Weekly All-CAR check-in 4/9/2017

[leloyd]

shandorfml2 - I am sorry you are dealing with the pelvic pain/pressure too, especially while trying to chase around a toddler. Sending you lots of positive thoughts for a smooth delivery with your rainbow next week!

[shandorfml2]

peggels24 ugh my two year old is all elbows and knees and loves to wrestle me. Hits my belly all the time with those knobby elbows ouch

[therealbug]

Quick update:

Cervix had shortened to 2.8 and the MFM decided to take me off work and put me on bed rest.

I had an OB appointment 3 hours later. The report from the MFM said my cervix was closed. H and I told the OB we thought the ultrasound of the cervix looked off to us - the line they measured no longer looked closed. She decided to do a manual cervical check. I'm dilated at 1 with 50% effacement.

I am getting checked into the hospital now for an indefinite time period.

[cali]

therealbug, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Thank goodness you and YH had your OB take a look. Sending you all the thoughts and prayers. ((Hugs))

[holdingouthope]

Sending so many prayers your way therealbug I'm so sorry you're going through this.

[addymac]

therealbug oh no, I'm sorry your update doesn't have better news but I'm glad you guys and your OB are on top of this. You guys are in my thoughts. I know bedrest and hospital time is nothing near ideal but I hope they can keep your cervix where it is and keep those babies inside for a good long while.

[peggels24]

therealbug, Sending you lots of love and good thoughts. I'm sorry that you have to go into the hospital but I'm glad that they are monitoring you and keeping on top of it.

[sfazar]

therealbug sending prayers to you and your little ones--so glad you pushed for that reevaluation and can get the close monitoring you need

[bootsorhearts]

therealbug I'm so sorry! But glad they are being proactive. Stay cooking babies!

[chknma]

Lots of good thoughts to you therealbug

Glad you have great providers that are on top of everything...big ((hugs))

[elephantmomma]

therealbug , sending you good thoughts and positive energy.

[MissSally]

therealbug I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Sending you all the good thoughts! Keep us posted. 💜

[MissSally]

Quick update here: growth scan went great, baby has caught up in growth (50th percentile) and weighs 2lb2oz.

I'm 15 minutes away from my final blood draw during the three hour glucose test, and keeping my fingers crossed that everything looks good and I pass!

[shandorfml2]

ugh therealbug, thinking of you. Sounds like you have an awesome OB. How far along are you now? Hopefully the strict bedrest will help.

MissSally, hopeful you passed your GTT!

[jules1614]

therealbug I'm so sorry that the check wasn't better news. I'm glad your docs are on top of things and are doing everything to keep those babies in and growing! Lots of hugs and good thoughts your way.

[Deleted]

therealbug, I'm so sorry for all of the stress, and so glad that you had them check and you're being monitored. Praying for your health and that those babies stay put and keep on cooking!!

[momentomori]

I'm too new to really say anything, but I wanted to just send all my best vibes to anyone who needs them.

[nikiswimr]

therealbug lurking to say I'm sending prayers that those babies stay put and your cervix doesn't change!

[ellebelle]

therealbug so glad your OB checked. Sending lots of good thoughts that your cervix doesn't change and those babies stay put. ❤

[birch113]

Sending you good thoughts, therealbug. I'm so sorry this is happening, but so glad you and YH shared your concerns and your OB took action. Stay put, baby bugs!!!

[shandorfml2]

@xamountofwords, my LO has been head down the entire pregnancy. They really can be in any position. My angel and DS switched to head down after about 25ish weeks and stayed that way. Doesn't mean they are making a break for it

[cnf2013]

Sending you so many good thoughts therealbug. I'm sorry you're stuck in the hospital, but hopefully those babies stay put. So many hugs.

[cavewmn]

therealbug I'm sorry but I hope they take good care of you in the hospital.

[sarcaztic10]

Apr 11, 2017 14:21:37 GMT -5 therealbug said:

Quick update:

Cervix had shortened to 2.8 and the MFM decided to take me off work and put me on bed rest.

I had an OB appointment 3 hours later. The report from the MFM said my cervix was closed. H and I told the OB we thought the ultrasound of the cervix looked off to us - the line they measured no longer looked closed. She decided to do a manual cervical check. I'm dilated at 1 with 50% effacement.

I am getting checked into the hospital now for an indefinite time period.

Sending you so many good vibes. I hope they can get everything under control. Sending you so many T&P's.

[therealbug]

@xamountofwords, sending lots of positive vibes for your little girl.

Thank you everyone for the good thoughts shandorfml2, I am 21+1 today.

They were able to get the contractions under control and the scan on the babies showed they had normal cranial blood flow (now worried about neonatal hemolytic anemia due to me having antibodies to the c and E antigens). I finished my IV antibiotics yesterday so they went ahead and discharged me to home bedrest with a pharmacy worth of drugs to take.

Next appointment is Tuesday with the MFM for another scan of the babies.

[cnf2013]

Apr 14, 2017 15:15:13 GMT -5 therealbug said:

@xamountofwords, sending lots of positive vibes for your little girl.

Thank you everyone for the good thoughts shandorfml2, I am 21+1 today.

They were able to get the contractions under control and the scan on the babies showed they had normal cranial blood flow (now worried about neonatal hemolytic anemia due to me having antibodies to the c and E antigens). I finished my IV antibiotics yesterday so they went ahead and discharged me to home bedrest with a pharmacy worth of drugs to take.

Next appointment is Tuesday with the MFM for another scan of the babies.

Glad to hear you're going home. Rest up and keep those babies cozy in there. We're all thinking of you.

[swarley]

creepy lurker- sorry- therealbug,
I saw your other post about growth.... TW LO's mentioned

I know with twins it's different obviously, but both my boys were IUGR. With my second, I read up a lot about it and even went to an MFM who knew more about it then most OB/GYNs. It's not about calorie intake, it's about increasing your protein. So DS1 who was full term was a whopping 3lbs, 14oz, meanwhile with extra protein DS2 at full term was 5lbs 3oz. Good growing vibes to your babies.

[luciddreamer]

therealbug Sending positive thoughts your way. I'm glad that you caught it early and that you were able to go home and have bed rest. Keep cooking babies!

[luciddreamer]

@xamountofwords Sorry to hear that the white spot was still there. A specialist sounds like a good way to go. I hope you can get some answers soon.

[therealbug]

Apr 15, 2017 8:50:30 GMT -5 swarley said:

creepy lurker- sorry- therealbug ,
I saw your other post about growth.... TW LO's mentioned

I know with twins it's different obviously, but both my boys were IUGR. With my second, I read up a lot about it and even went to an MFM who knew more about it then most OB/GYNs. It's not about calorie intake, it's about increasing your protein. So DS1 who was full term was a whopping 3lbs, 14oz, meanwhile with extra protein DS2 at full term was 5lbs 3oz. Good growing vibes to your babies.

Thank you swarley. Good to know on the protein. I'll have to see where I can add some more in.