I had my 1hr GB diabetes yesterday along with urine and blood test. Also, I got my Rhogam and TDAP shots. Looks like I'm low on iron so I have to take iron tablets now. I also failed my 1hr test so I gotta do my 3hr test at some point. I don't know when to do that but I'm thinking we'll probably do it soon? All in all, the 28th week appt sucked.
BFP #1: DD born on 08.25.12
BFP #2: 09/08/15 miscarried at 6w
BFP #3: DD2 born on 02.07.17
My appointment today was a little on the frustrating side too. It was scheduled for 10:15, i sat until 12:00 before seeing anyone. The consultant did my ultrasound rather than a tech & the baby is measuring big, which in itself isnt cause for concern but im now a lot more anxious about delivery. They also now want me to do the glucose tolerance test to be sure, though my blood & urine samples were both good today.
I had posted about this on weds, but it got eaten during maintenance. I went in for a follow up u/s to check on a low lying placenta on Wednesday. The placenta had moved, but my amniotic fluid was low. They brought me into the hospital on Thursday to check again and for an NST. My fluid was still low (AFI of 6.2). I technically don't qualify for a diagnosis of oligohydramnios but it's close and she has way less fluid than she should for GA.
I have another NST today and then should see the high risk specialist for a level 2 u/s on Monday. According to Dr. Google this could lead to really bad news. Best case scenario they continue to monitor closely and she is able to tolerate the low fluid until she's safe enough to deliver. However, she could also have a serious birth defect with a poor prognosis or placental dysfunction that means she may have to be delivered sooner than later.
I'm trying to stay positive but am absolutely devastated. The waiting game is killing me.
@lemieuxk I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. FX you and baby will be perfectly fine up until the day you deliver and onwards. I'll be thinking of you. Keep us updated!
************* First BFP: 12/16/13 EDD: 08/23/14 Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
@lemieuxk had they mentioned low fluids to you at all before like at your 20 week appt or anything? There are many different avenues this could take. I know it is one million times easier said than done (as I've been there too...) but try to relax as much as possible, stay positive, be informed and write down questions you want to ask the high risk/MFM doctor, and focus on increasing your water intake and decreasing unnecessary sodium in your diet as much as possible for any chance that it could help out!
FWIW, here was my experience with it: At our 20 week appt the tech basically stopped early and sent us to our doctor. When we got in there I wasn't expecting anything to be wrong. The doctor told us we had low fluids, they couldn't see a lot of the organs, and said we would see an MFM doctor for a level 2 u/s as well. She described it as "sending someone to a cancer doctor who doesn't really have cancer." Well, that's nice to say, but that night I totally broke down sobbing, had a major panic attack, and kinda pushed my husband away because he was trying to remain hopeful and I was so devastated and depressed about it that I wanted to just disappear.
I went to the MFM doctor, terrified out of my mind. Immediately the tech said, "yeah, those fluids are definitely low!" which only broke my heart even more. I started sobbing once she left, before the doctor came in, and luckily DH was there to help calm me down. The MFM doctor came in and told me that I wasn't low enough for ogliohydraminos as my AFI was 6.2 as well, and that doctors/techs need to be careful saying 'low fluid.' It was subjectively lower than other pregnant women, yes, but that doesn't mean there isn't enough for my baby's livelihood. My overall experience with the MFM was actually AMAZING. I think they're used to women coming in very scared and anxious and therefore will really listen to you and answer your questions and take all of the time you need. Our baby also has kidneys that are just barely on the higher end of the bell curve, so I've been going back for monitoring. DH and I decided that as much as possible, I needed to rest, be off my feet, and not stress. Also, we bought a 1 Gallon plastic pitcher at the store and every night I fill it up with water so it can chill over night, and throughout the next day, I can't go to sleep until I've drank the entire gallon of water throughout the day. I carry a water bottle with my EVERYWHERE. About 4-ish weeks later, we went back to the MFM doctor, and they said my fluids actually looked great now and were in the normal range, around 15.6. I know this is not necessarily every person's results, and it was when I was about 24 weeks, but I want to say it to give you hope that things can still turn around and there are ways you can at least try to actively work towards helping out your LO. Neither doctor actually suggested 'increasing' my water intake, I had read that online, but they just said "yeah, make sure you drink water." We are still being monitored for the kidneys, and in two weeks they will determine how this will play out in the remainder of our pregnancy, whether I need to be induced early, have a c-section, be monitored for anything specific through delivery, and likely plan that they will do an u/s on baby's kidneys immediately after he is born.
