It wasn't really with my daughter until she was coming because I never really got to feel her move.
It's real right now because my doctor just warned me that my little man could try and come early due to my GD. We're doing everything to keep it under control but she's worried I'll end up staying on the hospital sometime in the future. It's too soon!
At my last u/s, I was told my placenta is still hanging out with my cervix. If it doesn't move by my next u/s (June 3), I will be scheduled for a cs that week. Shit gets real when you lose 4 weeks.
At my last u/s, I was told my placenta is still hanging out with my cervix. If it doesn't move by my next u/s (June 3), I will be scheduled for a cs that week. Shit gets real when you lose 4 weeks.
@aimz2377 they'll schedule you for a c-section that week or you'll have a c-section that week? Why would a previa mean a premature delivery via c-section?
Tomorrow we are meeting the neonatologist and pediatric surgeon (LO has gastroschisis ). I'm assuming we'll get some kind of tour of the hospital. It's getting real.
Being handed all my early registry forms yesterday at my doctors apt and then being told I'm on the apts every 2 weeks now. However, I think my really big "this is actually happening" moment won't be until our birth classes start in May.
Tried to make plans with a friend who will be here from out of town mid-May. Have breastfeeding class most of Saturday, birthing class 4 hours Sunday, and couldn't figure out how to say "you can't come over during the week because we have 3 hours between getting home and bed and 30 minutes of that I spend topless expressing colostrum and don't want you interrupting my schedule". We're parents. We're on parent time already.
At my last u/s, I was told my placenta is still hanging out with my cervix. If it doesn't move by my next u/s (June 3), I will be scheduled for a cs that week. Shit gets real when you lose 4 weeks.
When is your actual due date?
July 5th. I'm holding out hope that the placenta will still move up and baby can cook a bit longer.
At my last u/s, I was told my placenta is still hanging out with my cervix. If it doesn't move by my next u/s (June 3), I will be scheduled for a cs that week. Shit gets real when you lose 4 weeks.
When is your actual due date?
July 5th. I'm holding out hope that the placenta will still move up and baby can cook a bit longer.
Not to butt in (although that is clearly what I am doing)-- you might want to get a second opinion. I have never heard of a four week early planned c section due to previa. I think they would let you get a lot closer to your due date, and it is probably worth asking another doctor because four weeks premature can pose serious health risks that you could just avoid (largely) by waiting.
Not to butt in (although that is clearly what I am doing)-- you might want to get a second opinion. I have never heard of a four week early planned c section due to previa. I think they would let you get a lot closer to your due date, and it is probably worth asking another doctor because four weeks premature can pose serious health risks that you could just avoid (largely) by waiting.
No, please, butt in. I thought it was a bit odd, too. This was told to me by the doc at MFM. I will see my regular OB on the 15th and I will talk to her more in depth about it at that point. This is my 3rd and my previous 2 were c-sections. He mentioned something about if I start to efface and dilate on my own, it could tear previous scar tissue and the placenta.
Not to butt in (although that is clearly what I am doing)-- you might want to get a second opinion. I have never heard of a four week early planned c section due to previa. I think they would let you get a lot closer to your due date, and it is probably worth asking another doctor because four weeks premature can pose serious health risks that you could just avoid (largely) by waiting.
No, please, butt in. I thought it was a bit odd, too. This was told to me by the doc at MFM. I will see my regular OB on the 15th and I will talk to her more in depth about it at that point. This is my 3rd and my previous 2 were c-sections. He mentioned something about if I start to efface and dilate on my own, it could tear previous scar tissue and the placenta.
I have never heard of a C/S being 4 weeks early for a previa. Unless you are bleeding or a change in cervix.
Texting my sister in law who had a preterm birth. Her water broke at 26 weeks and she had him at 29 weeks (he's a perfectly healthy adorable 9 month old now) and realizing that's only 2 weeks farther along then I am right now...
I just had the trifecta of S#!t getting real. First gift off my registry was just delivered, birthing class textbook(?!) showed up, and I got my first braxton hicks contraction...all within a half hour of one another. WHOA.
Was told by MFM Dr today that -- even if all goes perfectly, I'm getting an induction at 38 weeks. Bye, bye 7/19 delivery. Hello 7/5. S#!t just got real.
Shit got real for me when I had to chug this this morning! Baby is going crazy and my stomach hurts and they won't let me drink water! Lol Didn't taste as bad as I anticipated, but I didn't like it either. Hope I pass!
I just had the trifecta of S#!t getting real. First gift off my registry was just delivered, birthing class textbook(?!) showed up, and I got my first braxton hicks contraction...all within a half hour of one another. WHOA.
