Nervous & Need Words of Wisdom

mikekayla0129 · August 2014

Hi! I am 13 weeks today and have been on bedrest for one week due to cramping and bleeding. I was diagnosed with complete placenta previa. I have totally freaked myself out by web md'ing this. My husband and I have been trying for this pregnancy for 3 years and I am afraid I am going to lose our little one. This would be our first baby. Has anyone or is anyone going through this? I could really use some words of wisdom right now. Thank you.

jknallen · August 2014

I don't have any words of wisdom for you as I've never experienced that before. But I'm sending my thoughts and prayers your way that it will all work out well for you both.

camilu87 · August 2014

T&P's from me as well. Good luck! Sorry I don't have any great words of wisdom

CogDis · August 2014

I'm vacant if wisdom but I'm really sorry you're going through this! Hopefully the bed rest will help! FX

CogDis · August 2014

I just read about this on the mayo clinic's website. I don't know what your care provider said, and obviously trust them, but it looks like it is possible to carry to a safe delivery date and have a healthy baby even with this complication.

I'm sure being in bed rest isn't helping your worrying. People without anything worth worrying about would probably worry after laying in bed for long periods of time!

So, maybe we bump followers can think of some things you could do during bed rest to take your mind off of it?

Like: journaling to yourself or your baby. Writing a children's book. Watching your old fave tv shows and movies (on netflix), learning how to knit or crochet via YouTube (or knitting or crocheting? If you already know how).

Can anyone else come up with ideas you can do in bed (and sadly, it looks like sex can't be one if them)?

Also, on the Mayo clinic website they listed some ways to try to make coping easier, I've pasted them below:

Learn about placenta previa. Gathering information about your condition may help you feel less scared. Talk to your health care provider, do some research on your own and connect with other women who've had placenta previa.

Prepare for a C-section. Placenta previa may prevent you from delivering your baby vaginally. If you're disappointed that you may not have a vaginal birth, remind yourself that your baby's health and your health are more important than the method of delivery.

Make the best of bed rest. Fill your days by planning for your baby's arrival. Read about newborn care or purchase newborn necessities, either online or by phone. Or use the time to balance your checkbook, organize old photo albums or catch up on thank-you notes.

Take care of yourself. Surround yourself with things that comfort you, such as a good book or music you love. Give your partner, friends and loved ones concrete suggestions for ways to help, such as bringing a favorite food or simply stopping by for a visit.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/placenta-previa/basics/coping-support/con-20032219

camilu87 · August 2014

You could take up scrapbooking, prep a scrapbook baby book that you can fill in with pictures of major events after baby has arrived.

MapleMomma · August 2014

I suggest books! Amazon has lots of kindle books that are free too.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. T&p's your way!

mommy510 · August 2014

My friend from college had placenta previa with her pregnancy last year. She was on bed rest for most of her pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby at 34 weeks. They knew the baby would come early, so the Dr gave the baby some steroid shots to help her lungs develop faster. She is now 6 months old and doing great.

ameikle · August 2014

Had a friend with it and safely delivered at 36 weeks. Has a healthy 3 year old!! You'll be just fine...bored...but just fine. You're already 13 weeks!!!

Maple403 · August 2014

I''m sorry you are going through this. I don't have any experience with this condition, but I'll try to come up with ideas to keep your mind off it. Do you know how to knit, cross stitch, or crochet? I always feel better if I am crafting because it feels like you are making progress on something even if you are sitting still.

If you don't know how to craft, there are great starter videos on youtube. I'd recommend crochet. it's actually quite easy once you get the hang of it, you only need to worry about one hook and a ball of yarn, and you can do a lot (make stuffed animals, make blankets, make clothes).

ameikle · August 2014

And stay off the Internet!!!itll only scare you more!!!

Cookie0875 · August 2014

I also recommend crafting and reading. I knit, I've never gotten the hang of crocheting. You could knit or crochet stuff for the baby! Blanket, hats, booties. Also, agree with staying off the internet...except of course this fabulous board. T&Ps being sent your way, I hope everything is ok.

Cohensmommy16 · August 2014

So sorry you're going through this. I agree, stay off the internet! Do some crafting for the baby.. that's always fun!!

mikekayla0129 · August 2014

Thanks ladies! I taught myself to crochet online. I'm working on peanut's baby blanket. : ) Unfortunately, I have the attention span of a squirrel right now, so my little one may be five when it's done. Thank you so much! You have eased my mind.

Neesey · August 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you.
If I were on prolonged bed rest I'd probably get a language course from Rosetta Stone off eBay. One of those things I'd never take the time to do otherwise.

ahitzelb · August 2014

Talk to your doctor more with your concerns. Get off wedMD!

korajane22 · August 2014

I don't have any words of wisdom, but I had lots of bed rest time with my last pregnancy. It's important to not worry too much - that's bad for your blood pressure, and bad for your mood. While on bed rest, I started writing letters to my son before he was born - nothing big, mostly just long notes with thoughts or ideas or plans or wishes and hopes for him. They're in his baby book still. Best wishes to you!

nohalo21 · August 2014

I had a complete previa with my last. I was on pelvic rest due to bleeding. Many times the placenta will move before delivery. It is very early on and has plenty of time to move up. They will most likely monitor you to be sure it has moved. It was discovered at 13 weeks and moved completely by 18 weeks for me.

jasminevdwalt · August 2014

I'm 11 weeks and have been diagnosed with placenta previa as well after cramping and spotting. My doctor has put me on Utrogestan 200 mg twice a day to help relax the uterus. She advised that most cases resolve themselves if found early. The placenta moves up as the uterus expands. She warned to expect bleeding if the placenta gets irritated. So no activity that will irritate the top of the cervix, ie. intercourse. There is no added risk to the baby and your chances of losing the baby are not increased in relation to normal pregnancies. Don't google! Rather speak to ur doctor

KMommytobe · August 2014

I don't know about complete placenta preevia but I had placenta preevia will both my previous pregnancies and I was just put on pelvic rest til it moved up and that was that, no problems at all. I would stop googling (hard I know) and just ask your doctor about it!