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Bed rest check-in, Friday 10/26/12
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Welcome to the bed rest check-in. Due to popular consensus this check-in is now on Fridays instead of Mondays. We are a weekly update and GTKY group on the high risk board.
If you would like to participate, please post the following info:? ?Due Date, team green/blue/pink with name if you want, type of bed rest, gestational age when you went on bed rest, why you went on bed rest, other high risk issues.
??News this week:
Yinyang124, do you have outside babies?? Last we heard (Wednesday?) you were in labor with your twins! Update please!!
Baby olsey is getting her cerclage removed today! Let us know how it goes!?
Our current members are:
Baby olsey- Due 11/14. Strict bed rest since 7/27 for incompetent cervix; modified best rest as of 10/1. Cerclage removal on 10/26!
kiraliz2- Due 11/21, team Blue. Modified bed rest at 34w due to mild pre-e and severe edema.
mrshump - Due 12/1. Pelvic rest since 19w for shortened cervix. Strict pelvic rest and modified bed rest since 22w for shortened/soft cervix and funneling. Induction scheduled for 11/24 at 39 weeks if baby doesn't come before then!
laxkal23- Due 12/2, team blue. Modified bed rest since 32w5d due to high BP.
Yinyang124- Due 12/4, team Blue with twins! Modified/strict bed rest since 23w3d for PTL and cervical dilation.
amberlynn8- Due 12/7/12, team Blue. Modified bed rest again as of 10/15, cervical insufficiency found at 18w, PTL stopped with magnesium at 32w.
Elizabeth0705- Due 12/14 with boy/girl twins! Modified bed rest since 24w due to contractions. I am considered high risk because I am having multiples.
Weddedwife- Due 12/21, team Green. High risk due to losing my son last year at 22w4d from PTL & IC. Strict bed rest since 15w3d due to PTL & IC & a marginal placenta previa (since resolved). Emergent cerclage placed at 22w5d.
jillscanlon18- Due 12/21, team Pink- Ava. Bed rest since 27w due to bleeding from complete placenta previa.
abs99- Due 12/22, team Pink. Admitted to hospital to 28w4d due to PTL, released at 29w1d, on home bed rest since. Currently 3cm dilated, 1.5 cervix, baby's head last measured at -2, continuing to contract about 6x an hour--- this is my new 'baseline'.
gwapes- Due Dec 26, team Blue. Strict hospital bed rest since 30w1d due to PTL- bulging membranes, so not allowed to walk. In the hospital until delivery.
aelhunt- Due 12/28, team pink! Modified bed rest since 29w for high BP and protein-mild pre-e.
chels38026- Due 1/2/13, team Pink with twins! Home bed rest at 18w6d due to shortened cervix, hospital bed rest at 21w6d due to dilation. Also received a pessary.
BriMilla- Due 1/16/13, c/s sched. for 1/11/13. Team pink- Emerson Clara. Modified bed rest at 21w6d due to cervical funneling/shortening. Preventative cerclage at 13w after losing a daughter in February at 19w to suspected IC/infection.
ashbee0223- Due 1/27, team Blue- Allen Landon! Modified bed rest/strict pelvic rest since 21w due to IC at 20 weeks, had an emergent cerclage done.
topchef33- Due 2/1/13, team Pink! Modified bed rest since 23w. Cerclage placed at 22w6d.
Whales124- Due 2/4/13, team Pink- Clare! Had cerclage put in at 17w for short cervix, modified bed rest.
LittleLoveBug13- Due 2/4/13, team Pink- Layna Rose! Modified bed rest at 21w due to PIH, SVT, & NCS with recurrent fainting episodes upon standing/sitting. Likely on modified BR or activity restrictions the remainder of my pregnancy. Possible induction at 37 weeks depending on how my heart behaves.
