Placental abruption

jchamb20 · February 2013

30 weeks, hospitalization, bed rest until delivery... Which hopefully isn't any time soon! They're calling it a partial placental abruption, and I WAS having contractions 4 minutes apart for a few hours until they slowed them down with fluids and Meds.

Baby isn't responding well to my contractions, so I'm on a continous fetal monitor. Because it isn't a very large or complete abruption, it can't be seen on ultrasound.

I've already had to talk to pediatricians and neonatologist about the risks and complications of a premature baby. I feel awful, like I did this to the baby. Although the causes of placental abruption are pretty much unknown, I feel like I had to have done SOMETHING considering I don't even fall into the category of any of the risk factors.

Needless to say, IM WORRIED. I don't care about bed rest, but I'm so worried my sweet and innocent little boy is going to be here to soon not that I'm not dying to see him NOW. But I don't want to see him in an incubator with a feeding tube and oxygen tank!

Not sure what I'm looking for on this post, whether its opinions or advice, I guess I just need to vent and talk to someone besides a nurse or dr about it!

heddy79 · February 2013

How scary! I'm glad to hear that you caught this early enough and your contractions were stopped. Sending T & P for a healthy, full-term baby and a restful mama.

UberBiz · February 2013

that is so scary

I hope your little man is able to stay in as long as possible without further complications!

rencontrezmoi · February 2013

Hang in there mama! And don't blame yourself or feel guilty. Unfortunately situations like this are totally out of our control, and there is nothing that you did wrong. Good luck to you and your precious boy. Thoughts and prayers sent. Keep cooking LO!

jchamb20 · February 2013

Thanks everyone! On top of that, my bassinet is back ordered until march and our nursery is half painted with a crib in the box! Which will all be totally fine if he stays in there a little longer!

Thanks a million for happy thoughts and prayers, my fingers are crossed. I'm just OVER hospital food, IVs, this monitor on my belly, and this stretcher!! I can't wait for MY food and bed... I swear that will be my cure!

jackie9480 · February 2013

I am thinking of you! You are in the best place to make sure that baby stays where he is supposed to for as long as possible! And dont sweat all that other stuff. Rooms will get painted and bassinets will get to you eventually. Just take care of yourself and that little one. Hugs.