After LO was born, we chose an IUD as our method of birth control. I was told by my OBGYN that it was the most reliable method and that we wouldn't have any issues. Fast forward to 1.5 years later. I was out running errands with the kids one day and my water broke. Yes, my water broke, which was very confusing because I didn't know I was pregnant and even if I was, my water shouldn't be breaking. I knew something was wrong so I went to the emergency room. They did some intake testing and took me down for an ultrasound. As I was laying on the bed, the lady asked, "How many pregnancies is this, including this one?" I literally flew off the table. They forgot to tell my upstairs that I had a positive pregnancy test. My mind was racing. They informed me next that having an IUD could cause all sorts of complications and they needed to do testing.
The ultrasound indicated that my amniotic fluid was very low (almost non-existent) and that the baby's heartbeat indicated stress. I was told that I was going to lose the baby, since it couldn't survive without amniotic fluid. Talk about all sorts of emotions at one time. The ER doctor strongly recommended getting the IUD taken out by my OBGYN the next day (they don't take them out in emergency rooms). It is super controversial whether or not to get an IUD taken out if you become pregnant, and there are pros and cons to both. I prayed all night and decided that I needed to get the IUD taken out.
When I went to my OBGYN the next morning, he confirmed all the bad news of the pregnancy. I requested that he removed my IUD and he didn't want to, but I was very confident in my decision. He did an ultrasound and realized the IUD is what ruptured my membranes so he agreed to take it out. He scheduled me to come in for a follow up ultrasound 5 days later and put me on bed rest.
I came back in for my ultrasound and you will not even believe what happened! My amniotic sac resealed itself and filled with an appropriate level of fluid and the baby's heartbeat was fine! At the stage of pregnancy that I was in, only 5 out of 200 times membranes reseal. 2.5% people! Talk about a miracle. My mind was blown.
As of now, the baby is doing well. I just had a check up and the heartbeat was great. I currently have a blood clot on the placenta and will be going in for an ultrasound Tuesday. God has been so good and faithful so far, and I am trusting that this will resolve itself as well.
As far as I am concerned, Baby Peak #4 was meant to be. This baby is a fighter and I can't wait to see what he/she will be like.
