I had another appointment with the Perinatalogist today and found out some good news! Since we are in the low risk group, we don't have to start the IVIG treatments until 20-24 weeks. I am 14.3 weeks today (according to the ultrasound) so that puts beginning the IVIG infusions around the beginning of December if we start at 20 weeks; however, I begged to start at 24 weeks so it would be after the holidays. This way if I experience any side effects from the IVIG it won't interfere with holiday plans. Once I start the infusions they will be once a week. I will also be started on Prednisone in December and will continue to take it until I deliver.
Second bit of good news...NO PUBS! Dr. Bennett said today that he feels there is actually more risk to doing a PUBS than if we did not do it. This was a very big relief to me since many of the websites about NAIT said it is highly controversial. If the baby's platelets were too low and a needle is inserted into the baby then there is a chance the baby could hemorrhage, need an immediate platelet infusion or c section, or possibly die.
Third...NO C SECTION, well hopefully not. Dr. Bennett stated today that according to the latest research they recommend inducing labor at 38 weeks. Unless I experience complications, I should be able to deliver the week of April 11th.
In the mean time, I will meet with the perinataolgist and have an ultrasound every two weeks. Intracranial bleeding is one of the biggest risks with NAIT so Dr. Bennett wants to monitor the baby as often as possible. We had an ultrasound today but they were not able to tell if it was a boy or girl yet. I have another ultrasound on November 11th so hopefully we will find out then! Thank you everyone for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers!
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