I didn't have HG but I had a lot of MS with DS. I was on zofran and it was wonderful. But that was before the conflicting reports. I don't remember any side effects. Just happiness.
@mileswithmyles No advice on the HG, but I wish you luck. That sounds miserable.
A question I have: the anti-body screen from my blood work last week came back positive (supposed to be negative). All subsequent tests that they ran on anti-body levels came back slightly elevated in the abnormal range. I guess maybe that discharge/spotting issue I was having was a bigger deal than I thought. Results were posted to my portal on Friday, so far no one has called me to discuss. Is it that big a deal? Is there anything I should be concerned about? Has anyone even dealt with this?
Background for those unsure what this topic is about: I am rh negative blood type. Received the rh shot last pregnancy at 28 weeks, had minor incidents of brown, one incident day before blood draw of pink colored discharge. Received another rh shot immediately following blood draw last week.
Me: 32 DH: 31 *The old lady by 5 whole weeks* Married: 11/2013 M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
@artlea2013 I'm Rh positive, so I can't give any advice. Keeping FX for you that everything is fine, though! Same @mileswithmyles, I hope you feel better soon!
Me, 35 Hubs, 32 Married June 2012 BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013 BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014 BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
@artlea2013 I'm rh negative. From what I've read, blood type isn't established until 11-12 weeks I was personally livid when I had my son because they did the testing and there was no transmission (no reaction because his blood never touched mine) gave me the shot in my IV anyway without any prior knowledge so now I will most likely have to no matter what... I hated my OB for so many things, but that was one. Because of that, I had to really quickly look into it when I m/c three months after my son was born. They tried to tell me that, even though I was only about 7 weeks and so there should be no blood type for my body to freak out over, that I would never be able to have more children if I didn't take the shot. I refused. Was forced to sign a waiver that it basically wasn't their fault if I was basically "infertile" afterward. I signed
I am currently 7w6d. I know that being rh negative is a risk (only if your baby is rh positive! most drs dont explain that) but it's only a risk if their blood crosses into yours which typically only happens through trauma like a bad car accident. And so, even after delivery, there should be no antibodies built up if there was no mixing. Lucky for me, the shot most likely forced my body into antibody production. OMG I hate that dr so much...
Anyway, sorry for the rant. But I do not believe that your spotting would be connected. You most likely always have a raised antibody levels all the time because of your previous pregnancy.
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those with HG now or in the past, what prescription meds were you given? Did they have any side effects?
@mileswithmyles I was on 8mg Zofran, and phenergan suppositories. I took reglan for a short time. I also took B6 and Unisom. A lot of people get headaches and constipation from zofran, but I never did. Phen put me into a coma-like sleep and burned when I put it in. Reglan made me feel out of control. I wanted to climb the walls and pull out my hair, which is why I only took it for a short time.
@artlea2013 I'm rh negative. From what I've read, blood type isn't established until 11-12 weeks I was personally livid when I had my son because they did the testing and there was no transmission (no reaction because his blood never touched mine) gave me the shot in my IV anyway without any prior knowledge so now I will most likely have to no matter what... I hated my OB for so many things, but that was one. Because of that, I had to really quickly look into it when I m/c three months after my son was born. They tried to tell me that, even though I was only about 7 weeks and so there should be no blood type for my body to freak out over, that I would never be able to have more children if I didn't take the shot. I refused. Was forced to sign a waiver that it basically wasn't their fault if I was basically "infertile" afterward. I signed
I am currently 7w6d. I know that being rh negative is a risk (only if your baby is rh positive! most drs dont explain that) but it's only a risk if their blood crosses into yours which typically only happens through trauma like a bad car accident. And so, even after delivery, there should be no antibodies built up if there was no mixing. Lucky for me, the shot most likely forced my body into antibody production. OMG I hate that dr so much...
Anyway, sorry for the rant. But I do not believe that your spotting would be connected. You most likely always have a raised antibody levels all the time because of your previous pregnancy.
I loved your rant, it taught me a lot. I did know about the risk only being if baby's blood type was positive and I was really hoping I could avoid it first pregnancy as my DH *thought* his type was negative. But as he didn't know and was too lazy to ask his doctor because "what's the harm to get the shot", here I am. And turns out there probably was a harm, thanks DH, thanks for being so damn lazy.