Things to be optimistic about: They didn't immediately send you to L&D. That indicates there isn't any immediate danger to your baby. It isn't low enough to classify as oglio. Many women are diagnosed with oglio and go on to have very safe births and healthy babies, and you're ahead of that curve. Your doctor is monitoring it and you're going to an MFM who will be able to give you better answers--go prepared with questions and knowledgable! Utilize him/her as a resource rather than Dr. Google, who honestly shattered my heart, stomped on it, ate it for dinner, crapped it out the next day, and flushed it down the toilet! At this point now, your baby could be delivered and spend a little bit of time in the NICU and still be very healthy. Most likely, that won't happen for a long while and if your baby needed to come early, they would schedule it for between 36-38 weeks.
I know I just wrote you a novel, and I apologize for that as it is mostly personal experience, but I pray it gives you a little hope, some suggestions for moving forward so you can feel proactive, and know that we're all thinking of you and hoping for the best! If you need to vent or want someone to reach out to, feel free to PM me! Those first few nights were honestly so awful and it was so hard for me to confide in DH because my mind was racing a mile a minute and he was being very rational about wanting to wait until we heard from the MFM before over-reacting. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers this weekend and hoping the doctor gives you some helpful advice and good news on Monday! Keep us informed and, as much as possible, get outside, up your intake of water, and give that baby bump some hugs!
Thanks all! I know I haven't been the most regular poster here, so I especially appreciate the support! We had a full biophysical profile done at L&D today and my fluid volume was up to 9.4! Normal is about 8-24 so still low but it has crept up into the normal range! We are still meeting with the high risk OB on Monday but it's a very good sign and helps us breathe a huge sigh of relief for now. LO is measuring about a week behind but the doctor said this is within the range of normal so they aren't too concerned. Feeling cautiously optimistic!
@TeacherMom2517 thank you so much for your response! You perfectly described what this experience has been like for me, particularly feeling as though my husband wasn't able to understand the anxiety and grief I was experiencing. I really appreciate your taking the time to share your experience. Here's hoping both our numbers stay good and we are celebrating happy and healthy births in a few months!
I spent the night before Thanksgiving in L&D for back pain and constant Braxton Hicks. Turns out I was dehydrated and have been over doing it. So thankful that it wasn't anything serious but still scary.
@lemieuxk I'm SO happy your numbers came up! Hopefully things go well on Monday, and in either case, keep us updated! Drink that water!! It's hard when you know DH means well, but you just want to totally fall apart and have everything be made all better! Here's to happy and healthy babies!!!
had an ultrasound and midwife appt on the 22nd. The ultrasound was to follow up on a low lying placenta. Unfortunately, it still is laying low, so I have another follow up next week to check. If it hasn't moved by then, I may have to schedule a C-section. I also scheduled my rhogam (spelling?) shot and glucose test.
Re: American Thanksgiving week appointments!
I had posted about this on weds, but it got eaten during maintenance. I went in for a follow up u/s to check on a low lying placenta on Wednesday. The placenta had moved, but my amniotic fluid was low. They brought me into the hospital on Thursday to check again and for an NST. My fluid was still low (AFI of 6.2). I technically don't qualify for a diagnosis of oligohydramnios but it's close and she has way less fluid than she should for GA.
