High Risk Mommas

breezymeema7 · June 2015

I know that there are quite a few "high-risk" moms here on this board. How would you all feel about a weekly check-in? A place where we can discuss similar issues, get support, and lend an ear? If so, let's do a quick intro. How far along? Why are you high-risk? How have you been coping with everything?

PurpleBookmark · June 2015

I just joined, but I'd be interested.

I'm 31 weeks along and I am high risk because I have Factor V Leiden, Lupus Anticoagulant and a chromosome inversion.

I am by nature a worrier, but I am coping by focusing on one day at a time

missmarissa711 · June 2015

@Breezymeema7 Count me in!

I am 30 weeks.

I am high risk because of a shortened cervix.

Lots of checkups, lots of U/S's and lots of rest. The bed rest/pelvic rest thing was hard for me at first, because I am a "go, go, go!" type person. I just remember that every day I take it easy, and follow Dr,'s orders, is another day my little boy gets to stay cooking!

jaquex3 · June 2015

There's a high risk board we could use, but I'm interested either way!
I'm 28 weeks, considered high risk because of a positive Down syndrome test, which puts the baby at risk for certain defects and god forbid spontaneous death.
It took some time to come to terms with everything and certainly makes pregnancy a little more stressful, but we pray everyday and already consider ourselves lucky to have made it this far!

DSculley1824 · June 2015

I would check in! I'm 29 weeks 5 days and high risk due to pprom (preterm premature rupture of membranes). I ruptured when I was 24 weeks 3 days and have been in the hospital on strict bed rest ever since!

breezymeema7 · June 2015

I'm 28 weeks and am high-risk due to pre-term labour, incompetent cervix, and a cerclage. It was really crazy for about a month after my cerclage was placed but things have calmed done and I've been ticking along just great. I actually feel really blessed so far this pregnancy.

@purplebookmark what is a chromosome inversion, if you don't mind me asking?

@jaquex3 your attitude is beautiful. I admire it and you.

@marissalynn0620 glad to hear you have gotten adjusted to modified rest. It's a struggle, but so worth it!

breezymeema7 · June 2015

@DSculley1824 that's crazy and scary, but so awesome how long you've made it since it happened. Does your hospital have crafts and such to keep you occupied?

PurpleBookmark · June 2015

breezymeema7 said:
I'm 28 weeks and am high-risk due to pre-term labour, incompetent cervix, and a cerclage. It was really crazy for about a month after my cerclage was placed but things have calmed done and I've been ticking along just great. I actually feel really blessed so far this pregnancy.
@purplebookmark what is a chromosome inversion, if you don't mind me asking?
@jaquex3 your attitude is beautiful. I admire it and you.
@marissalynn0620 glad to hear you have gotten adjusted to modified rest. It's a struggle, but so worth it!

One of my chromosomes has part of the sequence that is reversed. I had four early miscarriages because of it, the correct genetic material just isn't there every time. Sometimes it is (I have had two successful pregnancies), it just depends what part of the chromosomes in my eggs combines with DH's.

breezymeema7 · June 2015

PurpleBookmark said:

I'm 28 weeks and am high-risk due to pre-term labour, incompetent cervix, and a cerclage. It was really crazy for about a month after my cerclage was placed but things have calmed done and I've been ticking along just great. I actually feel really blessed so far this pregnancy.
@purplebookmark what is a chromosome inversion, if you don't mind me asking?
@jaquex3 your attitude is beautiful. I admire it and you.
@marissalynn0620 glad to hear you have gotten adjusted to modified rest. It's a struggle, but so worth it!
One of my chromosomes has part of the sequence that is reversed. I had four early miscarriages because of it, the correct genetic material just isn't there every time. Sometimes it is (I have had two successful pregnancies), it just depends what part of the chromosomes in my eggs combines with DH's.

I've never heard of that before. So does it just come down to the luck of the draw then? I'm sorry about your previous losses.

bhargrave88 · June 2015

I'm 29 weeks! Considered high risk due to having stage 0 cervical cancer in dec 2013, I had a LEEP done as soon as the cells came back abnormal with precancerous findings following a biopsy in nov 2013. The cells went from precancerous to cancerous in a matter of 2 weeks, which is quite unheard of! So I'm at risk for PTL, and incompetent cervix, but so far my cervix has done great. I have experienced a few small sets of contractions here and there but they always seem to stop before I hit the "head to L&D" limit. I'll be having a Pap smear to make sure I'm still cancer free at my next appointment June 11! A little nervous because my doctor did say that sometimes the hormones in pregnancy can trigger that back up. If I make it past this Mark (18 month mark is June 19), I should be good! The highest rate of recurrence is usually in the first 18 months

Other than that, im dealing with Spd, where my hips and pelvic bones are separating already, which is painful, but not harmful. I ordered a prenatal cradle belt to wear.

