Low amniotic fluid?

BelhurstBride · December 2016

Anyone have that one thrown at them before?

I was diagnosed with a SCH two months ago and have been going for u/s every two weeks as a result. Today I learned that it appears that that's cleared up, but that my amniotic fluid looked low. Back for another u/s in two weeks.

In hindsight, there was a distinct lack of black space around the fetus today, but I was so busy trying to look for the bleed that it didn't register with me.

Google was not my friend and I'm now basically terrified. In addition, because of the SCH we still haven't told the girls yet that they're getting (hopefully) another sister. Now we're still in the worry zone and I'm still not comfortable telling them. That makes me so sad.

Monday afternoon I had some lower GI distress. I only managed to down a Gatorade that evening. Yesterday I was so busy I don't think I drank a full 32 oz throughout the day. I'm really, really hoping dehydration is all this is, but I'm so tired of being worried.

ETA: baby was also measuring 12w3d. Not 13w6d. No one mentioned this to me, I just peaked at the AUA while there. Two weeks ago baby was measuring 11w, should have been 11w4d. The initial u/s had baby at 7w4d, should have been 8w6d. My due date is now based off of that initial screen, not my LMP. Anyway, that adds to my concern.

Assiram42 · December 2016

I had low fluid in a previous pregnancy, fluid regenerates, I was told to up my fluid intake, it presented no further issues.

I'm not sure with that and the baby measuring behind though.:(

Keeping a good thought for you.

email2ash · December 2016

Hoping everything looks good on your next ultra sound! Try to rest easy even though it's going to be a busy weekend.

MotherofDragons · December 2016

I'm sorry this is weighing heavy on your mind. I don't have any insight but just here to send positive thoughts to you and for a good, reassuring u/s in two weeks.

JAGinMI · December 2016

Wish I had something offer but I hope that it's just that you need to increase your fluids. I actually had no idea that if you are dehydrated it could cause low amniotic fluid but now that I am hearing it, I guess it makes sense.

Are your doctors concerned about the measuring behind? It seems that since you've been "behind" every time that that wouldn't be much of a problem.

BelhurstBride · December 2016

The first scan, that was a week behind my LMP due date, caused my doctor to change my due date to match the AUA.

The 11w vs 11w4d she brushed off. "Earlier scans are more likely to be correct, it's only four days" etc.

no no one even mentioned yesterday's AUA. I read it off the screen during the u/s.

I didn't see my doctor yesterday, I just got a phone call from her nurse informing me of the results and suggesting I try drinking more fluids, because that could play a part.

mamaelle27 · December 2016

Even though you know your LMP, your ovulation date may be off as it can vary from person to person and even month to month. Also, I think someone mentioned in an earlier post that there's a pretty significant margin of error on the ultrasound dating, so if you combine those two things, it could explain why your dates are a little off.

I didn't know dehydration could cause low fluid, but it makes sense, so try to up your water intake, and hope for the best. It seems like there's a plausible explanation for everything happening and odds are your baby girl is just fine. FX you get some calming news at your next ultrasound.

michaela0704 · December 2016

@BelhurstBride, I'm so sorry to hear you are adding things that are concerning right as others are resolving!

I was concerned about the lack of 'black space' or fluid around the baby on my last u/s and my OB told me don't worry it was just the angle and it took him a minute but he finally found a better angle that provided some reassurance. It could've been a bad angle or it might actually be a little lower than you'd like to see, but like @Assiram42 said, I've been told that usually increasing fluid intake should help.

When is your next u/s... a few days after the new year? You'll have to keep us updated, hoping you start feeling better and are able to drink as much as you are trying to and it all just resolves itself!!

anitamargarita_82 · December 2016

I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't offer you any advice. Just know you're in my thoughts, try to get your fluids in and stay positive.

BelhurstBride · December 2016

@michaela0704, the nurse at my doctor's office told me to make sure I'm getting enough fluids, that that can play a part. She said they didn't have a measurement of the fluid, just a note from the radiologist that it looked low and that I should schedule a follow up u/s. That's scheduled for 1/2.

The tech actually went to speak with the radiologist before allowing me to leave. I'm hoping that means that if it was that bad they would have kept me there or he would have looked into it further.

I'm trying so hard to stay positive.

n0soup4u · December 2016

Hang in there Bride. I don't have any advice to offer except my positive thoughts for you.

