anyone have kids after c-section "window" discovered?

[princessmom29]

Forgive my ignorance, but would they be able to tell about if you have a thin uterus if you were planning on another pregnancy?

It is very difficult to determine exactly without seeing the uterus, like during a c section. Ultrasounds can point to a potential problem, but cannot be 100% accurate in providing millimeters of thikness ect. Odds are with just one or tweo pregnancies and no c-sections your would be fine, but no gurantees.

 

[twy715]

I am an RN on a labor and delivery unit. Although I see patients that have had more than 2 c/s all the time--if your dr said you have a "window" that means you have a thin segment in your uterus that could possibly rupture. If you have a uterine rupture it is a life threatening emergency that could kill you and the baby. I don't think a dr would just tell a patient with 2 children this unless he definitely thinks you are high risk. Remember you have 2 children that need their mother.

 

[dgriff5500]

to: kristinw3girls...

oh my goodness thank God you are ok!! that is terrifying! the scariest thing is that you had no warning about your "window." i am really interested in this topic because my dr recently told me i have a thin uterus also, but she made no mention of a window or being able to see the baby through my uterus like i've been reading in other people's situations. after tons of research this evening i have a ton of follow up questions for her. i've had two csections and a myomectomy (although she says my myomectomy incision has nothing to do with her concern over my csection incision), babies age 3.5 and 3 months. during my 6 week post partum checkup, she told me she wouldn't recommend i have another. initially (during my 2 week checkup) she said i could, but to wait 2 years. when i came back 4 weeks later she said she thought about it and doesn't think it's worth the risk especially since i already have two kids. i'm conflicted because she changed her mind. i really want one more baby. my question for you is what is the age span between all of your children? also how big did your fibroid start out and how big did it get? again i am so glad you are ok. what a scary story.

Listen, I had the third child with no warning of my "window", and almost died from it. I don't want to scare you, but really, really think about this first. My 3rd was difficult from the start. I was diagnosed with a fibroid that was reacting to my horomones and "growing" at the same rate as the baby. I won't scare you with all of my complications, however, my uterus DID rip and apparently the placenta (thankfully) blocked the hole. It must have happened early in the pregnancy, because whenever I had an ultrasound (30 in total) they would always say I really had placent previa. The NEVER diagnosed he abruption. We thankfully chose not to have the recommended amneo. After delivery, my Dr said I would have blead out in less then 2 minutes because there was NO UTERUS holding anything (baby or fibroid) in. only muscle and skin. I know, gross!! When the DR opened me up for delivery 3 weeks early, she said "WOW, I've NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE!" (really, not what you want to hear). The placenta not only blocked the abruption, but grew throughout my body. It was all over my intestines& abdominal wall, and my bladder was in several pieces. They immediately picked up my very large husband and carried him out of the OR. It took her 6 hours to put me back together, 9 pints of blood and 3 subsequent surgeries. I was in ICU for 10 days. It was apparently very touch and go for a few days. I do not say this to frighten you, but please be aware of the reality. If medical professionals tell you something, you should really listen to the reasoning. It took my 2 years to fully recover (including the eventual hysterectomy at 35 years old). Luckily the baby is now 8 and has a mother and a father. I am really blessed and I know it!! It really could have turned out drastically different. Good luck & God bless.

 

[LUVDZNY2008]

I'm a Speech Pathologist and I did a home visit for a baby girl who survived birth even though her mother's uterus ruptured. She was on a feeding tube, did not breath on her own, and required 24-hour nursing care. She did not turn her head or appear to respond to people's voices at all.
Take your time and think, talk to the doctors about all the risks. I only saw that baby girl once, it was so heart-breaking I couldn't go back.
FYI-the mother survived the birth as well

 

[2002Disneybride]

So, at my last c-section would they have noted something that would tell me if I had such a window?