11 weeks to go

kclg10 · June 2015

I'm 28 weeks. Baby girl was diagnosed at 20 weeks with CCAM, large mass on her left lung. Currently it is putting pressure on her heart. It grew from 20-22 weeks and from 22-28, it has stayed the same size I have continued weekly ultrasounds with a mfm to make sure heart failure doesn't occur. She will see a pediatric surgeon shortly after birth and they will decide when she will have surgery to remove the mass.

IdleFall · June 2015

Hello! I'm 29 weeks and high risk because I'm expecting twins and was already at risk of high blood pressure before getting pregnant.

Although, I have had a TON of doctors appointments, things have been going great so far. Fingers crossed that continues!

PurpleBookmark · June 2015

breezymeema7 said:

PurpleBookmark said:

breezymeema7 said:
I'm 28 weeks and am high-risk due to pre-term labour, incompetent cervix, and a cerclage. It was really crazy for about a month after my cerclage was placed but things have calmed done and I've been ticking along just great. I actually feel really blessed so far this pregnancy.
@purplebookmark what is a chromosome inversion, if you don't mind me asking?
@jaquex3 your attitude is beautiful. I admire it and you.
@marissalynn0620 glad to hear you have gotten adjusted to modified rest. It's a struggle, but so worth it!
One of my chromosomes has part of the sequence that is reversed. I had four early miscarriages because of it, the correct genetic material just isn't there every time. Sometimes it is (I have had two successful pregnancies), it just depends what part of the chromosomes in my eggs combines with DH's.

I've never heard of that before. So does it just come down to the luck of the draw then? I'm sorry about your previous losses.

That is it exactly, luck of the draw. You can do IVF with genetic testing I believe to make sure the embryo is balanced chromosomally. We did not find out the results of our RPL testing until I was already pregnant with my second child and this pregnancy was a happy surprise so it wasn't something we looked into but if my kids inherit the inversion that would be an option for them someday.

J&D2007 · June 2015

Hi! I will check in, too. I am 28 weeks & considered high risk as well. I see my OB and MFM as well. High risk because of my age, long unknown IF history, and previous losses. Fingers crossed, but this pregnancy is going well with the exception of a low lying placenta that needs monitoring.

PurpleBookmark · June 2015

kclg10 said:
I'm 28 weeks. Baby girl was diagnosed at 20 weeks with CCAM, large mass on her left lung. Currently it is putting pressure on her heart. It grew from 20-22 weeks and from 22-28, it has stayed the same size I have continued weekly ultrasounds with a mfm to make sure heart failure doesn't occur. She will see a pediatric surgeon shortly after birth and they will decide when she will have surgery to remove the mass.

Prayers for you and baby, that must be so stressful and hard.

kedbach · June 2015

I'm 31 weeks and high-risk because I'm diabetic! I have been since I was 12. I have TONS of appointments from the normal OB, to the specialists at the fetal medicine clinic, and my endocrinologist (which luckily I work from home with my husband, otherwise I have no idea how I would continue to work through pregnancy!), on the bright side, that means plenty of ultrasounds to see our sweet girl! So far, no complications and baby girl is doing great! It is far more difficult regulating my blood sugars while pregnant though! Praying for all of you beautiful mamas!

ffwreese · June 2015

I'm 28 weeks and also a diabetic. I have been since the age of 11. This is our third baby and things are going great!! Lots of appointments between all the doctors, but I will not complain.

kfking10 · June 2015

I'm 27 weeks and high risk because I had a chronion amnion separation at 19 weeks. I have lots and lots of doctors appointments and tests but everything seems to be going positively!

acgonzalez22 · June 2015

Hello ladies! I am 30 weeks and high risk due to thyroid disease, age, and recently diagnosed GD. I only have 1 fallopian tube, PCOS, and 2 previous losses- very thankful for IF.

I take one day at a time. And always try to remember there are people in worse situations than myself. I lean on family, friends, and faith.

This is a great idea! Thank you @breezymeema7

robinmm · June 2015

I'll check in, too! I will be 31 weeks tomorrow, which my high risk doctor said would be a win! I have a bicornuate uterus that was found when my son was born at 30 weeks 4 days via emergency c-sec. I am optimistic that I will go a little longer, but I still have that worry in the back of my mind. I worry we will be spending weeks in NICU again, or that something may happen to her. I am getting weekly shots and have way more appointments this time around. Crossing my fingers for all of you ladies!

