Pregnant & TTC After a Preemie Check In 5/16/13

punky917

Welcome to the check in group for Pregnant After Preemie! This group is also for those who are actively trying to conceive, planning on it, or just thinking about it...

So, list your first name, due date if you're pregnant or ttc timeline, preemie's name and gestational age at birth as well as the reason for their prematurity.

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Last week Updates:

 

komurphy: baby Glenn is currently doing well despite a rough first week due to intestinal infections and blockages; We will continue to keep you, LO, and the family in our thoughts and prayers.

 

CurlingRocks: everything is fine; says that 2 days after the shots are always exhausting

 

adamnkel: baby is measuring on track and BP is good; received an ok from doc to go on a cruise! Hope you had a great time!

 

TriciaandSean: 2 days away from a full term baby!! Way to go!

 

sdtchica13: cervix still stable at 31 weeks and did not shorten when pressure was applied; had negative FFN test and LO is measuring 3lbs. 11oz. Hoping she gets a VBAC.

 

L&R70707: had fetal echo and everything looks great! LO is measuring 1 week ahead and cervix is still long at 4.7cm

 

Mommy 2CB: had 36 week appt and last NST! one more week for full term status!

 

tlk432: talked with doc about a cerclage and was told possibility of a VBAC is 50/50; she said she is pretty sure about having a RCS and is ok with that

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Pregnant:

BabyRolston1-Lindy- DD Natalie born at 29w 5d due to pre-e, DS due 5/20/13

TriciaandSean-Kieran born at 34.5 weeks PTL, #2 EDD 6/8/13.

Mommy2CB, Kristin- DS born at 33 weeks 5 days due to PTL, baby#2 EDD 6/12/13

Punky917-DS Noah born at 26 weeks due to pPROM; baby#2 EDD 7/1/13

Sdtchica13, Carrie-DD Corrine Reese born at 29 weeks 6 days due to a placental abruption and pPROM, baby#2 EDD 7/11/13

tlk432: Trish-DS born at 34.5 weeks due to pProm and IC; baby #2 EDD 7/11/13

jlemo, Jenny- DS Hunter born at 35 weeks PTL, baby #2 EDD 7/18/13 

MamaAnnabird, Anna -DS Isaac born 34 weeks due to PROM 8/23/11, baby #2 EDD 8/22/13

kwells1-DS George born at 31 weeks and 3 days due to PTL; baby #2 EDD 8/28/13

adamnkel: DD born at 35 weeks due to pre-e; Baby #2 EDD 8/31/13

L&R70707 - DS born 34w6days due to unexplained PTL, Baby#2 due 9/2/13

CurlingRocks, DS was born at 31w 3d due to officially to PTL following pPROM at 28w, but mama was on SBR for 6 months due to SCH, FVL, and Placental Abruption at 13w 4d; DD was a MMC delivered at 18w due to septate uterus; baby #3 due 9/17/13

littlerockflower-DS born at 29w due to Pprom, Baby#3 due 9/20/13

Bruton8288: DD Victoria born at 36w due to fetal distress,very low glucose levels,decrease fetal movement; Baby #2 EDD 9/22/13

Lyns0629: DD born at 31 weeks due to unexplained PTL; Baby #2 11/09/13

Bookywormone: DD born at 33w5d due to pre-e; Baby #2 EDD 12/12/13

hjweber- DD Hannah born 34w5d due to unknown cause; Baby #2 EDD 12/20/2013

vsalt31: DS Henry born at 31 3d due to unexplained prom; Baby #2 EDD 12/2013

TTCing:

sabs0629: Sabrina-DS Noah was born at 28 weeks due to unexplained PTL

michelleigh24, Michelle TTC since 11/2/12, Jasper born at 36 weeks, due to short cervix, heavy bleeding through out pregnancy.

erikaja6, Erika - DS Jordan, born at 33 weeks due to IC

*Sweet Pea*, Jamie - DD Skylar, born at 29 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP

MaMaSzcz, Erica - DS, Grayson, born at 33 weeks due to prom and bifurcated uterus

MariaWaters- DD Gwenyth born at 34 weeks due to unexplained PTL.

DrRx- DD Adalyn born 26wd due to Pprom

GirlyGirl319, Danielle-DS was born at 33w4d due to infection in placenta

Thinking about/Planning on TTCing:

lolen88, Lauren - DS Tanner, born at 32 weeks due to unknown causes

OscarQ- Alison, TTC in 2012, DS Kevin born at 26 weeks due to pre-e.

