Weekly High Risk Check-in (with Labor Buddies!!!) -- Week of 9/15

haleyusf

This check in is for the ladies who are going to be December 2014 Momma's that have a high risk diagnosis.  There are many different reasons a mom can be high risk, and all are welcome to join us on our journey for us to remain healthy and the ultimate outcome of healthy babies.  If you are new to our check in, welcome! Please indicate why you are high risk, and I can add you to our list.

@AbbeyP1982 (2nd PG, 2nd baby) - diabetes, HBP, SCH

@Abenson3 (4th PG, 2nd baby) - RPL, unexplained PTL

@Allfalldown14 (3rd pregnancy, 3rd baby) - history of PTL

@AmyLou75 (1st pregnancy, twins!) - RPL, twins, Type 1.5 diabetes

@AnonnAni (3rd pregnancy, 3rd baby) - hx IC/IUGR/low fluid, PTL, PCOS

@Ashtonkitty1 (1st pregnancy) - AMA, high BP

@AuburnGirlSC (3rd baby) - 35+, DD has mosaic Turner's syndrome

@Babycakes0408 - HBP, Type 2 diabetes, history of PTL

@BankerBSN (3rd pregnancy, 1st baby) - bilateral pulmonary emboli

@Beachy6 (3rd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - prev. cervical surgery, low prog, bed rest

@Beckykristula (1st pregnancy, twins!) - autoimmune disease, twins

@Berbaralane23 (3rd pregnancy, 1st baby) - low progesterone, loss

@Blehl1088 (1st PG) - previous duodenal switch surgery

@Bluebird00 - 35+, autoimmune disease, chronic illness

@Bowlwoman (3rd pregnancy) - diabetes, 35+, PCOS, low progesterone

@Bruton8288 (3rd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - anticoagulant lupus, late term loss

@Caden1206 (4th pregnancy, 3rd baby) - incompetent cervix

@Cebarbarisi (2nd PG, 1st baby) - early placental detachment, IC, blood disorder

@Cgcounclll (1st pregnancy) - 2 untreated brain aneurysms

@Chappsrivera (2nd PG, 1st baby) - omphalocele

@Cheekers2010 (3rd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - Type 2 Diabetes

@Cmlandon (1st PG, 1st and 2nd babies) - twins

@Dreacwaters (1st PG) - placenta previa

@Emilyrmalia (1st PG) - fertility issues from DH's side

@Goatlady12 (1st pregnancy) - autoimmune disease

@Haleyusf (4th pregnancy, 2nd baby) - lupus, history of preterm labor

@Hpharding (2nd pg, 2nd baby) - 2 vessel cord, vassa previa, VCI

@Hufflepuff42 (1st pregnancy) - pre-existing HBP

@Invisiblework - stillbirth, recurrent pregnancy loss

@Jayellekay (5th pregnancy, 2nd baby) - autoimmune, recurrent pregnancy loss

@Jengallagher (2nd pregnancy, 1st baby) - IC, PTL risk, bedrest

@JKentW (1st pregnancy) - AMA, irregular bleeding, modified bedrest

@Jmfreud (1st pregnancy) - Factor V and MTHFR, cervical surgeries

@JunkieBrewster (2nd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - AMA, Behcets disease

@Kea290 (RPL, 1st baby) - AMA, previous stillbirth, recurrent m/c

@Kelnyc (2nd pregnancy) - 35+, Previous Placenta Abruption

@Kim1730 (3rd pregnancy) - blood condition, Pre-E, placental abruption

@Kimba1976 (3rd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - fibroids

@Kimmykb25 (1st pregnancy) - risk of pre-E/IUGR/preterm labor

@Klh10100 (1st PG) - Factor V Leiden w/ clot, possible heart defect

@Kristinerenee (1st pregnancy) - diabetes

@KSwitz011 - HBP, GD, septate uterus

@Laceyd2014 (3rd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - diabetes

@LAWAMF (1st PG) - omphalocele

@Lcareccia (2nd PG, 2nd baby) - clotting disorder, history of blood clots, history of pre-e

@Lia1127 (5th pregnancy, 5th baby) - 35+, PCOS, one kidney

@Lingerr (3rd pregnancy, 3rd baby) - 35+, history of GD

@Maere (1st pregnancy) - seizure disorder

@Manj102 (1st pregnancy) - AMA, irregular bleeding

@Missmissie82 (3rd PG, 2nd baby) - PCOS/Endo, PreE, PTL, HG, IUGR

@Mrsroberson (4th PG, 3rd baby) - gestation hypertension

@NandaB (3rd pregnancy, 3rd baby) - confirmed Down Syndrome

@Nesenotes (2nd pregnancy) - GD, placenta previa

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@Nhaley29 (2nd pregnancy, 1st baby) - previous heart surgery

