Asking for a few more T&Ps for my sweet baby boy...

LongIslandMama1114 · September 2014

As you know, I started having contractions on Wednesday. After multiple NSTs and sonograms, I was put on 90mg of Procardia to take once a day. When I went to the doctor yesterday, he put me on Macrobid for a *possible* bladder infection. He says either there's an infection causing the contractions or I just have an irritable uterus. I'm thankful that the contractions haven't dilated me at all.

This morning I noticed my skin was blotchy and assumed it was from the Procardia so I called the doctor. She told me to come in at 3pm. I took my second dose of Macrobid at 9am. As the day progressed, I started becoming very itchy. When I got to the doctor, she took my BP (118/67) and I explained how I was feeling. She checked the urinalysis that came back from the hospital and said there are no signs of infection so I should stop the antibiotic. Then she said, "I'm just going to listen to the baby's heartbeat because I'm neurotic" and used the doppler to do so.

As soon as she started, we both heard an irregular heartbeat. His heart rate is good (140) but obviously him having an extra heartbeat can't be good, right? She said that I'll probably have to see a pediatric cardiologist to have an echocardiogram done but she's not sure if it's possible because I'm so far along...that they're usually done around 24 weeks. She'll call me Monday.

I'm a mess. I've been hooked up to all sorts of monitors for the past 2 days and nothing was picked up so why now? I'm hoping that maybe the antibiotics that are affecting me might be causing it and since I'm not taking it anymore it just goes away but I just don't know. I'm trying to stay calm because I know me being stressed and upset isn't going to help him right now. I've had such an easy, normal pregnancy thus far and now it seems my world is crashing down ever since I hit 32 weeks

Does anyone have any experience with their baby having an irregular heartbeat in the womb? @lissydee Do you have any possible words to relax me?

Sorry so long and thank you in advance for all your support.

moroccojade · September 2014

Oh no. This is not a surprise a person wants.

I hope the cardiologist can set your mind at ease.

Celticlass6 · September 2014

No experience but I just wanted yo send you good thoughts. I have no medical background but are they thinking the heartbeat could be affected by the medicine?

Fx for you!

meeshybee · September 2014

No experience here, but lots of T&P's for you.

AnnieRoo13 · September 2014

No experience here, but lots of T&Ps and hugs for you.

smboswell1 · September 2014

Are you sure it was coming from him? At my appt this week there were two heart beats but doctor said one was mine! Thoughts and prayers for you!

Autumnsnow · September 2014

Sending lost of hugs and T&P's. Hopefully it was just the medication... To me that would make sense since it was effecting you too. FX crossed that everything turns out ok when you see the cardiologist.

ejpetey · September 2014

Sorry I can't be of any help except to send lots of good vibes you and baby's way. Hang in there and keep us posted!

violetsmom22 · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you and LO. My LO had what they thought was an irregular beat at one of the ultrasounds (i forget how far along I was), but after we went back for a level 2 ultrasound and my OB listened on the doppler his heartbeat was normal. They said there was a good chance that the caffeine I had that morning might have caused it. Hopefully it was just the medicine they had you taking since it seemed to have affected you too.

kjmommy1214 · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you and your LO.

Carebella · September 2014

Wishing I could offer input that would ease your mind but hopefully you'll get that from the doctors sooner rather than later. In the meantime lots of T&P for you and LO.

mander82 · September 2014

Ugh.....sorry you are dealing with that. Hopefully its just a fluke and goes back to normal on its own. Sending you all the thoughts and prayers!! FX everything turns out perfectly normal. Try to keep your chin up!

MindyAndRyan · September 2014

Oh no.

You've really had a rough couple of days. If they hadn't picked this up in the last couple of days, maybe it is just an anomaly and next time they check, his little heart will be back to beating as normal.

