So I'm measuring BIG! And it's possible that we will be having and amnio to be sure he is ready to com eout early. Has anyone had an amnio later in pg? It will be either 36+ weeks. I haven't ever had one and I'm nervous. Please share your experience with me. Thanks much!
Re: Anyone had an amnio late in pg?
I didn't have one late in pregnancy, I was only 17 weeks, but I can tell you about my experience. It went very well and was very easy. I think knowing in advance I would be having one helped me relax some too. The actual insertion of the needle was the worst part. My dr. didn't do anything to numb it, said there was no reason to, it would just be the top of the skin anyways that was numb. It felt like a cramp that lasted about 45 seconds. I watched on the ultrasound while they took the fluid which was neat. After they got the sample, they put a bandaid over it and had me drink some water. They did another ultrasound to check on the baby and had me drink more water. They did one more ultrasound before they let me leave and things were fine.
I was just told to take it easy for the rest of the day and if I had any leaking or bleeding to call and then head into the ER. I had some cramping off and on for the rest of the day but I took some tylenol and that made it stop. I just made sure to drink plenty of water and I was back to normal the next day. I haven't had any complications from it and it has been 10 weeks since it was done. Good luck!