T's and p's and maybe some advice if you have it? Update in OP

cMichelle0423 · May 2014

ThanSo for the last couple weeks I've had a lot of issues with swelling. I've mentioned it at my last 2 appts but my OB's NP made it seem like it wasn't a big deal. They also tested my pee for protein to check for Pre E, which came back negative. Then yesterday I mentioned that I've had kidney pains in my left side and that it felt exactly like when I had a bad UTI. Again, checked my pee and it was negative. Also been experiencing cramping in my lower abdomen and dull pains in my lower back. Through out my whole pregnancy I've had good BP and all that so I guess that's why I haven't been freaking out too much about all my random symptoms. But since last night I feel worse and I can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. And now to add to everything, I haven't been feeling baby move at all today. I've tried all the tricks to get in some kicks (cold water, juice, caffeine) and nothing. He's usually more active at night, but I definitely feel him here and there through the day. My OB'S office closes in 45 min so I won't make it in time to go in there. I'm waiting for DH to pick me up to take me to the hospital to get checked out. I've never experienced anything like this with either pregnancy. I'm hoping that it's nothing obviously, but I have a gut feeling that I can't ignore anymore. Have any of yall had anything like this? I know yall can't give me any medical advice, that's not what I'm asking for. I guess I could just used some support. Especially since DH can't say anything other than "I don't know what to tell you"...

*Update*
So after spending a couple hours at L&D, everything seems to be fine. Once they got the monitors on me, LO started moving around like a mad man... of course. They just monitored me for a while and sent me home. They didn't seem to be concerned with all my other symptoms so I'm really hoping that it's nothing to worry about. I'd like to think i can trust the nurses and doctors, although it's hard when your gut is telling you otherwise. Even though im a bit frustrated with everything else, I'm just happy that baby boy is okay! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! It's such am awesome feeling to have yalls support! Now let's just hope my next trip to L&D will be in 3-5 weeks for baby's arrival!

k318 · May 2014

If you feel something is off and you are not getting answers, go get it checked out. I hope everything is okay!

temursgirl · May 2014

No advice, but sending you good thoughts and FX it's nothing. Glad you're going with your instinct and getting it checked out right away.

otter1103 · May 2014

Sorry, I have no advice either but I wish you luck that the hospital can find some answers for you. Keep us posted! Sending good mojo your way.

ricecakes1216 · May 2014

So glad you're going to thr hospital. Good luck and keep us posted!

Mia081081 · May 2014

Lots of thoughts and prayers! Good luck at the hospital

coffee89 · May 2014

Don't hesitate to get checked out if you ever feel like something is off or you aren't getting the answers that you need. Best of luck and prayers that LO is just having a sleepy day and that everything is okay.

shellbell813 · May 2014

Glad you are going in. Back pain and kidney pain could be a kidney stone... they are more common in pregnancy and I don't think they would cause your urine to have excess protein. Other than that, don't really know what it is, but it's good that you are listening to your body and your instincts.

TunieBee · May 2014

Sending positive vibes your way! ❤️

FutureMrsW9 · May 2014

No advice other than I'm glad you're following your instincts and getting checked out. T&P that you and LO are a-ok!

TunieBee · May 2014

Also I would expect they would do an NST at the very least and possibly a BPP. I would ask for one or the other if they don't do it automatically!

kibean · May 2014

T&Ps. Glad you are getting checked out! Don't ignore your gut!

kk627 · May 2014

I say follow your gut, but I still hope it's nothing. T & Ps!

katekat8721 · May 2014

FutureMrsW9 said:

No advice other than I'm glad you're following your instincts and getting checked out. T&P that you and LO are a-ok!

Ditto! Listen to your instincts. Hoping nothing is wrong though!

laramt · May 2014

Glad you're going in. Thoughts and prayers x

ahopkins0419 · May 2014

I'm sorry I have no advice either, but you are doing the right thing by going straight to L&D. Please update when you hear any information.

ELC252011 · May 2014

No advice but sending good vibes. Hope everything is ok with you and your LO. Keep us posted.

BabyCurtiss2014 · May 2014

Hope everything is ok glad you trust your gut and went in, always better to be worried and it's nothing then the alternative! Xo

JmeJoLee83 · May 2014

Glad you are headed to get checked out. T&Ps.
Keep us posted

Jenn111211 · May 2014

Sending positive vibes your way. Hope everything is okay.

butterflymom2010 · May 2014

Glad you're getting checked. Thinking of you!

lola4411 · May 2014

trust your gut and go get checked. please keep us updated

hjl050308 · May 2014

Good luck. I think it's good that you're trusting your gut instincts. Many thoughts and prayers being sent to you.

erind228 · May 2014

Ditto to everyone else. I hope everything is ok.

anations · May 2014

Never hurts to be cautious! But it is easy to worry and I hope everything is ok. My abdominal, pelvic and low back pains have definitely intensified, as well as my BP a little bit. My OB isn't worried either as they always look and sound good and they are growing. Remember baby is getting more cramped as it gets bigger and I freak out some too when there is less movement. Keep us posted! Might be time to meet your LO!

vv826 · May 2014

Praying for you and LO! Please keep us posted!

ashquack · May 2014

Thinking of you! Best to go in and at the very least have your fears taken away:) hoping for the best!!!

lest12 · May 2014

Thinking of you and sending good vibes!

katiebartton · May 2014

I hope all checks out ok, please update us when you can

puttyeast · May 2014

Thinking of you! I hope you get some answers about what is going on.

LilyGracesMommy · May 2014

No advice/experience
Just keeping you and LO in my thoughts&prayers

kcartwright12 · May 2014

No advice, but yes follow your gut. I hope everything is ok. Keep us posted!

Ahug77 · May 2014

Same as everyone else- no advice, really. Glad you are getting checked out and those symptoms are very in-line with kidney stone.

Thoughts and prayers! Let us know how it goes!

sparklenshine_89 · May 2014

Hope everything goes well! Sending you prayers!

lest12 · May 2014

Glad everything was ok!

cMichelle0423 · May 2014

@Rachel5130‌ nope no spotting... and I was thinking some sort of infection but when I brought it up they didn't say anything. All they did was get me hooked up to the monitors and have me leave a urine sample. I'm a little surprised they didn't do more tests. I obviously don't WANT anything to be wrong with me or baby, but I feel like they could have done more investigating.

MamaTree17 · May 2014

Very happy to hear that you went to L&D and everything was okay. I hope that your symptoms subside or you get some answers. Rest up!

Rawa1416 · May 2014

@cMichelle0423‌ I don't have any advice but I will say I've been experiencing almost exactly the same thing. Lots of swelling, back pain, rib pain, and cramping. And all my doctors have said the same thing yours have said. I keep feeling like its a bigger deal than they're making it but everything has checked out fine. Praying that they're right and it really is no big deal.