Thank you for easing my worries though this early. Hopefully my new rh shot should help prevent any further problems this pregnancy.
Me: 32 DH: 31 *The old lady by 5 whole weeks* Married: 11/2013 M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
@mileswithmyles so the big issues with zofran are congenital heart defects and cleft palate. So these are real concerns to consider before taking zofran. For me there would have been no baby if it were not for zofran as I couldn't eat or drink anything without it. So phengran really didn't do much for me and made me feel antsy so I didn't like it like @firefliesandfjords said. Other than that I used to freeze Gatorade into really small ice cubes and suck on them which helped some.
The doctors told me that the baby is basically like a parasite and will take eveything it needs from me and I will have to deal with the malnutrition consequences later like increased risk of osteoporosis and such but the baby should be fine
@artlea2013 no problem. My ex (father of both m/c's and DS) actually is negative as am I. But of course, DS managed to get that recessive gene and came out positive. But I also have to say that my mom was told she was XX blood type for years (I can't remember what.... B+ I think) and come to find out years later during a pre-surgery panel, she's actually a completely different type. So who knows. But the thing that got me with the threat of 'you'll never be able to have more kids' really? where was that threat the first time I miscarried? And how was I able to conceive and carry DS to term? Dr's (some, not all of course) really enjoy scare tactics. Mine happened to be a huge fan, which is why I ended up with pitocin that wasn't needed and therefore the epidural that I didn't want (was told I either agree to pitocin or they prep me for c-section because they felt i was taking too long to dilate. pitocin with back labor should be illegal unless it's a complete emergency. it was utter torture) thanks to the epidural I wasn't allowed to move when my son's chin caught on my pelvis because they swore my legs were numb (it had stopped working and no one would listen to me) and so I ended up with an episiotomy (sp?) and vacuum because I couldn't push hard enough to move him in the position I was in.
I could go on for days.... I've learned important lessons through it though. Do your research. Stand your ground. Know that things can happen and you may have to let go of your plan, but do not let them bully you into thinking that your body isn't doing it right just because it's not moving at the pace they want.
Good luck, and feel free to tag me or PM me anytime
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@sparkymcgeee@firefliesandfjords@Saratiff I was given Zofran with DS but I didn't take it because of the conflicting reports at the time. It was prescribed to me by the OB that I didn't like and I talked to my uncle, who is a perinatologist, and he had mentioned the risks and I decided I could deal with out it. We are at risk for congenital heart defects already because DH has VSD.
@mileswithmyles Zofran is what worked for me, after trying phenegren and reglan. I didn't have any side effects and my daughter is, and was born, 100% healthy. Reglan made me really, really tired and phenegren didn't make any difference for me.
Unisom and B6 worked really well for me at night. There was a solid 2 week period where I could only eat waffles and drink gatorade (water made me puke). Do whatever you need to do to make it through the day. Get IVs if you can - I would schedule my Zofran doses around that. The IVs help a ton.
I hope you're able to get some relief. I know Zofran does have risks, but every doctor I talked to (OB, ER docs, cardiologist) told me the risks were very, very low. See if you can try a few to find out what works for you!
ETA That I have a VSD, so I went in for MFM checks and had a cardiogram for my daughter when I was 5 months pregnant, after being on Zofran beginning week 7. So I don't mean to sound dismissive of the risks, but I needed it to make it through the days.
@loko08 thank you. I appreciate your perspective especially as someone with VSD. We had to do a cardiogram with DS also. Did you schedule the IVs with your OB or just go to urgent care?
@mileswithmyles my OB put in an order and I went to a local infusion clinic. That was after going to the ER twice to get IVs. If you need it asap, just go to the ER.
Sorry I don't have any experience of advice to offer you ladies... I do have a question though...
anyone delivered at a birth center or planning to? I was so pleased with my first tour, and I have another one tomorrow. Both got back to me with the same estimate of $5,500. Insurance won't cover anything until I meet my out of pocket max. Damn... more expensive than I expected and more expensive than the OB/hospital route with DS. Wondering if this is a typically price range? Anyone pay MORE than this with an OB/hospital? i know every plan is different, just wondering if this is absurd or worth it...
