High-Risk Check In (2/11)

[Poppy]

Hey lala! I'm doing my test right now! I'm waiting on my last blood draw. It has gone by much quicker than I thought it would. As soon as I leave here I'm heading to Costco to get a hot dog. If they aren't open yet I'm waiting! Lol

I'm doing well. I had a check up last week, glucose today and then a check up scheduled for early next week. Then two weeks off and an u/s on the 3rd. My shower invitations came in and that made things so crazy real. I can't believe it's all happening.

H and I have been having some good talks and trying to prepare. He was shocked at the thought of having to leave me and going with baby if I end up having a c-section. He had just never though about it.

I'm going to have the nurse check my BP before I leave just to see where I'm at. I was really anxious this morning before my test. I'm dreading the results.

How have you been? How's the BP? Thanks for posting check-in!

[brittneysandra]

Awe Your so sweet
Symptoms haven't changed, I'm getting bigger so I feel the baby must be too! Counting down the days to see LO on the U/s machine . Makes me so happy!
Nothing else exciting this week, except going to meet the midwives at the hospital tonight !!

[t1green]

My endo rescheduled me to next Friday so now I have to wait. My OB did run my A1C yesterday but I have to wait for those results. Boo!

I did upload my glucose this morning and sent that over to my endo because my OB wants me in tighter control. Hopefully he'll get back with me and make the necessary adjustments on my pump.

How are you?! We need updates.

[emu0013]

@lalalady54, thank you for maintaining our high risk check in.

My growth scan went perfectly yesterday besides baby girl not cooperating and after an hour of me getting up, walking around, rolling over, she was able to get all measurements and she is measuring on track and was 1lb8oz. Woohoo. My BP was also very good. I go back 3/10 for another growth scan, glucose testing and my Rhogam shot.

I hope you ladies all had great appointments!

[rels09]

Thanks for checking on me! Yes, I posted in the thread about glucose testing yesterday that the finger pokes were going ok. I finally found a pretty foolproof method that is almost painless, and better yet, my numbers look totally normal. I've been in the 80s when I wake up, and 80-100 2 hours post-meal. I will send in my log on Friday night, and hopefully that will be the end of it.

I have an MFM appointment tomorrow, but it's just a cervical length check. Starting to get nervous now that we are getting so close to when shit hit the fan last time, but doing my best to stay positive.

[cheechee]

@lalalady54 yes thank you for maintaining this! I actually look forward to this one because it's a smaller group and I don't get overwhelmed with all the responses

My 3hr glucose is tomorrow - yippee I'm eating really good today even though I know it has nothing to do with the results haha.

Feeling better overall, the contractions have pretty much ceased unless I stand for too long (over 10 min). I'm hoping I can up my activity when I see my midwife next week, I am feeling gross and weak laying around all day.

[lgsdesigner]

::waves:: Hi, ladies!

I am doing good, so far. Went to the doctor yesterday and everything is measuring fine. Nothing really big to update on, but again, it's still pretty early in my pregnancy for the bad stuff to occur, so ask me again around the 30 week mark.

Hope everyone is doing okay!

[pinkiemo]

@lalalady54 you are too sweet, thanks for maintaining this check-in!

No issues for me this week! Have a growth scan next week and I'm guessing the doc will talk to me about the glucose test at that point, though it's going to be tight to get it done as I'll be 27 weeks.

I'll probably start getting nervous around 30 weeks as well because that's when I started pre-term contractions last time. But for now, just trekking along.

I'm glad everyone's numbers seem to be pretty good this week!

[ladymack]

I've had a very up and down week.
Went in to the dr Monday night as I was having some mild cramping. DR did a quick vaginal ultrasound and turned out my cervix had shortened 6mm in 2 weeks. Down to 28mm with some funnelling, a big Y. BP shot up to 150/90. So sent me home upped the BP meds I was on.
Went back Tuesday Am to check both BP and cervix. Cervix went back up 1mm and the funnelling got a little better. Urine sample looked like there might be an infection so started antibiotics for that.
Went back yesterday to check cervix one more time. Up to 3mm with almost no funnelling. YAY and BP was down to 120/80!
Had 2 shots of steroids to speed up her lung development in case I go into labour early.
So now I'm back on pretty strict bedrest for at least the next 3-4 weeks.
I'm 27 weeks and 3 days.

Feeling better today but still so worried.
My last miscarriage was at 21 weeks due to an unknown infection and this whole episode felt like this was happening all over again.

And one last things to add to my anxiety my Dr is leaving on Vacation for 3 weeks next week. So if anything happens I'll have to go to L&D at the hospital.
I swear it's one thing after another with this pregnancy, I just want my baby to arrive healthy and not super early! is that too much to ask?
Sorry for the rant.

