Freaking out!

Bugaboo149

So this is my first post and I am sorry if I ramble on here..

I am 12 weeks and 2 days and had my 2nd appointment today. At my first appointment the did an ultrasound because I didn't know just how far along I was. During the ultrasound, they found that I had a "fibroid" that they just wanted to check again to make sure that it didn't get bigger/change etc. Things like that usually go away for me and today I found out that it didn't go away. It didn't get much bigger and they said they aren't worried about it yet because at this point in the pregnancy things like that are still working themselves out and can still go away. That is still not what I wanted to hear and I broke down. My husband was at work and I just kept thinking bad thought after bad thought. My doctor still didn't seem too worried about it yet and doesn't think it will have any effect on delivery. I still just wanted to hear that everything was good and that it had went away. Now that is all I am thinking about and they aren't going to check it again till my appt. at 20 weeks. That is a really long time and I just need to hear some positive stories that will put my worries at bay. Please let me know that there are a few good stories about this kind of thing to help me cheer up.

pgros005

My mom had an enourmous fibroid when she was pregnant with me. I'm here ! That was also in the 1980s when technology wasn't nearly as good as it is today. Don't stress.

oneyedsally

I found out I had one too at my first u/s. It worried me at first but the doctor said that's totally normal and it shouldn't interfere with anything. I wouldn't focus on it, stress is no good for baby. I haven't thought about it since and we heard the heartbeat loud and strong yesterday. Did you get to hear it at your appointment? Think about that!

Bugaboo149

They saw the baby and the heartbeat when they did my ultrasound this morning and it was moving around. Then they went to hear it and all they could pick up was mine. They thought they got it a couple of times but not anything solid.

courtney115

Hi! Sweety, if they were really worried about it they would treat you ASAP. No doctor wants to risk malpractice. I have one as we speak and am 13 weeks. It was 2cm when last checked (back at 6 weeks) and they say as long as it doesn't burst it's fine and won't have any effect on my babe. The only time I would think you would need to worry is if it's causing you pain. Like any aching or sharp pains when you couch or sneeze. You'll be fine girl! Enjoy this time

LiLsWeEtPeA0826

I actually have 4 fibroids.  I didn't even know they were there until I was pregnant.  They haven't hindered anything with the baby.

Moschic31

I found out at my first u/s that I have two fibroids.  I heard they can actually get larger during pregnancy because the hormones present in your body during pregnancy feed the fibroid.  My doctor is not concerned with the effects they may have on the baby, but more so how they may affect me (can cause cramping and pressure if larger in size).  I was told they can't remove them when you're pregnant.  I wouldn't worry too much. 

utgirl2

I had fibroid tumors on muy uterus when I got pregnant with my second son.  They told me not to worry about it.  I had a c-section and I watched through a mirror above me and after they delivered I asked my doctor if he saw any fibroids.  He pulled out my uterus (as I am watching all this, it was actually pretty cool) and examined it and couldn't see one fibroid.  He told me that there were some large veins but no fibroids.  SO I'm guessing it went away on its own.  It never bothered me or the baby during my whole pregnancy.  and I was HUGE!

alkvoelker

If the doctor isn't worried, I wouldn't worry.

mamasmurf12

I have 3 fibroids on the outside of my uterus. They did grow when I was pregnant w/ DD (I was HUGE), but they caused her no harm whatsoever. She had plenty of room and was born a whopping 8lbs 7oz (coming out of a mother who was born 4lbs, 12oz)!

Also, fibroids cannot "burst" because they are solid muscle tissue. Sometimes, if you have the kind I have ("pedunculated" - meaning it grows on a stalk attached to the uterus), the stalk can twist and cause some pain, but I don't really know if that's a common occurrence. They left me alone w/ my first pregnancy and I'm hoping it stays that way this round! 

I agree w/ previous posters, if your doc isn't worried then you shouldn't be. A ton of women have fibroids during pregnancy and get through just fine :-). I understand your concern, though. With DD I searched every pregnancy forum I could find looking for a similar situation as me! I will say that the fibroids earned me an unusual number of sneak peeks at DD, which was nice. I'm not sure I'll get that extra treat this time around! 

I hope everything continues to go well for you and you have a H&H 9 months!