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Kimmiec
05-01-2007, 12:22 AM
We finally got the autopsy today and I have to admit Im not entirely sure what alot of it means. The Dr. wasn't there today so he couldn't explain it. Which is fine because he isn't my Dr. anyways. So I think I'll fax it to my Dr. tomorrow and see what he says. I was looking alot of the terms up online though and it says there were no congenital defects which I'm thinking means that there was nothing genetic. Then for the diagnosis it says chorioamnionitis of an unspecific nature. And that from what I found means Inflammation of the amniotic membranes caused by infection. So basically I'm thinking what my doctor guessed was true and I got an undectable infection in my amniotic fluid due to the LEEP that I had and it broke through the membranes. Part of me still thinks that it was mostly due to having an incompetant cervix from the LEEP, but I will never know because the Dr. never checked.

So even though I am still very sad about what happend I guess in a way I'm relieved that so far it doesn't seem to be genetic and this hopefully wont happen again. Hopefully the antibiotics I have been on will clear everything up and make for safe keeping when we do decide to try for another little miracle.

megs&david
05-01-2007, 08:35 AM
Kimmie- I hope your doctor will help explain things to you. I'm glad for you that it looks like it's not genetic. I hope that that fact will help you not worry as much when you do decide to try again.

JennyLeigh
05-01-2007, 08:39 PM
Kimmie - I'm sorry you're having to go through this. I hope it gives you peace of mind though that this isn't necessarily going to happen again. I would definitely get a doc to explain it clearly. Frankly, I'm surprised that they wouldn't have anyone but a qualified doc explain it to you. Sometimes the doc offices can be so mechanical.

Shaylalynn
05-06-2007, 04:58 PM
I'm so sorry Kimmie!!!!! *hugs* It's even harder when there's nothing definitive. I will pray for you and your babies.