@bblair24 glad it was helpful. The 2 main concerns with the SCH are 1. that it's near the placenta and could dislodge it (shouldn't be the case for you if your doc isn't concerned - mine wasn't near the placenta either which was great) and 2. That it covers so much of the gestational sac that it applies pressure and causes a miscarriage that way. SCH can actually stand for subchorionic hemorrhage (when it's actively bleeding) or subchorionic hematoma (when it's essentially clotted off and no longer actively bleeding). If you do have bleeding, brown/rust color is better than red b/c that means it's clotted and likely no longer growing. The bigger the SCH is in relation to the gestational sac, the higher the risk (also riskier if it's at the placenta like mentioned above). So yours might be on like 10 or 20% of the gestational sac and it's no big deal. I had a bit of bleeding at 12ish weeks that was brown which wasn't a problem (potentially good since the SCH would be getting smaller then). My SCH stayed the same size basically but as the gestational sac grows, it becomes less and less of a concern since it's around a smaller portion of it. SCHs are also much more common in women with prior pregnancies or who have done IVF. Modified bedrest can be recommended but doesn't really have much scientific backing one way or the other. For me that was just a 10lb lifting restriction and no working out until 20 weeks, then just low intensity for the rest of pregnancy. You obviously wouldn't even have that be recommended.
@kvh22 I guess it makes sense that I’d get one this time, since it’s my 4th time around! She didn’t mention the specific location of it, so I guess it’s not a danger to the placenta. Both the tech and the PA asked if I’ve had any bleeding, which luckily I haven’t. She did say if I experience any to go ahead and call them and they’ll do another US to monitor things. I’m hoping I can just ride it out without having any bleeding - not sure my nerves can handle that. Thank you for the information! I didn’t really want to get on google so I appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge with me! ❤️
I had an appointment yesterday 09/16, had an ultrasound and saw a heart beat, it was 176 which was a relief. I thought I was 7wks 5 days but the US tech and radiologist said 8wks 5 days and they gave me a due date of 04/23.
I’ve been a little absent from this group as life has been so busy. I will have more free time coming up soon and I’ll try to be more active!
Also I quit my job and I’m going to start a new one while pregnant 😬😬😬
An update on my first midwife appointment as well as first ultrasound. I don't want to upset anyone if this isn't the right spot to post.
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Well I had my ultrasound today. My gestational sac is very small, and is measuring about 6 weeks (i'm supposed to be just over 9). No visible fetus, no heart beat. I've had some bleeding over the past week, and had talked to my midwife at my first appointment on Tuesday and she didn't seem too concerned. Last night and this morning I had a lot of cramping, with much heavier bleeding.
I will have another ultrasound in about a week to see how things are then. DH and I are very sad, but hopeful that we will be successful again in the near future. It's been nice to see all the ladies here PGAL, and I guess, hopefully, that will be me again soon 💕💕
I had my first appointment and US yesterday at 9w0d. Only one baby in there, but he/she measured right on schedule, had a HB of 181 and was dancing around. We are already so in love. I am relieved and happy, but my PGAL brain is already worried about the next thing. I don't know if I will ever be able to relax again.
@bbrahmbhatt I’m really not sure. I never had GD with my other pregnancies. How are you doing with morning sickness? If it’s not too bad, maybe just try lowering carbs until the three hour test and see if that helps? But if that’s the case maybe you’d need to do that the whole pregnancy. Good luck!!
I had my first appointment today, right on track at 9w 4d with a strong heartbeat. I’ve been so worried that something would be wrong, so I’m glad I can at least relax a bit more.
@bbrahmbhatt My office goes straight to the 2 hour - it's once and definitive instead of making ppl do 1 then 3. There are so many false positives for the 1hr apparently that are fine for the 3hr. I forget (although I know someone had mentioned taking an early test b/c of prior history) but this is early for a GD test. Are you higher risk for GD?
Just one baby!!! My appt was yesterday and baby was measuring right on track. Even though this is my first and I should know what to expect, it’s still so crazy imagining something is actually in there. Our bodies will never stop amazing me.
@bbrahmbhatt, with DS1 I failed the 1 hr and passed the 3hr. With DS2, I failed the 1hr by 16 pointa, and the 3 hour by 2.
My recommendation is to have protein rich meals the day before the 3hr. At about 1150pm, drink a protein shake, like Premier. It'll give your BS a boost and keep it there all night.
