Super late, High Risk Check-in (1/28)

[brittneysandra]

Update for me is No Update.
No news is good news I guess!..
LO looked good last week on the growth scan so waiting 2 more weeks from now for another one, besides that I have my glucose test also in a couple weeks!
Baby is going crazy in my belly so I know he/she is doing well right now!
Crossing my fingers everything stays the same!

[emu0013]

No real updates here, next US is 2/10; she was measuring a little small at the last one, so hoping she is catching up at the next one. DD was IUGR, and apparently there is a high percentage if baby 1 is IUGR baby 2 usually is as well. We shall see I guess.

[rels09]

I had to call my MFM yesterday because I came down with a nasty stomach bug. I am doing much better today, so luckily it was short-lived, but man it's scary to be puking your guts out while pregnant.

Other than that, everything is ok. Just gearing up for the lovely 3-hour glucose test next week.

[lgsdesigner]

Hello, ladies! :::waves:::



I am doing great, so far. It’s still a little early in the game, though. With my other two, the preterm labor didn’t start until after 30 weeks, so here at almost 23 weeks everything looks fine.

That being said—when they checked my cervix a few weeks back, it was a 4 and that was higher than it was with my other two, so that is definitely a good thing.

I see my doctor on the 10th for another cervical check, and will let you know how things are progressing.



Hope everyone is doing well!

[lgsdesigner]

Jan 29, 2015 8:59:49 GMT -5 rels09 said:

I had to call my MFM yesterday because I came down with a nasty stomach bug. I am doing much better today, so luckily it was short-lived, but man it's scary to be puking your guts out while pregnant.

rels09 - Oh no! That's awful. I am glad you are starting to feel a bit better.

[entropicepona]

Ladies!

I'm doing OK. BP has been stable, but my diabetes is starting to spiral and it's near impossible to stay in front of it. My heart is throwing PVCs galore, which is disconcerting to say the least, but I'm told is not dangerous. I've started Zoloft for anxiety/prepartum depression, so I hope that helps (I had frighteningly terrible PPD/PPA with my first)

Growth-wise, she's doing great, and kept me up ALL NIGHT last night because she Would. Not. Stop. Moving.

Thank goodness I've only got 13 more weeks to go, and I'll never have to.do this again. <yawn>

[cheechee]

I'm not sure if I go here or not? Currently waiting to hear about my ultrasound results to check my cervix for any cervical change. I have been experiencing PTL symptoms and am on bedrest for the remainder of the pregnancy. I should hear today hopefully?

lgsdesigner Are you a designer? I have to ask because I'm one too!

[obi]

Glad to see everyone seems to be doing well this week!!
I had my usual weekly appointment with my diabetes specialist. Changed my pump settings again because my blood sugar was still running a bit higher than we would like. The changes this time seem to be good because my numbers look great again
I'm going to get something off my chest here, which could go in the IL rant thread but I'm not really pissed, just sort of sad.
I went shopping with MIL yesterday and thyme maternity had B1G2 on for clearance items and bras. I was going to get a bra but passed because my boobs have not changed at all. Not swollen, not sore, no leaking, nothing. I mentioned this to my MIL and she said she felt sad for me because I should be seeing a change by now, and at least a bit of leaking if I'm in a warm shower or something. So she doesn't think I'll be able to BF.
I've been worrying about this lately because I do have PCOS so I know that can cause problems. I'm hoping I can at least BF and supplement to make up for any lack of supply. Now I'm just worried I won't produce anything. Thanks MIL! I know she meant well but ughhhh. Even if I don't produce any/enough, I'm just going to focus on how awesome this body is for making a baby.

[entropicepona]

obi- don't sweat it, sweetheart. I leaked like CRAZY with my first, and was only able to bf probably 20% of her intake. This time I'm bone dry. Leaking, or not, has absolutely no correlation to being able to successfully bf. Your MIL can suck it.

[obi]

Thank you entropicepona and @lalalady54!

[brittneysandra]

Jan 29, 2015 9:47:25 GMT -5 @lalalady54 said:

obi that is ridiculous, I never have leaked anything prior to having my baby, so that is completely unfounded, do not let her get to you. I am sure seeing some changes would be nice, however, I have plenty of friends whose boobs do nothing during pregnancy, and they have been more successful at breastfeeding then I ever was and my boobs are the size of watermelons at this point (which is not comfortable since I started at a 34B this pregnancy, uck). I think sometimes moms and MILs just don't realize what they are saying can make us doubt our abilities as a mother. My mom did that crap to me all the time with DD1, made me feel awful and guilty and not intentionally and finally I just said whatever and then I realized it doesn't matter, I value my moms/MILs opinion, but now I am the mom, and my mom didn't garner my respect from always listening to her mother, it was by making decisions that were best for me, and you will surely do that for you baby! (AND FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY, do NOT feel guilty if you can't breastfeeed, I know I KNOW "breast is best" but I HATED it and am DREADING it this time and will only do it for 4 weeks before I switch to formula, if I can make it 4 weeks and I will not, WILL NOT, feel guilty this time about my choice, my body, my baby, my choice).

