How are our LOs doing?

MargaretC5

Seems like every day there is a new post with someone on their way to L&D. Just wondering how many of us there actually are having complications. Hoping most of us are doing well.

MargaretC5

I am stuck in the hosipital until I deliver, thanks previa. So I have lots of time to create polls.

rachswi

I've gone to the ER/L&D twice during the pregnancy but both for fluids since I got food poisoning in the first trimester and stomach flu a few weeks ago. The stomach flu was much more concerning since LO wasn't moving as much but he's fine and I am too

VexedMommy

I wish we could pick two options, because I also like to see results.  I'm probably too vocal to be considered a lurker though. 

MargaretC5

VexedMommy said:

I wish we could pick two options, because I also like to see results.  I'm probably too vocal to be considered a lurker though. 

You are the last person I would consider a lurker. If you pick any option you get to see the results. I just added the lurker options so they had something to pick.

solitude1984

I haven't had any major issues. During the last ultrasound, it was discovered that a part of one of LOs kidneys is slightly dilated. I have another ultrasound at the end of the month, but no other restrictions. Kinda scary anyway.

By the way, on mobile you can see the results without voting by just clicking "view results." At least on android. Not sure about iOS or PC though.

MargaretC5

solitude1984 said:

I haven't had any major issues. During the last ultrasound, it was discovered that a part of one of LOs kidneys is slightly dilated. I have another ultrasound at the end of the month, but no other restrictions. Kinda scary anyway.

By the way, on mobile you can see the results without voting by just clicking "view results." At least on android. Not sure about iOS or PC though.

I don't have that option
I am mobile by just view the website instead of using the app.

dmiller1213

Haven't had any issues until this week. Went for my growth scan and baby was measuring 2 weeks behind. Doctor was just a little concerned so I had 2 NST this week and I'll have 2 more next week then an ultra sound. If he's grown, they'll leave him alone. If not they will take him out.

Not reading too far into it, his 2 NST that I've had this week were perfect and the ultra sounds are notoriously wrong. He may just be a small baby which is fine =;

CarrieOct15

I'm glad the majority of everyone's pregnancies are going smoothly. As always, T&Ps to those who are dealing with complications, or who have already given birth.

I've only been to L&D once, but I chose the first option because everything was fine. 

JumpingJellyBeans06

I was sent to L&D last week for a non-stress test and some more growth scans. Everything seems fine, they just don't like the weight difference between both babies. They are just wanting to monitor them more closely now. I'm seeing my normal doctor and a twin specialist every week now til delivery. They are not wanting me to go past Oct 22nd so my b/g twins will be October babies! Original due date is November 13th

ks24119

L&d once and a non stress test @ ob. All good here:)

Abonsut

solitude1984 said:

I haven't had any major issues. During the last ultrasound, it was discovered that a part of one of LOs kidneys is slightly dilated. I have another ultrasound at the end of the month, but no other restrictions. Kinda scary anyway.

By the way, on mobile you can see the results without voting by just clicking "view results." At least on android. Not sure about iOS or PC though.

My LO had the same, but it resolved on its own (for what it's worth).
Only been to L&D once for a BP spike. Here's hoping that the next time I go it is for delivery (and when baby is good and ready). 36 and change though, so pretty darn close.

MRSJESSICAX

Glad to see the results are mostly "no issues"

Jeenyus

I had a scare in the second Tri, but have had a wonderful third Tri.  Had a scan Monday which showed baby had flipped from transverse to head down, and she has started to drop.  Less than four weeks to her due date : )

solitude1984

Abonsut said:

solitude1984 said:

I haven't had any major issues. During the last ultrasound, it was discovered that a part of one of LOs kidneys is slightly dilated. I have another ultrasound at the end of the month, but no other restrictions. Kinda scary anyway.

By the way, on mobile you can see the results without voting by just clicking "view results." At least on android. Not sure about iOS or PC though.