@hollieileen Is that just for the hospital portion? Or is that the delivery portion? With DS, I was lucky and had good insurance at the time, so I only paid $1500 before insurance started covering stuff. Now my ded is $3k. My OB makes me pay the deductible to them and then I tell the hospital I've already paid. Whoever bills first gets the ded, so in my case the hospital did and I had to get the money back from the OB and then pay it to the hospital. I don't even know if that answers your question. Do you have a large deductible or large out of pocket?
@sparklingdiamond so this is for a birth center (not hospital) with a midwife group. It covers all prenatal visits (not sure about post natal?) with midwives and delivery at the birth center... plus doula and classes (parenting, natural birth, breastfeeding, meditation, yoga etc). I definitely get WAY more support than I would with a OB, and with an OB and hospital I would have to consider about $400 for a doula on my own.. The estimate does NOT cover labs or scans (so that's my normal 30% copay) The labs and scans would be in network but the birth center and midwife group are "out of network." My out of pocket is a lot--$10,000. My copay for in-network OB visits or hospitals would be 30% (I really can't even guess that number, I have to find out).
I have delivered twice at a free standing birth center. I can't speak to relative cost, but I was 10000% happy with the experience. I toured a hospital 'birth center' and was like, hell no this is just a hospital with pink curtains. The birth center was like delivering in a bedroom. They mostly left me alone and I had no interventions, it was exactly what I wanted.
@Pearlvirus awesome! This is a stand alone as well, which I should have mentioned. I feel like it is the right move. Just a little scared to make the financial commitment.
@hollieileen I live in CT and just researched birth centers. There are only two in my state and both over an hour away. I work in the hospital I will deliver in and for both financial and medical reasons won't be going this route but thanks for giving me some insight and good luck with your decision:-)
@hollieileen I was seriously shocked when I realized some of my June 15 mama friends were still paying off their deliveries at their 1st bdays. That sucks.
@hollieileen oh and you get to go home way sooner! Maybe that is a negative for some, but I was horrified by the idea of being poked and prodded for days after delivery. With my 2nd I arrived at 430am, she was born at 6am and we were headed home again by 10am!
@Pearlvirus I really like the idea of going home a couple hours after birth. I was told that in Washington state they aren't allowed to send mom and baby home until 24 hours after birth at the earliest. Something about mandatory bloodwork on the little.
Do any mommas here struggle with IBS?
TMI
My last pregnancy I was the most regular I have ever been in my whole life. This time around I am all over the place. Foods that have never triggered it in the past are now my worst nightmare, and I feel like there's no rhyme or reason to the triggering foods. Worst is the cramps; they are killing me. How are you all coping with with the cramps?
@Poppy0914 I get that. Honestly, I'm scared too. I planned unmedicated last time but ended up induced... pitocin is no joke! And I regret having no doula and taking no formal classes on how to get through an unmedicated birth without freaking out. That's why I want the support team and classes I get with this. With the support I think I can do it. And I want to bc with the epidural last time, I couldn't walk for two days or stand up straight for four. Apparently I'm sensitive to pain meds!
@Pearlvirus I too love the idea of going home. Especially with a toddler at home. My husband went so stir crazy in the hospital last time. He really wants birth center!
@momo214 I chose a risky plan. I don't use insurance that often so I went with a low premium and high deductible, knowing I have the option to change in January if I happened to get KU'd. So that's still an option to switch come January. But I have no way of knowing if it will help much bc this will still be out of network.
@sparklingdiamond it's worth checking out! I have a friend who did a sliding scale (with no insurance) and paid $2000 for everything. We have birth centers here who got approved for Medicaid recently (which I think is awesome!) ... So ya never know!
I highly recommend Bradley for those interested in unmedicated. But don't wait too long to sign up - the classes are typically 12 weeks! I also did an at home hypnobirthing course, though I really only used the meditation CDs. And get a doula, they are amazing! The thing that slows labor down the most is fear. Fear makes you clench and also makes you more likely to agree to things you didn't want when you were rational. So get educated! And learn some techniques for letting go of fear and letting the birth happen. Your body knows what yo do, don't let your brain get in the way!