@PhDMomma (2nd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - history of preterm labor

@Possitivethoughts (5th pregnancy, 3rd baby) - autoimmune disease

@RN536 (6th PG, 3rd baby) - Factor V Leiden, AMA, autoimmune disease

@Roleanagrant (2nd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - history of preterm labor

@Roo1582 (3rd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - GD, genetic disorder

@Saaustin97 - 35+, incompetent cervix

@Sdudley22 (3rd PG, 1st baby) - uterus didelphys, 1 kidney, stillborn @ 20 wks b/c IC/PPROM

@SereJane (1st pregnancy, 1st and 2nd baby) - identical twins

@Skidderoo (2nd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - history of pre-term labor, SCH

@SoxFan777 (4th pregnancy, 2nd baby) - 35+, history of GD, fibroids

@Spikedscrubs (1st pregancy, 1st baby) - unicornuate uterus, one kidney

@Summersunshine916 (2nd pregnancy, 2nd baby) - HEG, asthma, endo

@Susan2685 (2nd baby) - parasitic infection

@Tiffanymyers (preg #4, baby #2) - antiphospholipid antibody disorder 

@Trishhermann - recurrent losses, history of cervical cancer

@Tylane - shortened cervix, PTL risk, possible chromosomal abnormalities

@Valaquino - baby has gastroschisis

@Vrae0606 (5th PG, 1st baby) - history of preterm labor, short cervix

@VioletSkies (2nd pregnancy) - Pre-E, HEG

1.  How far along are you now?

2.  Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?

3.  How are your symptoms?

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.

nesenotes

Oh man I'm doing my GD test right now. Please don't have it, please don't have it. I won't hold my breath though.

Woops didn't see the GTKY:
1) 28 weeks
2) glucose testing this very minute. All other US have been good
3) symptoms are fine. Just tired and have no energy but it's hot as hell still so that is probably why.
4) dwarves. I'm deathly afraid of dwarves. It's sad because it's not their choice and I feel bad but I used to have a real phobia as a kid/teenager. Now I can handle myself better and not panic. It's my dad's fault! (And a long story)

haleyusf

Sigh; TB is being a pain! Now for the labor buddies!

PM your labor buddy, hopefully get to know her a bit better, and then when you go into labor, you can message her so that she can update us. I tried to pair people up by high-risk diagnosis and posting frequency. Some pairs have three people because it just worked out better that way. Hope everyone has fun with this and finds it helpful, too! PM me if you don't want to participate or if your LB doesn't respond to you within a week. Thanks!

@Abenson3  & @Kimmykb25 

@Allfalldown14 & @PhDMomma

@Missmissie82 & @Roleanagrant 

@Tylane & @Vrae0606 & @Skidderoo 

@Bowlwoman & @Kristinerenee & @AbbeyP1982 

@Laceyd2014 & @Nesenotes 

@KSwitz011 & @Cheekers2010 & @Babycakes0408 

@Roo1582 & @SoxFan777 

@AnonnAni & @Caden1206 & @Jengallagher

@Cebarbarisi &@Saaustin97 

@JKentW & @Manj102 

@Chappsrivera & @NandaB  & @AuburnGirlSC 

@Valaquino & @LAWAMF

@Ashtonkitty1 & @VioletSkies & @leosmom25

@Hufflepuff42 & @Mrsroberson 

@Kea290 & @Kelnyc 

@Haleyusf  & @Bruton8288 & @RN536 

@Jayellekay & @Possitivethoughts 

@Beckykristula &@Cmlandon 

@SereJane & @AmyLou75 

@Cgcounclll & @Maere 

@Beachy6 & @BankerBSN

@Summersunshine916 & @JunkieBrewster & @Goatlady12 

@Berbaralane23 & @Emilyrmalia 

@Blehl1088 & @Nhaley29 

@Lia1127 & @Spikedscrubs & @Sdudley22 

@Susan2685 &@Lcareccia & @tiffanymyers

@Dreacwaters & @Kim1730 

@Klh10100 & @Jmfreud  & @Hpharding 

bowlwoman

Ooh, thanks for posting the labor buddies. Now I have new people to get to know. Hi @Kristinerenee & @AbbeyP1982 !