GLGB- DS was born at 33 weeks due to unexplained preterm labor

nayandjosh- Renee- DS, Christian, born at 27 weeks due to abruption, TTC fall 2012

Mybb- DS born at 28w1d due to severe pre-eclampsia

APRILYN501- DD Kaylee born at 32 weeks 3 days after PROM

Ajgibson-Janeen, DD born at 25 weeks due to eclampsia. Pregnancy #2 ended in miscarriage

cfitz16, DS was born at 36 weeks due to pre-term labor. DD was born at 34 weeks when my water broke after being monitored closely, pelvic rest and progesterone shots. 

Mommies (again)!

komurphy- DS & DD born at 27 weeks; DS born at 31 weeks due to bulging membranes and threat of a prolapsed cord

jteneback, DD was born at 34 weeks 3 days after pPROM; DS was born at 35 weeks!  

sucrets4, Danielle - DD Emmalynn born at 33w due to pPROM, DD#2 born at 35w 5d due to Pprom

kelly321- My DD R was born at 34w1d due to HELLP, DD#2 born FULL TERM!

IncogNeato-DD born at 36 weeks due to PPROM, DD#2 born full term!

light52- DS2 was born at 35w 5d for no known reason, #3 born at 35w 4d

ericalee27, Erica - DS Quinn, born at 35w,4d due to pre-e. DS born full term!

eSynergy- DS was born at 36 weeks --- the reason is unexplained (just went into labor early), DS born full term.

Cara03-Cara, DS Jacob born at 24 weeks due to IC. DS Lucas born at 36w 2d

Angie637-DS Peyton born at 33 weeks due to pPROM. #2 and #3 born at 35w due to PPROM.

Lucy460-Lucy, DS #1 born at 35 weeks 4 days due to HELLP, DD born at 36w

Delphiaraven-Stacey, DS born at 34 weeks due to PROM, DS born full term.

 Lili_h, Lili-DS Matthew born at 34 weeks 4 days due to PTL. DD born full term.

Amercana- identical twin girls born at 34 weeks 5 days, DS born full term.

Wally3, Eve- DS Johnny born 34w 3 days PROM, DS#2 born full term. 

MeNV-Mel, Phinny born @ 34 weeks after water broke due to large fibroids, DS#2 born at 34w.

Kadyra-DS born at 36 weeks due to severe IUGR, DS was born at 32 weeks

Damabo80- DD#1 born at 31w due to HELLP/pre-e. DS born full term

katieguth- DD Melanie born at 31 weeks due to Severe Pre-E. DS born 8/15/12.

nat6102006-first DD born at 32 weeks due to shortened cervix/unknown preterm labor; DS born full term!

crazyanimals- DS, born 30w 1 day due to PTL then PROM, DS #2 born full term!

SnowPea25 - DS Baby N, born at 32 weeks due to severe pre-e. DD Baby A born full term!

KatFco- Katrina, DD Abby, 23w6d, unknown reason, DS, born FULL TERM!

weezie825 - DD, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DS born full term!

IrishSapphire- DS Aidan born close to 31 weeks (was not given a reason for him coming early), DD Noelle Elizabeth born at 34 weeks 6 days

becketts - DD Norah, born at 34 weeks due to severe pre-e, DD#2 born at 35w due to IGUR

jcsntms06, Jen - DD Annabelle, born at 33 weeks due to pre-e, DD#2 born 34w due to PTL

jaxlynn - DD Leigh, born at 35 weeks due to HELLP, DS born full term

Kimberlyd546 - DS Alex, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e , DS born full term

faeriequeeneonwow, Melissa - DD Sophie Jean, born at 30 weeks due to non-immune fetal hydrops, low amniotic fluid, and pre-e, DS born full term 1/26/12

alaratta1-DD Sophia born at 31 weeks due to PTL. DS born full term on 1/6/12

beachykeen1723, Rachel - DS Cooper, born at 30 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DD born at 36 weeks

beyoga, Deidre - DS Reid, born at 24 weeks due to unkown causes, DD born full term

albertabride06 - DS Dylan, born at 32 weeks due to short cervix/PTL, DD born full term!

ShannonSky, Shannon - DD Ellie, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

kar5162 - DS, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

mrsmikey, April - DS Eli, born at 32 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

ijack, Ivory - DD Emma, born at 29 weeks due to placental abruption, DD #2 Quinn born full term!

njkaren, Karen - DS Brandon, born at 26 weeks due to fetal distress due to twin's loss at 20 weeks, DS #2 Wesley born full term!

