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I am turning into one of those uber paranoid pregnant women

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So my fluid went up from last week and I'm at 27.4.  Before I could even ask any questions the dr (not my doctor, this is a doctor at the antenatal testing center in my hospital) tells me that if my water breaks I need to get to the hospital immediately because it could result in a cord prolapse or placental abruption.  That scares the shiit out of me!  My water did break with G and having polyhydramnios puts you at increased risk of spontaneous rupture.  So, I started crying and basically just got out of there.

Googled some more when I got back to work and while I am still freaked about my water breaking...I am so much more uncomfortable with the stats of causes related to high fluid.  60% turns out to be for no reason....but that means 40% has a cause and the causes are birth defects, RH insensitivity, GD (which I don't have), or uterine infection.

So.....I am RH- , when I researched this last week I saw something about a correlation it occurred to me that I didn't remember having my shot this pregnancy at 28 weeks like I did with G.  So at my appt on Monday I asked about it and sure enough they "forgot"...lots of apologies but I was assured there was nothing to worry about and it was just a precaution to get it before the baby arrived.  Now I'm not so sure (though I really don't know what it means if that is the cause of the extra fluid, can't find that anywhere).  Of course the birth defects are the scariest factor for me.

I know you all already talked me off the ledge last week and I really do appreciate it.  I'm not sure there is more you can say but I guess if you've got any experience with this or can just keep us in your thoughts that it is nothing, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

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Re: I am turning into one of those uber paranoid pregnant women

  • charmcitygirlcharmcitygirl member
    I can't wait to hear about the SAFE and SOUND arrival of your little man in the coming weeks.  There is scary information out there about just about everything with pregnancy - try to stay away from Dr. Google.  I don't think he is your friend right now.  Make sure that your docs understand your concerns and that you're ready to go when/if your water breaks.  (((hugs)))
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  • kme930kme930 member

    (((hugs))) You know this, we all do, and yet it doesn't stop us! But stay away from Dr. Google. He's a bad, bad man filled with stories of the most random worst case scenarios. And kind of a Debbie Downer. ;)

    It is totally natural to be worried - that is your tiny new little can't-wait-to-meet-him newborn in there! You have every right to be concerned about anything that has anything to do with him, but know that the most likely scenario here is that your little guy arrives safely and happily into this world and into your family. 

    (((hugs))) pregnancy is hard on the mind! :) 

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  • RadlerRadler member
    I will be sending good thoughts your way. I hope in a few weeks, when that healthy baby boy is safely in your arms, all these worries will seem a distant memory. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. These last few weeks are hard enough without added stress!
    After 7 failed IUIs, IVF w/ ICSI worked!!

    I am thankful every day for my miracle after infertility.

    And thrilled to be pregnant again after FET!

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  • rosesandpeoniesrosesandpeonies member

    I don't have any advice on your situation, but thinking of you and your little one for a very safe arrival.

    Dr. Google is the worst.  I would just call your dr. and be direct and tell them your worries.

    I have an autoimmune disease that I was just diagnosed with and I want to have more children...well I googled pregnancy and my condition and I was horrified.  I seriously cried for two days over google.  Talked to my doctors and it was a different outlook totally.

     I hope everything works out perfectly.  Im so sorry you are going through this at the end of pregnancy.

    DD (8/12/09), DD (2/8/11)
    BFP 12/16/14| EDD 8/19/15 |MMC 1/15/15 (9 weeks 1 day)
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  • schoolsoutbrideschoolsoutbride

    They probably tested your blood for RH sensitivity, which you would have gotten from your 1st pg.  If you haven't heard anything, you're probably fine.  The 28 week shot is really just in case you have late-term bleeds to cover you until delivery.  So missing it isn't a huge deal unless you've had bleeds.  Then even if you have had bleeds, it would more likely affect the NEXT pregnancy, not this one.

     

    Long story short, I wouldn't worry too much about the rh part!

    Is the baby head down?  If so, I probably wouldn't even worry about the cord prolapse.  The head should act as a cork.

    I got WAY nervous towards the end of my 2nd pregnancy too.  I just knew how much more was riding on it, kwim?  Hang in there!  

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