February 2016 Moms
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Updated- Bumpy Pregnancy but Positive Thinking
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Update: My 3 hour glucose came back in the normal range. So I was cleared for gestational diabetes. I had to go back to FMM to finish my level 2 ultrasound (they couldn't get all the pictures) yesterday. I thought it was weird but the nurse said she was going to go look to see if she got everything after the ultrasound and it took her like 20 minutes.. She came back with the doctor who said we have IUGR which can just mean that the baby is genetically small but he is concerned that isn't the case because when they did the Doppler on the embilical cord the diastole ( when baby's heart is at rest) blood flow was very low. They now want me to go weekly for an ultrasound to check the blood flow because if it gets too low they will do a steroid blast and take her by c section. I'm kind of in a state of shock. I am 28 weeks 3 days, and wondering if anyone else is going through or has gone through this too.
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I'm working hard at staying positive but I keep having negative news come as soon as I get used to the previous batch. I'm currently 26 weeks and 1 day.
It all starts with the fact that I have uterine didelphis (two uteri, two cervixes, etc.) it puts me at risk for preterm labor, and a restricted growth for baby. I knew this from the beginning. I struggled some to get my OB on the same page as me about monitoring me but that was behind us.
Then at 20 weeks I had to go to the ER because my blood pressure spiked and was 157/105. They monitored me but then sent me home. I am now on blood pressure medication with gestational hypertension.
At this point they sent me to a doctor of Fetal and Maternal Medicine. He told us that he was very concerned that at some point I will develop PreEclmpsia because of my blood pressure. He wants me to have a test where I wear a belt to check fetal movements and heart rate once a week from 28 weeks on. He is also concerned that because of the space restriction and blood pressure that the baby will be small. He wants an ultrasound done every four weeks to check her growth. He then proceeded to tell me because of the risks he didn't want me to go past 38 weeks so if I can make it that far they will take her, but he didn't see me making it that far. He seemed to think I will be looking at 32-38 weeks. He wanted me and my Ob to heavily monitor for preterm labor and for PreEclampsia. This whole trip was a shock and when I saw my Ob last week she went over everything again. It has taken a while but I've gotten use to the fact that we are just going to keep her in there growing as long as she can.
Now that I am use to all this new info. I went last week to have my glucose challenge test. They called me 3 days later to tell me that my number was very high so I had to do the 3 hour glucose challenge test yesterday. Now I'm looking at possibly having gestational diabetes too. I'm focusing very hard on the fact that other than being a little petite baby girl is doing fabulous. Her kicks bring me reassurance. At this point I'm trying to stay positive but feeling like what else can go wrong, and hoping these problems don't start effecting her. I'm also praying she makes it to the 37 weeks so she can grow and develop and because I have nothing ready (mentally, or physically) to have her in such a short time.
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I'm working hard at staying positive but I keep having negative news come as soon as I get used to the previous batch. I'm currently 26 weeks and 1 day.
It all starts with the fact that I have uterine didelphis (two uteri, two cervixes, etc.) it puts me at risk for preterm labor, and a restricted growth for baby. I knew this from the beginning. I struggled some to get my OB on the same page as me about monitoring me but that was behind us.
Then at 20 weeks I had to go to the ER because my blood pressure spiked and was 157/105. They monitored me but then sent me home. I am now on blood pressure medication with gestational hypertension.
At this point they sent me to a doctor of Fetal and Maternal Medicine. He told us that he was very concerned that at some point I will develop PreEclmpsia because of my blood pressure. He wants me to have a test where I wear a belt to check fetal movements and heart rate once a week from 28 weeks on. He is also concerned that because of the space restriction and blood pressure that the baby will be small. He wants an ultrasound done every four weeks to check her growth. He then proceeded to tell me because of the risks he didn't want me to go past 38 weeks so if I can make it that far they will take her, but he didn't see me making it that far. He seemed to think I will be looking at 32-38 weeks. He wanted me and my Ob to heavily monitor for preterm labor and for PreEclampsia. This whole trip was a shock and when I saw my Ob last week she went over everything again. It has taken a while but I've gotten use to the fact that we are just going to keep her in there growing as long as she can.
Now that I am use to all this new info. I went last week to have my glucose challenge test. They called me 3 days later to tell me that my number was very high so I had to do the 3 hour glucose challenge test yesterday. Now I'm looking at possibly having gestational diabetes too. I'm focusing very hard on the fact that other than being a little petite baby girl is doing fabulous. Her kicks bring me reassurance. At this point I'm trying to stay positive but feeling like what else can go wrong, and hoping these problems don't start effecting her. I'm also praying she makes it to the 37 weeks so she can grow and develop and because I have nothing ready (mentally, or physically) to have her in such a short time.
Re: Updated- Bumpy Pregnancy but Positive Thinking
are high blood pressure, increased risk of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes all linked to one another?
It sounds like a lot to take in, but it seems like your doctors now have a solid plan for monitoring you and baby to make sure everything continues as smoothly as possible.
Try to be positive and I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and baby!
*Kate*
February 2016
On the bright side, it looks like you're being closely monitored, so that's great. If the g.diabetes or preeclampsia turn out to be an issue, you'll know right away.
You're past the viability mark, so although your baby girl might need some extra attention if she is born early, she will likely survive and thrive.
I had my son at 36 weeks. It was due to a complication that was previously undetected and I had been having a healthy pregnancy up to that point. It was very scary, but at 36 weeks, he was fully formed, was 6 lbs, and learned to nurse right away like a champ.
I guess my point is that preterm birth is not ideal, but keep positive because it's not a death sentence. I'm guessing your OB has already given you information on whether you should go directly to a different hospital that has a Level III NICU (if your hospital isn't equipped to handle preemies) if you go into labor before a certain point? If not, that may be a question you'll want to ask.
Expecting Saulie O 2.12.2016