Uterine Anomaly Thread (bicornuate, unicornuate, septate, didelphys)

[chistiana]

Dodger OMG I cant believe you went through all that. Is brings so much home for me. I ve had what seems like 100 different diagnoses of yes its a su, yes its completely gone, no its a bu, no its a su, it was a su was with muscle on top, no theres a huge septum still in there....they re seriously driving me crazy! And to top it all, doc called yesterday to go get my histology results back and when i went today he d actually forgoten it somewhere (or so i was told by his midwife) so i didnt even get to see him to ask all the questions bothering me for so long. I m so pissed and frustrated and want to give up but you totally saved my day and gave me hope! Thanks! I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months!

 

[chistiana]

Oups sorry, no i wish you another happy and healthy 3 months!! And happy v day!

 

[sbl]

Sorry I haven't been around much girls.
C I'm so sorry to hear you've had a loss.
My heart goes out to you girl. xxxx

 

[dodgercpkl]

Dodger OMG I cant believe you went through all that. Is brings so much home for me. I ve had what seems like 100 different diagnoses of yes its a su, yes its completely gone, no its a bu, no its a su, it was a su was with muscle on top, no theres a huge septum still in there....they re seriously driving me crazy! And to top it all, doc called yesterday to go get my histology results back and when i went today he d actually forgoten it somewhere (or so i was told by his midwife) so i didnt even get to see him to ask all the questions bothering me for so long. I m so pissed and frustrated and want to give up but you totally saved my day and gave me hope! Thanks! I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months!

I'm so glad I can give you hope! So very very frustrating to be told one thing, then another, then reversed, etc. Have you heard of or had the type of u/s that I mentioned? My theory was that if healthy lining showed up all around, then I was good to go. If a dead area had shown up, then we still had an issue. Nothing showed up in that u/s as a dead area, and in my anatomy scan, I had the same tech that found that the septum was still there last year, and she agreed that while there was still a dip, it didn't seem to present itself the same way it had before and was nowhere near as big as it had been last year.

I had to go back and find the reference in my ttc journal, but last year when I was researching whether the test would help in my case or not, I found this passage in a book on google books (I can't find it again sadly):

Information gained with color Doppler. Uterine morphology, including the endometrial layer and uterine musculature, can be accurately evaluated with transvaginal ultrasound. Color flow can simultaneously display the morphology and vascular system of the uterus, supplying valuable information on the nature and extent of the uterine anomalies. Color Doppler contributes to evaluation of the myometrium by demonstrating the myometrial vessels. Doppler can also be used to diagnose a scant septal blood supply and/or inadequate development of the endometrium in patients with a septate uterus.

I just realized that I missed part of my dilemma! So with the newly blocked tube diagnosis, really the only thing that I and other people could come up with for how it could have gotten blocked was the 2 uterine surgeries. So while I would have done a 3rd surgery (or at least diagnostic) if I needed to, this really threw a wrench in the plans. If one or both of those surgeries had caused or contributed to a blocked tube, then what would a 3rd one do? Our fears were that if I did another surgery, I could end up with 2 blocked tubes and be at the end of the road since we can't afford IVF. That's why I thought of the doppler blood flow u/s to check the blood flow in my lining during 7dpo. It'd be relatively non-invasive, and like I said, if good blood flow is all around, then the septum would be gone since the septum should show up as a dead spot.

Anyway. I'm rambling now I think. lol I'm praying for you that you can get a solid answer that you feel confident in like I was able to and even more, I'm praying hard that you get your rainbow baby!

 

[chistiana]

Dodger does this need to be done at 7dpo necessarily? It has never been suggested to me before so i want to tell my doc about it. You give me so much hope, really!!

 

[littlemama16]

hey everyone, its been way to long since i been on!! me and hubby have just bought our first home get the keys in 2 weeks so exciting!,

Chrisitina - my heart breaks for you so sorry

to everyone expecting a bubby a H&H 9 (or less lol) to you xx

i am waiting on a date to have surgery docs want to explore my uterus and see how bad my BU is and check ovaries, tubes etc, we went and saw an IVF specialist and have to wait on results of surgery to determine whether IVF is our best option, they are hoping they are able to surgically correct my uterus and we be able conceive naturally and carry full term.

i hope everyone is doing good xx

 

[chistiana]

Littlemama so great to hear from you and I m so happy with the fact you actually getting some answers at last. After 3 mmc myself I know how frustrating it is not to have simple clear cut answers! Have they given you a rough estimate of when the surgery might be? And can you remind me.. Is it for sure a bu? I really hope you get to do it soon and be on here announcing your bfp soon after! It d be great if we could be bump buddies and share our LONG 9 month journeys together! Waiting for your update!

 

[littlemama16]

Hey, they have said within a month so hopefully soon, they tell me it's a BU from ultrasounds but hoping to get a more definate answer after surgery, due for AF tomorrow hoping she don't come haven't got any usual PMS so fingers crossed!!
That would be amazing I can't wait to finally be able to announce and carry a bubby and hold my baby in my arms xx

 

[dodgercpkl]

Dodger does this need to be done at 7dpo necessarily? It has never been suggested to me before so i want to tell my doc about it. You give me so much hope, really!!

