Pregnant & TTC After A Preemie 01/24/14

punky917 · January 2014

Welcome to the check in group for Pregnant After Preemie! This group is also for those who are actively trying to conceive, planning on it, or just thinking about it...

So, list your first name, due date if you're pregnant or ttc timeline, preemie's name and gestational age at birth as well as the reason for their prematurity.

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Last week Updates:

Congratulations to SweetPeaKate on the birth of her son, Oliver Clark at 38 weeks!!! He weighed 5lbs. 3oz. and was 17 inches long.

Congratulations to GirlyGirl319 on the birth of her daughter, Gabriella Marie!!! She was born at 33 weeks weighing 4lbs. 8.5oz and was 17.5 inches long. Please pray for a short and uneventful NICU stay.

Congratulations to CTbride79, megs2011, and CreeEspree on their BFPs!!! Happy, healthy, and full term pregnancies to all 3 of you!!!

Please welcome araeh08 to the group! She is expecting Baby #1 and EDD is March 3. She was told at her last appointment that the baby isn't gaining the belly fat it needs and that it might be a placenta issue. Baby might be making an appearance before EDD. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Bluebird2318: Had a good 26 week appointment! Yay! Hoping for a good transition to a new OB in 3rd tri. Let us know how it goes!

flerlgrl: Had a/s on Tuesday-how did that go?
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Pregnant:

Alphaphi98: DD Madeline born at 32 weeks due to unexplained pPROM; Baby #2 EDD 02/24/14

araeh08: Baby #1 EDD 03/03/14-may deliver preterm due to possible placenta issues

Jenstwins: DS Declan born at 27 weeks due to an abruption, chorio or incompetent cervix - or some combination of the 3; Baby #2 and #3 EDD 3/2014

Heather1979, Heather - DD Olivia, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM/pre-e, DS George born full term; Baby #3 EDD 3/10/14

sabs0629: Sabrina-DS Noah was born at 28 weeks due to unexplained PTL; Baby #2 EDD 3/28/14

Bluebird2318: DD Skye was born at 29 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP; Baby #2 EDD 4/23/14

ktshafra, Kristin: has a septate uterus; DD1 full term; DD2 born at 33w6d due to PROM; DD3 due 4/30/14

ShannonSky, Shannon - DD Ellie, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM; DD2 born full term;Baby #3 EDD 05/05/14

MinaE01: DS born at 32w3d due to spontaneous PTL; Baby #2 EDD 5/16/14

rslhmg: DD born at 32 weeks due to hellp, baby #2 EDD 5/28/14

CreeEspree: DS Simeon born at 28 weeks due to unexplained PTL; DD Amaria born at 25w3d due to PPROM and PTL.. Baby #3 EDD 06/04/14

flergirl: DS born at 26 weeks due to complications from pre-e resulting in IUGR and reversed blood flow to the placenta; DD due 6/10/14

mrsdbc (formerly KettBride): DS born 32w5d cause unknown; baby #2 EDD 6/22/14

danalawrence: DD1 and DD2 born at 31w5d due to spontaneous labor; Baby #2 EDD 6/29/14

CTBride79: DS Gavin born at weeks due to IUGR and pre-e; Baby #2 EDD 9/18/14

megs2011: DD1 and DD2 born at 34 weeks due to pree, HELLP, and IUGR; Baby #3 EDD 9/22/14

TTCing:

MrsLaurenandDan: DS Owen born at 33w5d due to PTL; DS2 Noah was stillborn at 19w4d after a terminal diagnosis

meganole25: Megan, DS Cooper born at 31 weeks due to unexplained PTL

takmjs: DD was born at 30 weeks due to my bicornuate uterus, incompetent cervix, and PTL

gwapes: Lauren; DS Benjamin born born at 34w5d due to PTL

monkey1988: DD born at 23w6d due to placental abruption

jullybean: DD was born at 29 weeks due to IUGR

Babymaxwell513: DS born at 30 weeks due to IC

michelleigh24: Jasper born at 36 weeks, due to short cervix, heavy bleeding through out pregnancy.

*Sweet Pea*, Jamie - DD Skylar, born at 29 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP

Thinking about/Planning on TTCing:

Kadyra: DS born at 36 weeks due to severe IUGR, DS was born at 32 weeks

aquariogirl: my DS was born at 31 weeks on due to severe and sudden pre-e onset

pinotgirl: DD born at 32 weeks due to asymmetrical IUGR which was caused by velementous cord insertion

PhillyGal34: DS Evan born at 31 weeks due to severe pree

lolen88, Lauren: DS Tanner, born at 32 weeks due to unknown causes

OscarQ-: Alison, TTC in 2012, DS Kevin born at 26 weeks due to pre-e.