FullHeartMama- Due 2/11/13, team Pink! Strict home bedrest at 21w due to unexplained low fluid, marginal placenta previa (since moved) & Vasa Previa. Hospital bedrest at 24w due to bleeding. Scheduled c/s 1/7/13 at 35w.
Mary1282- Due March 8, 2012, team Pink- Josilynn Elizabeth! Modified bed rest since 16w, then strict at 19w due to preterm labor/shortening cervix.
I did some housekeeping this week and removed a few people who we have not heard from in over 4 weeks. If you notice that you've been removed and would like to be re-added, no problem! Simply re-post your info here. Just trying to keep our list up-to-date.
So, any updates? What's on your mind this week? How are you doing mentally/physically this week?
GTKY: Is there anything about bed rest that you are surprised has been easy, or not as hard as you thought it would be?
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Re: Bed rest check-in, Friday 10/26/12
So, any updates?
Had a good appt. again Thursday. Cervix still measures 2.5cm. And got the best possible news...as of Friday I'll be 32w and can deliver at our hospital!! Their NICU only handles babies 32w+ but I really want to be there since we know all the Dr's. Whew! Now the fear of going to a strange hospital can be discarded. I will still have to deal with the emotions of delivering in the same L&D unit where my son died last year, but I think the delivery will be emotional no matter where we are. There is a comfortability factor in having the medical staff know you, and know your journey.
What's on your mind this week? How are you doing mentally/physically this week?
My son's 1st birthday/anniversary of his death is coming up on the 2nd. With the weather changing and Halloween being around the corner it's all really starting to mess with me. And today was DH's birthday- I don't even remember his bday last year due to the aftermath of losing the baby. I'm just hoping I can get through this week and yet sad that once I do, it will have been over a year since we held our sweet son.
Physically, I'm doing okay. Definitely getting more uncomfortable and having more contractions but my Dr. doesn't seem too worried.
GTKY: Is there anything about bed rest that you are surprised has been easy, or not as hard as you thought it would be?
I thought my back would be really, really sore but oddly it hasn't been, considering I've now been on bed rest for 17(!) weeks. I think my back hurt more in my previous pregnancies since I was still so active.
So, any updates?
I was back in the hospital again on Thursday after my weekly Drs appt. Unfortunately my contractions seemed to have increased as baby's head continues to move down. On a positive note there still hasn't been signifciant dilation change (still holding tough at 3cm).
After a LONG day in triage (w/ and iv and constant monitoring) and because I can't take the next round of meds they would recommend (due to a reaction to nifedipene a few weeks ago), it was agreed that I would have a better shot at resting at home. So again, I was released....
Drs are still expecting baby sometime in the next 2 weeks... hopefully closer to the 2 week mark as I will be 34 weeks then.
What's on your mind this week? How are you doing mentally/physically this week?
I am a little overwhelmed this week, not only am I dealing with the more intense contractions, but DH and I are due to be out of our apt by November 14th. We were originally supposed to be moving from Chicago to Atlanta at that point, but obviously the chances of that are slim to nil.
We don't know where we are going to live at that point, and really can't plan to well because of my current situation.
And I can barely help with packing. Which is making me nuts....
I know, I know, breathe... relax and breathe.....
GTKY: Is there anything about bed rest that you are surprised has been easy, or not as hard as you thought it would be?
Gosh, easier... hmmmm.... I have gotten more work done than I anticipated. Was concerned I would have to go part time, but so far I have completed my stuff....
Bed rest with a three year old is difficult. I'm a little on the fence about Halloween. I know I'm supposed to be resting, but I would like to take my son out for half an hour to trick or treat. I've never not taken him.
Talked to the doctor about when the baby can be born and not immediately taken away from me to go to the NICU. Was hoping 35 weeks, because that's next week, but no, 36 weeks, which will be my birthday.
On Sunday I was 1cm dilated, and 50% effaced at the hospital. They sent me home with nifedipine, now. I have to take it much more often than I would like to, even though, it's PRN, I still need it once or twice daily to stop the contractions, which always start at 3 minutes apart for some reason...