LittleD8081 (formerly mrsfriend), Dawn Marie - DS Parker, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DS #2 Braden born full term!

justme04 - DS Ryker, born at 34 weeks due to severe pre-e and HELLP Syndrome, DS #2 Max born at full term!

lemen99, Kathy - DS Andrew, born at 26 weeks due to IC, DS #2 Elliott born at 35 weeks due to PTL and an unknown rash!

kamcfarlane, Kate - DS Ryan, born at 32 weeks due to placenta previa, DD Ellen born full term!

ctrickey03, Christina - DS #1 Michael, born full term, DS #2 Christian, born at 32 weeks due to polyhydraminos and IUGR, DS #3 Benjamin, born full term, DD Serenity born full term!

luvdv8 - DD, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DD #2 Elizabeth born full term!

Clotho!, Janet - DS Robbie, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e, DS #2 Simon, born at 34 weeks due to PIH and PTL, DS #3 Charles, born at 35 weeks due to PIH

mek10976, Megan - DS Simon, born at 32 weeks due to pre-e/pPROM, DS #2 born full term!

sweetpea18, Sara - DD Reese, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e, DD #2 Grier born full term!

magdalina.h, Maggie - angel baby Aidan, born at 28 weeks due to failed cord, DS #2 Lucas born full term!

Hailie, Meg - DS Nolan, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DD Maren born full term!

FemmeNat01, Natasha - DD Elena and DS Lucas, born at 33 weeks due to severe pre-e, DD#2 Alessandra born at 31 weeks due to HELLP/placental abruption

Gwenypher7, Jen - DD Abigail, born at 32 weeks due to HELLP/IUGR, DS Cullen born full term!

Heather1979, Heather - DD Olivia, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM/pre-e, DS George born full term!

Tierelieber, Stephanie - DD Charden, born at 30 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DD#2 Adrienne born full term!

IAM4UK - DD Katie, born at 33 weeks due to pre-e/IUGR, twins Abigail and Emily born full term!

Sweets2005, Katie - DD Abby and DS Brady, born at 32 weeks due to placenta previa/bleeding, DD #2 born full term!

mrssnflwr - DD born at 32 weeks due to unexplained PTL, DS born at 36 weeks!

ShanaNChris, Shana - DD Lily, born at 31 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DS Liam born full term!

Luvpinsanity, Ashley - DS Brennan, born at 35 weeks due to PTL, DD Addison born full term!

FaithRocks, Kelly - DS Trig, born at 32 weeks due to pre-e, PTL, and placental abruption, DS #2 Grayson born at 35 weeks!

Denesdia, Diane - DD Zoey, born at 25 weeks due to PTL, DS Ben born at 35 weeks!

sabloja - DS Hayden, born at 30 weeks due to pPROM, DD Madison born at 36 weeks!

RRHsMom - DS Ryan, born at 35-36 weeks, DD Meghan born full term!

msalinardi, Margot - DD Angelina, born at 26 weeks due to pre-e, DS Vincent born at 35 weeks due to pre-e, IUGR!

Aidge, Adrienne - DS Sam, born at 29 weeks, DS #2 Ben, born at 35 weeks!

mhop, Martha - DD Campbell, born at 27 weeks due to pre-e, DD #2 Maggie born full term

punky917

CurlingRocks:

22 weeks and still going strong!  I was looking at the paper chain I made while on BR last time, and I just can't get over how much different this PG is.  MFM, who never cracks jokes, even joked about how boring I am this time around when I saw him Tuesday.  If all continues on this trajectory, I have my last CLS in 2 weeks, which is fine by me.

That's wonderful news! What does CLS stand for?

TriciaandSean

As the list above says only 2 days until I'm officially term!  I had my appointment this morning and I don't have any changes from last week.  I'm still 1 cm dilated and the dr said my cervix is still long.

My blood pressure was slightly higher then it has been (I've never had a blood pressure problem) but the nurse said we were chatting during the reading so that could have made it higher.  They weren't too worried about it, just mentioned it. 

DrRx

We did a FET today.  The embryo looked great and the placement was easy per my RE.  I will know in a couple of weeks if it takes.  Until then, I'm PUPO (Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise).  

jcsntms06

DrRx:

We did a FET today.  The embryo looked great and the placement was easy per my RE.  I will know in a couple of weeks if it takes.  Until then, I'm PUPO (Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise).  