I did an unmedicated birth with DD. I did not take any classes but I did read two books - Dr Bradleys book and Ina May Gaskins. I also hired a doula. She was a lifesaver. My hospital was very busy the night I went in. I was 4cm and my water broke at home, so they put me in a back room and left us alone thinking I'd be there all night. Well an hour later I was 10 cm and station 2. Without the doula I wouldn't have even known I was so close, since we were first timers. She called the nurse who hit a button on the wall and everyone came running in. Definitely hiring my doula again for this one.
@duck_duck_goose I have IBD (ulcerative colitis). I've noticed I seem to be in the beginning of a flare up. I can hardly eat right now, so it's not too bad yet.
I don't have my first OB appt until next week, but I was gonna ask him for a gastro referral and see what my options are. I know some meds are safe to take during pregnancy, but I would really prefer to not take any.
When I have flares, I usually just eat super bland, starchy foods with minimal fiber (potatoes, white bread, bananas, etc.). But I know I have other friends with UC or crohn's who have a totally diff diet when they are ill.
Keeping a food journal of what triggers episodes is helpful!
We are so lucky, the hospital that I delivered DS in has a birthing center that is like an actual birthing center (just in a hospital) You were in the same room for labor and delivery and recovery. Baby stays with you unless there's a problem. They have all the hospital medical equipment in the room but it's all tucked away in cabinets so you don't even know it's there until the need something. The hospital itself doesn't really seem to have an intervention policy so it's up to your practice and what there policies are. That was my issue last time. But my current practice has 5 nurse midwives on staff who have a policy to remain as hands off as possible so combined with the in hospital birth center experience itself last time (once my stupid dr was out of the way) I am so blessed and excited to be planning our deliver there
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
@silverhope that is super helpful, thank you! As obvious as keeping a food log is I never thought about that. I'm going to have to start doing it. And I'm with you on the medication. I am a bit of a minimalist when it comes to meds anyways, so I like to explore my options. Lol thanks again for the advice!
For those of you considering unmedicated or natural birth- but are scared- here's a brief story:
My son, my first born, was induced. Pitocin almost killed me. I consider my pain tolerance high, but LAWD- I thought I would die. I ended up with the epidural, since my body wouldn't progress. What I learned after that pregnancy that I didn't know was that being induced is forcing your body to do what it isn't ready to do. Which means, you will stall, you will feel like you aren't ready, you'll be exhausted, and you'll be pushing for a really long time. And, what most upset me, was that my milk took so long to come in I was unable to breastfeed. I'm not knocking the induction- I needed it. My BP was so high, I couldn't tell you what the president's name was or what year it was. But, I wanted better for my second birth.
14 months later, I find out I'm pregnant again (with my daughter, second birth). I researched the hell out of how to make it better the second time. I couldn't afford a doula, I didn't have time with so many kids at home (we are foster parents) to attend any classes. Even if I did, I doubt we could have afforded them. So I asked my doctor what to do. He suggested a chiropractor. He said that it gets poo-poo'ed by the medical community, but if you can find one that does the "Wellston (sp?) technique" that you can have a smoother, easier labor- med free. He also suggested we let the baby bake up to 15 days after the EDD to ensure she would fully bake. So, I did- I found a doctor that did that technique. I went from 36-41 weeks three times a week. It was expensive, I think $35 a visit. But, he got a breech baby to turn, my entire labor (first contraction to birth) was less than 2 hours, three pushes and baby was born, unmedicated (with much less pain than the first) within 15 minutes of arriving at the hospital.
DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that this would be everyone's story. I'm not saying everyone should see a chiropractor. And yes, the baby might have turned on her own eventually. And yes- a shorter labor is more common for a second birth. But- my birth experience was fantastic. I went home 24 hours after she was born and felt great. In fact, I cleaned my bathroom when I got home myself (I felt fine- and that was where my water broke). And my birth was so fast, no time for a doula. They probably wouldn't have made it to the hospital in time. And my 12 visits ended up cheaper (for me, anyway- our doula market here is a little pricey).