GLGB: DS was born at 33 weeks due to unexplained preterm labor

nayandjosh: Renee- DS, Christian, born at 27 weeks due to abruption, TTC fall 2012

Mybb: DS born at 28w1d due to severe pre-eclampsia

APRILYN501: DD Kaylee born at 32 weeks 3 days after PROM

Ajgibson: Janeen, DD born at 25 weeks due to eclampsia. Pregnancy #2 ended in miscarriage

cfitz16: DS was born at 36 weeks due to pre-term labor. DD was born at 34 weeks when my water broke after being monitored closely, pelvic rest and progesterone shots.

Mommies (again)!

GirlyGirl319, Danielle-DS Matthew was born at 33w4d due to infection in placenta; DD Gabriella born at 33 weeks due to PTL

SweetPeaKate: DS Liam born at 30 weeks due to HELLP; DS2 Oliver full term

hjweber- DD Hannah born 34w5d due to spontaneous PTL; DD Ava born full term

vsalt31: DS Henry born at 31w3d due to unexplained prom; DD Camille born at 35w2d due to PROM but no NICU time

CurlingRocks, DS was born at 31w 3d due to officially to PTL following pPROM at 28w, but mama was on SBR for 6 months due to SCH, FVL, and Placental Abruption at 13w 4d; DD was a MMC delivered at 18w due to septate uterus; DD born full term

adamnkel: DD born at 35 weeks due to pre-e; DD2 Madeline born full term

L&R70707: DS born 34w6days due to unexplained PTL; DD Elizabeth born full term

Sdtchica13, Carrie: DD Corrine Reese born at 29 weeks 6 days due to a placental abruption and pPROM; DS Gavin Lucas born full term

tlk432: Trish-DS born at 34w5d weeks due to pProm and IC; DS2 born full term

Punky917: DS Noah born at 26 weeks due to pPROM; DD Max born full term

TriciaandSean: DS Kieran born at 34w5d weeks PTL; DS Bryce born full term

BabyRolston1: Lindy:DD Natalie born at 29w5d due to pre-e, DS Zachary born full term

Mommy2CB, Kristin: DS born at 33 weeks 5 days due to PTL, DS2 born full term

komurphy: DS & DD born at 27 weeks; DS born at 31 weeks due to bulging membranes and threat of a prolapsed cord

jteneback: DD was born at 34w3d after pPROM; DS was born at 35 weeks

sucrets4, Danielle: DD Emmalynn born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DD#2 born at 35w5d due to Pprom

kelly321: DD was born at 34w1d due to HELLP, DD#2 born full term

IncogNeato: DD born at 36 weeks due to PPROM, DD#2 born full term

light52: DS2 was born at 35w5d for no known reason, #3 born at 35w4d

ericalee27, Erica: DS Quinn born at 35w4d due to pre-e; DS born full term

eSynergy: DS was born at 36 weeks for unexplained reasons; DS born full term

Cara03, Cara: DS Jacob born at 24 weeks due to IC; DS Lucas born at 36w2d

Angie637: DS Peyton born at 33 weeks due to pPROM. #2 and #3 born at 35w due to PPROM

Lucy460, Lucy: DS born at 35w4d due to HELLP, DD born at 36 weeks

Delphiaraven, Stacey: DS born at 34 weeks due to PROM, DS born full term

Lili_h, Lili: DS Matthew born at 34 weeks 4 days due to PTL. DD born full term

Amercana- identical twin girls born at 34 weeks 5 days, DS born full term

Wally3, Eve- DS Johnny born 34w 3 days PROM, DS#2 born full term.

MeNV-Mel, Phinny born @ 34 weeks after water broke due to large fibroids, DS#2 born at 34w.

Damabo80- DD#1 born at 31w due to HELLP/pre-e. DS born full term

katieguth- DD Melanie born at 31 weeks due to Severe Pre-E. DS born 8/15/12.

nat6102006-first DD born at 32 weeks due to shortened cervix/unknown preterm labor; DS born full term!

crazyanimals- DS, born 30w 1 day due to PTL then PROM, DS #2 born full term!

SnowPea25 - DS Baby N, born at 32 weeks due to severe pre-e. DD Baby A born full term!