1.  How far along are you now?

27w6d. Almost out of rutabaga land.

2.  Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?

I had my semiannual full body mole scan at the dermatologists office (everything looks good, although they probably wouldn't have removed anything today anyway because of the pregnancy), my regular OB appointment tomorrow, and my MFM appointment on Thursday for diabetes checkin and my 28 week growth scan.

3.  How are your symptoms?

Sigh. My fasting numbers are staying like they have been. The MFM gave me a couple of weeks to try and get them down, but no luck. So, I'll most likely be starting meds this week. I had to go on glyburide with both girls, so this isn't out of left field or anything. It just means weekly nonstress tests and growth scans, so I'm not looking forward to the copays or the time in the doctor's office every week.

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.

Big trees at night. When I was a kid I used to think they were alive and looking at me at night, and even now 30 years later, if I have to go outside to get something out of the car, I make a mad dash and don't make eye contact with any trees. Yeah, I'm a weirdo.

nesenotes

@bowlwoman‌ I could never get my fasting under. It was the hugest pain in the ass and I tried everything. Boo for all the hecticness that comes with the NSTs! It was easy with 0 kids it's going to be hard if I have to do it with a 2yo. And you have 2 more kids than me so more power to ya!

goatlady12

1. How far along are you now? 28W6D

2. Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?

Last weeks urine test came back and there was even less protein.  Hopefully it will stay that way and my kidneys stay healthy for the remainder of the pregnancy. 

3. How are your symptoms?

Pretty good, just a little tired.  Lots of kicks!  I love it but have been getting sore. 

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.

I am completely freaked out by people on stilts.  I have no idea why, I just have an irrational get the F away feeling whenever I see one.  Maybe I'm scared they are going to fall on me?  Not sure, I can't think of any reason why they freak me out.

bowlwoman

@nesenotes I've been doing the testing and GD diet since 12 weeks because of the type II, and until 24/25 weeks all my numbers were fabulous. Third trimester setting in, though, and the placenta/baby getting bigger means more hormones in the ol' system, so yeah, completely not unexpected for me. My fasting numbers were always high with DD2, so I'm taking it in stride as much as possible.

And the ONLY good thing about being type II this pregnancy is that I don't have to do the GTT. Silver lining, perchance?

Both girls are in school, so at least I don't have to deal with that hoopla. And, DH is still at home looking for a new job, so until he goes back to work I have a househusband. I'd rather have the second income, though. He has a few phone interviews this week, so keep your fingers crossed!

abenson3

1.  How far along are you now? 25+4

2.  Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc? Nothing until early Oct for 28 week appt. and GD testing

3.  How are your symptoms? Feeling great!

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc. I hate chinchillas!  They totally gross me out! 

bowlwoman

@haleyusf So, a lot of the D14 moms are having their GTT in the next few weeks. Are you planning to absorb them into this high-risk thread, or do you think it's worth it to have a separate GD thread? If you think a separate one is warranted, I would be available to help run it.

Cheekers2010

Yay labor buddies! Hiya @KSwitz011‌ and @babycakes0408‌

haleyusf

@bowlwoman -- I think it might be useful for those new to GD to have the GD checkin; most of our high risk diabetes ladies have T1 or 2 or have known they had GD from early on because of previous pregnancies. They are more than welcome to join us here, but since so much of the support will be nutrition/numbers related, it might make sense to have a separate spot that is more focused.

nesenotes

bowlwoman said:

@haleyusf So, a lot of the D14 moms are having their GTT in the next few weeks. Are you planning to absorb them into this high-risk thread, or do you think it's worth it to have a separate GD thread? If you think a separate one is warranted, I would be available to help run it.

I think a GD check in would be really helpful. Because most of our vents are numbers and food related and it's nice to have support that way.

bowlwoman

When would be a good time to start it? This week? Next?

And does anyone else want to run it? I'm happy to if no one objects or is dying to do it. This is my third go around with pregnancy diabetes (GD with both girls and type II with this one, but I've basically just been doing the GD diet since 12 weeks instead of anything else special).

babycakes0408

*waves frantically @Cheekers2010‌ and @KSwitz011‌ *

AnonnAni

hellooooo @Caden1206 & @Jengallagher

abenson3

Hi @KimmyKB25 !! I have been thinking about you all week! Glad we are buddies!  Hope you get some positive news this week!

mrsrroberson

Hi girls! Here's to another week! Hi labor buddy @Hufflepuff42‌

1. How far along are you now?
25 weeks.

2. Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?
Passed my GTT last weeks and failed iron...boo. Also OB cleared me to walk 15 p/day. Did it a couple times but then temps got unnecessarily hot, so we'll see what this weeks holds.

