby when she was in her 40's there were problems when he was born(i forget what, i don't think it was b/c of her age), but she's fine and he's fine. i would just be careful, take care of yourself and just see what the dr. says. you could have a healthy baby w/o any problems, my sister-in-law had endometriosis, was told she couldn't have a baby, she's in her mid 30's, finally after trying for some yrs. she got pregnant, the blood test showed the baby was downs, she just had her last week and she's fine. nothing at all wrong with her. well anyways, please do keep us posted on how you and the baby are doing.
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- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant christy504
17 y
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This is a reply to # 1,040,991All I have to say is WOW! They didnt do any pregnancy test or anything? That is a major lawsuit for the doctor. Especially if you didn't have a period that month they should of done a test just to make sure. Im sorry you have to go through that it is extemly scary. I hope everything works out for you.
Christy- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant sunshine84
17 y
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This is a reply to # 1,041,079Yes, you would most definitely have a lawsuit on your hands! ALL doctors are required to MAKE you take a pregnancy test before even thinking about inserting the IUD! This can be dangerous for you and your baby! That was very negligent on their behalf, and I wouldn't waste time about it! Especially if you are having a troubled pregnancy! This can not only hurt you and your baby but it is emotional stress having these worries! God Bless! And I'm sure all will be well for you, but this is a scary subject!
PLEASE!!!
WOMEN!!! DO NOT GET AN IUD!- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant sunshine84
17 y
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This is a reply to # 1,041,084I also forgot to say that this doctor was wrong in two MAJOR ways!!!
ONE you weren't on your period ! Which should have been a red light to do the preg test!
That's wrong!
TWO no pregnancy test was done!
These two things are hand in hand for a reason!!!
HINTS you didn't have your period because you were probably already pregnant.
And by the doctor not following these MAJOR GUIDELINES!!!
This could have resulted in the loss of the baby or you could have
had an Ectopic pregnancy which is extremely DANGEROUS!
And could result in loss and infertility!
PLEASE have the baby carefully monitored!
Take care! And I pray all goes well for you and that wonderful baby=)
- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant sunshine84
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- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant sunshine84
17 y
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- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant christy504
17 y
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- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant #88730
17 y
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This is a reply to # 1,039,495Oh honey!!!
I was discussing this matter with my ob/gyn yesterday, what would happen if I got pregnant on Mirena. She told me I would need to have a DNC - dilation and curretage (abortion). She's against it personally, and does not perform them herself, but she said that it would be necessary because of infection and birth defects.
My friend had gotten pregnant on Depo Provera when she was switching birth control methods. Mirena has the same hormone as Depo Provera, but in a lower dosage because it is localized. She went through with the tortures, and painful pregnancy. Her baby died after three months from SIDS.
I think you have a very difficult decision ahead of you...
You'll be in my prayers.- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant little nae nae
17 y
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This is a reply to # 1,042,256oh that' awful. but the baby was born ok right. i know when my boys were little babies, i was always checking them to make sure they were breathing. you just never know. i'm sorry for your friend and her baby, that's just terrible, her having to go through all of that to have the baby and then lose it. i have heard that if you get pregnant while you have the iud, if you have it removed it'll cause dialation. if that were me, i would talk to my doctor more, maybe even another doctor before i made any decisions. no matter what decision is made it'll be hard, but you just have to do what you feel is the best thing to do. if you do keep it, just get regular test and ultrasounds to make sure the baby is ok. you never know, you could go through all of the pregnancy w/o any problems.
- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant little nae nae
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- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant lionesssarah
14 y
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This is a reply to # 1,039,495I was on the micronor pill before opting to have the mirena put in during a LEEP procedure.I already have my first daughter and wasn't planning on another baby for at least 5 yrs so it seemed like a reasonable option.
Not only did they test me for pregnancy a week before the op (Apr.22nd 10')and told me it was negative...my doctor blatantly LIED about the likelihood of side effects (I went to a very well known and supposedly competent hospital in South-Eastern, NH). I had a problem with ortho tricyclin making me throw up and I had asked the doctor "Will this create that kind of stomach upset? Because if it's likely- I won't have it inserted"
She told me that BECAUSE THE HORMONES ONLY EFFECT YOUR UTERUS, IT IS EXTREMELY UNLIKELY TO CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS TO THE REST OF YOUR BODY. Well, A.) That's complete BS and I should've recognized it when I heard it, B.) I was actually about 5 wks pregnant when I went through the procedure (even though I had been bleeding normally, before and after-so had no idea).
After 2 wks I could tell something was wrong and they said it was normal and would go away. After 4 weeks of vomiting up to 5 times a day, the last 2 days just bile, fever/chills, pain, headache, etc. I called again and they basically told me it wasn't their problem-to call a clinic.
When I couldn't move or hold down water I ended up going to Springfield (VT) E.R. where they put me on I.V. because I was so dehydrated and easily removed the aweful thing. When my blood test came back I was shocked to hear I was 5 wks...at the ultrasound the next day they said I was actually closer to 8wks...I don't know if I want to terminate or what...I'm so angry at the doctor, my mom wants me to file a lawsuit and I might. I can understand what you're going through and I appreciate any info you can pass along to me... *Prayers*
- Re: Just found out I'm pregnant little nae nae
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