Married DH : 7/7/12; 3 fur babies (2 dogs and 1 cat) DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18 FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
This is probably not a question so much as thinking out loud. I am not sure if I want to get any of the first tri tests/scans. My OB doesn't do any ultrasound until the AS so it's nice to see the baby sooner and have the test results. It wouldn't change my mind one way or another on the test results, but I'm a planner. I didn't do it with my first and that was fine but I feel more educated about things now and want to know everything I can up front. I did it with my second and was reassured by the results and got to see him. Then my third...that's how I found out I miscarried. I don't want that again. But on the other hand, I didn't show any outward signs of miscarrying and could've gone on not knowing for a while longer which would've made it worse. I guess my OB would look for the HB around 10-12 weeks as well and if they didn't find one, I might be sent for an ultrasound? But they've also always said to me at that appointment that if we don't find one then, not to freak out so I'm not even sure they would. I'd probably push them to if I wasn't having symptoms or feeling like I was getting bigger (because by this point with pregnancy #4, I would definitely be too big for normal clothes).
Sigh. No point to this other than needing to say all those thoughts.
This is probably not a question so much as thinking out loud. I am not sure if I want to get any of the first tri tests/scans. My OB doesn't do any ultrasound until the AS so it's nice to see the baby sooner and have the test results. It wouldn't change my mind one way or another on the test results, but I'm a planner. I didn't do it with my first and that was fine but I feel more educated about things now and want to know everything I can up front. I did it with my second and was reassured by the results and got to see him. Then my third...that's how I found out I miscarried. I don't want that again. But on the other hand, I didn't show any outward signs of miscarrying and could've gone on not knowing for a while longer which would've made it worse. I guess my OB would look for the HB around 10-12 weeks as well and if they didn't find one, I might be sent for an ultrasound? But they've also always said to me at that appointment that if we don't find one then, not to freak out so I'm not even sure they would. I'd probably push them to if I wasn't having symptoms or feeling like I was getting bigger (because by this point with pregnancy #4, I would definitely be too big for normal clothes).
Sigh. No point to this other than needing to say all those thoughts.
@molly1108-2 I totally feel you. We have also opted to avoid any first tri testing. Really, much testing at all. We have had prior healthy births and know our bodies. If something did happen, we would handle it as it comes. I am sure that some would prefer those tests- especially if they have a history or medical concern that would warrant them. And maybe you decide since you had a MC that you want a little further investigation. But I think it is totally OK to not do them. That is just my two cents.
Married DH : 7/7/12; 3 fur babies (2 dogs and 1 cat) DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18 FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
@mommabmb Everyone I know who has been induced and has had their labor come on naturally has said that pitocin is the devil and hurts way worse than non induced contractions. (I'll let you know what I think this time around) I can tell you that I don't feel like I needed to be induced with J and I'm still bitter over it.
As the total UO, Pitocin was not bad at all for me. BUT. I went from 0 cm at 10am at my OB's office where they sent me home (and no consistent contractions, barely contractions I could feel) to almost 9cm by the time I got to the hospital at 4pm with my non Pitocin birth. That was way worse. Way more intense. Much stronger.
Pitocin was my second kid so I dunno if being prepared helped me? But I felt like they were sooo much easier.
Yeah @mommabmb, you're right. I knew going into the first tri testing that I had miscarried. I just knew. I hadn't gotten any bigger in three weeks and even low level symptoms were gone. I had a really easy first tri with my first pregnancy so I kept telling myself it was just an easy one. Then they went away completely a few days prior and I stopped to think the night before and couldn't think of any way in which I had "felt pregnant" in at least a week. I had been running like crazy and when I finally stopped to think about it, I knew. Unfortunately, I had to go to the US alone. I know I would avoid that mistake again and make sure DH could come. I think I'm struggling now because this has been a mostly easy first tri again. I cling to every bad symptom and then think I'm overblowing them and they aren't even real and blah blah blah on and on.
As the total UO, Pitocin was not bad at all for me. BUT. I went from 0 cm at 10am at my OB's office where they sent me home (and no consistent contractions, barely contractions I could feel) to almost 9cm by the time I got to the hospital at 4pm with my non Pitocin birth. That was way worse. Way more intense. Much stronger.
Pitocin was my second kid so I dunno if being prepared helped me? But I felt like they were sooo much easier.
Wow- that sound pretty intense. I do think having been through it before makes ALL the difference.
Married DH : 7/7/12; 3 fur babies (2 dogs and 1 cat) DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18 FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
Re: Weekly Questions 9/25
those with HG now or in the past, what prescription meds were you given? Did they have any side effects?
