THE CYST
Clearly I have to update this blog
So much has happened
Okay the cyst
I saw the Gyon/Oncologist Dr. Silver (12/11/08)
He was my “third” option on what to do with the cyst
After an insane visit (see the story below) we decided…
To keep an eye on it for now and continue to monitor it.
If they were to do surgery now and they we not able to save the ovary
I would go into menopause at 28
And they all agreed they will do whatever they can to save the only ovary I have.
The ovary is inside and around the cyst (I know it does not make sense)
But it is not sitting on the ovary
The cyst has ovarian tissue all around it.
That is why this has been a hard decision to make
It is not just… go in, take it out, save ovary and all is well.
So that is the plan as of now.
If I have to have a c-section for whatever reason
They will check out the situation once they are in there
And decide what to do then.
Take it
Drain it
Or just keep monitoring it.
If I go vaginally then they are going just continue to monitor it
However, after birth your uterus contracts down to normal size.
At this point the cyst could decides to twist
Good news is it happens right after birth and I will be in the hospital
Bad news is it is very very painful
So I will get wheeled to the OR and they will do emergency surgery
All in all whatever happens, happens.
And if our little lady is all we get then great!
And if I go into menopause… well let’s just pray that happens in my 40 or 50 like normal.
As long as there is some ovarian tissue it will not happen
But the does not mean I will have eggs for another child
I will be okay with what God hands me… there is a reason for everything.
And it will make me appreciate what I do have even more.
THE VISIT WITH DR SILVER… OBGYN/ONCOLOGIST
St Luke’s and such a nice hospital
The people are amazing and the hospital looks like a hotel
I was in the cancer area so it was sad but the staff was amazing!
If I ever get cancer I am going there.
Anyway, I go in and like I said everyone was so nice and sweet
The take me back, check my weight and blood pressure
And then the nurse says… “okay everything off from the bottom down.”
I said, “EXCUSE ME! I am 22 weeks pregnant why does he need to do an internal.”
I totally lose my mind!
She says, “well let me check with the doctor and see if it is necessary.”
I am thinking to myself WHY THE HELL WOULD IT BE NECESSARY???
1. I am 22 weeks pregnant
2. My uterus is above my belly button and so is my ovary and cyst
3. There is a MUCUS PLUG so he would not be able to “get in there”
4. So…. what is this man checking? My vaginal canal??
Clearly that has NOTHING to do with a cyst on my ovary.
Now, I know, I am being ridiculous but I have NEVER gone to a man.
I have no desire to have a man down there
Joe is the only man that has ever been there so do you understand my freak attack.
Not to mention that the doctor has an intern with him.
So, the nurse comes back and delivers the bad news… “Yes, he has to”.
I am now in a full on panic.
Sweating
Stressing
Freaking out!
Finally after 30 minute the Resident Doc comes in and introduced herself
She asked me about the pregnancy and cyst and all the normal stuff.
I of course address the fact that I am not comfortable with the internal
And ask why he needs to do one
She says to me, “he does this all the time”
And I am like, “NOT worried about his ability worried about a HE down there”
Also, Not sure what he is going to find…
And She says, “he needs to feel around!”
AGAIN I am like WHAT!?
What and HOW is he going to feel the cyst when he can only go so far and my ovary is all the way up by my boobs!?
So she leaves
Now I am pissed that she thinks I am ridiculous, and she talked down too me plus stressed out about this internal with a man.
I am in a FULL ON SWEAT!
Sticking to the table.
Another 30 min goes by.
I have been half naked for an hour now.
Sweating
Dr Silver and his entourage come in!
Not 1, Not 2, But 3 PEOPLE!
I am like HOLY $*%^!
I have to get in the stirrups for 3 PEOPLE!?
What is this? A peep show.
And again… WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO SEE, FEEL ETC????
He sits down looks me in the eyes and sweaty face and say
“Oh! Now that I see you, you are pregnant. We don’t have to do an internal!”
What the F!!!!!!
Are you serious!?
Are you for real!?
I can not believe you people put me through that.
And the dumb resident too.
Clearly I am relived
Then he says, what is the reason you are here!?
Come on. Read my chart.
But I am all stressed and start rambling about insane things
I actually left there feeling like a complete IDIOT!
However, we got down to business about the cyst and all goes well.
He was VERY nice and nurse that was with them was a doll.
She just laughed at me and said you will be fine, you are not insane.
All and all it was a fine visit except for all the stress.
The poor baby was moving all around.
THE VISIT WITH THE HIGH RISK DOC… DR ARALIDI
What a fantastic man.
He was so sweet.
And he told me about everything that he was looking at
He said the baby looked fantastic
The placenta and the fluid look perfect
She is in the 49% for her weight and length
And I got a great 3D photo of her
The cyst is 10x7x7
Which means it has not grown or shrunk
He talked to me about different options
Removing it vs watching it
And how it could go away on its own
About delivery
So all in all a wonderful visit.
I just loved him.
OUR LITTLE LADY Is getting big
I am feeling her all the time.
Last night I felt her little butt with my hand (1/11/09)
It was so little
I saw Dr Adibi today (1/12/09)
He was all business so I was in and out
But I told him I thought I felt her head last night
And he asked me where
I pointed and he was like… there? Felt my belly and goes
The head is here, the arms are here, the legs are here and the butt is here
You felt her butt.
I was so impressed.
All he did was lightly touch my stomach
He listened to her heartbeat but she keep kicking right where the Doppler was
And he is like she is very active
And I said… I KNOW!
When I sit still you can see my stomach just jumping around.
I think we are going to have our hands full.
MISC STUFF
The shower details are getting worked out.