In other news, my three year old asked me this morning, "where's the baby?" I guess I have two impatient children.
So, any updates? What's on your mind this week? How are you doing mentally/physically this week?
I am doing well. My protein is stil in the 600's so it's remaining at that level and I am happy about that. My NSTs have been good and we are just baking away.
GTKY: Is there anything about bed rest that you are surprised has been easy, or not as hard as you thought it would be?
My job is stressing me out right now b/c my sub situation (I am a teacher) is crazy. I have had one sub and they don't know who will be in there next week and they want someone different in December. I am not loving dealing with this being home b/c I have no control over what they do except supply the lessons and hope they are followed.
'I loved you for a thousand years and I will love you for a thousand more'
Updates: I had another FFN test (even though I just had one LAST week), and it was negative. Hopefully, this means we'll get to 34.5 weeks at least, which is great news. Last night, I had an unscheduled trip to L&D for monitoring because baby boy decided to rest and not move as much as usual. Luckily everything was fine! Other than that, I'm doing well...sleeping is getting to be more of a challenge, but I really can't complain considering that I am carrying twins.
GTKY: I am surprised that the last eight weeks on bed rest have gone by pretty quickly. In a way, it gave me a good excuse to focus a lot on all of the baby stuff that needed to get done, and I am finally getting to a point where I can watch tv or read a fun book and not feel guilty about it. It is hard to believe that the end of bed rest (or delivery) may be here in a couple of weeks!
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Updates?
At my appt. on Tuesday my cervix was still holding at a 1 and the cerclage is still keeping my cervix tightly closed. I have held at a 1 for three appts. now so my docs are happy I have stayed stable and they are really happy to have made it to our first goal of 28 wks, next goal is 32 wks which will be thanksgiving weekend. We also did the FFN test again and this time it was negative which apparently means there is a 99% chance that I wouldn't go into labor for at least two weeks which is reassuring. I also got the results from my glucose test and I don't have GD so I'm happy I won't have to worry about that on top of everything else.
What's are your mind this week?
I'm feeling bad about being so moody and on edge with my family lately. I'm also feeling bad about not being able to go trick out treating with my 3 yr. old DD.
Anything about bed rest that is easier/harder than you thought it would be???
I knew being isolated wouldn't be very fun, but not being out and about with friends and DD has been much harder than I thought it would be. It's so lonely! I also didn't realize how hard it would be to relinquish control of grocery shopping and cleaning, it drives me bonkers!!!
This is my first bed rest check in...
Due Date: 1/12/13
Team green
Other Details: On modified bed rest since 26 weeks (will be 29 weeks tomorrow) due to preterm contractions. Started at 2-3 minutes apart but are now only about a minute apart. Not feeling movement most days--had my first NST yesterday... No other high risk issues but after 4 years of infertility and a previous loss, my doctor is not messing around!
What's on your mind this week? How are you doing mentally/physically this week? Mentally I'm doing ok. I've had several visitors and outings this week so it wasn't as bad as the past couple of weeks. Physically, the bed rest is starting to take it's toll. My back is really feeling it and the stupid hemorrhoids are ridiculous! My contractions are more noticeable and annoying over the past couple of days as well...
TKY: Is there anything about bed rest that you are surprised has been easy, or not as hard as you thought it would be? I still feel like I'm getting into a groove. Thankfully, most days I'm able to keep a routine and keep myself busy so I don't get too down. Yesterday was rough, but today I got to meet up with my husband for lunch, so that was a help in breaking up the day. (He's gone for 12-14 hours most days, so it's just me and my kitties while he's gone.)
Looking forward to getting to know the other bed rest momma's!
Update: Cerclage is OUT!!! DD is resting by my pelvic bone and developing great! The doc did not perform an internal exam because I'm coming back on Monday. I have chronic high blood pressure so he wants me to come in twice next week, to check my blood pressure, do NST, & internal exam. Depending on how thIngs go he may break my water 11/7.