Oh and glad to hear your sugars are getting under control, woot woot

I second this!!!!
(I've got no leakage yet at 25w )

[orangepickle]

No real update from me either - had a good echo this week and baby is measuring on the small side - 1 lb 7 oz but that's pretty normal for LOs with his condition so I'm not keeping my hopes up for a big baby

[cheechee]

Jan 29, 2015 9:41:45 GMT -5 @lalalady54 said:

entropicepona Oh my gosh love, I hope everything settles. I know when my Dr this week said you have 12.5 weeks left I think my jaw about hit the floor, even though I am still negotiating for 13 since my DH will be out of town at the end of April.

cheechee all are welcome here and we are glad to have you. Bed rest sucks! I was on it last pregnancy from 20-21 weeks until 36, at 36 they said I could do whatever I wanted and baby girl hung on until she was forced out What are you doing to keep yourself busy? I feel like I recognize your name but don't know you, do you have other kids? How are things holding up now that you are on bed rest! Let us know how we can help and support you, that is what we are here for!

@lalalady54 thank you so much! I am so happy to have you guys for support as I have maybe one friend that has gone through similar circumstances. Yeah, I'm slowly realizing it really does suck! It's been almost one week and I'm bored silly and so sad I can't play with my lil guy. Thank goodness for Netflix and I'm going to attempt to learn how to knit soon. I'm not really supposed to stand for too long so baking/cooking are kinda on the outs for the time being. I was around TB a bit at the beginning of our pregnancies but kinda got sucked into a work vortex and didn't participate too much near TB's death. Maybe we chatted then?

[frig0018]

Glad to hear everyone is doing okay for the most part!

My liver enzymes levels are almost down to a normal range, so I get to start tapering Prednisone and increasing Plaquenil - yay! Everything else is pretty much normal - I had a growth ultrasound on Tuesday and baby girl is looking good - 2 lbs 1 oz at 26 weeks. She, however, is in the 80th percentile for belly girth and cerebellum measurement but only 10th percentile for long bone growth. My doctor says its nothing to worry about and I keep picturing her looking like Violet from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory after she turns into a blueberry...

[ladymack]

Hi ladies, can I join the party?
Quick history: I miscarried in July at almost 22 weeks due to a rare infection.
I'm currently 25 weeks I had some bleeding around 16-20 weeks due to a partial placenta previa. My blood pressure has been increasing week after week and my dr decided this week to put me on adalat. My cervix also seems to be shortening slightly. It's gone from 4cm to 3.5 since Xmas. I've been on bedrest since the middle of Dec.
I just started the BP meds this week and I think they are making me feel shitty.

Wishing everyone an uneventful week!
Thanks for having me.

[entropicepona]

@lalalady54 - I should hook you up with some glorious yarn. I also spin, as well as knit (and weave)!

[entropicepona]

Jan 29, 2015 10:17:59 GMT -5 obi said:

Thank you entropicepona and @lalalady54!

Seriously. Your babe will get fed, whether it be from breast, from formula, or some combination of the two. It'll be OK. :-)

[obi]

Jan 29, 2015 11:37:17 GMT -5 entropicepona said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:17:59 GMT -5 obi said:

Thank you entropicepona and @lalalady54!

Seriously. Your babe will get fed, whether it be from breast, from formula, or some combination of the two. It'll be OK. :-)

At the end of the day, that is all I care about.  I guess I was just feeling deflated after her comments.  I'm usually not one to listen to unsolicited medical opinion/advice (being T1D, I get a LOT) but it just kind of stuck with me.
All of you ladies are great though, thanks for making me feel much better!  

[lgsdesigner]

Jan 29, 2015 9:37:06 GMT -5 cheechee said:

I'm not sure if I go here or not? Currently waiting to hear about my ultrasound results to check my cervix for any cervical change. I have been experiencing PTL symptoms and am on bedrest for the remainder of the pregnancy. I should hear today hopefully?

lgsdesigner Are you a designer? I have to ask because I'm one too!

cheechee - Yes, ma'am! I do graphic and web design work, and also marketing/social media. What do you do?

