Geriatric Happy Hour: Dear Facebook Friends, Am I In ‘Sexy Menopause’?!
On this Geriatric Happy Hour, Sonia and Jessica discuss a variety of topics; including an update on Krissy Anderson’s husband speaking out about her death from sepsis after the stillbirth of their daughter, Sonia’s Facebook question about the maternal health risks of a stillbirth, and the need for more women’s health research. They also weigh-in on a viral instagram post by @OwnItBabe about European parenting and the 28-minute Bluey special that has everyone talking! Bring some bubbles (or some flacid rosé) and tune-in to this geriatric happy hour wherever you listen to podcasts!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to Happy Hour! (14:49)
Update on Krystal Anderson’s Death From Sepsis After the Stillbirth of Her Baby Girl (16:30)
Reasons for the Development of Maternal Sepsis After Stillbirth; Thank You To the Medical Professionals Who Responded to Our Question on Facebook! (19:56)
A Raging And Also R-Rated Fifteen Minute Deep Dive Into The Lack Of Women’s Health Research (25:11)
@OwnItBabe’s Post About European Parenting; And We Get Into the Comments! (38:57)
The 28-Minute Bluey Special! (1:03:20)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Apply to adopt one of these sweet pups at Blessed Be the Bullies!
A GoFundMe has been set up in Krissy’s honor.
Clayton Anderson called his late wife Krystal "Krissy" Anderson "my world, my best friend and obviously the love of my life" in an interview with ABC News following her March 20 death from sepsis at age 40.
Krissy died after the stillbirth of the couple's daughter, Charlotte Willow, on March 16. Charlotte was born during Krissy's 20th week of pregnancy, per ABC News.
The couple rushed to the hospital because Krissy was feeling back pain, which was a symptom the couple had been told by their doctor could be due to contractions or dehydration. Tests revealed the presence of amniotic fluid and Charlotte's heartbeat couldn't be detected by 9 p.m. on March 16.
Hours after her daughter's death, Krissy spiked a fever and began showing signs of "severe sepsis," ABC News reported.
Doctors performed surgery to remove Charlotte from Krissy's uterus to save her life, her husband told the outlet.
After the first surgery, Krissy "returned on a ventilator and dialysis machine with kidney, liver, and lung failure," and had to undergo two more surgeries.
By the night of Tuesday, March 19, Krissy appeared to be recovering but her condition suddenly deteriorated that night and she died from sepsis-related complications on Wednesday morning.
According to the Mayo Clinic, sepsis is “a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection." The condition can lead to septic shock and death.
At least 1.7 million adults in the U.S. develop sepsis, and nearly 270,000 die from the infection, per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Maternal sepsis is the second leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. according to an organization called End Sepsis.
Per the medical journal Healthcare, "Black and Hispanic populations are frequently associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality in sepsis," than their white counterparts. (People.com)
A GoFundMe has been set up in Krissy’s honor.
We reached out to our Facebook community for answers on the exact reason why Mamas who have experienced a stillbirth are susceptible to sepsis.
Here’s one response from a person who works in maternal fetal medicine:
The lack of research, therefore information on women’s health (in general) is concerning, especially in the US. If we had the answers to these questions we wouldn’t have the morbidity and mortality rate that we do for a developed country.
Women who have been through a stillbirth and are able to conceive again should be recommended to have obstetric antenatal care to determine a personalized care plan during pregnancy including additional doctors appointments, blood tests, scans and decisions around where to give birth.
Here’s a second response from a person who works in maternal fetal medicine:
“The answer is pretty simple, really, but can stem from a number of initial possibilities depending on why the pregnancy failed.
