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Good Vibes for mamas with extra challenges, needing support -weekly thread

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This is meant to be a special place of extra support and zero judgment, for our June ladies dealing with early or unexpected health care interventions, heavier life struggles, spending some pregnancy time  in a medical facility, on bed rest, or reduced activity, etc.  As always, obviously, please feel free to post your own thread or to share your story on any other thread.  

Shared sorrow is half sorrow...

Changing the daily thread to weekly, to help follow the stories a little better, hope that's ok.

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  • lovethatcolosunlovethatcolosun member
    Welcome @pixieprincss! It sounds like you've travelled this road before. Sending good vibes your way for some actual restful sleep and pain relief.
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  • karaelaine1991karaelaine1991 member
    pixieprincss said:

    Although this is my 4th pregnancy on The Bump (third child), I totally forgot about month boards until now. So, "Hi!". 


    About me: I have chronic pelvic instability that began in 2010 at about 28 weeks pregnant with DS1. While many women get symphyis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy, mine was an extreme case that led to some issues that may never get better. While I have had discomfort every day of my life since then, and pain many days, in pregnancy the pain is unrelenting. I spend 12-14 hours in bed in the evening and night (despite sleeping poorly, so many of those are waking hours) and need about 2 hours down during the day. This time down allows me to be able to take care of my kids, live life, get in my on-site work hours, etc. in the other hours. Since this is the third time around, I am in a better place mentally. I have an awesome support team with my midwife and chiropractor, and I benefit from knowing my limits and how to capitalize on the downtime (work from home, taking an online grad class, etc.), but it still is hard.
    Welcome! It sounds like you've faced your challenges with positivity - good for you! Your kids have an awesome role model in you :) please keep us updated!
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  • KarasTwinKarasTwin member
    Morning, ladies! I'm hanging out in l&d this morning. Woke up this morning to get ready for work and had a decent amount of blood in the toilet and on the toilet paper. Called the on call number and got a nurse who told me to come get checked out. I'm having some slight contractions. They just did an abdominal and vaginal ultrasound. Also had the pleasure of being cathed. Now we wait
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  • WestypetWestypet member
    KarasTwin said:

    Morning, ladies! I'm hanging out in l&d this morning. Woke up this morning to get ready for work and had a decent amount of blood in the toilet and on the toilet paper. Called the on call number and got a nurse who told me to come get checked out. I'm having some slight contractions. They just did an abdominal and vaginal ultrasound. Also had the pleasure of being cathed. Now we wait

    Thinking of you!
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  • teather5teather5 member
    @KarasTwin thinking of you!!
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  • lovethatcolosunlovethatcolosun member
    @KarasTwin thinking of you this morning. Hoping everything is going well and they can identify the source of the bleeding. Keep us posted. ❤️
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  • LaurenAnn0405LaurenAnn0405 member
    Asking for some good vibes from the girls on here-we were told last weekend by our land lady that she sold the property (our apt is a free standing structure not in a big building) and we have to be out by June 30th. My EDD is June 6th-not cool. We're having problems getting pre-approved for buying a house because my credit isn't great and if we use just DH on the loan he has too high of a debt-to-income ratio because we have 2 car loans. Not really sure what to do and time is ticking away fast :-SS
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  • LaurenAnn0405LaurenAnn0405 member
    @KarasTwin thinking of you and hope everything is going well!
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  • laurendutchlaurendutch member
    @KarasTwin thinking of you! Check in with us so we do t have to go all "catfish" on you :)
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  • mrs1374amrs1374a member
    edited April 2015
    I am currently on bed rest until Tuesday when I go back to my doctor. I was in labor and delivery all day Wednesday having contractions. They haven't figured out why still, cervix is completely closed. They aren't big contractions, I remember what they feel like (I have a 3 year old) but I'm still feeling pretty crappy :(I
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  • knwilliams01knwilliams01 member
    @KarasTwin Thinking of you!! Hope everything is going well!!!
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  • karaelaine1991karaelaine1991 member
    KarasTwin said:

    Morning, ladies! I'm hanging out in l&d this morning. Woke up this morning to get ready for work and had a decent amount of blood in the toilet and on the toilet paper. Called the on call number and got a nurse who told me to come get checked out. I'm having some slight contractions. They just did an abdominal and vaginal ultrasound. Also had the pleasure of being cathed. Now we wait

    Will keep you in my prayers, hope all will be well! Keep us updated if possible!
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    LaurenCearfoss said:

    Asking for some good vibes from the girls on here-we were told last weekend by our land lady that she sold the property (our apt is a free standing structure not in a big building) and we have to be out by June 30th. My EDD is June 6th-not cool. We're having problems getting pre-approved for buying a house because my credit isn't great and if we use just DH on the loan he has too high of a debt-to-income ratio because we have 2 car loans. Not really sure what to do and time is ticking away fast :-SS

    Oh no, we thought we were going to have to move by June 30, too, but our rent increase ended up not being so bad.... But I totally can relate to the panic of getting this news! I'm sure you'll figure everything out, prayers that this will be sooner rather than later! Are you open to renting again? I think you said before that you're in the Pittsburgh area, and I am too. My landlord has properties all over the place here and I'd be happy to PM their info to you if you'd like it!
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  • karaelaine1991karaelaine1991 member
    mrs1374a said:

    I am currently on bed rest until Tuesday when I go back to my doctor. I was in labor and delivery all day Wednesday having contractions. They haven't figured out why still, cervix is completely closed. They aren't big contractions, I remember what they feel like (I have a 3 year old) but I'm still feeling pretty crappy :(I

    Best of luck, I hope the contractions subside soon! Try to enjoy the opportunity to relax, even if the circumstances aren't ideal!
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  • klkonwiklkonwi member
    @KarasTwin and @mrs1374a thinking of you both!!!!!
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  • luckyrainbowluckyrainbow member
    Thinking of you @KarasTwin
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  • KarasTwinKarasTwin member
    @mrs1374a hope you can get some rest this weekend and get good results at your appointment on Tuesday. These kiddos need to keep cooking!
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  • seeseaseesea member
    @KarasTwin and @mrs1374a I hope everything works out!!! Thinking of you both. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
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  • WestypetWestypet member
    mrs1374a said:

    I am currently on bed rest until Tuesday when I go back to my doctor. I was in labor and delivery all day Wednesday having contractions. They haven't figured out why still, cervix is completely closed. They aren't big contractions, I remember what they feel like (I have a 3 year old) but I'm still feeling pretty crappy :(I

    You can do it! Tuesday is a good short term goal to kick those contractions. Take it easy like they say, and try not to worry. Netflix?
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  • KaLikeAWindKaLikeAWind member
    edited April 2015
    @KarasTwin I hope they give you some ultrasound results soon! And discover what it is that is making you bleed - I remember you had that bleeding episode before your shower, too, no? Best wishes and will keep you in my thoughts

    @mrs1374a so sorry to hear about the bed rest! Try to have a restful weekend and hopefully they'll have a plan or an idea for those contractions when you see your doc on Tuesday

    @LaurenCearfoss that really sucks. We bought a house last summer and other than being pregnant and preparing to have this baby it was the most stressful time of my life, feels like. If you do want to buy I hope the whole process works out for you, but I remember the whole process for us once we made an offer and all that was around a month a half (roughly April 20th for the offer and then to sign papers on June 3rd). It maybe could go quicker (I dunno - that was the first time we ever bought) but that's cutting it real close to your EDD. However, my sister had her twins and her and her FI closed on their house while she was in the hospital recovering from birth, so obviously people do it. I wish you easy paperwork and little stress in your house buying experience. Good luck in whatever you decide

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  • mrs1374amrs1374a member
    Thank you all! I'm trying to rest as much as possible and I will let you all know what the doctor says Tuesday.
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    KarasTwin said:

    Update, apparently like the rest of me, my uterus is irritable. They gave me shot to calm it down and we're headed home. Thanks for your check ins and concerns! Headed home to rest. @mellymar you remembered right, they said it might happen again but if the amount or consistency changes to come back


    That's what they keeping telling me I have an irritable uterus. So what shot did you get?
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    mrs1374a said:

    KarasTwin said:

    Update, apparently like the rest of me, my uterus is irritable. They gave me shot to calm it down and we're headed home. Thanks for your check ins and concerns! Headed home to rest. @mellymar you remembered right, they said it might happen again but if the amount or consistency changes to come back


    That's what they keeping telling me I have an irritable uterus. So what shot did you get?
    Don't judge me, but I honestly don't remember what it was. She called it a smooth muscle relaxer. It was the tiniest bottle of injection fluid I've ever seen. It made my heart rate go up a little and made me kinda shaky, but she said that was normal.
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  • tdotson0722tdotson0722 member
    @KarasTwin Seems like Terbutaline? I was in the hospital a month ago overnight for contractions which was caused by a bladder infection. They wanted to give me that shot but bc it makes your heart rate go up they couldn't give it to me bc my heart rate was staying steady around 120-130.
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    tdotson0722 said:

    @KarasTwin Seems like Terbutaline? I was in the hospital a month ago overnight for contractions which was caused by a bladder infection. They wanted to give me that shot but bc it makes your heart rate go up they couldn't give it to me bc my heart rate was staying steady around 120-130.