Keeping fingers crossed! Yay! 

 

jcsntms06

TriciaandSean:

As the list above says only 2 days until I'm officially term!  I had my appointment this morning and I don't have any changes from last week.  I'm still 1 cm dilated and the dr said my cervix is still long.

My blood pressure was slightly higher then it has been (I've never had a blood pressure problem) but the nurse said we were chatting during the reading so that could have made it higher.  They weren't too worried about it, just mentioned it. 

Almost there! Congratulations Tricia! 

jcsntms06

CurlingRocks:

22 weeks and still going strong!  I was looking at the paper chain I made while on BR last time, and I just can't get over how much different this PG is.  MFM, who never cracks jokes, even joked about how boring I am this time around when I saw him Tuesday.  If all continues on this trajectory, I have my last CLS in 2 weeks, which is fine by me.

We definitely like boring! Keep up the good work. 

kwells1

25 weeks here and everything is going great!  I had a fetal echo done and the Dr said the baby's heart looks perfect.  Also, I passed my glucose test with flying colors.  Woo!  At my appt I found out I'll be monitored twice a week starting at 30 weeks and I guess for some reason I didn't realize it would be that often.  A little overwhelming but I feel good that if there were any issues they would catch em very quickly.  

 Glad to see the other positive updates this week!! 

Mommy2CB

Thanks so much for keeping everyone updated!

sdtchica13

Fingers crossed, DrRx! 

I am still pregnant and still feeling great...32 weeks today, so I hit my next self imposed milestone! Everything is still behaving in there and I have my next u/s at 36 weeks to check growth. Otherwise, little dude needs to stay in until June 9th at minimum (35w, 2d) because I am MOH in my sister's wedding on June 8th and little dude is NOT on the guest list (well, as an outside baby, lol). My docs still think 37-38 weeks is going to be my go time this time around, so fingers crossed they are right (or wrong and I go longer). 

punky917

TriciaandSean:

As the list above says only 2 days until I'm officially term!  I had my appointment this morning and I don't have any changes from last week.  I'm still 1 cm dilated and the dr said my cervix is still long.

My blood pressure was slightly higher then it has been (I've never had a blood pressure problem) but the nurse said we were chatting during the reading so that could have made it higher.  They weren't too worried about it, just mentioned it. 

Just wanted to say that I love the new pic of your little guy. So cute!

punky917

DrRx:

We did a FET today.  The embryo looked great and the placement was easy per my RE.  I will know in a couple of weeks if it takes.  Until then, I'm PUPO (Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise).  

Good luck and FX!

punky917

kwells1:

25 weeks here and everything is going great!  I had a fetal echo done and the Dr said the baby's heart looks perfect.  Also, I passed my glucose test with flying colors.  Woo!  At my appt I found out I'll be monitored twice a week starting at 30 weeks and I guess for some reason I didn't realize it would be that often.  A little overwhelming but I feel good that if there were any issues they would catch em very quickly.  

 Glad to see the other positive updates this week!! 

Happy to hear that everything continues to go well!

punky917

sdtchica13:

Fingers crossed, DrRx! 

I am still pregnant and still feeling great...32 weeks today, so I hit my next self imposed milestone! Everything is still behaving in there and I have my next u/s at 36 weeks to check growth. Otherwise, little dude needs to stay in until June 9th at minimum (35w, 2d) because I am MOH in my sister's wedding on June 8th and little dude is NOT on the guest list (well, as an outside baby, lol). My docs still think 37-38 weeks is going to be my go time this time around, so fingers crossed they are right (or wrong and I go longer). 

That's great that doc is confident about you going to term! 

LnR70707

Not such a great update this week.  I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.  FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe. 

jcsntms06

L&R70707:

Not such a great update this week.  I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.  FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe. 

Stay in there Baby! Praying for you and your LO. 

TriciaandSean

punky917:

TriciaandSean:

As the list above says only 2 days until I'm officially term!  I had my appointment this morning and I don't have any changes from last week.  I'm still 1 cm dilated and the dr said my cervix is still long.

My blood pressure was slightly higher then it has been (I've never had a blood pressure problem) but the nurse said we were chatting during the reading so that could have made it higher.  They weren't too worried about it, just mentioned it. 

Just wanted to say that I love the new pic of your little guy. So cute!

Thanks

Lovehavinggirls

L&R70707:

Not such a great update this week.  I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.  FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe. 

