Placental Insufficiency risk

[thesportsgal]

AW for your thoughts: Baby A (boy) still measuring small. Not by complete size but his abdomen. His weight is estimated at 1 lb 10 oz (in comparison, Baby B is 1 lb 13 oz) however, it's his stomach. So whereas his head circumference and everything else falls in about the 30%, his abdomen is at 7%. She basically said to say goodbye to delivering at 38 weeks, 36 would be a miracle, and to get ready for bed rest. I did not handle that well and she knows how I am so I know she was reluctant so tell me but didn't want me to be surprised. Actually, I don't know how well I handled any of it. We would be grateful for your extra thoughts - that maybe, he can catch up and we can somehow make it to 36.

Did anyone have something similar happen with a good outcome?  Please??   

Tldr Significant risk of evolving placental insufficiency and subsequent IUGR

[Squishy622]

Oy! So bummed to hear this. I'm mobile so I can't see your sig, how far along are you now? Will be sending good vibes and growing wishes your way. Hugs to you and babies, please keep us posted.

[thesportsgal]

Squishy622, 25W5D, 26 this Thursday! Come on Baby Boy!!

It was just crazy. All of a sudden, 38 weeks is gone, you know? And I felt SO GOOD

[chiwifey]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you and sending prayers.

I'm curious about how bed rest affects iugr. We found out yesterday that baby girl has some cord issues and is at risk for growth restriction but my mfm said bed rest (or anything I could or couldn't do) wouldn't really would help.

[anakah]

I'm sorry to hear this thesportsgal. I will be keeping Baby Boy in my thoughts. Sending lots of good growing vibes your way.

[thesportsgal]

May 19, 2015 15:03:37 GMT -5 chiwifey said:

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you and sending prayers.

I'm curious about how bed rest affects iugr. We found out yesterday that baby girl has some cord issues and is at risk for growth restriction but my mfm said bed rest (or anything I could or couldn't do) wouldn't really would help.

Honestly, I'm not sure if the bed rest is for the IUGR or the placental insufficiency.  We are having a meeting with the specialists next week to discuss more but I *think* bed rest can help all extra calories go to the baby with the placental issue.  Again though, I really have NO idea.

Also, I have always been a pretty active pregnant person so maybe she was just taking me off activity as a precaution.  She knows exercise is my anxiety coping mechanism and took me off exercise and then said we can talk about meds if need be (she really is so awesome and I appreciate how she knows me so well).  I said I would like to try coping on my own for now.

I will let you know if I find out anything else about IUGR and bedrest.  Best of luck to you, too chiwifey!!

Thanks everyone. 

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Sending lots of positive vibes to you and your babies! Hope he catches up soon!

[purplegaloshes]

Gaaaah--bedrest is no fun! I'm sorry to hear you're having additional stress, but it sounds like you're getting good care. You and your little ones will be in my thoughts.

[anotherdreamer]

No advice or experience, but sorry you are dealing with this!

[chiwifey]

May 19, 2015 15:54:30 GMT -5 thesportsgal said:

May 19, 2015 15:03:37 GMT -5 chiwifey said:

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you and sending prayers.

I'm curious about how bed rest affects iugr. We found out yesterday that baby girl has some cord issues and is at risk for growth restriction but my mfm said bed rest (or anything I could or couldn't do) wouldn't really would help.

Honestly, I'm not sure if the bed rest is for the IUGR or the placental insufficiency.  We are having a meeting with the specialists next week to discuss more but I *think* bed rest can help all extra calories go to the baby with the placental issue.  Again though, I really have NO idea.

Also, I have always been a pretty active pregnant person so maybe she was just taking me off activity as a precaution.  She knows exercise is my anxiety coping mechanism and took me off exercise and then said we can talk about meds if need be (she really is so awesome and I appreciate how she knows me so well).  I said I would like to try coping on my own for now.

I will let you know if I find out anything else about IUGR and bedrest.  Best of luck to you, too chiwifey!!

Thanks everyone. 


Thanks thesportsgal ! I appreciate it! 

[sunnyb]

I'm sorry you got this news. I hope that baby boy catches up and this was a flukey measurement. If not, it sounds like you are in great care.

[SassyPants150]

No advice here but I will certainly be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine how stressful it must all feel right now.

[ashb62]

So sorry you're dealing with this. Grow, baby boy, grow!

[FCtwinmom]

So sorry you are dealing with this! I am sending lots of vibes for baby to grow grow grow!

[wamom]

No advice but just to be grateful they caught the IUGR early and can prevent further complications. I hope that the specialist answers your questions and gives you some comfort. Lots of t&ps your way!!!!

[thesportsgal]

Thanks all so much. From my google research (don't you think doctors just LOVE that?? things could still turn around. SO, we are hoping and praying every day that little man can catch up at least a little bit next week. Stay positive, right??

[aladynevertells]

Sorry you're dealing with this. Grow baby, grow!