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A question I have: the anti-body screen from my blood work last week came back positive (supposed to be negative). All subsequent tests that they ran on anti-body levels came back slightly elevated in the abnormal range. I guess maybe that discharge/spotting issue I was having was a bigger deal than I thought. Results were posted to my portal on Friday, so far no one has called me to discuss. Is it that big a deal? Is there anything I should be concerned about? Has anyone even dealt with this?
Background for those unsure what this topic is about: I am rh negative blood type. Received the rh shot last pregnancy at 28 weeks, had minor incidents of brown, one incident day before blood draw of pink colored discharge. Received another rh shot immediately following blood draw last week.
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
From what I've read, blood type isn't established until 11-12 weeks I was personally livid when I had my son because they did the testing and there was no transmission (no reaction because his blood never touched mine) gave me the shot in my IV anyway without any prior knowledge so now I will most likely have to no matter what... I hated my OB for so many things, but that was one.
Because of that, I had to really quickly look into it when I m/c three months after my son was born. They tried to tell me that, even though I was only about 7 weeks and so there should be no blood type for my body to freak out over, that I would never be able to have more children if I didn't take the shot. I refused. Was forced to sign a waiver that it basically wasn't their fault if I was basically "infertile" afterward. I signed
I am currently 7w6d. I know that being rh negative is a risk (only if your baby is rh positive! most drs dont explain that) but it's only a risk if their blood crosses into yours which typically only happens through trauma like a bad car accident. And so, even after delivery, there should be no antibodies built up if there was no mixing. Lucky for me, the shot most likely forced my body into antibody production. OMG I hate that dr so much...
Anyway, sorry for the rant. But I do not believe that your spotting would be connected. You most likely always have a raised antibody levels all the time because of your previous pregnancy.
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
Thank you for easing my worries though this early. Hopefully my new rh shot should help prevent any further problems this pregnancy.
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
The doctors told me that the baby is basically like a parasite and will take eveything it needs from me and I will have to deal with the malnutrition consequences later like increased risk of osteoporosis and such but the baby should be fine
I could go on for days.... I've learned important lessons through it though. Do your research. Stand your ground. Know that things can happen and you may have to let go of your plan, but do not let them bully you into thinking that your body isn't doing it right just because it's not moving at the pace they want.
Good luck, and feel free to tag me or PM me anytime
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
@sparkymcgeee @firefliesandfjords @Saratiff I was given Zofran with DS but I didn't take it because of the conflicting reports at the time. It was prescribed to me by the OB that I didn't like and I talked to my uncle, who is a perinatologist, and he had mentioned the risks and I decided I could deal with out it. We are at risk for congenital heart defects already because DH has VSD.
Unisom and B6 worked really well for me at night. There was a solid 2 week period where I could only eat waffles and drink gatorade (water made me puke). Do whatever you need to do to make it through the day. Get IVs if you can - I would schedule my Zofran doses around that. The IVs help a ton.
I hope you're able to get some relief. I know Zofran does have risks, but every doctor I talked to (OB, ER docs, cardiologist) told me the risks were very, very low. See if you can try a few to find out what works for you!
ETA That I have a VSD, so I went in for MFM checks and had a cardiogram for my daughter when I was 5 months pregnant, after being on Zofran beginning week 7. So I don't mean to sound dismissive of the risks, but I needed it to make it through the days.
anyone delivered at a birth center or planning to? I was so pleased with my first tour, and I have another one tomorrow. Both got back to me with the same estimate of $5,500. Insurance won't cover anything until I meet my out of pocket max. Damn... more expensive than I expected and more expensive than the OB/hospital route with DS. Wondering if this is a typically price range? Anyone pay MORE than this with an OB/hospital? i know every plan is different, just wondering if this is absurd or worth it...
My out of pocket maximum is $400.
Do any mommas here struggle with IBS?
TMI
My last pregnancy I was the most regular I have ever been in my whole life. This time around I am all over the place. Foods that have never triggered it in the past are now my worst nightmare, and I feel like there's no rhyme or reason to the triggering foods. Worst is the cramps; they are killing me. How are you all coping with with the cramps?
@Pearlvirus I too love the idea of going home. Especially with a toddler at home. My husband went so stir crazy in the hospital last time. He really wants birth center!
@momo214 I chose a risky plan. I don't use insurance that often so I went with a low premium and high deductible, knowing I have the option to change in January if I happened to get KU'd. So that's still an option to switch come January. But I have no way of knowing if it will help much bc this will still be out of network.
