High Risk Checkitty Check In 1/9

knjzacher · January 2015

Gal pals,
How was your week?
Mine was meh. OB on Tuesday said he doesn't expect me to last past 30 weeks or so. So that doesn't feel very good. I'm thankful to last THAT long though. Went for another transvag u/s yesterday and my cervix has shortened another 3mm. So not a lot but not an improvement.
I have DH home today and he's kind of on my nerves, but I'm happy he's here.

GTKY: Do you keep a pregnancy journal? Any other type of journal?

I keep both. I kept one for pregnancy during my last pregnancy and I'm doing one this time as well, I like being able to look back and see what I was thinking and feeling at different times. It's neat! I also keep a personal journal that I don't use too often, I've had it since 2009 and write in it when I need to. Helps when I have big bouts of anxiety.

prancercise · January 2015

@knjzacher Hope your baby stays put at long as possible. That's a stressful appt.

I haven't done the HR update in quite awhile, but I've had quite a couple of weeks so I thought I would share and relieve a little stress by writing it out. WARNING: this update is a little gross and will be TMI for some people.

The past couple weeks we have been at the Dr. a lot. At a regularly scheduled appt, my cervix looked like it was funneling and I was going to be admitted. I know from past experience that my cervix is tricky to get a decent look at so I requested an ultrasound with one of the large fetal diagnostic ultrasound machines. There was only 20 minutes in between each ultrasound. The 2nd ultrasound showed a cervix that looked thick and solid. My Dr. said I have a dynamic cervix, so I didn't need to be admitted but I needed to take it easy and pay attention to signs of preterm labor. Crisis pretty much averted.

I then got the flu 2 days before Christmas and started tamiflu. I woke up Christmas morning and hopped out of bed to feel a rush of fluid come out of me. I woke DH at 5am and we headed to labor and delivery. They ran several tests and determined I had a terrible yeast infection and my body was trying to get it out. It was not amniotic fluid as everyone originally thought. I have never been so happy to have a yeast infection. Gross, but my baby is ok and that's what matters to me right now.

Two days later I took my 1 hr glucose test and bombed it. My Dr.'s cut off is 135 and I received a 190. I agreed to take the 3 hour test a couple days later. What a disaster that was. I drank the lemon lime drink, gagged and got a bloody nose in the waiting room. Then I vom'd all the drink up 48 minutes later. Everyone in the waiting room I was in just stared at me. It was embarrassing and I felt awful. I finally completed the three hour by not moving at all after drinking the drink a couple days ago. I am still waiting for the results.

I feel like I have dodged so many bullets the last few weeks. My nerves are a little tattered but baby is ok and I am relieved about that. I am trying to concentrate on the positives but I'm having a hard time. 12 more weeks!

cwiceangel · January 2015

@knjzacher‌ sorry to hear your that your dr doesn't think baby will stay longer. But like you said at least it is that long. Hopefully he's wrong and you can make it further.

@prancercise‌ sorry your test was awful. I was allowed to leave the waiting room... So went to the post office. She just told me not to get much exercise. I was like I'm going to the post office standing in line doesn't count as exercise.

This week I went and did the GD test. I hate getting blood drawn and the stupid nurse didn't listen when I told her I'm a hard draw. The younger nurses listen to me, I guess the older ones just think you've no idea what you're talking about because they so obviously know more about your body than you do. Anyway so it hurt like a bitch and she's like are you sure this is the arm you always use... I was like yes because I need my right arm to actually function. Next time I get blood drawn I'll be sure to walk out and go to another lab if it's her again.

28 weeks today so that's exciting and terrifying.

I don't keep a journal. I've always been horrible at it. I haven't done bump pics either. Only evidence of maternity is the sex reveal video from November and maybe some obscure photos people took over the holidays but I don't recall that happening. My photographer friends want to do a belly session soon though.

Also I'm so incredibly uneducated about the cervix shortening and feel bad about not really understanding what some of you ladies are going through. If you've got time can someone give me a quick run down? I mean I get that it shortening so early and fast isn't good. And in all honesty I'm afraid of what I'll find if I google.