Hope everyone else is having uneventful week

[redcherry1109]

Thanks for checking in!

They have slowed down but I've also slowed down too. I go back Tuesday for a check up and I'll get my one hour glucose test results. Still feeling pretty wore out. I hate the days when I feel like I could pass out at any moment.

[lgsdesigner]

Feb 11, 2015 17:23:53 GMT -5 @lalalady54 said:

Feb 11, 2015 14:54:32 GMT -5 lgsdesigner said:

::waves:: Hi, ladies!

I am doing good, so far. Went to the doctor yesterday and everything is measuring fine. Nothing really big to update on, but again, it's still pretty early in my pregnancy for the bad stuff to occur, so ask me again around the 30 week mark.

Hope everyone is doing okay!

lgsdesigner glad things are still going well, how many more weeks do you have till 30?

5 more weeks. I will be 25 weeks tomorrow.

[entropicepona]

@lalalady54, You're so sweet. Thanks for checking in! I'm so excited to hear from all the rest of you ladies, too. It's a crappy sisterhood, but at least we have each other.

I had my 28w growth scan yesterday (27w5d), and Littlest Miss looks really great. She was busy, practicing her breathing, snuggling with her umbilical cord, and being a ham. We even saw her hair! She is measuring right on track, which is a breath of fresh air after our SGA/IUGR experience last time. A little bit over 2.5lbs, even though it feels like 10X that.

My BP has been stable since last week, which is nice, but we continue to watch it like a hawk. As you know, it can go sideways really quickly. My blood sugars have been unpredictable, which just pisses me off. I see my diabetes coordinator this morning, so we'll see what her take on it is.

Love you guys!

[orangepickle]

Feb 12, 2015 11:43:25 GMT -5 entropicepona said:

@lalalady54, You're so sweet. Thanks for checking in! I'm so excited to hear from all the rest of you ladies, too. It's a crappy sisterhood, but at least we have each other.

I had my 28w growth scan yesterday (27w5d), and Littlest Miss looks really great. She was busy, practicing her breathing, snuggling with her umbilical cord, and being a ham. We even saw her hair! She is measuring right on track, which is a breath of fresh air after our SGA/IUGR experience last time. A little bit over 2.5lbs, even though it feels like 10X that.

My BP has been stable since last week, which is nice, but we continue to watch it like a hawk. As you know, it can go sideways really quickly. My blood sugars have been unpredictable, which just pisses me off. I see my diabetes coordinator this morning, so we'll see what her take on it is.

Love you guys!

ugh - I think my ultrasound tech sucks... we can hardly make out LO's face, I wish we could see enough detail to see hair!!

I haven't had any changes in a few weeks now - just hoping to hold on to 39 weeks. Got my blood sugar tested over the last 2 weeks since I couldn't do the glucose test, and the results were fine so that's something I don't need to worry about.

Another omphalocele mom in my area gave me a bunch of stuff she modified for her daughter when she was a baby (she's 2 years old now). So I have a modified tummy time mat, a custom made feeding tube backpack should my LO need a feeding tube, and a modified wrap for baby wearing. Love that she had all that because I'm definitely not crafty enough to make that stuff myself!

[pinkiemo]

ladymack Ugh, that's so rough. I hope the infection gets nipped quick and your cervix keep cooperating. Great that it lengthened again!

orangepickle So lucky there's another mom in your area who has been through this. Bonus that she's crafty! Having support like that is really great.

[entropicepona]

Verdict is to keep an eye on it and see where it goes. So much of this is art as well as science, and some random magic. I'm just glad I'm not doing 7 shots a day this go around!

[ladymack]

Feb 12, 2015 21:26:39 GMT -5 @lalalady54 said:

Feb 12, 2015 4:02:19 GMT -5 ladymack said:

I've had a very up and down week.
Went in to the dr Monday night as I was having some mild cramping. DR did a quick vaginal ultrasound and turned out my cervix had shortened 6mm in 2 weeks. Down to 28mm with some funnelling, a big Y. BP shot up to 150/90. So sent me home upped the BP meds I was on.
Went back Tuesday Am to check both BP and cervix. Cervix went back up 1mm and the funnelling got a little better. Urine sample looked like there might be an infection so started antibiotics for that.
Went back yesterday to check cervix one more time. Up to 3mm with almost no funnelling. YAY and BP was down to 120/80!
Had 2 shots of steroids to speed up her lung development in case I go into labour early.
So now I'm back on pretty strict bedrest for at least the next 3-4 weeks.
I'm 27 weeks and 3 days.

Feeling better today but still so worried.
My last miscarriage was at 21 weeks due to an unknown infection and this whole episode felt like this was happening all over again.