My OB told me this and it has really stuck with me. " You do not need to worry until I tell you that you need to worry." That being said, as being mothers, our natural instinct is to worry. Hang in there mama!

Elyse1384 · December 2016

Sorry you're dealing with that stress. I had low amniotic fluid with DD near the end of my pregnancy and was ultimately induced (albeit past my EDD) as result of the low fluid, but sadly those circumstances are quite different than yours so I didn't have your exact experience. That said, I had a nasty stomach virus earlier this week and was told the same "fluids fluids fluids!". They said a mother getting dehydrated can adversely impact amniotic fluid levels so watch your urine output and other signs of dehydration (dry eyes, dry mouth, etc). Beyond hydration, you don't have a history of GD or preecamplsia, do you? I heard that those can also impact fluid levels.

BelhurstBride · December 2016

@Elyse1384, I read the same and no, no history.

In fact, DH got out his blood pressure cuff last night... my BP was it's normal low. He even ran to his grandmother's for his grandfather Accucheck (his grandfather was diabetic) and my sugar was even low.

I know dehydration makes sense, but I'm a fucking mess. I can't stop assuming the worse.

anitamargarita_82 · December 2016

@belhurstbride while I don't have the same issue you do, I can completely understand where your mind might be. I've been dealing with those kind of thoughts as well for the past 4-5 weeks. All you can do is have your time to be upset, cry, do whatever you need to do to self soothe and pick yourself up and keep moving forward. Do what you know you have control of... your fluid intake and anything else your doctor has told you to do. Anything else you simply can't control and know that it's not your fault for whatever is going on. Stay positive so that your baby only feels you happy.

BelhurstBride · December 2016

@Wearmi1, I was just going to post that I think of you often. While the SCH was concerning, it wasn't nearly the level of uncertainty that you've had to deal with. I don't know how you're doing it.

anitamargarita_82 · December 2016

@belhurstbride all I could do was stay positive. I started planning her nursery, figuring out a theme and looking for custom bed linens on Etsy. I bought sweet little girl baby clothes and even ordered this giant stuffed unicorn for her bedroom. I know it sounds ridiculous in the face of such uncertainty but I just refused to give up hope that she'd be ok. It kept me focusing on the positive and not on the uncertainty that might lie ahead. Although don't get me wrong I certainly had my down days where I cried a lot too. I know some people might think I'm dumb for shopping and doing everything I've been doing but day dreaming about my little one has been what's kept me going.

Xath · December 2016

I'm sorry you're struggling with this. I've had low fluid before; it usually coincided with me being dehydrated (or if I had a cold or illness). I found I needed to drink 3-4 liters of water per day to keep everything normal. Fx that upping your water will solve everything.

If your doctor isn't concerned about measuring behind, it's likely ok. It looks like you've always been measuring a bit small, so there's consistent growth. Different babies grow at different paces too. Thinking of you and hoping everything is just fine.

kfry22 · December 2016

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Hopefully everything turns out to be just fine for your sweet babe

Ahutch428 · December 2016

I had low amniotic fluid later in my pregnancy with DD. I might be blanking now, but I think they sent me overnight for observation. I increased my fluid intake and they did another ultrasound the next morning, and everything looked good so I was sent home. That could have been a different issue, but I think it was for low amniotic fluid. Fingers crossed everything works out! I don't have much experience with the dates changing though.

silliegirlie143 · December 2016

@BelhurstBride I have a totally anecdotal story for you about changing dates based on U/S measuring behind:

When expecting my sister, the OB kept changing due dates. Kept telling my Dad that there was no way that my sister could have been conceived when they thought (which is TOTALLY ridiculous! Unless the OB was in the room when they were getting busy, how does he know?!?!)

By the end of the pregnancy the OB said my sister was going to be due at the beginning of June. My Dad was insistent the entire time that she was due mid-April. When my Dad took his wife to the hospital with closely timed contractions, they kept her to monitor and sent him home because it was "too early" for her to be in labor. In the middle of the night, some crappy nurse calls my Dad and says "Where arrrrre you? Don't you even want to be here when your baby is born? What kind of father are you??" UGH!!

My sister was born April 17th, fully developed, no lanugo, no vernix... Right when my Dad and his wife calculated they were due. MAJOR side-eye to that Doc.

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