My name is Crystal. I have two beautiful daughters, Sofia born 31 May 2006 and Charlotte born 5 July 2008. We plan to have many more babies, and we are switching OBGYNs and will deliver our next baby at BR General. Can't wait to get pregnant again
I am very interested in learning all I can about natural birth, Doulas and midwives.
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"Hey Y'all! Hubby is on board for a home birth! He does want me to stay with Dr. Clifford Shwartzenburg until I am in the 2nd trimester, which is what both midwives who do homebirths in this area recommended as well. ... MoreHe is willing to pay out of pocket for the homebirth as well, all assuming there are no major complications with this pregnancy. So, once we are in the clear of the 2nd trimester I will most likely start seeing a midwife that does homebirths! My sister has agreed to being here to help, she used to work in the L&D unit at Lakeview in Mandeville...she works in the ER now. She said she could bring my niece to keep the girls entertained should they need it. I am super excited and praying that this all goes off without a hitch! Crystal < "
"Great news y'all...my HCG levels more than doubled!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!! So excited! Things are looking great! Thanks for all the encouragement! Now I just have to have weekly progesterone checks...fun fun blood work!..."
"Hey y'all! We found out we are pregnant again last week. I start the whole blood deal tomorrow. HCG titer will be done Monday and Wednesday and then every week I'll have my progesterone checked. ... MoreI started the prometrium last Thursday and it is already making me really sleepy, but it is all worth it. We miscarried this past October and we are praying this little one sticks! I will keep everyone updated. Prayers would be appreciated :) God Bless Crystal < "
"Just wanted to let you all know that I am miscarrying. God Bless Crystal <"
"Basically HCG levels are supposed to double in 48-72 hours, and mine are not...."
"ok, here we are at Monday, 96 hours from the last hcg titer and my levels only went from 621 to 873 and my progesterone is really low (even though I am taking 200mg a day), so...I have to repeat the titer on Wednesday, and increase my progesterone to..."
"I went into on Tuesday to have my HCG levels checked. I had to change back to Dr. Shwartzenburg (which is fine with me) in order to get this done. Dr. ... MoreGriffin prescribed the progesterone, but never checked my levels or my HCG levels, even with knowing my history, and no one would call me back from her office...so I went with a doctor I know will listen to me. Ok, so on Tuesday my HCG levels were 463 and my progesterone 2450. The doc was a little concerned with the progesterone, but said it is only slightly under where he'd like to see it. So 48 hours later (yesterday) they rechecked my HCG levels and they were only 621. They did not double like they should have in 48 hours. We still aren't sure how far along I am. Going off of the 28 cycle I would be close to 7 weeks, but since the two cycles I had after Charlotte weaned herself and my periods started, they can't technically go off of a 28 day cycle. The first cycle I had was 24 days long, the second was 38 days long and then the first day of LMP was 5 Sept. So I am panicking because it could be that everything is normal, or it could be an indication that I will miscarrying. I have more bloodwork scheduled for Monday and Tuesday and an ultrasound scheduled for next Friday at 11am. I have been having sharp pains in the lower right side of my abdomen and just called the nurse and left a message. We are praying that all is ok. I am not having any pregnancy symptoms but also not spotting or bleeding. Prayers are much needed. God Bless Crystal < "
"Yes I did very much like Dr. Clifford Shwartzenburg...."
"Yeah, our deductible is only $300, and then they pay 90% of all costs once that is met. At Woman's with Charlotte our final bill was only $1400. I am only assuming it will be roughly that with Oschner this time. We'll see...."
"OK I found Emmy's number and spoke with her briefly. She is going to call me back this evening. She said that she is expecting her first grandbaby the same month I am due and Sherry isn't booking for June due to a wedding or something...."