    That sounds right, I remember her saying they wouldn't give it if your heart rate was over 120
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    KarasTwin said:

    mrs1374a said:

    KarasTwin said:

    Update, apparently like the rest of me, my uterus is irritable. They gave me shot to calm it down and we're headed home. Thanks for your check ins and concerns! Headed home to rest. @mellymar you remembered right, they said it might happen again but if the amount or consistency changes to come back


    That's what they keeping telling me I have an irritable uterus. So what shot did you get?
    Don't judge me, but I honestly don't remember what it was. She called it a smooth muscle relaxer. It was the tiniest bottle of injection fluid I've ever seen. It made my heart rate go up a little and made me kinda shaky, but she said that was normal.
    No judge! They ran a bunch of test of me that I forget what they were for and blah blah! Thanks! I wonder what they are going to do with me if this continues after a weekend of rest. I'm in day 3 of rest.

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  • Melindafuller34Melindafuller34 member
    edited April 2015
    Feeling real down and out!! I was in the hospital a couple of days due to my blood sugar being high. I got out the hospital yesterday evening so I went to my job to turn in the form saying I can return to work!! My HR tells me that I have to go on Fmla right now due to them not having any light duty!! I work at a nursing home which the employees are 95% women!! So I would of expected better a commendations for pregnant women. So I called my doctor and the receptionist tells me that they won't feel out Fmla papers until I have my baby and it's only for 6 weeks but my job gives me 12weeks. I am so confused on what to do Y'all pray for me. :(:((
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  • KarasTwinKarasTwin member
    mrs1374a said:

    KarasTwin said:

    mrs1374a said:

    KarasTwin said:

    Update, apparently like the rest of me, my uterus is irritable. They gave me shot to calm it down and we're headed home. Thanks for your check ins and concerns! Headed home to rest. @mellymar you remembered right, they said it might happen again but if the amount or consistency changes to come back


    That's what they keeping telling me I have an irritable uterus. So what shot did you get?
    Don't judge me, but I honestly don't remember what it was. She called it a smooth muscle relaxer. It was the tiniest bottle of injection fluid I've ever seen. It made my heart rate go up a little and made me kinda shaky, but she said that was normal.
    No judge! They ran a bunch of test of me that I forget what they were for and blah blah! Thanks! I wonder what they are going to do with me if this continues after a weekend of rest. I'm in day 3 of rest.

    It's so overwhelming trying to remember everything they say! I feel like a terrible mother because I can't remember anything!
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  • karaelaine1991karaelaine1991 member
    Melindafuller34 said:

    Feeling real down and out!! I was in the hospital a couple of days due to my blood sugar being high. I got out the hospital yesterday evening so I went to my job to turn in the form saying I can return to work!! My HR tells me that I have to go on Fmla right now due to them not having any light duty!! I work at a nursing home which the employees are 95% women!! So I would of expected better a commendations for pregnant women. So I called my doctor and the receptionist tells me that they won't feel out Fmla papers until I have my baby and it's only for 6 weeks but my job gives me 12weeks. I am so confused on what to do Y'all pray for me. :(:((

    Will be praying for you, hope this resolves itself soon! Sounds very confusing!
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  • devyns2nddevyns2nd member
    edited April 2015
    Thinking of everyone!!!! I've been too busy to keep up with TB and I feel so behind on everything that's going going on.
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  • KaLikeAWindKaLikeAWind member
    @bowloforanges1327 wanted to tell you I have been thinking of you and your family. Wishing you well!
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  • virginiaunicorn11virginiaunicorn11 member
    @bowloforanges1327 please keep us posted. I'm glad to get your update and that you've got a good plan in place for your new LO. much love
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  • KarasTwinKarasTwin member
    @bowloforanges1327 continued prayers for your family. Take good care of yourself, mama!
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  • HoosOnFirstHoosOnFirst member
    @bowloforanges1327 sending good and positive thoughts your way!
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