DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018 CP 3/2019
July 2017 Moms
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High Risk Check In: June
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Happy June, mamas! For anyone who is deemed high-risk or is receiving additional monitoring.
How far along are you?
Why are you considered high-risk / getting increased monitoring?
What type of additional testing, monitoring will you be getting?
Any questions / rants / raves?
How far along are you?
Why are you considered high-risk / getting increased monitoring?
What type of additional testing, monitoring will you be getting?
Any questions / rants / raves?
Me: 31 DH: 31
DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018
CP 3/2019
DS born 6/2017, became a heart angel 8/2018 CP 3/2019
Re: High Risk Check In: June
Im 34 weeks today.
High-Risk for pre-eclampsia & kidney stones that have put me into pre-term labor.
I get weekly NSTs and lab work and see my OB 2x per week. So far I have been to L&D 3x times this week because of fetal decelerations on NST and increased BP despite being on BP medication. A significant amount of protein in my urine was found on my 24 hour urine (428mg) yesterday so I will see what my OB says today.
I feel like I am just waiting for the other shoe to drop in terms of pre-eclampsia symptoms/lab work. I'm sure many of you other ladies feel the same way!
Why are you considered high-risk / getting increased monitoring? Baby has severe IUGR and a complex heart defect.
What type of additional testing, monitoring will you be getting? Still on my schedule of 2x weekly BPPs. Everything has been stable for the last 2 weeks. I'll probably end up getting at least one round of steroid shots this month to help with baby's lung development in preparation for a premature delivery.
Any questions / rants / raves? Guys, I will probably have a baby this month
CP 3/2019
Why are you considered high-risk / getting increased monitoring? IUGR
What type of additional testing, monitoring will you be getting? NST, BPP, Dopplers, Growth Scans
Any questions / rants / raves?
Had an appointment with MFM today and a growth scan. Growth scan went really well with her almost caught up on her measurements and weighing over 3lbs. They almost didn't do dopplers this time since her growth was so good and the dopplers were excellent last time. But the doctor came back in and said to go ahead and do them since I'd been getting them done and they showed resistance, so now instead of weekly I have to go twice weekly for monitoring. I'm glad they're being cautious but it's so much time off work and stresses me out! I would feel so much better if we were closer to 34 weeks and ideally 37...
@LuLiLaEv I hope your baby continues to grow for at least another 2 weeks! Preferably 5! Thinking of you too!
@LuLiLaEv Yay for good growth! I'm right there with you on the monitoring. I'm glad the doctors are being proactive, but scheduling all of the appointments while trying to work full time is a lot. And you have even more on your plate with a toddler at home - I can't imagine! You're doing a great job so far.
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I'm 1 week post c-section and my pre-e symptoms have pretty much gone away. I'm still taking blood pressure meds, but reduced and my pressures are still fantastic.
My 34 weeker is doing fantastic in the NICU. She is on no respiratory help, no IV. Nothing besides a feeding tube. She will be discharged as soon as she takes all her feeds by bottle and passes a car-seat test. She takes a little by mouth, put still gets tired easily so they don't push it a lot, but she is very interested in sucking so that's all good. The doctors are still anticipating her being home before her due date.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
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I'm only able to go to the NICU every other day because I can't drive and DH works a lot in summer. But the chairs are hard to get up off of. So I recommend lots of pillows. Lots of water because dehydration makes my tummy hurt worse.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
CP 3/2019
@kghusker1003 So sorry your recovery isn't going so well! Thinking of you and that sweet baby girl!
I think that's the hardest part for me, my OB keeps saying I can't go past 39 weeks so I have a definite end date, but one week I go in and everything looks great and they're saying I'll make it to 39 weeks and the next week something comes up or she doesn't pass a test and they start talking about her coming early. It freaks me out!
Restricted flow: max 37 weeks
Absent flow: max 34 weeks
Reverse flow: max 32 weeks
Since I've had restricted flow consistently, I probably won't go past 37 weeks. If I have absent flow at this point, they will likely admit me for monitoring since it can go from absent to reverse very quickly. If the flow improves while I'm in the hospital, they will probably give me steroid shots and then release me back to the 2x weekly monitoring. If I show reverse flow at any point from now on, delivery will be imminent.
Growth doesn't seem to be a huge player in all of this right now. Because of the heart defect, it's obviously better to keep the baby in and let it mature. So I think as long as they see any growth at all, we will keep going. The dopplers are much more important to the daily decision of whether to keep going or deliver.
Every appointment they are evaluating whether it's safer to deliver or keep growing, so I definitely feel you on the stress. I get freaked out before every appointment being like "omg are they going to admit me??" It sucks to have to be prepared for any scenario going in, but I'm glad they are watching me so closely.
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Thankfully her growth has been good, I did ask if since she almost caught up she was considered SGA(small for gestational age) rather than IUGR but they said she is still growth restricted, but my delivering doctor was very optimistic about me having a successful induction if she gets over 3lbs so that's been my huge goal and we hit that this week. He's very realistic too that sometimes the inductions take awhile and puts stress on the baby and they may end up taking me in for a c-section so at least he's not sugar coating anything or getting my hopes up about everything going perfectly.
