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November 2022 Moms
ponyoisfun
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The Great Big Question Thread
ponyoisfun
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Have a question? Drop it here so we can try and answer it, or point you in the right direction!
(Try to place questions here rather than in "one off" threads - keeps the board looking cleaner.)
(Try to place questions here rather than in "one off" threads - keeps the board looking cleaner.)
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Re: The Great Big Question Thread
I will get this question thread started. Any other's experiencing low blood pressure as a symptom? And if so what did anything help?
W born September 2020
#3 due November 2022
@ponyoisfun I nursed through pregnancies 2 and 3, and tandem nursed for 9+ months post partum. Some of the pregnancy nursing was definitely dry/comfort (theirs, not mine, obv) nursing, but I'm ultimately glad I did because I believe it helped my milk come in quicker, and was a nice pp bonding moment for the big sibling.
Of course I am not a medical professional and there are real medical reasons not to, but that is very rare. It's kind of like exercise - almost always safe, but pay attention to your body. Also the first scan makes me feel better to make sure the placenta is attached in a safe place.
Hello, I have some concerns about my HCG rise and wondering if any of you have experienced a similar situation and what your outcome was.
My HCG was previously rising at an appropriate rate ....
(10DPO=40, 12DPO=141, 14DPO=416, 17DPO=1797)
However, I got an additional HCG drawn on 25DPO and it had onyl increased to 5925 (111 hours doubling time, ~34% 2 day increase). I had an early US at 5W5D and saw gestational sac, yolk sac and possibly a start of the fetal pole. My doctor didn’t seem concerned and I have no signs of a MC, but can’t help to focus on the slowed down doubling time. Has anyone experienced this? Does it seem normal?
Quick Google search lead me to this article: https://www.verywellfamily.com/when-do-hcg-levels-stop-doubling-every-two-days-2371281 relevant passages quoted: "As your pregnancy progresses and your hCG level passes approximately 1,200 mIU/ml, it tends to take longer to double. By week six or seven, for example—about halfway through your first trimester—it may take about 3.5 days." "After your hCG level passes 6,000 mIU/ml, it may take more than 4 days to double."
My takeaway there is that as hcg increases past a certain threshold (1200, 6000) it's expected to slow.
Also, I think you've extrapolated data that's not there, for instance I don't see any numbers between 17dpo and 25dpo. But, even extrapolating, should give you nearly 8 days to double 2x, which lines up pretty closely with your actual data.
If your Dr isn't concerned and the other metrics look good, I'd take comfort in that, or any other mantra that helps, like "I'm pregnant today, so I'm going to enjoy today." Try not to focus on worry on things that are not in your control - just good advice for life, not specifically just for this instance.
It's a math intensive problem with the 111 hours between your last two measurements. Your numbers seem to be within the range expected for HCG though. Your doubling time is supposed to slow down as the HGC gets higher. If your docs aren't concerned but you have worry, you should message them about your specific concerns and see if there's something with the math or the situation that's not being taken into account. I wish you the best!
im hoping it doesn’t change much to have a retro vetted uterus!
I have inverted nipples, and I am really hopeful for being able to breastfeed. Anyone had luck? Done anything that works?
I’ve used these little plastic pieces that pull them out slightly, and those have helped some but I’m not sure if it’s enough. Obviously I’ll ask my doctor too when I go, but thought I’d check here to see what experiences you all had!
W born September 2020
#3 due November 2022
This time around, my doctor is no longer during the in-room transvaginal ultrasounds, so they scheduled my ultrasound separately with a technician for dating. I think it just depends on what your specific office is doing as far as procedure.
@michellelynn6 answered @hollyelizabeth1198 above about a similar question, and I also had spotting red-pink-brown last (3rd) pregnancy pretty much anytime I irritated my cervix or produced arousal fluid (including this one time I got wobbly on a high ladder, lol).
I'm not a Dr, this is not medical advice, but as long as there's no intense cramping, or fever, or a LOT or blood, it's normal and nothing to be concerned about. However, if you are worried at all, call your Dr/midwife/np.
"I also feel kind of overwhelmed by all the sudden “do’s” and “don’ts”. Like for example - coffee! What is actually a coffee drink that’s less than 200 mg of caffeine?!"
TL;DR 1 12oz cup of hot brewed coffee ~200mg caffeine
I love this question, and it's no wonder this is such a conundrum. The amount of caffeine in a beverage is variable, the effect of caffeine on an individual is variable, the impact of caffeine over pregnancy is variable.
1: caffeine content of a beverage varies depending on plant content, roast level, and brewing method. Blonde/light roast has more caffeine than dark roast. Cold brew/steeped coffee has more or less caffeine depending on how much water AND the pH of the water. Nitro cold brew coffee can hit the blood stream faster than regular brew methods. I could go on literally forever, but prima coffee equipment has a great q&a/blog/vlog if you ever want to go deep into coffee geekery.
1.a: or stick to beverages with listed/googleable caffeine content like soda, or bottled coffee, or powdered coffee packets.
2: higher BMI correlates with higher caffeine tolerance, but the research is unclear as to which is cause and which is effect in that relationship. Your previous caffeine intake level and tolerance will be a stronger predictor for your caffeine intake during pregnancy than any absolute value on a chart. If possible, start cutting your caffeine back slowly as soon as possible, while still allowing you to function in your daily life. A weekend/day off cold turkey could also help reset your tolerance low enough for a single 8-12 oz cup to give the same boost. Other tricks for cutting caffeine intake can include pouring 8oz coffee and adding 2oz hot water, switching to half decaf half regular, ditching the straw for iced coffee.
3: caffeine intake has been debated as to its impact on early pregnancy implantation and miscarriage rates. I won't link here, but the research is not definitive as to what level of caffeine begins to show negative outcomes. There are also some birth defects (eg; esophageal atresia) that have been tentatively linked to higher caffeine consumption, but it is difficult to control for all factors/variables. In the third trimester, the changing mother's metabolism impacts fetal absorbtion rates. Since everyones metabolism is unique, the best advice there is to further reduce caffeine intake if possible in the third trimester.
As for me, I barely tolerate caffeine anyway, and less so during pregnancy, so it's easy enough for me to cut back. Caffeine under 200mg has been shown to be safe, so enjoy your 12oz cup of coffee, or 20oz cup of iced coffee, or 4 12oz cans of soda, or 4 bai bottles.
W born September 2020
#3 due November 2022
Anyone not have a fetal heart beat at 6 weeks then had one later? We are going back next Thursday. I’m nervous!