36w6d Pregnant Question!!

September 09, 2008

Hi Dr.Q and Ladies,

I have a question for all you. It's gonna be a long one so I apologize!

Anyways, back when I was 11 weeks pregnant I had a pap smear done at my 1st prenatal appointment and the result came back high grade abnormal. My doctor then scheduled me for a coposcopy. She didnt biopsy anything she just did a vinegar wash on my cervix to look at the cells. Which at that time she said were still abnormal. I was about 17 weeks pregnant at this coposcopy.

She then said not to worry and she would do a follow up pap smear in August. She said sometimes pregnancy can cause abnornmal cells on the cervix and it could possibbly be all the hormones making the cells come up abnormal.

So I just had another pap smear done in Augst at 33 weeks pregnant. I got the resukts back last week and they came back high grade abnormal again. The nurse called me and said they need to do another coposcopy. So I have another coposcopy scheduled for 1:30 today. I ended up going to the doctor yesterday because of increased swelling in my feet and ankles and I asked why I need another coposcopy and if it's safe this far along in pregnancy (I am 36w6d today). She said if the does the coposcopy and the cells are still abnormal they will have to induce labor this week. Does this sound like a normal procedure for someone who has high grade abnormal cells? I completely trust my doctor but I had not heard of being induced until just yesterday. Also, will my baby be ok being delivered between 37-38 weeks? I'm worried a little about his lung development. Ohh and what does high grade abnormal cells mean? Does this mean it's cancer or very close to becoming cancer? My doctor didnt seem at all concerned with the baby but she did seem concerned about the abnormal cells. Thanks so much for your help and any advice or information will be so helpful!

Ohh also, when I went to the dr. last week I was 1cm dialated and 70% effaced. Dont know if this might speed up the labor process since I am a little dialated and effaced.

September 09, 2008

Hey Maria sweetie! SOrry you are going through this. So first...I've had this happen with the abnormal cells and a colposcopy and then a LEEP. It is good to have the abnormal cells removed. THese cells aren't cancer yet but could lead to them. As far as inducing labor b/c of them....not sure. I mean obviously your doc wouldn't do anything that wasn't needed or called for. I know also that they will check his lungs to make sure of the development. Sar2222 had that done before Cam came. I hope though that they do the colposcopy and the cells will be fine and nothing will need to be done. Hugs to you and little Jake!! :)

September 09, 2008

Wow Maria!I can only imagine how you are feeling.But, sweetie don't worry.I have read the following:37 weeks pregnant

How your baby's growing:

Congratulations — your baby is full term! This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away.

So, at 37 weeks little Jakes lungs should be mature and he should be a healthy baby boy if born between 37-38 weeks.

September 09, 2008

Keller- I had an abnormal pap back when I was a teenager, and had a culposcopy then as well with several biopsys that day- they came back normal once they did the biopsy and said sometimes they clear up on their own? Honestly I dont remember- I remember the culposcopy- it wasnt somethign I wouldve wanted while pregnant- it was uncomfortable then and caused a lot of bleeding and cramping- like I said they did several punch out biopsys that day. (maybe thats why you didnt have the same problem last time that they didnt do any biopsys.)

I do know that I was due for a papsmear in July- and since I was pregnant the doc said he wanted to wait- he said we wont do anything while you are pregnant if its abnormal anyway- so why not wait. Which made me think they didnt do that kind of thing during pregnancy.

I will tell you that a friend of mine had her baby at 37 weeks exactly- and he was perfectly healhy and wonderful. I hope all of this makes you feel better!

((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))

Please let us know how it all goes today ;) Ill be thinking about you and little Jake! I cant belive its almost time to meet him!!!!!! YEAH!

September 09, 2008

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/womenshealth/abnormalpapsmear.html

A little info that may or may not help but, worth reading I think.

September 09, 2008

Thanks so much girls! I am a little nervous because this wasnt something I was expecting. I just read that website Cindee... thanks! The thing I am wondering is that everytime I have gone to the doctor (well not every time but alot of the time) I have a yeast infection! I have probably had about 6 since becoming pregnant. I'm wondering if this could be the cause or if the yeast infections are caused by the abnormal cells? I have never had so many yeast infections in all my life! So as much as I would love to meet my little boy I am praying the cells got better! I will definitly keep you all posted! Thanks so much for all of your support! You girls are the best!