My appointment today was more of the same. Baby passed the BPP with 8/8. Dopplers still show some blood flow resistance, but it's been stable for the last 4 weeks. Hoping baby keeps this up and can keep growing until 37 weeks! I have another BPP on Monday and BPP/growth scan on Friday.
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My NSTs are going well...except they've had to resort to buzzing, shaking, poking and making me move around to get her to wake up. But once she's up, she's up.
Unfortunately, my fluid levels are now causing my MFMs some concern. Last week they were 16, on Friday they were 21 and this morning they were 25 - which officially pushed me into "Polyhydramnios"' territory. I'm so thankful that baby appears to be doing okay, but I feel bad that with the GD, the large fibroid and now the amniotic fluids, I'm not being a great "host" for my daughter.
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How are you doing with the polyhydramnios? I know that can be super uncomfortable for you as well.
Completet agree on the host factor. I was not a great host for my DD either, but this one is way worse. Thinking of you both!
How are you ladies doing? @acstec1 @lanie1000 @LuLiLaEv @Dcwtada @kghusker1003
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Had another NST today. Baby girl waits until the very last minute to get her accelerations in so it's a long wait and lots of juice but I guess at least she passes...
Dopplers were the same today so still just riding it out. Next Friday is another growth scan and I'll officially be over 34 weeks which is the MFMs main goal to get me to. My OB (and delivering doctor) is still very optimistic that we'll induce at 39.
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@LuLiLaEv yay for 34 weeks! Such a huge milestone. I am hoping that you can make it to 39 weeks! My baby is the exact same way at NSTs lately with the refusing to move and accelerations.
Thursday I got sent to L&D as my BP was high and sitting higher than it has been. Platelets are getting lower as well, so MFM has had me do BP 4x a day and I have to call my OB with the numbers do determine if they want to induce. They would like to get me to 36 (this Thursday), but Monday, if my BP is still sitting higher and my platelets are lower or liver enzymes are higher, they will induce Monday. Baby is doing very well. Growth scan estimated 5lbs 8oz yesterday. 37 weeks is the absolute maximum they'll let me go, so we'll see!
My blood pressure is still high, so messing around with med changes.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
@kghusker1003 hope your recovery and adapting to new baby is going great!
@SpongeWorthy always thinking of you and baby sponge! Keep growing little one ❤️❤️
How far along are you? 36w3d
Why are you considered high-risk / getting increased monitoring? I was diagnosed with mild preeclampsia a couple weeks ago and was prescribed strict bedrest last week after multiple trips to the hospital for monitoring. The short story is I felt weird at work and went and had monitoring, where my BP was high (150s/80s) but none of my blood work or urine in the hospital was abnormal. The 24 hour urine I did was consistent with mild pre-e. I went to the OB office last week for a BP check and was immediately sent to the hospital for monitoring as my BP was 180/96. Sent home when it came down and there was still just a minor amount of protein in my urine with the strict bedrest.
Had a check yesterday and it was pretty good. BP was 130/80 and there was no protein in my urine.
The goal at first was 37 weeks. The doctors are now fairly certain I can get to 39 weeks if I stick to the strict bedrest. I don't have any other restrictions other than that.
What type of additional testing, monitoring will you be getting? Go to the doctor every 2-3 days for a BP check. More ultrasounds to check baby's growth (since she's also measuring 2 weeks ahead).
Any questions / rants / raves? What can I expect for delivery? Is induction an option with the pre-e or will they go straight to a C-section?
Bed rest sucks, try to stay sane!
@SpongeWorthy I'm so happy to hear baby is growing and passing the BPPs
@kghusker1003 I'm so glad baby is home and getting all the snuggles in the world.
@acstec1 You are definitely in my thoughts this week. I hope all is going well.
@star_beagle and @LuLiLaEv FX you both make it to 39 weeks!
Baby girl's NSTs are still looking good...when she wants to cooperate...and the medicine is keeping my GD in check. Unfortunately my AFI (fluid levels) are continuing to rise and the MFMs aren't sure why. They'll continue to monitor them. I have my last growth scan on Friday after my NST and I'm hoping to hear once and for all what the large fibroid's position near my cervix means for vaginal delivery versus C-section. Right now I'm looking at a June 29th induction.
@Dcwtada AHHH Thursday is tomorrow! Good luck with everything and let us know how it goes. I'm sending you all my good vibes!
@star_beagle So sad to see you here. I'm glad the strict bedrest is working, but that sounds tough. I hope you can make it to 39 weeks!
@lanie1000 Hoping for good news for you on Friday. Are the high AFI levels dangerous for the baby? June 29th will be here before you know it!