Hah! It was my endocrinologist (much more of an RE than my RE's....) who suggested it. No one else thought of it. The reason to check it at 7dpo (plus or minus a day) is for the same reason to check your progesterone at 7dpo. That's when implantation typically starts and your lining should be at it's thickest, so they can see what the blood flow is like for implantation - i.e. is it adequate to allow enough nutrients to support a growing pregnancy, and are there any dead spots to worry about. I know that my endocrinologist had to call and talk to the ultrasound tech directly to let them know exactly what she wanted from them for this and the tech had a bunch of pages with highlights so she made sure to catch what she needed to. lol

 

[chistiana]

Dodger, i know this is a long shot girl but do you think you could ask him what i d need to tell my doc to look out for? I know i ll be at 7 dpo in about 3 weeks if it works similarly as with all previous d&c s so it d be great to see it so soon.

Littlemama- sounds great either way hun but i sure hope af stays well away from you!

 

[dodgercpkl]

I can't promise anything ofc, but I'd be happy to ask!

 

[chistiana]

Thanks dodger! And yes i know how they go all nuclear secretive sometimes but i thought since i m in a different country maybe he wouldnt mind sharing! I appreciate the try anyway

 

[j_1983]

How's everyone doing? Hope you all had a wonderful easter weekend last week! So on the 13th, 2 days shy of being 13 months old Brooklyn decided she is a walker!! Took her first unassisted step and now is practically running around!! Plus her molars are coming in so that makes fr a cranky little girl! Hope to see some updates from you ladies!! Xox

 

[chistiana]

Hey j! Wow that s great! Good job Brooklyn! I know it's difficult running after them in the beginning but for us at least when they became more independent they were so much happier and less frustrated! The fun begins my dear!

Well nat is slowly being potty trained and taking it very well and I couldn't have asked for a more loving big brother for her! They re really doing so well together and everyone comments on how close they are which just feels me with pride!
I m still waiting to get my first post mmc af and once I do I ve arranged for a thousand different tests to be done to find out what is wrong. I mean either I have to re resect that septum or there's something else going on and I m set on finding out! So my "fun" will probably begin in about 2.5 weeks give or take! Ow the joy!
And last but not least...6 weeks to the end of school year and vacations! Hoorayyyyy!

 

[sbl]

Hi girls!

Hope you are all keeping well.

I haven't been around much as we've been moving house. It's been so busy, I haven't had time to do anything except, run around after Eva, pack, clean, upack and maybe a little bit of sleep inbetween!

Eva is running about the place now a real little child doesn't want to spend anytime indoors at all!!

I have an appointment with high risk specialist consultant in June to discuss my options for further pregnancy should we have another with regards to both the UU and the hyperemesis.

Hugs to you all!!

 

[chistiana]

Hey hey sbl! Lol my kids are like that, they have the "need to be outdoor even if its freezing cold" syndrome!!
I just cant believe your little eva is a grown up toddler already! Bless!
Have you moved locally? Even though i love our home i d love to move somewhere with a little bit more space! Anyway, glad you re enjoying your little miss!
Are you palnning for #2 soon? I really hope your appoiyment goes well and good on you for being so proactive!

 

[sbl]

How are the c? And work?
Yes we moved locally but boy its tough moving with a toddler! Never realised how much stuff and clothes Eva has!
Not planning just yet but want to have an idea of what's in store and if I will have to travel to the high risk maternity hospital in Dublin! Which is about an hour and a bit away.

Are you ttc? I was so sorry to read of your mc.
Xx

 

[chistiana]

Thanks. No we re not ttc atm as we decided to have some tests done to determine the cause for RCM as my doc doesnt think the septum is causing them but cant give me another explanation. So i m expecting af on thursday and then doing a 1000 different tests next week. Hopefully we can have a clear reason and then hopefully ttc in august or something.
This month is super busy for me as its the last month of school but then we have a trip to cyprus booked and a trip to anafi booked so i m very excited!
On the 18th its the kids' bdays and i have their party on top so lifes never boring here!
I love how you re so proactive, it ll sure save you a lot of anxiety and running around! Is eva asking for a sibling yet? Nik is constantly asking for a baby brother!
How are you enjoying your new house? N did eva adapt well? Take care, and ps: would love to be bump buddies! J that goes for you too hun, hope you enjoyed your trip!

 

[j_1983]

C- having bumps at te same time would be fun! Well start trying in July after our trip! I was late for my period again this month and had a lot of pain in my rigt ovary, thinking I'm getting cysts so have to call my obgyn Tuesday when he's back from vacay and make an appointment. Glad to hearvthebkids r Doug well, Brooklyn wants to go out ad play so bad but with the groud in thawing is kinda hard and bumpy so she keeps falling lol. I'm don't work June 23rd for the summer so looking forward to being home with her ( work one on one with an autistic child in an elementary school) . Glad to hear everyone else is doing well!!

 

[chistiana]

Wow j we have parrallel lives!!! I too work one on one this year with a 7th grade autistic child! We re off on the 13th june! N hopefully can ttc either july or august (thinking august as i d want to have the imaginary baby after next school year!) i m so excited for both!!!!
Ooowww poor brooklyn, when does it get warmer??