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Today I feel like I failed my baby...

birdie_1010birdie_1010 member
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I was having pre-term contractions and found out they are being caused by low amniotic fluid levels.  They didn't tell me how low and I didn't ask, but they said they are "quite low and they are very concerned."  For the last 5 days my midwife has had me on modified bedrest and drinking as much water as I can possible stomach. 

In one of the pregnancy update emails I got today it basically said that at 32 weeks your fluid levels don't typically increase, but it is still important to stay well hydrated to keep them up.  I feel like I didn't do enough early on to build up my fluid levels, even though my midwife was happy with the amount of fluid I was getting daily.  I go in for another ultrasound on Monday to have fluid levels checked and do a bio-physical profile.  I am so scared they are going to tell me my levels aren't increasing and they have to take the baby early.  For some reason I am just so overwhelmed today and I am sitting in my cube crying afraid that I didn't do enough for my baby.

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Re: Today I feel like I failed my baby...

  • kamcfarlanekamcfarlane member
    i'm so sorry. it isn't your fault! if it helps any, i had my son at 32w6d. he was in the NICU for 26 days, but only because he couldn't figure out how to eat. other than that, he's completely happy and healthy.  i hope you make it to 40w! but don't blame yourself. i know that's easier said than done, but really, i'm sure you did everything you could!
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  • whitedress11whitedress11
    you did not or have not failed your baby in any way! my water broke at 23 weeks with my first pg..... and i lost her to infection. i blamed myself for so long that i did not fight hard enough. you are doing everything you can. just keep drinking,drinking, drinking, and drinking that water. my 2nd pg my dd came at 33 weeks and only spent 8 days in nicu without any oxygen even needed. you are doing great! hang in there and drink that WATER.
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  • kikis7780kikis7780

    I dont have any experience with low fluids, but I just wanted to say dont' blame yourself for this. Your body (and the baby) don't need that extra stress- it just makes everything worse. Be so proud that you've made it as far as you have!!

    Hang in there and keep drinking your water!! Good luck!

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  • birdie_1010birdie_1010 member
    Thank you guys!  I didn't sleep well last night and I am tired, emotional and scared.   I think sometimes I just need to write down or talking about what I am feeling. Thanks for the kind responses.
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  • HellsBelle08HellsBelle08

    *In case you look back on this post*

    Lurking over here, this board didn't exist when I was pregnant and dealing w/the same thing you now are! Just wanted to say I had the same thing happen at 28 weeks, I felt some awful pains and had an ultrasound which showed that the baby had engaged and my fluid was dangerously low. I was put on bedrest too, and it was hard because no one else seemed to have the same issue, I felt alone and scared. I drank TONS of water, and rested and rested, but unfortunately my fluid never rose. Sad

    Ultimately, due to the low fluid, and some complications caused by it (low fetal movement and erratic heartrate), I was induced at 39 weeks. Baby came out pefectly healthy. A happy ending! Please don't blame yourself, it is very obvious that you love your baby and would do anything to keep him or her safe. Smile

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