I am off bed rest but can't seem to leave everyone's warm arms of support.
GTKY: I am surprised how hard it was to keep in touch with my friends. It seemed like they thought I was too fragile to chat with or text.
Updates: so far my BP has been holding steady with rest and medication, I have to see the doctor twice a week for monitoring and once a week I have to do the 24 hour urine collection which I absolutely hate. The good news is still no signs of pre-e and my doctor says if all things stay the same she won't induce me until dec. 3rd.
On my mind: It has only been 2 weeks and I am becoming increasingly restless. I commend any of you ladies who have been working through bed rest for weeks already. It is so hard to not do things, and with hubby working 14-16 hour days I am home alone most of the time. Good news is as of tomorrow only 2 weeks left of football season so hubby should be home more then and hopefully it will help the days pass a little faster.
GTKY: i find that getting through the first part of the day isn't too bad once you have a routine, it's around 3/4 pm where I start to get bored
So, any updates? What's on your mind this week? How are you doing mentally/physically this week?
We had an interesting appointment on Monday! I was scheduled to go right into the hospital at 24 weeks as planned after my bi-weekly appt with the peri, but we got some good news:
- Baby was measuring ahead 24w6d and in the 88th %ile for growth (woohoo!) We were so worried we'd see growth restriction with my low fluid, but she looked great!
- My doctor wasn't able to see any signs of Vasa Previa on the ultrasound. This makes me a bit nervous because I've read that it can be missed and I also know how very dangerous VP is. We're a bit confused now and I think we'll just take it one day at a time. More scans. We'll just keep playing this one by ear. I think we're leaning toward my continuing to be treated as though I have VP instead of staying out of the hospital and then trying for a vaginal birth. We don't want to lose this baby taking a chance that things cleared up when statistics say that VP almost never resolves itself.
- My bleeding has slowed significantly.
All of the above factors were enough for my doctor to suggest that I go home instead of going to the hospital to finish out the rest of the pregnancy! He told me to continue the strict bed rest at home and we'll see where we stand in two weeks.
I couldn't believe it! I'm so happy to be home! Depending upon how things are going come Wednesday, I'm probably going to be able to accompany DH and DS trick-or-treating (by wheelchair of course). I can't explain how happy that makes me!
Physically - Round ligament pains (that have been AWFUL and I've posted about here before) went away last week, but they've been back with a vengeance once again in the last few days. I'm thinking A may be going through a growth spurt because I've been starving the last few days (and I'm not exactly burning calories here....) and the ligament pains have returned.
Mentally - I think anyone on BR can relate: some days are genuinely harder than others. There are so many things I wish I could be doing right now, and some days I'm ok with things and take everything in stride! I'm really trying to keep my eye on the prize at the end of this seemingly long journey - bringing home a healthy, (hopefully squishy!), baby girl. I just try to stay focused on that.
GTKY: Is there anything about bed rest that you are surprised has been easy, or not as hard as you thought it would be?
I thought I'd have lost my mind long ago. I've been on BR for almost 3 weeks and can't believe I'm still doing ok!
TheBump ate my profile. Oh well. New and improved.
Update... My baby shower is next Saturday
) Will be at my house of course so I can be more comfortable and lounge around better. I am very excited but nervous. Im not sure how its going to go with me needing to relax and all. I want to be social but not overdo it.
GTKY: Bed rest is nothing like I thought it would be. I really thought I would feel better not having to work, but Im sore and stiff all the time. The easy part is that I do break the rules sometimes and do more than I should. Nothing physical and strenious by any means, but there are times that I know I will go crazy if I don't get around the house and be useful. I am being safe and careful with everything I do.
Yay!!! Glad it went well. And hooray for no more bed rest!! Feel free to stick around though
I'm so sorry you had such a tough day. I hope Saturday is better! Hang in there!
This is seriously great news!!
I do this, too.