Gasping for air

mommy2be-autiful · September 2018

A few weeks ago I began experiencing episodes of waking up gasping for air as I had not been breathing in my sleep. I always sleep on my left or right side and never on my back, so I know that couldn't have been the cause of this. I have also only gained 10 pounds so far, and dont feel as though my weight is an issue nor is acid reflux. I have tried sleeping while propped up on pillows and still have had the same issue. I have contacted my OB and was set up for a sleep study, because she believes it could possibly be pregnancy induced sleep apnea. I decided to start sleeping with a pulse oximeter to monitor my oxygen levels during these episodes, and one night after waking up gasping I noticed my oxygen level was in the 80s, which of course has me concerned about my LO, and if this caused any harm. My question is, are any moms currently experiencing this or any BTDT (been there, done that) moms who may have experienced this with previous pregnancies, and if so, are your LO (little one) healthy?

sammierose464 · September 2018

Hello there. Welcome to our little community. Might I suggest you introduce yourself in our intro thread, pinned at the top? And check out the questions or symptoms thread where this would be more appropriate.

mamabearcj · September 2018

In my experience I've found that calling my doctor instead of asking strangers online has gotten me much more reliable answers. Also maybe introduce yourself and participate in some threads before making your own, this would be good for the questions thread.

mommy2be-autiful · September 2018

If you would've read my question you would've noticed I DID CALL MY DOCTOR. Seeking advice from mothers who may have experienced what I have was the point in my post, not for what seems like rude remarks and suggestions. I'm new here so I obviously don't know about all the threads and ins and out to the rules here. You be blessed and have a nice day, love.

mommy2be-autiful · September 2018

Thanks for the replies, but I've never been to the discussions or thread portion of The Bump. I didn't know about the questions or symptoms thread or I for sure would've made my post there instead of creating a new thread. Thanks for your understanding.

sammierose464 · September 2018

Um. There's literally a post at the top that says *Welcome. Read this first* and one that says introductions. A quick skim would show you we have organization to this board as you'd easily see a thread labeled "Symptoms" and one labeled "Questions". A quick browse of those would show your question fits great under either. All 75+ people on this board can easily follow that. We have all been new at some point. Most of us have been together since Jan/Feb, but even those who have joined us in the last few months have found the threads mentioned and followed the rules. Being new is no excuse for ignorance.

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