AFM, my NST/BPP did not go well yesterday. Baby sponge had a concerning heart deceleration during the NST and the dopplers showed intermittent absent flow. I'll be getting my first round of steroids tomorrow and Friday. I have to be on high alert for any decrease in fetal movement which is driving me crazy. I'm so paranoid I will miss something and be responsible for the worst case scenario.
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@lanie1000 keep us updated!
@lanie1000 how are you doing this week? Hoping your appt went well and that you are able to have an induction with the fibroid.
@SpongeWorthy how are you doing this week with the movement monitoring? I know that is the worst because you are always second guessing yourself and trying to drink cold and sugary things to make sure baby is moving. Good luck with the steroids. Hopefully they aren't too painful for you. I hope baby sponge is growing as much as she/he can in there.
@star_beagle welcome! I had this exact situation with my DD, maybe just a little earlier (around 35 weeks). I lasted about 2 weeks and then my BP wasn't coming down and my labs started to look funky and I was induced at 37. She was born heathy and had no issues at all. So even if you don't make it to 39, you are in a good timeframe for baby. But I hope you make it to 39!
@kghusker1003 how is baby girl doing? How are you doing? And how has the transition home been?
My my appointment Monday was not great. BP was high so I was sent to L&D overnight and had some magnesium. Labs are starting to not look great. Moreno protein in my urine, platelets going down (135 to 105), and I see my OB tonight and we will pick and induction day for early next week as long as my NST and BP look ok. If not, then they will induce tonight. Baby measures almost 6lbs on BPP Monday, so they are comfortable with delivering before 37 weeks. Also on bedrest now but it's pretty hard with an almost 2 year old who never stops moving. Thank God, my mom is off school for the summer (teacher) so she has been staying with us.
Thinking of all you ladies and your sweet babies!
The movement monitoring has been going okay. I had a scare the other night but baby sponge has picked it up and I'm feeling him/her consistently. The steroid shot was no problem. I had heard they can be pretty painful, so I was nervous, but so far it feels like any other shot.
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So so glad that your steroid shot was ok! That's how it was for me. Maybe we are just so used to being poked and prodded that none of those needles really hurt anymore. Thinking of you!
37w + 2d
Why are you considered high-risk / getting increased monitoring?
Previous blood clot in 2013
What type of additional testing, monitoring will you be getting?
OB recently switched over my blood thinners. Smaller dosage but injections are 3x a day (boo). NST's are every 4 days plus my weekly appts.
Any questions / rants / raves?
I'm supposed to stop taking the new RX when I begin contracting, which I've had 3 days in a row. They're consistent contractions that last for 2 hours and are 6-4 min apart and all last a min. It has happened each time in the afternoon, around the same time. Contractions are definitely getting stronger and stop me in my tracks. I haven't had time-able contractions again since Thursday. This false labor is playing with my mind! I always tell myself, "I'll give it another's hour before calling my OB." I feel like the contractions are stronger than before but still not that bad. I have to decide each time whether or not to take the next dose of my blood thinners. In the back of my mind I'm thinking maybe they'll pick up in the middle of the night??? They never really do. It's just slightly stressful trying to figure out if I'm in labor or not, should I go to L&D to get checked out, do I take my next dose, etc....
In all my previous pregnancies I've felt my contractions and they were consistent. My contractions were strong but I was able to manage them. I'd go into L&D and they would tell me I had very strong contractions but I was ok. So.... I can't really trust my body on the strength of my contractions.
37 weeks
Why are you considered high-risk / getting increased monitoring?
Type 1 Diabetes and now elevated BP with lots of swelling and mild protein in urine (BW looks good though).
What type of additional testing, monitoring will you be getting?
Twice weekly NSTs with OB, weekly BPP and growth scan with MFM, and every other week appts with Endo with email communication on the "off" weeks.
Any questions / rants / raves?
Rant: OB put me on bed rest 2 weeks ago for elevated BP and I'm going crazy. BP has remained stable, which is great, but this kid can get here any time now. She always looks fantastic on the NSTs and ultrasounds (which I'm so grateful for) but man do I feel crappy. Headaches, LOTS of painful contractions, insomnia, intense swelling, and diarrhea (oh the joys of pregnancy!). Oh, and I tested positive for Group B Strep. I know it's not a huge deal but it just adds to the already existing list of stuff. Next appt with the MFM is tomorrow and I'm hoping we'll set an induction date.
Rave: The nursery is finally done! We don't plan to have her sleep in there right away but it's a relief having that room completed
@Poppyseed72017 Ugh that sounds so stressful! The contractions are a real mindf*ck. I've noticed that my BH contractions really pick up after eating/drinking too much, so I have to stay on top of my bathroom trips. I'm sorry you're stuck in a pickle. I would say that if you have any question about it, it's best to call your doctor at this point, just to be on the safe side. FX things calm down for you!
@TalesOfASocialIntrovert That is a lot of yuckiness. Good luck at your appointment today and I hope you get some relief soon!
AFM, my dopplers improved on Friday, so baby sponge gets to cook a little longer
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