Post by sunshinelady15 on Jan 23, 2015 10:54:31 GMT -5
Praying for you and your little one. I hope all is well and it is just random bleeding. Sending thoughts, prayers and good vibes. Please update us when you can. FIngers and toes also crossed that everything is fine.
Thank you so much for all the love, it means so much. And sorry if this is long!
First things first, the baby has a strong heartbeat and looks good (thank God!). However, we're not out of the woods yet. The bleeding is coming from a cyst on the placenta, and the placenta is positioned over the cervix, allowing the blood to come out, instead of staying in my uterus. If the cyst is just blood, it will eventually be absorbed into the placenta as the pregnancy progresses, if it is not, it could mean that the placenta is compromised and may not sustain the baby for 40 weeks (though if this is the case we will pray so hard that we can get to viability).
We have an appointment at 7am on Monday with a maternal/fetal medicine specialist, they will use their more sophisticated u/s machines to get a better look at the placenta. If the cyst is just blood (and my bleeding slows/stops), it will be business as usual. If the the cyst is abnormal, I will need weekly u/s monitoring (and potentially bed rest). And we could lose the pregnancy if the placenta can't hold up long enough.
Right now it's just a waiting game. But I am feeling much better knowing there is hope. I truly thought I had lost the baby, so when she put the ultrasound wand on my belly and said "the baby is looking good, and there's the heartbeat," I started crying. And then when we heard the HB for ourselves, I bawled (DH had tears in his eyes as well). We are keeping or FX'ed and are trying to stay positive. I am on modified bed rest (I was scheduled to work this weekend, but have called out) until the specialist can make a further diagnosis, so I am just going to relax and pray this weekend (and snuggle DS extra close). Thank you again ladies, I really appreciate the support.
Post by gidgetgirl08 on Jan 23, 2015 12:46:19 GMT -5
So glad to hear you didn't lose the baby. Extra prayers coming your way that the cyst is just blood and gets absorbed so you can go on to have a H&H 9 months with us.
Post by tmclawchick on Jan 23, 2015 12:47:53 GMT -5
I teared up at your update. I'm glad you were able to hear a strong heartbeat, I'm sure that was music to your ears. Keeping you in my thoughts, I hope you get some good news at your appointment on Monday. ((hugs))
Post by lawndog1216 on Jan 23, 2015 12:51:34 GMT -5
I have chills and happy tears about the good heart beat!! I'm sorry the MFM specialist can't see you until Monday, because that makes for a long weekend for you. Praying hard for the best possible outcome and a peaceful weekend.
I also teared up reading your update. Considering you went in today expecting the worst, this is really good news. I am thinking of you and hoping for the best possible outcome.
Post by sissykate21 on Jan 23, 2015 12:53:51 GMT -5
Thanks for updating us. I'm so happy the baby has a strong hb and that your DH could be with you during this nerve-wracking appointment. Continued prayers for a healthy 9 months!
I have happy tears for you! So sorry you are going through this, but happy your LO is doing great. I'll be thinking of you and sending many positive vibes!
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