Pregnant women have blood sugar spikes if they go too long between meals, which will cause an inflated fasting draw. If the fasting draw is off, so is the rest of the test. GL! Being GD isn't the worst thing in the world. There are plenty of foods that will keep it low, and you can still have days where you're naughty. The finger pricking is what sucks.
@bbrahmbhatt I failed the 1 hr with my son and passed the 3 hour. I actually went for a good long walk during my wait for the 3 hour one because I heard it could help.
@bbrahmbhatt I'm echoing @kvh22 - it seems extremely early for a GD test, unless you have other risk factors at play. My OB doesn't do this until much later - I think not until 28 weeks for the 1 hour!
I had another appt today and actually got time with my OB, he didn’t run out because something came up this time Bloodwork, US and all my questions answered finally! Was able to take a video for the hubby and kiddos to see later since no one is allowed in with me.
Little sweet pea (for sure ONE baby) is measuring right on track, heart beat was 169bpm, and was wiggling all over the place. Back to my original EDD of 4/17 and am 10+4 today. My OB was happy I gained weight since I conceived with a pretty low BMI but is telling me not to go overboard now, so dialing back again. Lol. I’m just glad I finally got to ask questions, and take time to really see the little beeb!
@kvh22@juliebird6 yes, I thought it was early. I am 35 and overweight and my maternal grandmother had diabetes. I did some research (ofc) and according to the ACOG site, OBs can recommend it earlier if you have risk factors, which include age, family history and being overweight. So, I'm guessing that's why she ordered it.
Had another appointment yesterday and my due date changed AGAIN! I'm back to 4/4 which makes me 12+4 today. So close to 2nd trimester woohoo!
The doctor I saw yesterday (first time seeing her - this practice has 8 female doctors) finally gave me an answer about my request to not have residents participate in my care during labor/delivery and she said its just not possible. But a friend I know goes to another office of the same hospital group and she said a request to not have residents is 100% honored at her practice and she's delivered two babies with them and on her third pregnancy.
I really hated how the doctor was communicating this to me yesterday - it seems like its my body and I should absolutely have the right to say I don't want someone who has not fully completed their training to perform procedures on my body, so needless to say, I am going to switch practices.
Everything else went well though - heartbeat 169 and she said baby is looking healthy! Baby was moving around a lot! We could see the heartbeat, but couldn't hear it. She said that was totally normal and nothing to worry about, she was certain the heartbeat looked good.
@theblondebump I’m jealous of how close you are to the 2nd and how far away it still seems for me.
And I would 100% switch practices over that. I agree it doesn’t seem right and that should be your choice. With my last, I had a choice of 3 hospitals, one of which was a learning hospital, and I specifically chose not to deliver there because of that.
@BuckeyeNut05 I feel like I was being more than reasonable, I explained that I understood obviously if it were an emergency, or even for something routine like just checking how many cm I'm dilated or something, but for full on procedures, I wanted only an attending doctor to perform and they even said that an attending would be supervising the resident. And I said if an attending is there to supervise, why can I just have the attending perform the procedure? And the doctor was just kind of being a bitch. So I was like mmmmk and then today I called and switched practices. Same hospital, same umbrella group, but different office.
Re: September Appointments Thread
I’ve been a little absent from this group as life has been so busy. I will have more free time coming up soon and I’ll try to be more active!
Also I quit my job and I’m going to start a new one while pregnant 😬😬😬
TW......
I will have another ultrasound in about a week to see how things are then. DH and I are very sad, but hopeful that we will be successful again in the near future. It's been nice to see all the ladies here PGAL, and I guess, hopefully, that will be me again soon 💕💕
My recommendation is to have protein rich meals the day before the 3hr. At about 1150pm, drink a protein shake, like Premier. It'll give your BS a boost and keep it there all night.
Pregnant women have blood sugar spikes if they go too long between meals, which will cause an inflated fasting draw. If the fasting draw is off, so is the rest of the test. GL! Being GD isn't the worst thing in the world. There are plenty of foods that will keep it low, and you can still have days where you're naughty. The finger pricking is what sucks.
The doctor I saw yesterday (first time seeing her - this practice has 8 female doctors) finally gave me an answer about my request to not have residents participate in my care during labor/delivery and she said its just not possible. But a friend I know goes to another office of the same hospital group and she said a request to not have residents is 100% honored at her practice and she's delivered two babies with them and on her third pregnancy.
Everything else went well though - heartbeat 169 and she said baby is looking healthy! Baby was moving around a lot! We could see the heartbeat, but couldn't hear it. She said that was totally normal and nothing to worry about, she was certain the heartbeat looked good.