Cautiously Pregnant After A Loss. PMA, But Not Taking It For Granted.

[too_scared]

Thank you Lozdi.

That could very well be the problem. This morning when I felt the worst I was seeing tiny black spots (only 2 or 3) in my peripheral vision. I think the problem was I was sleeping but my dog woke me up to go out. I got up and got dressed and then went out the let them out before I was even fully awake. I know I got up too fast. I have been feeling better for the past little while so I am happy.

I also spoke to my friend about it. He is over helping Shawn put a gate in our fence. His wife was pregnant last year and he was telling me about her dizzy spells. I feel much better knowing it seems pretty normal.

Thanks again!

 

[Lozdi]

Aha yes given the circumstances I'd say definite positional low bp- the first time I ever fainted in pregnancy was right after jumping up from laying down and running down the stairs. I then saw stars and hit the deck! Scared the hell out of my mum! If you notice it happening without a positional trigger though, mention it to the midwife just so she is aware of it.

 

[too_scared]

Thank you I have a dr's appt on the 7th so I will mention it to him if it keeps happening.

So I have another question for you ladies... Does anyone on here have Raynaud's Phenomenon? I have Primary Raynaud's Phenomenon and I have just did a little research but there has only been one study done. It seems it leads to low birth weight and maybe premature births. Does anyone on here have any experience with it?

 

[Lozdi]

I just looked it up, and saw on wikipedia that it often gets better somewhat in pregnancy because of the increased blood flow.

Be wary of study data, as if only one study was done, its not as reliable as a bunch of studies as there could have been other factors present. I should imagine it will only cause low birth weight etc if its poorly controlled, because you need optimum circulation to make sure baby gets everything it needs. From what I just read on wiki, it affects the extremities the most? You should bring it up with the doctor. Asprin would help I should imagine, as it thins the blood and thus helps it circulate- I can't for the life of me remember if your taking asprin...my baby brain is terrible today.

If your doctor is concerned about low birth weight or premature labour because of it you will be monitored as 'high risk' and get extra growth scans.

 

[Clobo]

Hiya

Mindy, yes i was going to say it might be low blood pressure too, maybe mention it when you have your ultrasound they may have a blood pressure thingy they can just check you with?? I tend to have low bp and have to be really careful getting up and also when doing yoga i couldnt put my arms up in the air for too long.

Luckily the roads round here are fairly flat althought there is a small up and down hill to my mums which is about 30 minutes walk unless i go across a cow field!!!!

Loz, i read somewhere that our brains can shrink by up to a third when pregnant, explains a lot for me!!

xxx

 

[hopeithappens]

ts - sorry to hear your not feeling to good

pichi - i felt the same my due date for my loss was the 8th of this month, sad but happy for this little man

loz - i dont blame you about the bacon sarnie i HAVE to make time on my way to work to go grab one now i cant help myself

mrs m - fingers crossed its good news at the end of the month

kelly, ginny - hope your both doing well

had my GTT today i cant stand needles and nearly fainted with the first one, then had to drink what she described as cheap orange juice which was not nice then had to go sit around for 2 hours

i feel like a complete wimp because everytime anyone asks when im going on mat leave and i tell them when im 30 weeks everyone always says eeee thats early, i love my job and would love to stay longer, but ive been struggling since i was 23 weeks, i cant walk the really strong dogs or daft ones that use you as a trampoline walking endless amounts over the nature reserve and around the paddock we have hours at a time is getting harder and so is cleaning the kennels, but im looking forward to relaxing a bit so long as ryan lets me

 

[Clobo]

Aw Hope, I havent managed to walk our 9 month old Labrador for at least 6 weeks now, she is good on her lead untill she sees another dog then pulls me too hard, so i dont blame you at all for leaving work in a few weeks, its safety for you more than anything chick

xxx

 

[Lozdi]

Hope with my first I went on mat leave at 28 weeks, because I was just so blooming heavy and big!

 

[too_scared]

Thanks ladies

Lozdi, I am on baby aspirin but both dr and fertility specialist said to stop at 12 weeks. I am going to call the specialist and tell her about the Raynaud's since I didn't get a chance to when I was there (I was completely flustered that I saw a little baby on the screen with a heartbeat!) Thanks for your help. It does affect the extremities and I often lose circulation in my fingers and toes due to cold or pressure. I am not sure if aspirin will help since it is due to the vessels restricting rather than blood clotting but I am still really paranoid. Unfortunately, I live in a cold place but I have lots of really warm clothes. I finally found a pair of boots that keep my feet warm in the winter. I have to get new mittens this winter since mine are getting old and I will also need a winter coat this year since my growing belly won't fit in my current coat.