3. How are your symptoms?
Nothing out of the ordinary. LO started kicking about belly button close to ribs.

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.
@AuburnGirlSC‌ omg I know exactly what you mean lol
I have developed an icky feeling with leftover food but that might be pregnancy induced lol

hpharding

1.  How far along are you now? Just about 25 weeks

2.  Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc? Had normal monthly with OB everything is good, measuring a week behind but he wasn't concerned. My Endo raised my synthroid again. Other than that no more apts until October. So a nice lull.

3.  How are your symptoms? Baby kicking, the increased synthroid has given me energy again so that's nice to have.

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc. Um Clowns scare the ever living out of me. But that's about all that I can think of....

nesenotes

I'm sorry @bluebird00‌ that sounds just pitiful. Hope you get some relief soon.

missmissie82

1.  How far along are you now?
  I have to keep looking at my ticker because I have stopped keeping track for my sanity.  I just tell everyone 6 months.  (Even though every day counts with IUGR!)

2.  Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?
  My labs came back ALL CLEAR!  Wahoo!  I have my GTT on Thursday, and my weekly u/s Wednesday with the MFM team and then my regular OB appt on Thursday as well.  

3.  How are your symptoms?
  I'm having a good week, pregnancy wise.  I have a list of 20+ questions to ask the MFM team but my body seems to be okay.  Only 2 swelling episodes (comes on quick, passes semi-quickly).   

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.
  I HATE butterflies and moths.  Butterflies are pretty in pictures but in real life they are horrible beats who dive-bomb my head and freak me the eff out. 

Roleanagrant – Looking forward to being labor buddies!

haleyusf - thanks for spearheading all this - you rock!! 

Cheekers2010

Oh my goodness @bluebird00‌ ! You poor thing. I'm so sorry. That sounds miserable. I hope things turn around for you soon.

haleyusf

((hugs)) @bluebird00

SereJane

1. How far along are you now?
25w 4d

2. Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?
I have a u/s Thursday morning. GD test in two weeks.

3. How are your symptoms?
My feet hurt!!!! they hurt so bad each morning when I wake up

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.
Clowns are a definite yes since I had a really scary dream involving clowns when I was a kid

@bluebird00‌ ugh that sounds awful

ftm41

Hi! I'm new to this board. 1st pregnancy at 41 (AMA) and GD

jmfreud

26 weeks 2 days
No appts this week, but last week cervix still measured okay and my Ob decided to send me back to the MFM because I was pushing back on their induction plan
and not many symptoms except for heartburn
I think Sponge Bob is scary lol

bowlwoman

@ftm41 Welcome!

AnonnAni

1. How far along are you now? 26 weeks

 2. Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc? Appt next monday.  Shall be the last Ultrasound :-(  for babys growth and maybe a cervical check not sure.  Then later that day I get to go back and do my glucose test, cuz that's always fun.

 3. How are your symptoms? No sxs

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? Baby poop lol yeah go figure.

sdudley22

1. 26weeks and 6 days
2. At my MFM appt last wed I had no measure able cervix, completely funneled and was dilated 1 cm. good news baby girl is ahead in growth and doing well. I was admitted to the hospital overnight for monitoring. Only had a few BH contractions and no cervical change. Went home Thursday back on bedrest. Will get my cervix checked this Thursday at my OBs then an appt with the MFM next week.
3. Feeling pretty uncomfortable this week with pelvic pain when I move, heartburn, etc.
4. Not anything I can think of.

sdudley22

Hi Lia1127! I tried to pm you but couldn't (got error). Glad things are going well!!

caden1206

sdudley22 said:

1. 26weeks and 6 days 2. At my MFM appt last wed I had no measure able cervix, completely funneled and was dilated 1 cm. good news baby girl is ahead in growth and doing well. I was admitted to the hospital overnight for monitoring. Only had a few BH contractions and no cervical change. Went home Thursday back on bedrest. Will get my cervix checked this Thursday at my OBs then an appt with the MFM next week. 3. Feeling pretty uncomfortable this week with pelvic pain when I move, heartburn, etc. 4. Not anything I can think of.

