UPDATE: Worried. Hair pats and good thoughts, please.

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Sending good thoughts for you and baby. Sucks that you have to wait so long for results. I hope you can find some rest during the weekend and am glad you mentioned the itching, so you/your dr can keep an eye on it.

[weeklyplanner]

My very good friend just went through this in the spring. Latest research said for a cholestasis diagnosis, to induce at 36 weeks. That's what they did and baby and mom are healthy. She found out around 32 weeks and took a medication for those last remaining weeks. Hang in there. I hope the results come in ASAP. FB message me if you want to talk about it. I spoke with her multiple times a day during the ordeal, so I'm pretty familiar with it.

[Deleted]

I'm crossing everything for good results.

[lucilleaustero]

Good thoughts for you both.

[sassypantzz]

Sending love and calm for the long weekend hours that will seem longer. Your doctor knows. That is the best thing you can have in your corner.

[adm11]

My friend had this and the baby came at 36 weeks and everyone is fine. Fx for you and babe, and I'm glad they are monitoring.

[otepoti]

Many many head pats. Hugs (miss you)

[Deleted]

Sending good thought to you and baby. Fx it's nothing.

[Deleted]

Sending good vibes your way

[Deleted]

Healthy baby wishes and calming thoughts for you- thank goodness you called and got tested! Hope all works out wonderfully

[jt2378]

All the hugs, hair pats and good thoughts to you and your little man. I feel so bad, you have been through so much recently and I'm sorry you have to worry all weekend. I hope D is a good distraction and FX everything comes back fine on Monday

[jnow]

Sending good vibes your way.

[Deleted]

Lots of happy thoughts to you!

I had Cholestasis with both of my pregnancies. With DD it was undiagnosed and with DS I went into labor the week we got my bloodwork back to test for it, so I don't have any treatment advice. My itching started at about 32 weeks with each pregnancy. I was also very tired and had zero appetite. I went into labor early with both kids, which is a possibility with this diagnosis. But, while my kids were 34 and 33 weeks, the fact that you are almost 37 is spectacular!

[silvermelody]

Sending good thoughts for you! I'm so glad you mentioned it and they are testing you for it. I also hope you get your glucose levels straightened out because waking up mildly hypo every morning cannot be fun.

[aggiebug]

I am sorry you have to wait all weekend. This is bloodwork they could STAT if they felt it necessary and they are preparing you for Wednesday not Monday. All this to say they are confident enough that you and the baby are ok for you to just monitor kick counts and wait for results on Monday.

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Oct 7, 2016 15:01:13 GMT -5 @CatDog72 said:

Oct 7, 2016 14:45:48 GMT -5 @annperkins said:

Lots of happy thoughts to you!

I had Cholestasis with both of my pregnancies. With DD it was undiagnosed and with DS I went into labor the week we got my bloodwork back to test for it, so I don't have any treatment advice. My itching started at about 32 weeks with each pregnancy. I was also very tired and had zero appetite. I went into labor early with both kids, which is a possibility with this diagnosis. But, while my kids were 34 and 33 weeks, the fact that you are almost 37 is spectacular!

This is super encouraging. Was your doctor able to suggest anything for the itching? I'm ripping my skin off.

I believe there is oral medication available, but I went into labor before I was able to take it with DS. With DD, my midwife brushed it off as a dramatic pregnant teen with dry winter skin. From what I understand, the itching is caused from a build up of bile in your body. It is coming from the inside, so external remedies are not going to work. I'm so sorry you're experiencing this!

[weeklyplanner]

Oct 7, 2016 15:30:33 GMT -5 @annperkins said:

Oct 7, 2016 15:01:13 GMT -5 @CatDog72 said:

This is super encouraging. Was your doctor able to suggest anything for the itching? I'm ripping my skin off.

I believe there is oral medication available, but I went into labor before I was able to take it with DS. With DD, my midwife brushed it off as a dramatic pregnant teen with dry winter skin. From what I understand, the itching is caused from a build up of bile in your body. It is coming from the inside, so external remedies are not going to work. I'm so sorry you're experiencing this!

All of this. The medication you can take will help with the itching. However, they likely will skip that step and just deliver him since you're past 36 weeks.

[Deleted]

I believe I had undiagnosed choleostasis with DD who is now 8 mo. I had terrible itching on my back from 16 weeks on. Discussed with the OB, but I don't think they worried because it was only my back.

I went into labor at 34 weeks. DD had a one week NICU stay, but was perfectly fine. She appears to have no issues and has met all milestones before or at her adjusted age. She does have MSPI, but I don't really think that is related.

Fast forward to five months PP when I had my yearly bloodwork and raised liver enzymes, this is what made me do more Dr Google and now think I may have had choleostasis. I will be having bloodwork again in a couple of weeks.

FX everything is ok, but I know you are close to the end and saw your post that you have a big one! He will be absolutely fine if they need to take him early!!

[reginaphalange]

I'll be sending my good thoughts your way.

As a side note: one of my mom's friends had severe itching that would keep him awake at night. It got more and more severe. Turns out he is celiac and was only diagnosed in his 50's.

[goldenbird]

I'm thinking good thoughts for you!! Huge hugs.

[pumpkinwest]

I'm sorry you have to wait so long to find out. Sending you good vibes that all will be well with you and baby!

[Cocomama]

Sending you both good thoughts. I hope the results come back good. I know it's hard but stay away from google. Don't put stress on you and the baby. If you can go out and enjoy your weekend and distract yourself.

[HelloSweetie]

Everything crossed for you! Sit down and relax, woman! That stuff is so not important right now.

[DirtyLurker]

FX for good results and a healthy delivery, when the time comes. Even if Benadryl didn't help the itching, at least you got some rest right? Might be worth taking at night until you hear from your doc.

[allisong87]

Sending good thoughts your way!!

[lilorangekitty]

Sending positive vibes your way

[cosmicav]

I am so sorry you are in limbo waiting for answers! I'll be thinking of you and sending lots of hugs and good vibes.


Also, I believe @amc25 has experience with this, and might be able to give you more info?

[obi]

This must be so stressful. I agree with taking Benadryl to help you sleep through some of the itchiness.
Take care of yourself this weekend. I hope you get your results nice and early on Monday.

[kbw12]

I have no experience but am sending all the positive vibes your way.

[socomama]

Thinking of you and Baby Boy.

Is there anything I can do to help?