My LO had the same, but it resolved on its own (for what it's worth).
Only been to L&D once for a BP spike. Here's hoping that the next time I go it is for delivery (and when baby is good and ready). 36 and change though, so pretty darn close.

Abonsut said:

solitude1984 said:

I haven't had any major issues. During the last ultrasound, it was discovered that a part of one of LOs kidneys is slightly dilated. I have another ultrasound at the end of the month, but no other restrictions. Kinda scary anyway.

By the way, on mobile you can see the results without voting by just clicking "view results." At least on android. Not sure about iOS or PC though.

My LO had the same, but it resolved on its own (for what it's worth).
Only been to L&D once for a BP spike. Here's hoping that the next time I go it is for delivery (and when baby is good and ready). 36 and change though, so pretty darn close.

That's great to hear about the kidney! I'm really trying not to freak out about it. At least if it doesn't resolve, we will know what to expect. My OB said they missed it in her son and it was a nightmare.

gvgauthi

Cerclage at 17 weeks with twoweeks bed rest then went back to work full time with modified bedrest. Went to L&D two weeks ago (31 weeks at the time) for preterm labor. Taking meds now to prevent them from coming back but still working full time with restrictions and modified bed rest (wish I could just go on bed rest now but it would cut into my maternity leave time and I've already used 2 of the 12 weeks!!!)

ShianeNicole

This is my routine EVERY WEEK.

Two NST tests ( usually Monday and Thursday )

Ultrasound

Hemotologist appointment

OB appointment

Yep that's 5 appointments EVERY WEEK! I try to schedule two or three appointments on the same day if I can. It gets overwhelming at times. Only 7 more weeks!

thegingeravenger

I had my stupid dehydration scare in the 2nd tri, but that's on me.

... I can't resist, I'm sorry. Going by thread title alone my LO is doing awesome and says that "momma deserves a glass of wine"

elbou

I picked the second option as I've been to the ER 3 times this pregnancy...not specifically baby related (they think kidney stones, but had difficulty diagnosing it, so aren't 100% sure) but the last time, I was throwing up so much I'm pretty sure I got dehydrated which could have been bad for baby. Thankfully it was not, and everything has been fine for over a month now so far.

lakesideknitter

One trip to l&d at the beginning of 3rd tri. Everything was fine even though the nurse freaked me out at first saying that it sounded like I was in labor and they'd have to transport me to the major hospital in many area to deliver.
Ended up being irritable uterus.

JLW0504

Sunday will mark week 7 that I've been in the hospital. Today marks the 21 day mark until Maddie's arrival.

I've gotten so bored that I have resorted to organizing my Pinterest boards.....fun times...

rox7777

MargaretC5 said:

I am stuck in the hosipital until I deliver, thanks previa. So I have lots of time to create polls.

I have a total previa, but no complications thus far. It also wasn't discovered until 32 weeks. Definitely sympathizing with you though, the whole pelvic rest and don't do anything because you might hemorrhage and bleed to death is awesome.

lwentland

I picked other. Haven't been to L&D, not on bed rest but did sign an induction order today. I'm going in next Sunday, Oct. 18th to be induced. I will be 37 weeks. The doctors are concerned about my liver enzymes and protein in my urine. I may have cholestasis (though my bile levels are fine) and I probably have pre eclampsia creeping up (though my bp has been fine). I'm nervous and have a lot to do this week. I was really hoping to go into labor naturally this time. I was also induced with my first due to pre e.

marscorem3

I picked that LO and I are doing well but technically we are being followed by specialists with US every 2 weeks. LO has an enlarged kidney that was found on 20 week US and it hasn't improved. We are anticipating surgery after birth but we feel blessed that it is all fairly routine and we have had no other issues.

MargaretC5

JLW0504 said:

Sunday will mark week 7 that I've been in the hospital. Today marks the 21 day mark until Maddie's arrival.

I've gotten so bored that I have resorted to organizing my Pinterest boards.....fun times...

Is your c section scheduled for 10/30? Mine is that day also. I don't know how you have mantained your sanity being in the hosipital that long.