So scary. I hope it is holding steady. Sounds promising.

bowlwoman

Appointment went well today in terms of baby's health. BH at 147, fundal height on target. My labs came back good, so all is well on the baby front.

My OB has cancer, though, and today's the last day he'll be seeing patients. So, now I'll be getting a sub OB and I have NO idea how this person will handle my high-risk issues. So, sad because my doctor is sick, and getting stressed because everything is going to change.

kristinerenee

Hi Labor Buddies- @bowlwoman‌ & @AbbeyP1982‌ !!

1. How far along are you now?
27 weeks exactly!

2. Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?
No new appointments since last week. I am sending my blood sugars to the high risk doctor every Monday and they adjust my insulin as needed. As far as baby boy goes he is super healthy and moves and kicks ALL the time.

kristinerenee

Boo mobile bumping...

3. How are your symptoms?
My fasting levels have increased so we changed my insulin dosage again. I really am looking forward to not having to stick myself 4+ times a day!

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.
Walking back downstairs after we have locked up and turned out the lights...I feel like something is watching me. Hah. I run back upstairs as soon as I grab whatever I needed.

Cheekers2010

Hey ladies!  I finally made it back to actually participate in the checkin.  Sorry  so late.

1.  How far along are you now?  27 weeks 2 days

2.  Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc?  Nope.  I meet with my endo tomorrow and I'll have bw done.  I'm not anticipating anything bad, though.  I've managed to maintain pretty good control and my A1C (long term blood glucose levels has been excellent)>

3.  How are your symptoms?  Getting a little harder to control every week but I'm managing.

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc.  I'm definitely in the category of Clowns creep me out.  Eeep.  I blame my mom, she's always hated clowns.  When I was growing up we had one of her old toys which was a tall clown doll with a soft body and plastic face.  Unfortunately it's nose was gone so there was just a big hole in the plastic where it should have been.  Talk about creepy.

leoandethansmom

So I've always seen this thread but never opened it cuz I wasn't high risk. I had my 30 week appointment today even though I'm only 29w3d and my OB has officially made me high risk. I went into preterm labor with DS at 32 weeks. This past week I've had a lot of BH but nothing consistent so I didn't go to L&D but she checked me today and I'm dilated 1cm and my uterus is measuring 31cm which is almost 2 weeks ahead. She will be seeing me every week now to make sure nothing progresses and I am on light duty at work. So, hi, can I hang out here?

mrsrroberson

Definitely welcome here @leosmom25‌

missmissie82

mrsrroberson said:

Definitely welcome here @leosmom25‌

For sure!   Welcome (wish you didn't HAVE to be here, but glad you found us)

caden1206

I hope that cervix stays shut. Welcome to the group.

chappsrivera

1.  How far along are you now? 27w3d

2.  Any updates - doctors appointments, ultrasounds, labwork, etc? Had an ultrasound yesterday. The boy is still a boy! no more sex changes. AAAAnd his stomach has moved into his abdomen, so his omphalocele only contains his liver now! And he’s growing right on track. And since my cervix is behaving, my c-section will probably be scheduled at week 37 or 38, which is great! I have the one hour glucose test next week, but not too worried.

3.  How are your symptoms? Not too bad. I’ve woken up cursing because of Charlie horses a few times.

4. GTKY: Do any seemingly normal things creep you out? i.e. clowns, dolls, etc. Not that I can think of… when I was a kid looking into mirrors in a dark room creeped me out.

Hi @NandaB and @AuburnGirlSC! We’re not positive if there’s anything genetic at play. I opted out of an amnio at the time b/c I was so overwhelmed with the “o” news and all other risk factors were low (minus the o). They’ll run tests after he’s born, so we’ll find out then. I also found a great FB group for omphalocele moms and that’s really helped. There’s lots of little toddlers (and adults!) out there that were born with o’s and are doing really well.  

@NandaB I second on the staying away from google.

Is 30 considered “old"?

haleyusf

@chappsrivera -- so awesome that your little one's stomach moved into the abdomen! do they think there's any chance of the liver moving to the right spot, too? 

@ashtonkitty1 -- sending T&P that your BP stabilizes.

@leosmom25 -- welcome aboard! Bed rest really helped me with DS, so I'd think the more you can take it easy, the better. I was 1-2cm at 31wks when I was put on bed rest and only dilated a couple more cm over the next 5 weeks. Made for a really fast labor when it was finally go-time, FYI. Nothing like starting out the labor process halfway there!