And one last things to add to my anxiety my Dr is leaving on Vacation for 3 weeks next week. So if anything happens I'll have to go to L&D at the hospital.
I swear it's one thing after another with this pregnancy, I just want my baby to arrive healthy and not super early! is that too much to ask?
Sorry for the rant.

Hope everyone else is having uneventful week

ladymack omg your week sounds like it has been crazy and stressful. Let us know if you need any extra help or support while you are on bed rest! ((Hugs))

Thanks, I'm hanging in here. The antibiotics seem to be doing he trick. Bed rest sucks but I'll do what ever it takes to keep this little girl cooking.
If anyone has any recommendations on excercise a to do while on bedrest I'd appreciate them. I'm starting to get really sore.

[orangepickle]

Feb 13, 2015 3:34:23 GMT -5 ladymack said:

Feb 12, 2015 21:26:39 GMT -5 @lalalady54 said:

ladymack omg your week sounds like it has been crazy and stressful. Let us know if you need any extra help or support while you are on bed rest! ((Hugs))

Thanks, I'm hanging in here. The antibiotics seem to be doing he trick. Bed rest sucks but I'll do what ever it takes to keep this little girl cooking.
If anyone has any recommendations on excercise a to do while on bedrest I'd appreciate them. I'm starting to get really sore.

YouTube some exercises for the elderly (seriously) - they're great for muscle movement without standing/sitting up

[jerseyakl]

I don't believe it qualifies me as high risk (and I know it's not Wednesday), but I'm struggling with the whole gestational diabetes thing and would welcome giving/getting support. Will you have me, at least for awhile? I admire the strength you ladies have; many of you have a lot on your plate.

I already wrote about it, but I failed my 1 hour test and when I took my 3 hour, I failed the first, passed the second and technically passed the third, but my levels were actually too low so they want me to be cautious and have slapped my file with the GD diagnosis. I go to the class next week and meet with a nurse. I am dreading it for so many reasons. I am swamped and stressed when it comes to work so mix that up with some pregnancy hormones and the thought of dealing with this is probably more overwhelming than it should be! I am pissed about having to follow the diet (not a big deal, i know) and am terrified of having to prick my finger and trying to find the time for reporting numbers, going to extra appointments, etc.

So that's my lame-o story.

[jerseyakl]

Feb 13, 2015 8:55:08 GMT -5 @blackpearl08 said:

Welcome jerseyakl!

Thank you! I figured I could lurk the post and be inspired by you tough ladies or I could jump in even though GD doesn't compare to what so many of you are facing!

[emu0013]

jerseyakl,
Welcome, sorry you have to be here!

[emu0013]

@blackpearl08,
So sorry to hear of your BP being high. I hope it stays under control and you can get some help and rest.

[entropicepona]

jerseyakl, This isn't the pain Olympics, my friend. You're more than welcome here. GD suuuucks. There's no way around it. But you know what? It isn't insurmountable, and once you find a groove you'll do great. Hopefully you can be diet controlled, but if not, there are plenty of meds that are available and even if you end up with insulin it's really not all that bad. I actually prefer insulin to pills because you can tailor your dose better.

Anyway, welcome! High risk is high risk, and, all things considered, our sisterhood is pretty damn great.

[nicunursetomommy]

Looks like I will be joining you ladies. I wanted to go ahead and introduce myself, sorry it is a couple days late!

2 days ago I thought lost what was my mucus plug. Now at first I thought I was insane and probably imagining it to avoid being one of those women that freak out about losing their mucus plus, especially so early. I called my doctor yesterday morning and they had me come in to check my cervical length. The ultrasound showed that it looked like my cervix was shortening and externally dilating. I went back for a physical exam where the OB checked my cervix and did a fetal fibronectin test. After that, I was sent over to L&D. They wanted to me to go to the hospital so I could get immediate results from the ffn test and speak with the maternal fetal physician. I passed the ffn test so that should buy me at least another 2 weeks. I've been put on bed rest and will have weekly cervical checks from here on out. I also have an another appointment with the maternal fetal doctor next week as well. I am only 26+3 so they want to keep an eye on me. My cervix as of yesterday was at 2.1cm.

Based on all this, I am guessing I have an incompetent cervix and that they may want to do a cerclage. Hopefully, I will know more after my 2 appointments next week.

So here I am, on bed rest day 1, missing work; although, being a NICU nurse I probably couldn't emotionally handle work right now anyway. Thanks for listening ladies. I am sorry we all have to have a check in like this, but at least we have support!

[jerseyakl]

nicunursetomommy I am so sorry you are going through all of that and hope you have more information soon.