KatFco- Katrina, DD Abby, 23w6d, unknown reason, DS, born FULL TERM!

weezie825 - DD, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DS born full term!

IrishSapphire- DS Aidan born close to 31 weeks (was not given a reason for him coming early), DD Noelle Elizabeth born at 34 weeks 6 days

becketts - DD Norah, born at 34 weeks due to severe pre-e, DD#2 born at 35w due to IGUR

jcsntms06, Jen - DD Annabelle, born at 33 weeks due to pre-e, DD#2 born 34w due to PTL

jaxlynn - DD Leigh, born at 35 weeks due to HELLP, DS born full term

Kimberlyd546 - DS Alex, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e , DS born full term

faeriequeeneonwow, Melissa - DD Sophie Jean, born at 30 weeks due to non-immune fetal hydrops, low amniotic fluid, and pre-e, DS born full term 1/26/12

alaratta1-DD Sophia born at 31 weeks due to PTL. DS born full term on 1/6/12

beachykeen1723, Rachel - DS Cooper, born at 30 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DD born at 36 weeks

beyoga, Deidre - DS Reid, born at 24 weeks due to unkown causes, DD born full term

albertabride06 - DS Dylan, born at 32 weeks due to short cervix/PTL, DD born full term!

kar5162 - DS, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

mrsmikey, April - DS Eli, born at 32 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

ijack, Ivory - DD Emma, born at 29 weeks due to placental abruption, DD #2 Quinn born full term!

njkaren, Karen - DS Brandon, born at 26 weeks due to fetal distress due to twin's loss at 20 weeks, DS #2 Wesley born full term!

LittleD8081 (formerly mrsfriend), Dawn Marie - DS Parker, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DS #2 Braden born full term!

justme04 - DS Ryker, born at 34 weeks due to severe pre-e and HELLP Syndrome, DS #2 Max born at full term!

lemen99, Kathy - DS Andrew, born at 26 weeks due to IC, DS #2 Elliott born at 35 weeks due to PTL and an unknown rash!

kamcfarlane, Kate - DS Ryan, born at 32 weeks due to placenta previa, DD Ellen born full term!

ctrickey03, Christina - DS #1 Michael, born full term, DS #2 Christian, born at 32 weeks due to polyhydraminos and IUGR, DS #3 Benjamin, born full term, DD Serenity born full term!

luvdv8 - DD, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DD #2 Elizabeth born full term!

Clotho!, Janet - DS Robbie, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e, DS #2 Simon, born at 34 weeks due to PIH and PTL, DS #3 Charles, born at 35 weeks due to PIH

mek10976, Megan - DS Simon, born at 32 weeks due to pre-e/pPROM, DS #2 born full term!

sweetpea18, Sara - DD Reese, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e, DD #2 Grier born full term!

magdalina.h, Maggie - angel baby Aidan, born at 28 weeks due to failed cord, DS #2 Lucas born full term!

Hailie, Meg - DS Nolan, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DD Maren born full term!

FemmeNat01, Natasha - DD Elena and DS Lucas, born at 33 weeks due to severe pre-e, DD#2 Alessandra born at 31 weeks due to HELLP/placental abruption

Gwenypher7, Jen - DD Abigail, born at 32 weeks due to HELLP/IUGR, DS Cullen born full term!

Heather1979, Heather - DD Olivia, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM/pre-e, DS George born full term!

Tierelieber, Stephanie - DD Charden, born at 30 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DD#2 Adrienne born full term!

IAM4UK - DD Katie, born at 33 weeks due to pre-e/IUGR, twins Abigail and Emily born full term!

Sweets2005, Katie - DD Abby and DS Brady, born at 32 weeks due to placenta previa/bleeding, DD #2 born full term!

mrssnflwr - DD born at 32 weeks due to unexplained PTL, DS born at 36 weeks!

ShanaNChris, Shana - DD Lily, born at 31 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DS Liam born full term!

Luvpinsanity, Ashley - DS Brennan, born at 35 weeks due to PTL, DD Addison born full term!

FaithRocks, Kelly - DS Trig, born at 32 weeks due to pre-e, PTL, and placental abruption, DS #2 Grayson born at 35 weeks!

Denesdia, Diane - DD Zoey, born at 25 weeks due to PTL, DS Ben born at 35 weeks!

sabloja - DS Hayden, born at 30 weeks due to pPROM, DD Madison born at 36 weeks!

