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Update on Irregular HB
Went in this morning and there was still an irregular HB, though the nurse said it sounded "better" and that it was "working itself out". My dr was out this morning so I saw another in the practice and she obviously had no basis for comparison. So now the next step is to see the perinatologist for an u/s next Monday.
Despite everyone (nurse, dr, DH) assuring me that I shouldn't worry and that it's probably nothing, I am of course worried. I had my freakout as soon as I got to the car and I'm feeling a bit better. The dr. said that Butterbean's HR is perfectly normal (140s-160s depending on time of day) and if it were really high or really low then we should be more concerned. But that doesn't provide a ton of comfort to this hormonal PG woman. So can I get another round of dust that the peri will have good news for us next week? I'm off to take a nap...this morning has been an emotional drain. Thanks ladies.
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Re: Update on Irregular HB
I'm sorry. Everyone else can be as rational as they want to be--that doesn't make it any easier on the pg momma and her mommy hormones. I'm sure they're right, and YAY for it looking/sounding better already!
Lots of dust that next week goes great.
Maybe this is just BB's way of letting you know he's going to keep you on your toes. You know. 'Cause your first is such a laid back little fellow. ;-P
All of this! I was also wondering what the implications are of an irregular HB in utero, particularly if his heart rate is normal?
When 3 Became 4
This!
continued good thoughts you and bb's way
From what my doctor told me (the one I saw today seemed a bit hurried), it can truly mean nothing. Sometimes a baby's heart at this stage is "immature" and will throw in a few extra beats or skip a beat here and there. All it needs is time to grow and mature and it'll be fine. Then there's the chance that his HB will always be irregular. Some people live with it and are normal, active adults. And then there's the chance that there's something else (aka worse) wrong. That's what I don't know anything about.
Both doctors told me not to worry and that it's probably "nothing" (scenario #1?), but we need to check on it further with the peri. DH insists that because they're not sitting us down for a serious talk about odds and outcomes that it's going to be fine. That no good doctor is going to say "oh don't worry!" and send us on our way if there is something serious going on. But like you said, it's impossible for a momma to not worry and not run through all the what-ifs. And that referral sheet to the peri with the "complications" box checked doesn't help either. Next Monday cannot get here fast enough!
And thanks for the well wishes and dust. I appreciate it.
Your DH has good instincts... not once did any doctor tell us not to worry when our complications developed. In fact everyone told us to prepare for the worst. If they gave us any hope it would be okay it was in the form of well we can try this but I don't want to give you false hope. The fact that they are actually telling you not to worry is a very good sign.
That being said I'd be freaked out as well. Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way. This baby making business is stressful!
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I would worry to, despite being told I didn't need to.
(((hugs))) I'm sure everything is fine and I'll be praying for an all-clear at your next appt.
Sending more dust your way!
:-)
Exactly. I'm so sorry you're having this stress, but it sounds like everything is going to be fine! I think a prenatel massage is in order. ((Hugs))
I'm sorry that you're having to go through this, Froggi.I can't blame you one bit for being anxious and concerned.
Hopefully the peri can put you at ease that everything is perfectly fine and healthy with your butterbean.
(((HUGS)))