@sparklingdiamond it's worth checking out! I have a friend who did a sliding scale (with no insurance) and paid $2000 for everything. We have birth centers here who got approved for Medicaid recently (which I think is awesome!) ... So ya never know!
I don't have my first OB appt until next week, but I was gonna ask him for a gastro referral and see what my options are. I know some meds are safe to take during pregnancy, but I would really prefer to not take any.
When I have flares, I usually just eat super bland, starchy foods with minimal fiber (potatoes, white bread, bananas, etc.). But I know I have other friends with UC or crohn's who have a totally diff diet when they are ill.
Keeping a food journal of what triggers episodes is helpful!
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
My son, my first born, was induced. Pitocin almost killed me. I consider my pain tolerance high, but LAWD- I thought I would die. I ended up with the epidural, since my body wouldn't progress. What I learned after that pregnancy that I didn't know was that being induced is forcing your body to do what it isn't ready to do. Which means, you will stall, you will feel like you aren't ready, you'll be exhausted, and you'll be pushing for a really long time. And, what most upset me, was that my milk took so long to come in I was unable to breastfeed. I'm not knocking the induction- I needed it. My BP was so high, I couldn't tell you what the president's name was or what year it was. But, I wanted better for my second birth.
14 months later, I find out I'm pregnant again (with my daughter, second birth). I researched the hell out of how to make it better the second time. I couldn't afford a doula, I didn't have time with so many kids at home (we are foster parents) to attend any classes. Even if I did, I doubt we could have afforded them. So I asked my doctor what to do. He suggested a chiropractor. He said that it gets poo-poo'ed by the medical community, but if you can find one that does the "Wellston (sp?) technique" that you can have a smoother, easier labor- med free. He also suggested we let the baby bake up to 15 days after the EDD to ensure she would fully bake. So, I did- I found a doctor that did that technique. I went from 36-41 weeks three times a week. It was expensive, I think $35 a visit. But, he got a breech baby to turn, my entire labor (first contraction to birth) was less than 2 hours, three pushes and baby was born, unmedicated (with much less pain than the first) within 15 minutes of arriving at the hospital.
DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that this would be everyone's story. I'm not saying everyone should see a chiropractor. And yes, the baby might have turned on her own eventually. And yes- a shorter labor is more common for a second birth. But- my birth experience was fantastic. I went home 24 hours after she was born and felt great. In fact, I cleaned my bathroom when I got home myself (I felt fine- and that was where my water broke). And my birth was so fast, no time for a doula. They probably wouldn't have made it to the hospital in time. And my 12 visits ended up cheaper (for me, anyway- our doula market here is a little pricey).
DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18
FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
This is probably not a question so much as thinking out loud. I am not sure if I want to get any of the first tri tests/scans. My OB doesn't do any ultrasound until the AS so it's nice to see the baby sooner and have the test results. It wouldn't change my mind one way or another on the test results, but I'm a planner. I didn't do it with my first and that was fine but I feel more educated about things now and want to know everything I can up front. I did it with my second and was reassured by the results and got to see him. Then my third...that's how I found out I miscarried. I don't want that again. But on the other hand, I didn't show any outward signs of miscarrying and could've gone on not knowing for a while longer which would've made it worse. I guess my OB would look for the HB around 10-12 weeks as well and if they didn't find one, I might be sent for an ultrasound? But they've also always said to me at that appointment that if we don't find one then, not to freak out so I'm not even sure they would. I'd probably push them to if I wasn't having symptoms or feeling like I was getting bigger (because by this point with pregnancy #4, I would definitely be too big for normal clothes).
Sigh. No point to this other than needing to say all those thoughts.
DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18
FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!
As the total UO, Pitocin was not bad at all for me. BUT. I went from 0 cm at 10am at my OB's office where they sent me home (and no consistent contractions, barely contractions I could feel) to almost 9cm by the time I got to the hospital at 4pm with my non Pitocin birth. That was way worse. Way more intense. Much stronger.
Pitocin was my second kid so I dunno if being prepared helped me? But I felt like they were sooo much easier.
DS born 9/3/13; DD born 7/22/15; LO due 5/28/18
FS (age 5) and FD (age 2) to become AS/AD very soon!