So, I saw the haematologist. It's a little unnerving, going to see a haematologist here. For some reason they combine with Oncology (Cancer) so I have to go to the Oncology Clinic at the hospital along with alot of very sick people.
Anyway, I saw a different Consultant this time, but also very nice and seemed very knowledgeable. He is starting me on the Heparin shots (anti-coagulants) on February 10th. He's also referred me to the 'High Risk Pregnancy' clinic and I now have to wait for an appointment from them.
He confirmed they will induce early, this is because they don't want me going into spontaneous labour while I'm full of Heparin. Heparin is fast acting and short lasting, so they only have to stop it the day before I'm induced for it to have cleared my system. Because Heparin makes your blood like water it's dangerous to bleed while you're on it - even a small paper cut can bleed for 2 days solid. Of course for this reason they don't want you going into labour before they stop it, so they induce early to prevent this. If I were still on Heparin it would be dangerous, I could bleed out.
Anyway, I don't know a great deal more than I knew earlier today, except that I now have a referral to the High Risk Clinic, and I know that I'll be starting the shots in Feb (walking bruise, here I come). Meantime I think I will make an appointment with my family doctor and request a pre-natal checkup, just to put my mind at rest.
Posted by katie at January 6, 2004 05:11 PM