1. During my next visit (9 1/2 weeks) I will have preliminary labs drawn to look at fetal proteins. (I am concerned about my higher levels of HCG with this pregnancy.)
2. At 12 weeks, I will begin a prophylactic antibiotic/anti-fungal treatment to reduce the risk of ascending infection.
3. Due to crazy morning sickness, it's ok to skip my prenatal vitamins for the first trimester as long as I get 1000 mcg of folic acid.
4. Once the second trimester hits, I need to take two of each prenatal vitamin. (My vitamin comes as set of two pills: one vitamin and one fatty acid pill.) I also need to take 500 mg of vitamin C to help the iron better absorb.
5. My chance of miscarriage at this point is 16%. When I see Dr. Davis again on August 4th, assuming all is well, my rate will drop to 4%.
6. I will continue with the Prometrium until week 16 when I will begin my P17 injections.
7. Dr. Davis said there is an 80% chance I will make it to 35 weeks.
8. If I have PTL with cervical changes, I will get steroid shots to develop the baby's lungs and all attempts will be made to stop the labor.
In addition to seeing Dr. Davis, I will also be followed by my local group. I see them at the end of July.
As my little peanut would say, "Hip, hip, hooray!"
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