If you had to go the level II, amnio, ect.. route

The Housewife

How did you deal with the waiting? It's driving me insane!!

Without making this a 6 page post, this pregnancy has been less then easy. I think I am more nervous because of that, almost like I am expecting something else to go wrong. We are seeing a wonderful MFM next Monday and I know we are in good hands but I just feel like life is on hold until all of this is out of the way and we can just go back to be normal excited parents planning the nursery and picking out clothes.

shortms6

I had to have a Level II for a 2-vessel cord a couple weeks ago and I completely understand how you feel like your life is on hold.  We wanted to be excited after our big U/S and just couldn't be with the possibility of something happening.  We had 3 days inbetween the big u/s and the Level II and I have to say it was probably the hardest and most nerve-wracking time of my life.  I found comfort in going to work (even though I cried everytime someone asked me how I was doing) and just being close to my DH.  Everything turned out okay except for the close monitoring they will have to do toward the end for growth.  Now we feel comfortable and can breathe easier.

Try to keep focused and find relaxing things to do--a massage from DH, a bubble bath, comfort foods, dinner with girlfriends.  I know how you feel and I'm sorry you're in the position you're in.  Please keep us posted and best wishes at your next appt.

shortms6

Can you both see if they can move your appts. up?  Mine was originally going to be a week to 2 weeks before I was going to be seen and I pretty much begged to have it earlier.  I'm so sorry you all have to wait that long.

GoBleu

My pregnancy has included some stressful waiting for CVS, level II ultrasound and fetal echo results.  One thing that helped me actually was purchasing some pregnancy meditation CDs.  That way, when my mind was spinning, I would go rest and it would help to calm down my body and my mind.  They might not be for everyone, but they certainly helped me.  Many wonderful wishes for you and the other posters.