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Quick update

On the magnesium sulfate again. My dr is consulting the Accreta team to see if today is delivery day. 

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  1. UnknownMay 8, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Hello, Dawn!

    Praying everything goes well. I was just diagnosed with a placenta previa and accreta. The ultrasound shows attachment to the bladder but we arent sure yet. My next appointment and testing will be on Monday. Needless to say, I am SO SO SO nervous. I am only 22 weeks along and have been praying to God to get my baby the viable phase. I have no bleeding, but have been feeling pressure and cramping the past few days. My husband has been telling me that everything is in God's hands, and I know he's right, but Im still nervous for our unborn son as well as the hysterectomy procedure. Well, as I said before I will pray for you and your family and that all goes smoothly.

    God bless you!
    Jennifer

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