AshleighK305 · January 2015

knjzacher I hope baby stays put longer than expected!!

aikendrum I hope that your appt goes good on Wed!

KonaiNeto I hope your child feels better soon! My 3 yr old had a nasty 24 hr stomach bug Monday and it was miserable, followed by a sinus infection Tuesday! Hopefully you manage to avoid whatever bug they have and I hope you can get some rest too.

prancercise I hope your 3 hr test results come back good! Sounds like you've had quite a time lately, I hope it turns around! I'm glad to hear though, even though I'm sure each event was stressful, that you've been able to avoid any complications and I hope you're feeling better now!

There's nothing really to report here, so far this has been a very quiet pregnancy which is a welcome change from the last! I don't see my dr again until the 26th and then my specialist next month. My youngest had a bug this week as I mentioned but thankfully everyone is healthy again in our home! I go to Denver next week for Market and can't even wait!

I have a journal but I haven't written in it in over a year lol. I found writing in it was very helpful for me with my PPD that I experienced with DS2 and I only use it now when I'm feeling down or feeling like my depression is creeping back in. Thankfully I haven't felt the need for it in a long time and I hope that doesn't change!

DixieNormous330 · January 2015

To all having a rough go - Good luck, keep baking!

This week has been a rollercoaster for me emotionally. Pregnancy-wise everything is great and baby is doing well. I'm running out of real estate to stick myself for my injections as my tummy gets tighter. Had an ultrasound on Tuesday to check on baby's head and brain and all looks good. I go for another on the 26th as well as having my glucose test.

GTKY: I journal sporadically. It doesn't make me feel better, it makes me wallow. And I have enough to wallow about I don't want more.

Holly9239 · January 2015

Hello all!

@Sunshine2526‌ : thanks so much for the explanation. Like @cwiceangel‌ , I was wondering too and trying to understand - I appreciate the lesson.

I hope you all have good fortune in the health department...

Nothing new here. Appointment with both docs is next week. Only weird thing is that my insulin resistance is lessening. Not sure why, could be I was fighting off a cold so that's why it was so bad..???? Bit nervous about it.

GTKY: I have not done a pregnancy journal, but I have been writing a journal to my future children since I was 16 (My English Lit teacher had us start every class writing to our future kids). In the beginning I kinda did it with a bit of sarcasm because I had been told due to my diabetes that it would be too dangerous for me to have a child so I started off writing "Dear Fake Future Child" as my entry to my journal. I continued writing in it because I imagined I would adopt (changed the entry line to "Dear Ones")..then, about 10 years ago my doc said it is not all that risky if you are in good control and I only really believed it five years ago. I had my son almost three years ago. Now, I love writing in the journal and rereading all the things I have experienced. I love documenting all of the "firsts" for my son and this new baby. My journals are the most valuable possession I have. So, yeah... I'm a nerd.

Amandysergio · January 2015

These cervixes better cooperate! (Is that a word? Haha) These babies need to bake!

Did my 3hr today, came to my moms and downed some food then about an hour later I felt shakey and my vision was weird. Checked my sugar and it was 70! So I stuffed my face more, lol but I'm just glad that's over.

Baby boy has been monitored since my A/S for an abnormal cyst in his intestines. Today the MFM says he's almost certain it's just his gallbladder!!! Talk about RELIEF. I was preparing myself to meet with a pediatric surgeon and possible NICU time for a bowel blockage etc...and scaring the crap out of myself. Go back in 6 weeks to be more certain

Next appt is 1/15 where my OB will order a growth ultrasound to make sure my hypertension isn't affecting little man.

I don't journal. I have a hard time sticking with it! I wish I did more documenting for this prenancy though.

Here's a picture

cwiceangel · January 2015

@sunshine2526 Thanks!