MargaretC5

rbradshaw77 said:

MargaretC5 said:

I am stuck in the hosipital until I deliver, thanks previa. So I have lots of time to create polls.

I have a total previa, but no complications thus far. It also wasn't discovered until 32 weeks. Definitely sympathizing with you though, the whole pelvic rest and don't do anything because you might hemorrhage and bleed to death is awesome.

Yep loving the you may bleed to death without warning any day. I hope you stay complication free and out of the hosipital. Mine was not discovered until 24 weeks when I had my first bleed. I have a total previa also not sure how they missed that at the AS.

rox7777

MargaretC5 said:

rbradshaw77 said:

MargaretC5 said:

I am stuck in the hosipital until I deliver, thanks previa. So I have lots of time to create polls.

I have a total previa, but no complications thus far. It also wasn't discovered until 32 weeks. Definitely sympathizing with you though, the whole pelvic rest and don't do anything because you might hemorrhage and bleed to death is awesome.

Yep loving the you may bleed to death without warning any day. I hope you stay complication free and out of the hosipital. Mine was not discovered until 24 weeks when I had my first bleed. I have a total previa also not sure how they missed that at the AS.

I had 3 U/S done at 29, 30, and 31 weeks to monitor my fluids and they still didn't notice. It was the specialist I was sent to the have my fluids checked that noticed the previa. Who knows what would have happened if she hadn't seen it.

They make the whole bleeding thing way scarier than the Internet in my opinion!

MargaretC5

rbradshaw77 said:

MargaretC5 said:

rbradshaw77 said:

MargaretC5 said:

I am stuck in the hosipital until I deliver, thanks previa. So I have lots of time to create polls.

I have a total previa, but no complications thus far. It also wasn't discovered until 32 weeks. Definitely sympathizing with you though, the whole pelvic rest and don't do anything because you might hemorrhage and bleed to death is awesome.

Yep loving the you may bleed to death without warning any day. I hope you stay complication free and out of the hosipital. Mine was not discovered until 24 weeks when I had my first bleed. I have a total previa also not sure how they missed that at the AS.

I had 3 U/S done at 29, 30, and 31 weeks to monitor my fluids and they still didn't notice. It was the specialist I was sent to the have my fluids checked that noticed the previa. Who knows what would have happened if she hadn't seen it.

They make the whole bleeding thing way scarier than the Internet in my opinion!

I completely agree, I think my dr may try to make is sound scarier so she knows I am taking it seriously. At least she also points out that a bleed that serious is the exception.
I am also at risk for placenta accreta, and the dr makes that sound like no big deal..... she might just have to do a hysterectomy, you know nothing to worry about.

WeirdAlice

LO has a few days where she refuses to move other than once a day and we have been monitored for it one time. She's been a little more active the last few days.
Scheduled our section for nov.10th tho the dr thinks there is a chance she will be here before that.

rox7777

MargaretC5 said:

rbradshaw77 said:

MargaretC5 said:

rbradshaw77 said:

MargaretC5 said:

I am stuck in the hosipital until I deliver, thanks previa. So I have lots of time to create polls.

I have a total previa, but no complications thus far. It also wasn't discovered until 32 weeks. Definitely sympathizing with you though, the whole pelvic rest and don't do anything because you might hemorrhage and bleed to death is awesome.

Yep loving the you may bleed to death without warning any day. I hope you stay complication free and out of the hosipital. Mine was not discovered until 24 weeks when I had my first bleed. I have a total previa also not sure how they missed that at the AS.

I had 3 U/S done at 29, 30, and 31 weeks to monitor my fluids and they still didn't notice. It was the specialist I was sent to the have my fluids checked that noticed the previa. Who knows what would have happened if she hadn't seen it.

They make the whole bleeding thing way scarier than the Internet in my opinion!

I completely agree, I think my dr may try to make is sound scarier so she knows I am taking it seriously. At least she also points out that a bleed that serious is the exception.
I am also at risk for placenta accreta, and the dr makes that sound like no big deal..... she might just have to do a hysterectomy, you know nothing to worry about.