RRHsMom - DS Ryan, born at 35-36 weeks, DD Meghan born full term!

msalinardi, Margot - DD Angelina, born at 26 weeks due to pre-e, DS Vincent born at 35 weeks due to pre-e, IUGR!

Aidge, Adrienne - DS Sam, born at 29 weeks, DS #2 Ben, born at 35 weeks!

mhop, Martha - DD Campbell, born at 27 weeks due to pre-e, DD #2 Maggie born full term

MinaE01 · January 2014

Well I had my first scare this week at 23w5d. I'd been feeling some pressure between my legs - like a swelling/achy feeling. I let it go for a couple of days, but finally called the OB just because I know I can't take any chances. They had me come in, and my cervix is still long and closed. They did an FFN already, which was negative. So I'm in the clear for a little while!

My P17 shots have been driving me NUTS lately - so much itching and burning. The bumps that go along with it are so gross! Any remedies?

flerlgirl · January 2014

The a/s went great!! Baby girl is actually measuring ahead! That's a new one

I had some high BP readings last week but the doctor says everything looks good!

Hope everyone else is having a great week!

ShannonSky · January 2014

Hi all! It's been a while since I've checked in, I mostly bump from my phone and I hate typing on it, so I end up lurking. Life updates - we decided to move! We've been wanting to for a while and this pregnancy kind of pushed us over the edge. 4u5 calls for reinforcements ;-) So we packed up and left right after Christmas and have been living with my parents while our house in VA sells. We got a full price offer after just 11 days on the market, so we are now waiting on our appraisal to come through and then we just have to wait for closing on 2/21. We have started looking at houses up here, but none of the floor plans are really right for having a lot of young kids. Saw one yesterday that we loved, but is at the higher end of our budget and just came on the market so likely wouldn't accept our contingent offer, anyway. At this point I think we'll be holding off until after our old house closes and then looking at new places that come up, hopefully by then the market should be starting up again (it's pretty dead here in CT right now with the cold weather). It's reaaaaaaaaallly stressful not having a home for our babies, though, or even a plan.

The babies are doing great! Both are measuring slightly ahead (1lb8oz and 1lb9oz at our last scan at 24w), and we found out they are both boys! So we will have 2 of each

alphaphi98 · January 2014

Thrilled that I made it to 36 weeks this week. It's all new to me since DD Madeline came at 32 weeks. I'm starting to feel the woes of the 3rd trimester. I'm really tired, my feet and ankles swell, and I'm so congested from bad allergies. Otherwise everything is great. Had a great appt with my dr last week. Baby boy is measuring right on time and is 6 lbs already. Big boy! Trying to prepare myself for pushing out a big baby since DD was only 3 lbs 9 oz. I also got a 3D ultrasound last week and got to see how cute he is. Can't wait to meet him!

megs2011 · January 2014

I had bloodwork done on Monday and the numbers came back that I am in fact pregnant. I have an early ultrasound Tuesday (Jan 28th) because I just need to know that it is only 1 this time and my first OB appt on Thursday (Jan 30th). I can't wait for this because I am so nauseous that I need some help. I also forgot how bad 1st tri fatigue is. It's definitely kicking my butt especially chasing 2 very active toddlers around all day. I will update after my ultrasound Tuesday. FX ladies that it is just 1 healthy baby like I'm thinking it is. Update: the tech only saw 1 baby in there was a flickering heartbeat. Boy am I relieved!

haziedaze · January 2014

Hi all, haven't been a regular in a long time, but I'm pregnant again and on modified bedrest so I have lots of time on my hands. DS#1 was born at 29w4d due to PTL and a partial abruption. My docs initially thought that my preterm contractions may have been due to an undetected partial abruption that pulled away more leading to labor, now we know that it's probably more likely my cranky uterus.

I started contracting at 16 weeks with this pregnancy. They were manageable until I was hospitalized at 25w0d for contractions every 1-2 mins for 3 hours that only spaced once on magneisum. My cervix stayed closed and long; although it was long when I was admitted in labor with my son. I stayed inpatient for 3 days through my beta window and then went home on Nifedipine and modified bedrest. So far, so good. I'm really excited to make it to 27 weeks tomorrow and have a cervical length check. Hoping for no news tomorrow and more of the same.

punky917 · January 2014

@MinaE01 Glad that your cervix is long and closed and that FFN is negative! Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way! I did not have a reaction to the shot other than itching on the site-have you tried that HR board or a separate post on the preemie board?