BabyPeanutV2015 · January 2015

Nothing new to report here. My LO is a whole lot more active the past few days than usual. It's nice to know that she is doing good but damn give mamas belly a little break. She is kicking one side of my stomach and punching the other. Made it difficult to get any sleep the last few nights.

apbauer0615 · January 2015

Send me prayers & good thoughts. I'm 26 weeks pregnant with identical twins. Today at the doctors they discovered that twin blood transfusion has started to happen. I have to go back in four days for them to check to see if it's still happening or if the problem fixed itself. If it's still happening I have to keep going back every few days and if it gets too bad they have to remove the babies. I'm scared and I want the babies to be healthy and stay in me as long as possible.

cwiceangel · January 2015

So sorry to hear that @apbauer0615‌. Try to keep good thoughts and hope for the best! Maybe the positive energy will help.

prancercise · January 2015

apbauer0615 said:
Send me prayers & good thoughts. I'm 26 weeks pregnant with identical twins. Today at the doctors they discovered that twin blood transfusion has started to happen. I have to go back in four days for them to check to see if it's still happening or if the problem fixed itself. If it's still happening I have to keep going back every few days and if it gets too bad they have to remove the babies. I'm scared and I want the babies to be healthy and stay in me as long as possible.

Prayers and good thoughts headed your way

knjzacher · January 2015

@apbauer0615‌ sorry Hun, I have never heard of that before. Thinking of you!

This and that · January 2015

I'm so sorry for those of you who have had rough weeks and sick households! I hope those cervixes stay put and our babies all keep cooking! Good luck to everyone that has scans over the next week!

My week has been quiet, which is great. A week of no bleeding. Dr. said Im measuring a little small, but nothing off the charts, so he's not worry yet. I asked about my shortening cervix and while I don't know what it was before to know how much it shortened, I was pleased to hear that my while my cervix length is borderline, it's not anything too worrisome right now.

I don't journal. I always say that I'll journal, but that never happens. Just like I never get around to working on the baby journal for my 2 year old son that I keep saying I'll up catch up. I'm infinitely impressed by those of you who are able to journal.

nursemom83 · January 2015

Prayers for everyone!

I had an appt 1/6. I was 26w5d. Did a cervix check. Holy crap it hurt. Cervix is closed and feels long. Great news. Passed my glucose test. Woosh!

I have an appt 1/15 for a transvaginal to check length. Last time was 24 weeks and it was 37mm. So fingers crossed it's the same. Also a regular ultrasound to check little girls growth.

Still on my weekly progesterone injections. I'm starting to get sore from them.

27 weeks and 2 days today. Just ready to see 30w 1d. I have never been that pregnant!

I kept a journal the first pregnancy. This pregnancy, I have been slacking. Between working full time, getting a new home in order and full time mommy to a wild toddler, poor second child.

cwiceangel · January 2015

Been thinking about you @clairhuxtable‌. Seriously hope you get to go home.

kjones115 · January 2015

27 weeks 3 days here. Week was ok. I was worrying a bit on Monday because I haven't been feeling the baby move as much. I should be feeling him/her move 1-3 times per hour. On Tuesday I was still worried so I went to see the doctor and they hooked me up to a heart monitor. Everything was fine thank god. On Friday I had my glucose test and will have the results Monday. Friday is the big day where we'll find out if I need a c-section. At my 20 week u/s it showed that the cord was attached to the bottom of the placenta as opposed to in the center. If the doctor still doesn't like the cord placement I'll have a c-section at 37 weeks because they don't want me to have any contractions. I'll also have to go in for fetal monitoring 1-2 times per week. I've just felt off lately. Kind of sad and I have no real reason to. Maybe I'm just worried about Friday. I don't journal but I do keep this baby is on the way book. It's not a daily thing but I tend to update it weekly at the most. I think it'll be nice to have to look back on.

topaz7777 · January 2015

I've had a lot going on this week. For one, DD and DH both caught the flu. I had to go on Tamiflu and so far seem to have avoided it. Then my Grandmother broke her leg. So I spent the day after Christmas at the hospital. Friday they called saying she took a downhill turn so I spent two more days in a hospital chair. She passed Saturday. So, a week of viewing/funeral/final arrangement stuff later, and here I am. I'm tired, and stressed, and just very sad. Thankfully I'm not sick with the flu also. It's just been a rough week.