[lgsdesigner]

Jan 29, 2015 9:41:28 GMT -5 obi said:

Not swollen, not sore, no leaking, nothing. I mentioned this to my MIL and she said she felt sad for me because I should be seeing a change by now, and at least a bit of leaking if I'm in a warm shower or something. So she doesn't think I'll be able to BF.

obi- Look...not ALL moms get bigger breasts or leak. I do leak, but that being said, I can breastfeed but not for long. My supply is generally low. I can feed for a few months, and then that's it. So yeah-- here I am "leaking" as your MIL said, and I don't make enough milk. Don't listen to her! Every woman is different. 

[soyboy]

Jan 29, 2015 9:41:28 GMT -5 obi said:

Glad to see everyone seems to be doing well this week!!
I had my usual weekly appointment with my diabetes specialist. Changed my pump settings again because my blood sugar was still running a bit higher than we would like. The changes this time seem to be good because my numbers look great again
I'm going to get something off my chest here, which could go in the IL rant thread but I'm not really pissed, just sort of sad.
I went shopping with MIL yesterday and thyme maternity had B1G2 on for clearance items and bras. I was going to get a bra but passed because my boobs have not changed at all. Not swollen, not sore, no leaking, nothing. I mentioned this to my MIL and she said she felt sad for me because I should be seeing a change by now, and at least a bit of leaking if I'm in a warm shower or something. So she doesn't think I'll be able to BF.
I've been worrying about this lately because I do have PCOS so I know that can cause problems. I'm hoping I can at least BF and supplement to make up for any lack of supply. Now I'm just worried I won't produce anything. Thanks MIL! I know she meant well but ughhhh. Even if I don't produce any/enough, I'm just going to focus on how awesome this body is for making a baby.

I dont go here, but I guess I'm being creepy and reading all of your updates. With my DS and with this pregnancy, I did not have ANY leaking, soreness, swelling etc. I was able to successfully EBF my son for 13 months. I had some concerns before ds was born because I wasn't leaking or anything But it all turned out fine. I hope this is the case for you as well. Your MIL doesn't know what she is talking about. Plus, if for some reason you can't bf, that's perfectly fine too. I'm sorry she gave you added stress!

[cheechee]

Jan 29, 2015 16:04:02 GMT -5 lgsdesigner said:

Jan 29, 2015 9:37:06 GMT -5 cheechee said:

I'm not sure if I go here or not? Currently waiting to hear about my ultrasound results to check my cervix for any cervical change. I have been experiencing PTL symptoms and am on bedrest for the remainder of the pregnancy. I should hear today hopefully?

lgsdesigner Are you a designer? I have to ask because I'm one too!

cheechee - Yes, ma'am! I do graphic and web design work, and also marketing/social media. What do you do?

Awesome! I'm a graphic designer too! I work at a museum so most of my focus is on environmental graphic applications (like murals and panels) but we do advertising and a bit of web stuff too. I teach design at a local university part time as well. Although all of this is out the window right now because of bedrest...

[pinkiemo]

Hey ladies, glad everyone is hanging in there this week!

It looks like I might actually get my Lovenox today, after being without for a full MONTH. Long story short, between a new pharmacy (full of really big rude jerks), new insurance, and apparently a manufacturer backorder, it's finally in. So I get to start poking myself again tomorrow. Yay?

obi Please do not listen to your MIL. I never leaked with either of my kids and with DS I had serious oversupply issues once the milk came in. It was an actual problem. And yet I never leaked while pregnant. Your baby will be fed. I just get crazy about this because my mom stressed me out so badly with my first baby that for the first few weeks I would cry when it came time to nurse her. I don't want that to happen to anyone ever.

[obi]

Thank you pinkiemo!

[lgsdesigner]

Jan 30, 2015 14:11:39 GMT -5 cheechee said:

Jan 29, 2015 16:04:02 GMT -5 lgsdesigner said:

cheechee - Yes, ma'am! I do graphic and web design work, and also marketing/social media. What do you do?

Awesome! I'm a graphic designer too! I work at a museum so most of my focus is on environmental graphic applications (like murals and panels) but we do advertising and a bit of web stuff too. I teach design at a local university part time as well. Although all of this is out the window right now because of bedrest...

cheechee - Aww...sorry about the bedrest! I know how you feel. Was on it with both of my other kids, and will probably be eventually with this one, too. I used to hand draw a lot and do watercolor while on bedrest. It kept my artistic mind happy.