Sorry if this posts multiple times. My app is out of whack

Shine2015 · June 2015

Hi all! I am 30w3d and am high risk for several reasons. At age 37, I am considered AMA, I am overweight, have an under active thyroid and suffer from anxiety/depression/panic attacks which requires me to be on a med that they really have to watch baby while I am taking. I also developed pre-e with my first so I am at higher risk this time. Also recently was diagnosed with GD. I was very fearful about the pre-e returning very early this time but so far I have only had a couple of higher readings and I was super nervous/upset at those appointments so the doctor is not concerned.

DSculley1824 · June 2015

@breezymeema7 oh I have lots to do in here! I have books, magazines, coloring books, card games, sun catcher kid, board games, etc. My cousin also bought me an Amazon Fire Stick so I can keep current with all of my tv shows

CarelessDiva89 · June 2015

Well hello other high risk mama's. . I am 29 weeks & 4 days. Was put on hospital bed rest after I started bleeding 2 weeks ago & will be here another 5 weeks. I will be delivering at 34 weeks Due to placenta previa / Accreta & will also have to have a hysterectomy due to the Accreta. I am trying to cope the best way I can. Hardest part is being away from my other 3 kids & husband. And luckily my baby girl is as healthy as can be so as hard as it is being on bed rest .. I remind myself that the end goal is to keep this precious baby cooking as long as possible

Salijo · June 2015

I'm 27 weeks and high risk due to a weak uterus from multiple myomectomy's, heart problems and hypothyroidism. I also see MFM every other week. Lots of monitoring because of PTL with my previous pregnancy and strict hospital bed rest. I pray that this time is a lot easier. So far so good!

breezymeema7 · June 2015

DSculley1824 said:

@breezymeema7 oh I have lots to do in here! I have books, magazines, coloring books, card games, sun catcher kid, board games, etc. My cousin also bought me an Amazon Fire Stick so I can keep current with all of my tv shows

Good, I'm glad to gear you are keeping "busy." I attempted knitting last time I was on strict hospital bed rest. I made a really horrible crooked baby scarf. I have since retired my needles

mhersch17 · June 2015

I'm high risk since day 1. I've had blood clots for around 9 years now and don't have any "cause" to cause them. So been very closely monitored and lots of shots in the Tummy to keep the little one safe... 30 weeks and no hiccups so far!

fowlerpfs · June 2015

@mhersch17 , I have had 3 friends that had blood clotting issues when pregnant, did the shots, and have healthy babies born at full term!

fowlerpfs · June 2015

I am high risk as of last Friday, so this is new to me. I was diagnosed with Cholestasis. I have been doing lots of research and praying

GirlOnTheBeach · June 2015

I'm just a day shy of 32 weeks. I'm high risk for multiple reasons. I had 2 previous miscarriages and it was discovered I had low progesterone. They started me on progesterone immediately upon getting my bfp.

The day I found out my progesterone levels were back to normal, they found I had placenta previa. The day I found out the placenta had moved, I had entered the "risky" time frame for the baby due toy bicornuate uterus. My uterus is shaped like a "V" and the baby is in the left horn (side). He essentially only has a half a uterus to grow in so it dramatically increased my chances of cervical shortening. I was seeing my mfm every two weeks for ultrasounds. I finally got cleared to go once a month instead as I was doing so well but got a phone call 2 days later to tell me I had gestational diabetes. So I'm back to every two weeks again because the baby has less room to grow and they are worried that he'll grow too fast due to the GD. It's been quite the roller coaster ride but his growth is good and my numbers have been fine so far. Somewhere in all that they found that I had pretty severe anemia and a low blood count. I still struggle to keep those numbers in check.

BabyYardley · June 2015

I think this is so great! @breezymeema7

I'm 30 weeks along. I was diagnosed with a shortened cervix at 22 weeks. I've been on progesterone suppositories since then. So many check-ups, ultrasounds, dilation checks. Several trips to the hospital due to intense cramps and preterm labor scares. I actually just got back from the doctor's office today because last night I had intense cramps. I thought baby was coming but thankfully she's still ok in there. Any more cramps like this though I'll be back at the hospital.

Here's to hoping we're all able to make it to full term with healthy babies and healthy us, too!

pabeybaby · June 2015

During my first trimester I was considered high risk, but as times been going on there's been a lot of miscommunication between my specialist and my OB office. It's annoying.