I've been having Braxton Hicks since like 17 weeks but they are starting to get stronger now that I'm 28 weeks along. When you have to stop walking to gather yourself in the midst of one of those bad boys, you KNOW shit is getting real!
The toddler rail and full size bed conversion kit was delivered yesterday. Wait...you mean after the baby is born, he will turn into a toddler and then a kid who needs a full bed?! Mind blown.
Seeing pretty much any insurance commercial on TV has me tearing up these days. Thinking in a few months...this will be our life. Not teary in a sad way (though I'm sure I'll miss my old life) but in an "oh shit what have we gotten ourselves into" way.
I'm pregnant with twin boys. I only have 6 weeks left of the school year and literally I could have these boys any time now. At best I get 12 more weeks. at worst they come today. I can feel my body preparing to call yell uncle and I'm not ready yet. I mean where will they sleep? the dresser drawer, because I haven't even bought their cribs yet. In about to be a mom of 3 under two- if I make it to July.
Somehow I had it in my head that I had cursed myself to a long pregnancy and would end up going to 42 weeks. Being told that I'd be induced by 39 weeks made a much larger difference than I thought it would. Now I am panicking that I won't have things done in time.
I'm not sure if I've had my moment yet! Does crying uncontrollably while watching birthing videos count?? I know I sniss like it's my job anymore, which makes me laugh harder and in turn run to the nearest restroom, but now I'm feeling like I haven't had my real "oh shit" moment yet, and the worst is coming for me!
Not to butt in (although that is clearly what I am doing)-- you might want to get a second opinion. I have never heard of a four week early planned c section due to previa. I think they would let you get a lot closer to your due date, and it is probably worth asking another doctor because four weeks premature can pose serious health risks that you could just avoid (largely) by waiting.
No, please, butt in. I thought it was a bit odd, too. This was told to me by the doc at MFM. I will see my regular OB on the 15th and I will talk to her more in depth about it at that point. This is my 3rd and my previous 2 were c-sections. He mentioned something about if I start to efface and dilate on my own, it could tear previous scar tissue and the placenta.
I also have full previa. My OB said if after my next ultrasound (April 19th) it's still full previa they will likely do a scheduled c-section around 37-38 weeks. I've heard it's early because they don't want u to go into labor as they baby has no where to go if u have full previa.
Sh!t just got real when... I woke up horribly sick after taking the glucose test drink. I thought I needed to throw up but all I did was end up peeing my pants when I bend down to the toliet
@Dachshundmomma - Are you talking about the next day? I took my glucose test and my results were fine (a little low), and the next day I think I woke up with low blood sugar. I felt so sick and nauseous all morning and almost passed out once. I haven't felt that way since then, and orange juice/crackers seemed to correct it, so I am blaming it on the drink! It wasn't a bad test to take but I don't think I ate enough protein to balance out the glucose later that day.
It got way too real when my obgyn told me that with my bp problems so far, she'll only let me go to 38 weeks. If I end up with pre-e again this time, it'll be 37 weeks. That means I could be a parent of two by July 7 if I go at 37 weeks, and that's only 13 weeks away. I might have a slight freak-out when it gets to single digits.
So there's this boy. He kinda stole my heart. He calls me "Mom"
Realizing I have 84 days left until my due date! Hospital this Thursday, signing up for birth class this week and how fast the last few weeks have gone!
Bought big girl furniture to prepare for DD's eviction. This is really happening. 2 under 2 for us and starting to say prayers for a smooth transition. We want her adjusted a few months before baby so she doesn't see it as baby taking her room/crib away from her.
Re: S#!t just got real
It's real right now because my doctor just warned me that my little man could try and come early due to my GD. We're doing everything to keep it under control but she's worried I'll end up staying on the hospital sometime in the future. It's too soon!
@randishane011804 your picture is HUGE! It won't even fit onto my screen all at once. And the top looks like a turkey.
However, I think my really big "this is actually happening" moment won't be until our birth classes start in May.
- scheduled all my OB appointments through July
- scheduled my next dentist appointment, which required me to notify DH he'd have to WATCH THE BABY that morning
-"Sibling Class" at the hospital tomorrow night for DD#1. I can't wait.
I've been having Braxton Hicks since like 17 weeks but they are starting to get stronger now that I'm 28 weeks along. When you have to stop walking to gather yourself in the midst of one of those bad boys, you KNOW shit is getting real!
So there's this boy. He kinda stole my heart. He calls me "Mom"
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