@flerlgrl Yay for baby girl measuring ahead and anatomy scan going well!

@ShannonSky Happy to hear everything is ok! I also moved when I was pg and it was not fun-I can't even imagine doing it with 2 other kids and being pg with twins! (Which by the way, I need to change your thing to Baby 3 AND 4 due in May. :-) Congrats on your boys and a 24 week scan going well!

@Alphaphi98 Isn't 3rd tri great? I was unsympathetic to people were in 3rd tri and uncomfortable, but after I went through it, I understood a little. :-) So happy for you! \:D/

@megs2011 So happy that your pregnancy was confirmed-now crossing fingers that there's only one in there!

@haziedaze Welcome to the group! I will add you to the list. Sending you thoughts and prayers that cervix behaves and baby stays put!

haziedaze · January 2014

@MinaE01 Are you self injecting or having a nurse do it? I self inject, so this may or may not be helpful. You could also talk to your RN and see if any of these techniques might help. I had some problems early on but some technique changes have helped a lot. First, I think I wasn't getting mine in quite deep enough. I inject on my thighs. I was putting the 1.5 inch needle just a little more than half way in. I now put it a little more than 3/4 the way in and that seems to have helped. I also make push the meds in slowly and consistently like over 30 seconds. I put a little ai bubble in the syringe so that the needle is cleared out by the air after all the meds go in. When all the med is in I wait about 10s before taking the needle out. I also used to massage like crazy and now I just apply pressure. All of this has made a huge difference for me.

Another thought, when I got my betamethasone in the hospital once nurse did the shot in the side of my hip instead of the top of my butt. She went slow and it barely hurt and didn't bruise or anything. The second one they did at the top of my butt went in fast, hurt like hell and then bruised like crazy. I conclude that technique really matters!

rslhmg · January 2014

I had some light spotting yesterday, everything checks out ok, but one of the smaller cysts that i had on my ovary is gone so the dr suspects it may have been the cause. He couldnt find any other possible reasoning for it. Scared the daylights out of me, but we are ok. He told me to keep a close eye out for it happening again, so I'm in high alert paranoid mode.

punky917 · January 2014

@rslhmg I am glad everything turned out ok. Any kind of spotting/bleeding is always a scary experience. I hope that's the last you have of those!

Bluebird2318 · January 2014

28 weeks today. Had a growth ultrasound. Baby boy is estimated at 3 lb. 2 oz. and 70th percentile! DD was born at 29 weeks and was only 2 lb. 0 oz. due to growth restriction as a result of my pre-e/HELLP, so I am feeling very blessed with the good news. BP still spectacularly low: 94/60-some today! My MFM specialist told me she has no reason to believe that I will have any of the problems I had in my first pregnancy. I am very hopeful, but still hesitant to celebrate just yet. My milestone for when DD was born is one week away exactly!

I hope everyone else has been equally fortunate thus far. Going back to check everyone else's updates now!

@MinaE01 Sorry about the scare, but I'm glad everything checked out!

@flerlgirl What great news about your A/S! Yay!

@ShannonSky Glad the babies are doing well! DH, DD, and I are in the process of a move as well. FX for a successful closing for you!

@alphalphi98 You're doing great! I'm glad what you are experiencing are just the normal pregnancy woes! Good luck with L&D; it's just around the corner!

@megs2011 Yay for one healthy baby! I hope the nausea passes quickly and that you have a VERY H&H 9!

@haziedaze Welcome (back)! FX that your cervix behaves and all goes according to plan! Congrats on 27 weeks!

@rslhmg Sorry about the scare, but glad everything is alright so far! Best wishes!

haziedaze · January 2014

@Bluebird2318 that's AWESOME news esp so close to that important milestone! Everything crossed for a healthy termie in your future!

punky917 · January 2014

@Bluebird2318 What wonderful news about LO being in the 70th percentile, BP being low, AND being a week away from milestone of pregnancy with DD! I hope the next 11 weeks are smooth sailing for you!

Lynds1989 · January 2014

Hello I'm new here! My name is Anastasia and I had my daughter last March at 23 weeks gestation due to incompentent cervix (began shortening at 18 weeks) I am 17 weeks pregnant and very high risk for another premature baby but I just had an ultrasound last week an everything is good so far. Crossing my fingers I can have baby closer to full term!! My doctor will not give the preventative cerclage because she feels as long as I'm on modified bed rest I won't need it...

anyone here have a micro preemie and then their next baby closer to full term?

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