Thinking about you and sending lots of prayers for LO to keep cooking.  

sdtchica13

L&R70707:

Not such a great update this week.  I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.  FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe. 

 

Fingers crossed that the little nugget stays in there and keeps cooking! 

Bruton8288

Not much of an update but, I have an appointment with my fetal medicine specialist on 5/23. Fetal kicks are felt on the daily bases now.

punky917

CurlingRocks:

punky917:

CurlingRocks:

22 weeks and still going strong!  I was looking at the paper chain I made while on BR last time, and I just can't get over how much different this PG is.  MFM, who never cracks jokes, even joked about how boring I am this time around when I saw him Tuesday.  If all continues on this trajectory, I have my last CLS in 2 weeks, which is fine by me.

That's wonderful news! What does CLS stand for?

Cervical Length Scan  (did I use the wrong acronym?)

No, just one I wasn't familiar with. ;-)

punky917

L&R70707:

Not such a great update this week.  I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.  FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe. 

Stay put little one! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lovehavinggirls

Everything is still going ok for me my next appointment is on 5/28. We had a great time on the cruise last weekend the ship was amazing. 

Lovehavinggirls

CurlingRocks:

adamnkel:

Everything is still going ok for me my next appointment is on 5/28. We had a great time on the cruise last weekend the ship was amazing. 

Glad your cruise was fun!  We did one for our last hurrah pre-1stPG (actually came back KU...), and it was so fun.

We'll be appt. buddies on the 28th   Mine is in the am, when is yours?

Mine is at 9:45. :

tlk432

LR70707:

Not such a great update this week.nbsp; I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.nbsp; FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe.nbsp;

Lots of good thoughts heading your way.

My RCS is scheduled for 7/4. They can't schedule any sooner than 39 weeks, but doc doesn't think I'll make it that long. Excited, with an end in sight, but nervous because we live nearly an hour from the hospital, with the cerclage not being removed. So about 7 weeks or less! to go!

punky917

tlk432:

LR70707:

Not such a great update this week.nbsp; I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.nbsp; FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe.nbsp;

Lots of good thoughts heading your way. My RCS is scheduled for 7/4. They can't schedule any sooner than 39 weeks, but doc doesn't think I'll make it that long. Excited, with an end in sight, but nervous because we live nearly an hour from the hospital, with the cerclage not being removed. So about 7 weeks or less! to go!

So close to the end! So excited for you! I understand your nervousness since I also live an hour away from our hospital. I am just hoping this one decides to come on one of DH's days off so I don't have to rely on anyone to drive me there. 

tlk432

punky917:

tlk432:

LR70707:

Not such a great update this week.nbsp; I spent 7 hrs in triage yesterday, initially for a pain I thought might be a UTI, but then contractions.nbsp; FFN was negative and cervix is still long and closed, but at 24w3days I had the 1st steriod shot and go back for the 2nd one today just to be safe.nbsp;

Lots of good thoughts heading your way.

My RCS is scheduled for 7/4. They can't schedule any sooner than 39 weeks, but doc doesn't think I'll make it that long. Excited, with an end in sight, but nervous because we live nearly an hour from the hospital, with the cerclage not being removed. So about 7 weeks or less! to go!

So close to the end! So excited for you! I understand your nervousness since I also live an hour away from our hospital. I am just hoping this one decides to come on one of DH's days off so I don't have to rely on anyone to drive me there. 

I will be crossing my fingers for you! Can't imagine having to drive myself!

punky917

Just had 34 week appt today and everything was fine. My OB said that she was really hoping I would make it this far, but had her doubts as we all did when I was funneling and cervix was shortening at 21 weeks. I just love her cause you could tell that she was genuinely happy for me. I have jo idea what my cervix is doing since they won't check for fear of activating labor. It was .6cm 6 weeks agodon't know what is keeping her in, but very glad she is staying put! Two more P17 shots and 21 days til FT status!

jcsntms06

punky917:

Just had 34 week appt today and everything was fine. My OB said that she was really hoping I would make it this far, but had her doubts as we all did when I was funneling and cervix was shortening at 21 weeks. I just love her cause you could tell that she was genuinely happy for me. I have jo idea what my cervix is doing since they won't check for fear of activating labor. It was .6cm 6 weeks agodon't know what is keeping her in, but very glad she is staying put! Two more P17 shots and 21 days til FT status!

This is wonderful news! Keep up whatever your doing because it's working. Praying for you and your LO.