NunyaBennis · September 2014

Think happy thoughts all weekend. Good luck, hugs, positive vibes, and all of those good things!

sweetbabyrahe · September 2014

No experience but sending a lot of t&ps. You've had such a tough week

MollMoll4 · September 2014

So sorry you are going through this! One of our friends had a baby in June who had an irregular heartbeat. He was examined by a cardiac surgeon immediately after being born and deemed perfectly healthy! FX it's nothing for your little one too. Sending lots of T&Ps!

silverwings72 · September 2014

Oh my, I am so sorry you and your LO are going through this. Please know you are both in my prayers. I am also wondering if the medications are what is causing the change in heart beat since there has never been a concern before. Please keep us posted >:D<

crystaldh · September 2014

Thinking about you both. Hugs.

Maelara · September 2014

Lots of hugs and love and positive thoughts being sent your way. I hope everything turns out good on Monday. Until then, try doing things that relax you. Order out a ton and watch your favorite movies all weekend. Lots of love! :x

ssstephanie214 · September 2014

I'm so sorry and will be thinking of you and your baby. It's good that you will be seeing another doctor, a baby specialist at that !

joshua+rebecca11 · September 2014

Lots of hugs and prayers for you, I hope everything is going ok!

musicalmommy3 · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers sent your way!

wallygirl · September 2014

No experience but wanted to send you t&p.

aodom52309 · September 2014

Sometimes babies can have an arrhythmia in utero and after delivery it could correct itself. Just wait to see what the pedi cardiologist says before you start freaking completely out. T&P that everything is fine.

absolutelymaybe · September 2014

No experience but thinking good thoughts for you.

SarahHeck · September 2014

I'm sorry! Sucks to be waiting and worrying! Praying everything gets figured out and it's nothing.

Ineedmorecoffee · September 2014

I'm sorry you're having a bad time

hoping it was a fluke and everything is ok.

MrsC430 · September 2014

So sorry you are going through this. Thinking of you & your sweet baby boy

mexinugget · September 2014

T&P for you and baby.

JamieK1882 · September 2014

So many T&Ps. Hoping it was just an anamoloy and everything will be great on Monday!

wildflower75 · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you and your baby boy!! I pray that you get positive answers on Monday that will put your mind at ease!!

minibean16 · September 2014

You have really had a lot of ups and downs the last few days! Hope his heartbeat sorts itself out - I have no experience, but I have heard that some issues like this can resolve before birth. Hope you get good news soon!

mockingjay1 · September 2014

T&Ps for you and your sweet boy. FX it isn't anything you have to worry about.

DisneyDee1984 · September 2014

Sending kits of t&ps! Hoping it's from the meds and corrects itself now that you're off of them!

KatheTravis · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers coming your way

lizgrace03 · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers to you and your little one.

kaimee27 · September 2014

T&P for you and your LO that everything turns out really well!

LongIslandMama1114 · September 2014

Thank you SO much for all your T&Ps and kind words. It means so much to have you all thinking of us! My cat woke me up at 5am playing with something so I went to pee. I didn't feel baby moving when I laid back down to I pulled out my Doppler to listen. I don't know if my Doppler is as good as the doctor's office but I didn't hear an extra beat at all. It's been almost 24 hours since I took the antibiotic so I'm HOPING that's what did it.

@lovebuggies1 I, too, have an irregular heart beat at times...when I'm really stressed, too much caffeine, etc. I ran a half marathon last year so I know that people can be fine with it. But to think of my sweet baby having it breaks my heart...he's just so tiny, ya know? Plus, even though he's still on the inside, I care more about him than I do myself at times lol

You ladies rock. Thank you again :x

AnnieRoo13 · September 2014

Glad to hear it's sounding better. I can't imagine how worrisome that must be. You're right, they're so tiny and we want to protect them from everything wrong or bad. You're an awesome momma.

MrsTuna08 · September 2014

I'm glad you felt some reassurance using your doppler this morning. T&Ps to you that your appointment goes very well!

Sarahbeth612 · September 2014

Sorry you're going through this

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