Ohh also when having a coposcopy during pregnancy they do not cut or biopsy anything! All they do is wash the cervix in this vinegar wash and look at the cells that way. My doctor said cutting or anything like that cant be done during pregnancy so the coposcopy's are not too bad. It's definitly not the most pleasant thing! But it's kind of like just having a vaginal exam/pap smear. Which should be pretty uncomfortable at 37 weeks pregnant! I'll keep you posted! Thanks again all of you, you are the best!

September 09, 2008

Keller don't know a lot about the abnormal cells but I just wanted to assure you that delivering at 37 weeks will be fine! Don't worry. My son was born 4 days shy of 37 weeks and he was totally healthy.

September 09, 2008

Ohh Thanks so much! That is so reassuring to know! How much did he weigh? My doctor is guessing our little guy is around 7 lbs.

September 09, 2008

Also did they do an amnio on you to make sure his lungs were fully developed?

September 09, 2008

Keller- like you said maybe those YI are causing the cells or the other way around... ugh! Sorry youve had to deal with that this whole time!

Make sure your bags are packed and carseat are ready to go- maybe the washing will move things along! Im so excited- better pack that lap top!! ILl go nuts if I know you are in labor and we dont hear from you! LOL

September 09, 2008

Thanks Lori!

I have been a cleaning maching all morning. I just got his diaper bag together and I'm finishing up some laundry. We just had our car seats installed last week... thank god! The car seat went great in my husbands car but the darn thing wouldnt get level in my car! It took the fire department about an hour to get the seat level! But I will keep you posted and thanks so much for all your support! You're the best!

September 09, 2008

Wow, Keller! What news. Don't worry, his lungs are mature..and they can even do a u/s test to check to see if he's taking practice breaths. That's what they did for me when I went in labor at wk 35.

So I'm guessing your dh is not going to the Bahamas??

Good luck with everything!!!!

September 09, 2008

Kelli,

No I dont think he will be going to the Bahamas after all! We'll see though! How much did your son weigh when he was born at 35 weeks? Sorry for all the questions! When I found out yesterday that the reason they are doing this coposcopy was to see if they needed to induce me I was rather shocked!

The good thing is that our room in the hospital has wireless internet so I can maybe chat with you girls while I am laboring?!

I'll keep you posted!

September 09, 2008

He was 6 lbs even!!! :)

September 09, 2008

Wow! Thats big for 5 weeks early! If you had him at 40 weeks he wouldve been about a 10 pounder!

September 09, 2008

I know! LOL..funny thing we just had an u/s at 34 wks and they said.."umm he's measuring big" and I'm like, ok..induce me if we go over then!!! :)

September 09, 2008

Keller..my son was 6lbs and lloz. No amnio.

September 09, 2008

Aww how funny! My doctor said our baby is on the bigger side also. Everyone on my husbands side of the family has massive babies! She is guessing right now he is about 7 lbs. It's so crazy that I might be meeting my little boy soon!

September 09, 2008

I'm so excited for you Maria!!!!

September 09, 2008

Thanks so much Juls! Ok, I'm getting a little less worried. Still praying the cells have gotten better though!

September 09, 2008

Then msybe him coming early is a good thing!!! We don't want you having a 10lb son!! LOL! No, in all seriousness you will do great no matter when he comes! hugs!

September 09, 2008

Thanks so much Fran! The doctor did estime him being around 9 lbs if I go all the way till term! But all my husbands relatives have these massive 9,10 and 11 lb babies! Ouch is all I have to say about that! Thanks again for everything!

September 09, 2008

Aww Maria I think if little Jake comes soon he will be just fine, especially if he is around 7lbs already. I cant wait, and please keep us posted, im sure all will be ok sweetie, and if having to be induced I have no fear that everything will be fine with him and you :)

Not much longer, I cant believe it :)

September 09, 2008

Hi Girls!

I just got back from the doctor. She did the coposcopy and she said the cells do not look too bad and she said that whether I have the baby this week or in 3 weeks it wouldnt matter because the cells do not look all that bad. So I dont have to be induced! I am actually very relieved and was happy that the results of the cells also came back better than I had thought!

Man I was cleaning, doing laundry, vacuuming because I thought I would have to be induced! My house is spic and span now! lol! Thanks so much for all of your support:)

September 09, 2008

Haha so glad that things are ok, and hey you got a clean house out of it :)

Not to much longer either way and I know we all cant wait!!!

September 09, 2008

Oh good to hear your little peanut can stay in there!

Now you just have to fatten him up! :)
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