Anyway after having three previous miscarriages, I finally learned I have Lupus and it affects my blood causing clots causing my miscarriages. So they have me seeing a blood specialist as well as my OB. So far baby has been doing well and this will be our first. I've been on baby aspirin and extra folic acid the entire pregnancy, and they're also keeping an eye on me and baby due to me having heart palpitations and having to take a beta blocker for that. Yay meds all over the place!

Tomorrow I've got my glucose test (oh boy) and an ultrasound.

Best wishes for everyone!

AWarford · June 2015

I love the idea of this. I've been high risk since the beginning of this pregnancy. I've had 5 losses with no explanation so this has been a completely new journey! I'm now on bedrest after a week of contractions and a positive fetal fibronectin result. Luckily my cervix is still holding strong. I work in a high risk labor and delivery unit so I have a hard time not thinking of worst case scenarios. I'll be praying for all the mama's on this board!

laurena612 · June 2015

I am 31 weeks pregnant and high risk due to previous pre-term labour and previous pregnancy blood infections. I've so far made it a week further than my last and me and baby are healthy so far so I'm feeling pretty positive!

lynp3 · June 2015

I am 31 weeks and high risk due to heart problems and it being twins

Boslove · June 2015

Im high risk due to my arthritis originally and now even more so because of DS's clubfoot and enlarged ventricles.

Ive been told im at the lower end of the spectrum but will continue to see my high risk OB and get monthly, possibly biweekly US to check on DS and make sure his ventricles havent increased. The increased US's are causing alot of anxiety before each appt so Im just trying to work thru that mostly.

GL to all the High Risk moms on the board!

chavemann10 · June 2015

I would gladly join in! I'm a member on the other board as well, but since I love you ladies so much, I'd love to talk to ya'll about it.

I'm almost 28wks and am considered high risk because this is c-section #4, I have gestational diabetes, and am now on pre-eclampsia "watch" because I've had 2 high BP's within the last 2 weeks plus am swelling pretty significantly. I now have to take Insulin twice a day, test my sugars 7x's a day, and my BP 3 times a day. If I have BGL's under 70 or over 150 at any point, or have a BP high than 130/85 I am to go to L&D immediately. I'm not sure if they are being overly cautious or not...but atleast my docs are trying to keep me and baby E healthy!

sjra1028 · June 2015

I'm 29 weeks and 3 days today. I have pre-eclampsia and will have to be on bed rest as of 32 weeks. Hoping to not deliver early, but my OB has already warned me. We have more hope this week bc my bp was finally somewhat normal at my appointment! Yay! My doctor says that if I keep this up, then I'll probably make it to my scheduled c-section on August 7th! I've been having a lot of painful contractions for a week which my dr says is my bodies natural response to my bp. I'll have to have my cervix checked at every appt from here on out bc of it. Sucks, but the goal is to not dilate from the contractions(obviously!!!).
But luckily, our lil girl is still growing and hasn't shown any signs of distress!

javonnep · June 2015

Hi! I am 29 weeks and 4 days. I am high risk because of my age and a shortened cervix with funneling. I have been on bedrest since my 20 week checkup when they discovered the short cervix. This is my third child and I've never experienced this with the others. I'm so thankful that I've made it this far with a growing and healthy baby in tow. God bless everyone!

BabyBrown812 · June 2015

This is a fantastic idea!

I'm 30 weeks today. I have been high risk since the very beginning. I was pregnant was twins but one didn't survive very early on. I also am a survivor of thyroid cancer and have rheumatoid arthritis and another autoimmune disorder. My endocrinologist monitors my thyroid levels routinely. Due to my autoimmune disorders I tested positive for some antibodies that puts my baby at risk of developing congenital heart block. Since 18 weeks I have been seeing MFM MDs weekly to have ultrasounds of my babies heart. Just recently I am now able to go to MFM appts every 2 weeks. I still also go to my regular OB as well. So far everything looks good and my little ones heart is holding strong!!

Thank you to all the other women on here for sharing and your bravery!!

ginger8484 · June 2015

Would love to join. I'm high risk because I had my first miscarriage last October 2014, low progestrone , Crohn's disease, and blood clots. I will be 31 weeks Friday , and very excited to meet my baby girl. It has been tough and hard to speak to anyone but my significant other about my struggles. If I even vent to anyone else , then they will think something is wrong with me and freak out. Then that would freak me out and get annoyed . I had spotting last week and freaked me out, but my Obgyn and I think baby is growing as well as I. Being high risk is tired some because of all those appts . But , all is well and I'm grateful to see my Bella more than others can see their baby .

sarahmu7 · June 2015

I'm 29 wks tomorrow and considered high risk for being overweight, high blood pressure and previous blood clots. So far everything has been good, just lots of appointments.

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