If you could spare some positive energy ...

Dannylion24 · October 2014

Hi ladies, I know it's been a rough week or two around here w a lot of prayer requests, but if you could spare a moment and send out some positive vibes my way it would be greatly appreciated.

I'm 25 weeks along today with my 4th pregnancy. I suffered w some pretty gnarly looking varicose veins and bad swelling during the end of my last pregnancy, and found that the veins returned much quicker this time. Over the weekend my ankle blew up like a balloon and the veins are so bad they are starting to develop sores. I also have it pretty bad on my right leg too, even though last time that one wasn't really a problem. Naturally I showed my OB at my already scheduled appointment this morning ... She audibly gasped when I pulled up my pant let and said, 'I'm really surprised you're so calm knowing it looks like this.' Ummmm, ok! She's sending me to a vascular specialist to consult in an hour & to have a Doppler done of my lower extremities.

I'm really nervous, but trying not to freak out too much since I did have a leg ultrasound done w my last pregnancy and they didn't find clots. But that was 35 or so weeks along, not 2nd trimester like I am now. Plus, it's much worse looking this time. Icing on the cake is that my husband left on a business trip last night so I'm by my lonesome (family all live out of state) and will be bringing my 1 year old and 5 year old to the appointment and rushing home to get my 6 year old off the bus along w the other girl I watch in the mornings and afternoons.

Just feeling a little scared and wanted to share. Anyone have experience w this? Thanks in advance, F15!

mishka29 · October 2014

Fx everything is okay!

crystalw88 · October 2014

No advice either...but T&P's

lizjennings81 · October 2014

No experience, but sending that positive energy and vibes. Keep us posted.

jennjilljo · October 2014

T&Ps your way. That sounds rough so Fx for good results and that you don't have to rush too much between the 2 kids you have with you and the 2 you have to go get.

triplej9 · October 2014

Really sorry you are going through this. I hate that you are dealing with it alone. T&P's that you get good news!

Cookie0875 · October 2014

No advice here either, but definitely sending T&Ps your way. Good luck!

lorifromwi · October 2014

Sending T&P your way!

foxslaw · October 2014

*creepy Internet hugs*

Sahara6971 · October 2014

I wish I could come over and help you

Seriously sending good thoughts your way. Try to take it easy as much as possible.

HerHighness · October 2014

T&p! I hope everything is fine. My legs freak out like that during pregnancy too but not usually til late 3rd tri.

BeckyP005 · October 2014

Thinking of you...

AngieAn · October 2014

I never had this problem, but I guess my mom did when she pregnant with me. If I can remember right she was told to stay off her feet as much as possible and keep her leg elevated. She also wore a compression stocking. My dad was a pretty bad husband at the time, and there was 3 of us under 4 so I'm not sure how well she was able to "keep it up". I'm really hope that it's nothing to serious to you and that you are okay!! I will keep you in my prayers!

Dani_Love · October 2014

T and P's! Hope they can get you some relief

CogDis · October 2014

Hugs! I hope it turns out well.

jmcgra06 · October 2014

Oh man, keep us posted! I wish someone else could get the kids off the bus for you and at least take one thing off your plate!!

Dannylion24 · October 2014

Hey everyone! Many many thanks for the prayers and well wishes. I really appreciate it, especially when there are so many of us who are experiencing more serious challenges right now :-/

After a very long afternoon I had an ultrasound/Doppler done of both legs and met w a vascular surgeon (and a few other medical professionals), and the general consensus is that things are ok for now. I have developed a series of blood clots in my right leg (boo!), but the good news is that they appear to be mostly in the superficial vascular system, which doesn't put me at risk for deep vein thrombosis or some of the other more serious clotting issues. However, I've been strictly warned that I have to stay off my feet whenever I can, I need to wear compression stockings (which I will have to be fitted for and order tomorrow morning at a medical supply store) pretty much all the time (sexy), elevate my legs every few hours, and use warm compresses on the areas most affected to help w the pain and numbness.

Overall, I am very relieved, and this little 'scare' just highlights the fact that I need to pay attention to being pregnant and need to be serious about taking it easy. I think I ran through a dozen scenarios today involving bedrest and heparin injections (thanks dr google) in my mind and just kept thinking; I only have myself to blame bc I always always push things off & don't take care of me. I'm in denial of symptoms, delay dr's appointments, and ignore sound medical advice bc I'm always 'too busy' with the kids and the house and volunteering and the dog or my husband or hosting a bridal shower or whatever. @krendel1990‌ hit the nail on the head that I hate reaching out to people, and today taught me that sometimes you just have ask for help. When it became clear I wasn't making it back in time for the bus I did speak w my neighbor who covered for me and watched my daughter until I could get home and the mom of the girl who I babysit was fine making sure to be home in time for the bus. They are also neighbors. So help requested and received, and the sky did not come tumbling down!

So anyways, don't be me, ladies of F15 ... Take care of yourselves and your needs and try to relax from time to time! Thanks again

twinklymama · October 2014

@Dannylion24‌ glad to hear its not DVT. Rest and hey! Docs orders to stay off your feet! Let hubby step up to the plate!

wintersong139 · October 2014

@Dannylion24 - I'm glad to hear everything is okay. Your advice to all of us is excellent--I hope you AND we can follow it!

jennjilljo · October 2014

I'm glad you're ok. Get your rest and you'll stay in my thoughts.

cls78 · October 2014

Positive thoughts coming your way!

elephantsonpatrol · October 2014

So glad you are doing okay

junesunsplash · October 2014

T&p's

mommadozer · October 2014

T&Ps!

Sahara6971 · October 2014

Glad you are alright. Now take your own advice and take it easy as much as you can!

AF9211 · October 2014

Keeping you in my T&Ps...glad to hear the positive update & definitely take it easy!

CutieBug1 · October 2014

T&Ps your way

baileylove22 · October 2014

T&Ps your way!

Dannylion24 · October 2014

nomnomasaur0426 said:
Glad things seem manageable right now, though probably still annoying! Hope things resolve quickly for you, and stay off your feet!! (Of course, I need to take my own advice...) - I'm also always so on the go, and I swear my body has been all "screw you lady! I'm making you slow down whether you want to or not!" But I have definitely benefited from taking a step back and taking care of myself a little bit more. And I have a little experience with varicose veins: my mom actually had very bad varicose veins that never went away (developed in her 1st pregnancy, went away in one leg, then came back, worse, the 2nd pregnancy and never went away). She never had issues with them, just somewhat unsightly - called them her bunches of grapes. It was a few years ago that she started having circulation issues and developing random sores on her shins/knees. She finally had a medical reason to remove them (insurance would not have covered the removal unless medically necessary). If you do end up having to get them removed, the surgery is not invasive at all and I think the healing was rather quick too. My mom had to wear compression type socks for a couple weeks, and a couple of days following the procedure had to keep her legs elevated. Her legs look fantastic now - you would never know she had them! And any issues she was experiencing were resolved. Good luck!

Well this is very good to know, thank you for sharing. A selfish part of me, now that I'm out of the woods scare-wise, is starting to wonder what in the world I'm going to do about these veins if they don't go away after baby ... Glad to hear it all worked out for your momma and it wasn't invasive!

Dannylion24 · October 2014

foxslaw said:
*creepy Internet hugs*

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