So I saw my OB today who is recommending I get my tubes tied after this baby. (this is number 2 for me). With all of the risk, she wants me to make a birth plan with my hematologist as to when I should come off of thinners before induction, when to go back on, what the plan is if I have to have a c-section, and what to do if I have a contraction or two or have my water break or something. She also wanted to know if they recommend me having blood reserves on hand in case I need a transfusion. It's a lot to think about right now.

My fetal monitoring starts at 32 weeks, and they want 2x a week. Sorry for the long post!

topaz7777 · January 2015

@aikendrum I was just going along for most of this pregnancy without anything too complicated with my HR situation other than my shots. I guess this is the point where things start gettin real. I was more scared the first time around when I didn't know if any of these things were going to happen, and I guess this time I kind of forgot about how sketchy things get at the end. My birth plan is pretty different now. It starts with My first preference is a vaginal birth with an epidural, and ends with, hey if we both survive the situation, I'm happy.

knjzacher · January 2015

@topaz7777‌ I'm sorry if you had previously mentioned your grandmothers passing and I missed it, but I'm sorry for you loss. And sorry for the rough time you're going through! Big hugs xo

kassiz · January 2015

Looks like I'm joining all of you lovely ladies, and will keep each if you in my T&P that are having a hard time!

Last Wednesday night I was admitted with serious chest and back pain, what we thought was heartburn, turned out to be an issue with my heart rhythm... For now I've been released home with a heart monitor and strict bed rest.

The blessing in everything is that Baby showed no signs of distress at any point and is measuring almost two weeks ahead!

I am 26 weeks now, and just hoping my body will cooperate long enough to let baby cook as long as he/she needs!

GTKY: I'm definitely not a journal person, but I have kept a loose photo journal with bump pics, dr apt, registering etc...

Amandysergio · January 2015

@topaz7777‌

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother and the rough time you've been having. Being high risk, it definitely gets more sketchy/scarier as the weeks go on which stinks because it's definitely stress we don't need but what can we do.... Take it easy hun.

Amandysergio · January 2015

@kassiz‌ welcome! Sorry you're here but I think you'll like it

I just had my first L&D trip this pregnancy for high bp. This is going to sound dumb and probably irresponsible of me but I had a bp of 174/104 on Friday with an excruciating headache and some tunnel vision. I didn't have anyone to watch DD at the time so I laid on my side for 20 minutes and rechecked and it went down to 122/73. It stayed low as I laid on the couch for 2hrs and my headache eventually subsided. On Saturday and Sunday I had a few bps in 150's/90's range but I felt okay aside from small headaches but I took it easy.

I called my ob office today to let them know and the nurse said "put me on hold and have someone check your blood pressure so I know what it is" which was 176/90 (I had been sitting at my desk working on patient paperwork for 2hrs so nothing stressful or strenuous) and they sent me off to L&D. It went down considerably each time they took it and baby boy sounded great on the monitor. They drew some labs but are aware of my elevated liver enzymes so hopefully they won't be alarmed when the results come back. They let me go before that and told me I need to rest on my left side as much as I can. Howwwww with a 15 month old? I'll try my hardest but I already feel like a shitty mom for laying down all the time when I should be up spending it with her

Anyway....there's that. Lol I'm afraid for my ob appt thurs to hear what my dr is going to say.

Holly9239 · January 2015

@Amandysergio‌ : sorry to hear you have to try to rest with a 15 month old... Can hubby help? Or maybe someone else?

I wanted to tell moms about something that I thought was very useful with my first born. I got this little machine thingy called Itzbeen. It was so useful to me with my son. It will record which side you last breastfed on, when you last changed the diaper, times how long baby (or you!) sleeps, and... Most importantly, records when you last gave yourself your meds (and you can also record when you last ate - I found useful as a diabetic). In my exhaustion, I could not imagine having to remember all that. Just thought I'd share.

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