High Risk Check-in - June

marebear15

This is a check-in for all high risk pregnancies. If you are AMA, it does not make you automatically high risk, and we have a different check-in for you ladies. Thank you!

Due date/W+D: 

Why are you high risk?

Any new appointments?

Questions?

Rants/Raves:

marebear15

Due date/W+D: Jan 18th / 7w2d

Why are you high risk? Genetic heart condition called CPVT. I'm on betablockers and waiting for an ICD implantation

Any new appointments? Not yet, but I'm going to call my cardiologist today and update him on this pregnancy, and then ask my OB about an MFM next week

Questions? Just curious as to how many extra appointments others have?

Rants/Raves: Just found out last week that my DD has this same heart condition, and it's likely I'll pass it to this baby too.

smount2011

Due date/W+D: 1/4/2020 9w 2d

Why are you high risk? PCOS/insulin resistance, previous preterm labor (dd born at 32 weeks), and multiple miscarriages

Any new appointments?none till july

Questions?

Rants/Raves: at most I am kinda sad that I am going through the entire month of June without an appt/ultrasound. I tried making my appointment the first week of July (when i have the week off) but the receptionist wasn't sure which doctors would be in because of the holiday. My appointment is 7/9. So my 12 week appt is technically at 14 weeks! 

smount2011

@marebear15 Because of my previous preterm labor and PCOS I have to be on progesterone shots weeks 16-36. This means at 16 weeks I'll be having one appointment a week for the rest of my pregnancy. 

noranorabobora

Due date 1/17/20

I'm high risk due to genetic clotting disorder and I have to be on Lovenox shots throughout the pregnancy. Also I think my age, 37, and my history of PCOS contribute to risk. My progesterone seems to be low (about 10 the last three weeks running) and I was just put on a progesterone supplement. 

My first appointment with the OB is 7/8. So far I've had a lot of bloodwork and tests and calls with the nurse. My rant is just that I guess. It seems like everyone on the board has seen their dr already and mine won't see me until July. I do have an intake appt with a nurse on June 20th, but that's at 10 weeks along. 

marebear15

Just found out that I'm not high risk! My doctor gives me ultrasounds at every visit, and if there's ever anything abnormal or the baby seems to be growing too slowly, then I'll get referred to an MFM. But other than that, I can treat this pregnancy like any other.

peppyj9

@marebear15 great news about not being high risk!

@smount2011 @noranorabobora sorry you are both waiting so long to be seen. I guess that means your obviously isn't concerned though, right? Silver linings. I bet it's frustrating though. 

Due date/W+D: 01/24 8WKs3DYs

Why are you high risk? I am very overweight and also 36.

Any new appointments? June 26th. I was told they like to see me every couple weeks for the first 2 trimesters because it's a big concern I'll get high blood pressure, gestational diabetes or preeclampsia. So far I feel good though!

Questions? Not right now

Rants/Raves: nothing about my pregnancy. Currently dealing with family drama regarding my inheritance though (my dad passed in January) so that's really stressful and annoying. I keep having fake arguments in my head of what I'd like to say. I'm not the only one that does that right? 

leprechaunlady

Im waiting for confirmation at my appointment next week but a combination of twins, previous gd (& higher chance of having gd with twins) & ama makes me think I’ll be placed in the high risk category. 

dumbledoredies

@peppyj9 I used to have fake arguments in my head all the time in preparation for arguments I anticipated having. I also have fake conversations that I think potentially could happen. You're not alone! 

amb0924

@noranorabobora sorry I'm late to the party, but if you don't mind me asking, which clotting disorder do you have? I'm 29 and had multiple pulmonary embolisms in my lungs at 22. Turns out I have Factor V Leiden and Factor 2 Prothrombin disorder as well. Homozygous, so there's a chance I pass this on to my twins! This is my first (non-chemical) pregnancy, but I've been taking Lovenox shots twice a day since we started trying last July. Have to say, my stomach already looks crazy from some of these bruises, can't imagine once I'm in my 3rd trimester with twins! lol Anyways, I'm due a little after you, but obviously with clotting disorder, PCOS, and twins, I'm also high risk. My first OB appointment is tomorrow at 8 weeks 5 days, and I have so many questions. Hopefully we can keep each other positive! 

noranorabobora

@amb0924 I have Factor V Leiden with a history of DVT. Unfortunately, with you being homozygous for the clotting disorder, you'll definitely pass it to your kids, but with any luck your husband doesn't have the gene and they'll just be heterozygous (which is a lot less dangerous). Having twins is so exciting! I hope you have a great appt tomorrow!
The doctor just took me off the daily Lovenox shots because I was diagnosed with a large subchorionic hematoma (SCH) on Friday. The dr on Friday said she doesn't expect my pregnancy to continue. We met with a MFM specialist yesterday and the baby's doing well so far despite the large clot. He plans on putting me back on blood thinners if/when the hematoma resolves. We're having weekly ultrasounds going forward to monitor the baby. My odds aren't the best, but I'm trying to stay positive. 

amb0924

@noranorabobora I will be thinking of you and staying positive! wishing you all the best and fingers crossed for a continued healthy pregnancy- these little ones are stronger than we know, so I'm glad you're keeping positive! 

jojo405

I’m 35 yo with my first pregnancy. Currently 13 weeks due 2/1/2020. I’m also homozygous for Factor Five Leiden and have had a DVT/PE and an IVC filter placed 10 years ago. I’m on twice daily lovenox shots for the duration of
my pregnancy. Saw the MFM today and was told I’ll have to induce at 38 weeks in order to be off lovenox 24 hours before delivery. Thankfully baby looks well so far but I’m terrified about the delivery. 

marebear15

Would anyone be interested in taking over this thread and posting at the beginning of July? (since I'm no longer high risk)

noranorabobora

At my MFM this week baby was still doing ok! The subchorionic hematoma was still there and just as big as it was 2 weeks ago (dr called it "giant" 😞). It's so frustrating that there's nothing I can do, no treatment for this. I took 2 weeks off work because my OB recommended modified bedrest. No lifting, no sex, no exercising, no stairs, not to be on my feet for more than 20 min. I went back to work this week for 2 reasons: the MFM dr says bedrest puts me at higher risk for clotting (given my Factor V Leiden disorder and being taken off Lovenox), plus I ran out of sickpay. I've been having weekly ultrasounds and appts with MFM, but I just canceled next weeks appt. I think the appts are for my peace of mind, just making sure my baby's still alive, but I get so anxious leading up to it. The night before my appt this week I couldn't sleep at all. I'm 11wks today and feeling a little more confident. I can do this. Baby can do this. Next appt is July 9th, and I hope to update you ladies with good news, aka a boring, normal 12.5wk scan!