I have another NST today and then should see the high risk specialist for a level 2 u/s on Monday. According to Dr. Google this could lead to really bad news. Best case scenario they continue to monitor closely and she is able to tolerate the low fluid until she's safe enough to deliver. However, she could also have a serious birth defect with a poor prognosis or placental dysfunction that means she may have to be delivered sooner than later.
I'm trying to stay positive but am absolutely devastated. The waiting game is killing me.
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
FWIW, here was my experience with it: At our 20 week appt the tech basically stopped early and sent us to our doctor. When we got in there I wasn't expecting anything to be wrong. The doctor told us we had low fluids, they couldn't see a lot of the organs, and said we would see an MFM doctor for a level 2 u/s as well. She described it as "sending someone to a cancer doctor who doesn't really have cancer." Well, that's nice to say, but that night I totally broke down sobbing, had a major panic attack, and kinda pushed my husband away because he was trying to remain hopeful and I was so devastated and depressed about it that I wanted to just disappear.
I went to the MFM doctor, terrified out of my mind. Immediately the tech said, "yeah, those fluids are definitely low!" which only broke my heart even more. I started sobbing once she left, before the doctor came in, and luckily DH was there to help calm me down. The MFM doctor came in and told me that I wasn't low enough for ogliohydraminos as my AFI was 6.2 as well, and that doctors/techs need to be careful saying 'low fluid.' It was subjectively lower than other pregnant women, yes, but that doesn't mean there isn't enough for my baby's livelihood. My overall experience with the MFM was actually AMAZING. I think they're used to women coming in very scared and anxious and therefore will really listen to you and answer your questions and take all of the time you need. Our baby also has kidneys that are just barely on the higher end of the bell curve, so I've been going back for monitoring. DH and I decided that as much as possible, I needed to rest, be off my feet, and not stress. Also, we bought a 1 Gallon plastic pitcher at the store and every night I fill it up with water so it can chill over night, and throughout the next day, I can't go to sleep until I've drank the entire gallon of water throughout the day. I carry a water bottle with my EVERYWHERE. About 4-ish weeks later, we went back to the MFM doctor, and they said my fluids actually looked great now and were in the normal range, around 15.6. I know this is not necessarily every person's results, and it was when I was about 24 weeks, but I want to say it to give you hope that things can still turn around and there are ways you can at least try to actively work towards helping out your LO. Neither doctor actually suggested 'increasing' my water intake, I had read that online, but they just said "yeah, make sure you drink water." We are still being monitored for the kidneys, and in two weeks they will determine how this will play out in the remainder of our pregnancy, whether I need to be induced early, have a c-section, be monitored for anything specific through delivery, and likely plan that they will do an u/s on baby's kidneys immediately after he is born.
Things to be optimistic about: They didn't immediately send you to L&D. That indicates there isn't any immediate danger to your baby. It isn't low enough to classify as oglio. Many women are diagnosed with oglio and go on to have very safe births and healthy babies, and you're ahead of that curve. Your doctor is monitoring it and you're going to an MFM who will be able to give you better answers--go prepared with questions and knowledgable! Utilize him/her as a resource rather than Dr. Google, who honestly shattered my heart, stomped on it, ate it for dinner, crapped it out the next day, and flushed it down the toilet! At this point now, your baby could be delivered and spend a little bit of time in the NICU and still be very healthy. Most likely, that won't happen for a long while and if your baby needed to come early, they would schedule it for between 36-38 weeks.
I know I just wrote you a novel, and I apologize for that as it is mostly personal experience, but I pray it gives you a little hope, some suggestions for moving forward so you can feel proactive, and know that we're all thinking of you and hoping for the best! If you need to vent or want someone to reach out to, feel free to PM me! Those first few nights were honestly so awful and it was so hard for me to confide in DH because my mind was racing a mile a minute and he was being very rational about wanting to wait until we heard from the MFM before over-reacting. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers this weekend and hoping the doctor gives you some helpful advice and good news on Monday! Keep us informed and, as much as possible, get outside, up your intake of water, and give that baby bump some hugs!