Back from a/s. Not all fabulous.

SeptemberBride'08 · September 2011

I'll start with the good. The baby is right on track. Ten fingers and ten toes. No markers for Downs or any other problems.

Now the problem. I have a really large fibroid about the size of a nectarine at the bottom of my uterus. This is a horrible place for it and pretty much means if it continues to grow I'm a c/s. Which I am fine with but because of the location and the fact that it wasn't there at the last 9wk scan is that as it grows bigger it could compromise the baby and the baby could need to be taken out early. I have to keep having scans every 4-6 weeks to monitor the size and make sure it's not harming the baby. I'm terrified.

The midwife was great and said she has had several patients with fibroids and everything turns out fine. But it's just that the location and size of mine already is a bit worrisome and that if it gets to the point where the fibroid is so large that the baby might be better on the outside than inside. I'm so devastated and so scared that it could hurt the baby. I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop and here it is.

We gave pictures and have the gender of the baby in a card but I'm just trying to emotionally deal with this before I post anything else.

MrsRichardson915 · September 2011

I have no experience with fibroids but it sounds stressful. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way that it doesn't get any bigger. It sounds like your MW has lots of experience with the issue, at least. I hope everything works out ok for you!

xKimx · September 2011

*hugs*

I'm glad the baby looks good & I hope the fibroid slows down for you

NikCole · September 2011

Hope everything progresses smoothly. Is there anything they can do to lessen the chance of it growing more? Or is it strictly a wait and see situation.

Glad everything looks good with the baby though. That is something to celebrate.

kac0807 · September 2011

My sister has had fibroids for years...had them removed once and they came back and unfortunately estrogen makes them grow so being pregnant didn't help her. She had 3 the size of grapefruits during her pregnancy and one was lying at the bottom of her uterus. Due to this they didn't want to chance a natural birth with her and she was scheduled for a c/s. The other 2 were in spots that there was also concern about cutting into them when they made the incision for the c/s and causing excessive blood loss. The doctors didn't think she'd make it to her scheduled c/s date but she did. Her fluid got really low at towards the end but they told her she was still fine. She had the c/s and has a beautiful healthy baby boy who's turning 2 in a month! So keep your thoughts positive. Hang in there!

goosh24 · September 2011

Glad to hear the baby is looking great, but that is scary about the fibroid! At least they will be monitoring it and you have a MW who has experience with this before.

jess!ca · September 2011

I am so sorry you are dealing with that and it is causing you stress!! i really hope that it does not cause any issues. It sounds like you are working with a great team of pros though. Hopefully your LO keeps thriving in there! i am thinking of you!!

mrsoc · September 2011

Positive thoughts coming your way!

Kim72508 · September 2011

Sending good thoughts your way.

wendyj · September 2011

{{HUGS}} It's great that little one is doing well. Keep focusing on that. You know where to find me if you need anything. Lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way.

kevinandmonica2011 · September 2011

((hugs))... thought, prayers and positive thoughts your way.

battybtags · September 2011

Hopefully it won't be an issue. My coworker had the same thing and she did end up with a c-section, but not due to the fibroid at all. T&Ps for you!

Smile58 · September 2011

I don't have any experience with fibs, but wanted to send some positive thoughts your way. Sounds like you are in great hands!!

missyjg · September 2011

Gosh like you haven't been through enough! Anyway no wisdom on the fibroids but just lots of T&P's for you. Glad the baby looked great!

jnk062602 · September 2011

Congrats on the healthy baby! I hope that the fibroid ends up not causing too much of an issue. T&Ps....

octoberbridesrule · September 2011

Thoughts and prayers to you!

Irisheyes1247 · September 2011

I am so happy for you that the baby is looking great! But I know it must be disappointing to learn about the fibroid. I hope there is no continued growth and you are able to have the experience you were looking for - I know I have seen you on the Natural Birth board before and it can be disheartening to learn you don't get to have the birth you pictured for yourself. Maybe it will be helpful that you found out early so either way you are able to prepare yourself, rather than getting to the big day and planning for one way the whole 9 months and ending up with completely the opposite. T & Ps to you!

prncsstp · September 2011

Good to hear that baby is doing well. Keep positive on the fibroids - hopefully it doesnt grow any bigger, and all will be well.

TinaL99 · September 2011

I'm so glad that the baby looks good. I'm sure that the fibroid is causing you a lot of stress and I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. It sounds like you are in good hands with your mw. Keep us posted and take care of yourself!

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