That's super rough. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I'm seeing the specialist again this Friday to recheck things and further discuss options, but at 36 weeks it all feels very unprepared.

mrsaragon

Haven't had any major issues, but I did go to L&D the other night for cramps. Turned out they were contractions but I'm not dilated, thankfully, so they sent me home with a muscle relaxer to help me sleep. Got to listen to his HR for a good 20 mins while I was on the monitor and got to hear a hiccup episode. Cutest thing ever, btw (:

Was told to stay well hydrated and to try and stay off of my feet for long periods of time. Interested to see how this goes considering my job pretty much has me in my feet my entire shift, day or night.

skabanak

No issues, but just found out baby is breech we hopefully will have an appt with the ob next week to talk about the risks of manually trying to flip him or talk c-section

JLW0504

MargaretC5 said:

JLW0504 said:

Sunday will mark week 7 that I've been in the hospital. Today marks the 21 day mark until Maddie's arrival.

I've gotten so bored that I have resorted to organizing my Pinterest boards.....fun times...

Is your c section scheduled for 10/30? Mine is that day also. I don't know how you have mantained your sanity being in the hosipital that long.

Yeah, I was hoping to go longer but, the doctors want to make sure it stays under control. I was diagnosed with total previa at 10-12 weeks(I have forgotten at this point). So far, I'm 8 days bleed free!! But yeah, I'm starting to get pretty pissy and bored shitless.

Kern91

skabanak said:

No issues, but just found out baby is breech we hopefully will have an appt with the ob next week to talk about the risks of manually trying to flip him or talk c-section

I'm in the same boat as you right now. It was just verified by ultrasound this past Thursday. I go in tomorrow morning to discuss what we can do. In the mean time been doing different exercises and went to the Chiro and did the Webster technique.

poupoule

Ultrasound on tuesday for me! I feel I havent had any news about her since forever (actually since the AS at 20weeks !). All I know is she has a good heart rate every two weeks, which is good, but I want more

Do you know what I should expect from the ultrasound beside the position ? I am 36 weeks  Can they see the quantity of fluids ? Or if the cord is wrapped somewhere ? Or will I just know if she is breech or not, and that she has a good heart rate. 

It is the regular in-office ultrasound, not the fancy machine from the AS. I can barely remember how it was/what they could check for when I got it at 10 weeks.

logarithm3

poupoule said:

Ultrasound on tuesday for me! I feel I havent had any news about her since forever (actually since the AS at 20weeks !). All I know is she has a good heart rate every two weeks, which is good, but I want more

Do you know what I should expect from the ultrasound beside the position ? I am 36 weeks  Can they see the quantity of fluids ? Or if the cord is wrapped somewhere ? Or will I just know if she is breech or not, and that she has a good heart rate. 

It is the regular in-office ultrasound, not the fancy machine from the AS. I can barely remember how it was/what they could check for when I got it at 10 weeks.

Not sure how it is in the US but here they check all measurements: head, belly and femur. Then the amount of amniotic fluid, and the blood flow through the cord.

They never mentioned the cord position to me, but maybe it was because there wasn't anything to mention.

Good luck!

poupoule

Thanks @logarithm ! If there is so much info I will be thrilled

kmd91

poupoule said:

Ultrasound on tuesday for me! I feel I havent had any news about her since forever (actually since the AS at 20weeks !). All I know is she has a good heart rate every two weeks, which is good, but I want more

Do you know what I should expect from the ultrasound beside the position ? I am 36 weeks  Can they see the quantity of fluids ? Or if the cord is wrapped somewhere ? Or will I just know if she is breech or not, and that she has a good heart rate. 

It is the regular in-office ultrasound, not the fancy machine from the AS. I can barely remember how it was/what they could check for when I got it at 10 weeks.

At my 36 week appointment they did an in office ultrasound and all they did was determine baby's position. (Though I did get to see his little face and fingernails!) I think it varies depending on your doctor to be honest.

poupoule

Thanks