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Positive Thoughts Needed

nblondheimnblondheim member
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A little background...

I am a FTM 22 weeks 1 day pregnant with boy/girl twins. Everything had been going without a hitch until today....

Today we had a doctor's appointment with the perinatologist and our OBGYN. Well....each of the twins have each gained about a pound in 5 weeks. They now weigh 1 pound 5 ounces and 1 pound 6 ounces. This puts them still in/above the 90th percentile! But with that came a little concern. They have too much fluid right now. This means their placentas are working overtime. There is a concern of a placenta rupture and also pre-term labor. Due to this, I will now be going every week to see the perinatologist and every 2 weeks to see the OBGYN for at least this month. They will monitor my cervix, the babies, and the fluid. They also mentioned me possibly having gestational diabetes due to the babies being large and this sometimes causes the extra fluid. But it is a little early to test. They said after a few weeks of these weekly checks, if nothing has changed for the better or things get worse, they will test me for it early. But otherwise everything looked good! The babies are moving and grooving away in there! Our little boy is high up in my ribs and our little girl has dropped down and is quite low. My OBGYN pulled out the tape measure again and he shook his head and said "nevermind" and didn't even tell me how far ahead I am measuring! Last time it was 8 weeks ahead so I am guessing at least that if not more since he wouldn't tell me!

Before this, my biggest fear was missing any pre-term labor signs and being too late to do anything about. Now knowing this, I am even more concerned and worried. I am very thankful that I will be going to be checked weekly but could use all the positive thoughts I can get!!!!

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  • Stephanie2167Stephanie2167 member

    I also had high amniotic fluid with both girls. My MFM put me on a low carb/high protein diet to lower the amniotic fluid. Carbs and sugar create more water. I was put on the diet at 24 weeks and was able to control my AFI. I was taken off the diet last Thursday to hopefully put more weight on baby A (she's falling behind her sister). Since then I've put on like 5 pounds in less then a week. Too many carbs and sugar so I'll be watching that again but eating lots more protein.

    I was given my GD test early and passed. Ask your doc about cutting carbs to help with the amniotic fluid. BTW - I've been on MBR since 24 weeks.

    Good luck!


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  • nblondheimnblondheim member
    Thank you sooo much for sharing your story and advice! It is more than appreciated!!! I will definitely ask about a diet change next week!
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  • 24karat24karat member
    I second PP's suggestion about the GD style diet. Check if they think it's a good idea for you to start something like that. If you do end up getting diagnosed with GD that would be their first step anyway. I'm kind of surprised they said it's early to test for GD. The screen is usually done between 26-32 weeks, though if it's suspected some OBs will run it at the start of 2nd tri. I had mild GD both pregnancies and with twins I had my diagnosis at 18wks after barely failing my 1hr and opting out of the 3hr test. I was able to control everything with diet alone.

    Our B had high fluid from 16wks onward, while A had low fluid and we were already being watched for TTTS since they're mo/dis. I was put on MBR by 25wks because of this and PTL. I had weekly appointments, NSTs, and u/s and our boys arrived healthy at exactly 37wks with only 1/2lb difference in their weight. The fluid levels stayed constant at 8-9 and 2-3 so the doctors figured that was our babies' norms for whatever reason. It's good they're keeping a close eye on you. Best wishes!
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  • TheDairyQueenx3TheDairyQueenx3 member
    No experience with the extra fluid or poss. GD but lots of thoughts and prayers your way. It's always scary when things don't go perfect. But so glad they are proactive and watching you all closely!


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  • katekat8721katekat8721 member
    No experience with this, but sending lots of good juju your way xo

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  • nblondheimnblondheim member
    Thank you all for the positive thoughts and stories! I definitely will be asking about the diet change and testing for GD early on Monday! Thanks again....it is more appreciated than I can put into words!!!
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  • Dena526Dena526 member
    Sending positive thoughts to you and your little ones!
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  • Momof8inSCMomof8inSC member
    I'm having my first GD test at 18w. I still can barely eat, so I should pass it ;) good luck today!
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  • raraavis28raraavis28 member
    Sending lots of Ts & Ps your way! Also, I would try to take it as easy as possible if PTL is a concern....not easy, I know, since I recall you're a teacher. How long were you planning to work? At the very least, see if you can sit more in the classroom or get students to run errands for you so you don't have to be on your feet all day long. 
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  • kellibelle0417kellibelle0417 member
    I did end up with GD and the diet wasn't bad at all. Just a lot of carb counting which you get used to and eating healthy. I'll send positive thoughts your way!
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  • nblondheimnblondheim member
    marchesa28 said:

    Sending lots of Ts & Ps your way! Also, I would try to take it as easy as possible if PTL is a concern....not easy, I know, since I recall you're a teacher. How long were you planning to work? At the very least, see if you can sit more in the classroom or get students to run errands for you so you don't have to be on your feet all day long. 

    Thank you very much! I am trying to take things easy. I got a wheelie computer chair that I'm using a more!!! I was planning to work until Christmas break.
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  • rcnavywifercnavywife member
    No personal experience but wanted to send good thoughts your way. FWIW, my OB is having me do my first GD test at 22 weeks and then having me repeat at 30 weeks or so.
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  • nblondheimnblondheim member
    rcnavywife said:

    No personal experience but wanted to send good thoughts your way. FWIW, my OB is having me do my first GD test at 22 weeks and then having me repeat at 30 weeks or so.

    Thank you very much and I appreciate the information!!
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