The bottom line is that intrauterine death becomes an “infectious” nidus. Just like any other dead animal or plant material, the pregnancy is almost immediately attacked by bacteria and other microbes that wander up through the cervix and onto the placental membranes because maternal blood (and therefore, antibodies) is no longer perfusing the placenta and fetus. It’s why we always recommend immediate delivery of a non-viable fetus. Once the infection becomes bad enough, it will spread into the maternal circulation which is already “immunosuppressed” due to pregnancy (and to the relative increase in maternal blood volume), overwhelming her ability to fight it, causing sepsis. Sepsis quickly causes multi-organ failure in a body that has altered respiratory and heart function (again, due to pregnancy), which makes women particularly vulnerable to severe complications and death due to fetal demise.”
Congratulations are in order for a member of Bluey‘s extended family, as revealed in the Australian cartoon’s latest special “The Sign,” now streaming on Disney+.
While the focus of the 28-minute episode is evenly divided between Rad/Frisky’s wedding and the Heelers’ potential move to a new city, there’s one blink-and-you-missed-it moment that has fans of all ages celebrating. As the guests gather for Rad and Frisky’s nuptials, fans are given a quick glimpse of Bluey’s maternal aunt Brandy — and she’s pregnant!
Why is this such an important development, you ask? Voiced by Rose Byrne, the character was formally introduced in the Season 3 episode “Onesies,” during which it was heavily implied that Brandy was unable to have children of her own.
“There’s something Auntie Brandy wants more than anything else, but she can’t have it,” Chilli told Bluey in that introductory episode. “And there’s not really anything anyone can do. It’s not meant to be.” Though not explicitly stated, Chilli was essentially telling her daughter that Brandy had been unable to conceive. While apologizing to Chilli for not visiting their family more, Brandy admitted, “It’s just hard seeing you all.”
So imagine the fandom’s collective surprise when Brandy attended the wedding, visibly with child — er, with puppy. Did she finally conceive through in vitro fertilization? Series creator Joe Brumm hasn’t offered any insight about the pregnancy, and we aren’t exactly holding our breath. Always focused on its younger audience, Bluey often sidesteps the “how” of certain topics that simply wouldn’t be of interest to children.
That said, Bluey and Bingo reacting to the news that they’re getting another cousin is something we’d all like to see. (Not to mention, adult viewers are very curious about Brandy’s unidentified baby daddy.) (TVLine.com)
Reminder: Listeners can receive 20% off services at Ageless Medical Aesthetics in Westbrook, ME with Code: MAMAS2024 when you follow them on instagram! Also receive a Free First Swim Class at Goldfish Swim in Portland, Maine with same code: MAMAS2024; you’ll need to call them to schedule your little one’s first class.
Thanks for listening and checking out the show notes!
Please follow, subscribe, rate and review the Geriatric Mamas!
Tell a friend! We need your support!
You can follow us on instagram at @geriatric_mamas, on Twitter at @geriatricmamas, and follow our facebook page and our Geriatric Mamas group page.
If you have a topic idea you’d like us to discuss, are interested in being a guest, or simply have a funny geriatric story to tell, you can let us know HERE!
Check out the Geriatric Mamas Swag!
Have a question, comment or correction for the first episode of Geriatric Mamas? Leave it for us here!
Send Us Your Story!
Calling all geriatric mamas! We're looking for women of advanced maternal age who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, battling infertility, have gone through surrogacy, fostering, adoption or have plans to be a mama in the future to share their stories! Would you like to write in your story or possibly be a guest on the show? We would love to hear from you!
We now also want to hear about your ‘crusty ovaries’ and ‘moldy eggs’!
Has a Doctor ever said some crazy shit to explain your geriatric fertility situation?! Please share it with us below so that we can weigh in on an upcoming episode!
Disclaimer:
Please consult your physician for personalized medical and health advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition, your pregnancy, birth plan and post-partum treatments.
Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice or treatment because of something you have heard on the Geriatric Mamas podcast or website.
Receive a Free First Swim Class at Goldfish Swim in Portland, Maine with same code: MAMAS2024; you’ll need to call them to schedule your little one’s first class.