Hope, I can't believe people are giving you grief over going off at 30 weeks! That is crazy. I can't believe you are still doing all of that work now. Cleaning the kennels must be so hard. I think you should go off at 30 weeks and put your feet up and not get off the couch! Haha!

Clobo, I will get my blood pressure checked next time I am at my doctor's office. I don't think I can get it done at the scan because I am just going to see the tech. The scan is at the hospital so if I am still feeling blah I will get someone there to check me out! Haha!

I hope you are all well!

 

[Lozdi]

You can get a blood pressure machine quite cheaply, so you can monitor it at home. I've got one and its great!

 

[too_scared]

Cool! Thanks If it continues to be a problem I will look into one.

 

[hopeithappens]

Thanks guys . I went on mat leave at 31 wks with ryan I could of stayed longer I just hated the job haha I used to work in an old peoples home, but ryan starts school in 2 weeks its only the mornings but I still intend to come home and make the most of doin nothing haha

 

[pichi]

i think you can rent them too can't you? but then it'd probably work out cheaper just buying one rather than renting for like 6 months

i feel incredibly lucky hearing you ladies not being able to walk etc... in the later parts of your pregnancies. I came off work at 39 weeks with Pixie and will be off at 38 with mr Pea. I was still doing all days at that point too. just extremely lucky throughout pregnancies BUT last labor was eventful so hopefully that part won't repeat

 

[hopeithappens]

Bless you clobo I couldn't walk my shepherd when I was pg with ryan but he's gettin on a bit now bless him so he's easier to walk although he still can act like a puppy, what colour lab do you have? We get lots in the kennels+the golden labs always seem to be the more calmer ones, the black ones are absolutly daft+the choc labs inbetween haha

 

[pinksmarties]

as promised bump pic



still waiting on yours Loz!!

TS - I have Raynauds, I did do some research after mc's but can't really remember the exact details ro reacall but it was linked to autoimmune problems which bothered me as no one mentioned it as a problem to meas ttc/pg issue. Mine has gotten worse over the years and I suffer even during summer if the weather is a bit cold. I hate how blue/purple my finger nails go before the tips turn white. One of the Dr's son at my work has bad Raynauds as she was advised bya specialist to give him Ginkgo biloba, I haven't had chance to try as I don't think it can be used during pg, but will start asap once smartie is here.

I now have a stiff neck but I think thats from the utter rubbish sleep I had last night rather than the painting and stuff today with the nursery. I bought a fab mask that is used for paint fumes etc but I look like the Jeff Goldblum from the fly wearing it!!

 

[Clobo]

Pink, thats a funny image!! Lovely bump chick, you look fab!!

Hope, I have a golden lab, she is calming down a bit, especially now im home and she doesnt have to sleep as much on her own in the day! She still gets a naughty glint in her eye sometimes though and has taken to eating the skirting board which is not good!! In general though she is very soppy and gentle!! Here she is .... xxx

 

[Lozdi]

Lovely bump! I have found my camera and keep taking bump pics but they all look wrong! They either make my bump look small when its not, or I get a good shot but the background is a pile of washing etc...think I will need to enlist OH to take the pic, I can't hold the camera far enough away from my body to show it!

 

[pinksmarties]

aww she looks so lovely clobo, but I can imagine the glint you talk about. One of mums dogs used to chew the bottom of the shed door and try to bury her bone/chew under a cushion on the sofa. Why she thought it wouldn't be seen, I'll never know!!

 

[too_scared]

Awww, Pink, your bump is so cute!!

Thanks for the tip about the ginkgo biloba. I will keep that in mind for after baby comes. My Raynaud's is also bad in the summer. Any time my feet or hands are chilly the blood goes away. My fingernails are commonly blue/purple. My whole fingers go white, not just the tips. Also, when my toes go white so does part of my foot. The problem is I don't always notice when my toes get like that. When I was in high school I got "frostbite" in my toe because the blood went out of it and I didn't realize. I was sitting in my bedroom at the time. For me, pressure - even the tiniest amount - combined with cold will cause the circulation to stop. Driving in the winter is really hard. I find the steering wheel really cold but I can't wear mittens because I have to grip the wheel tighter and that will cause the blood to stop. So, I usually just suffer without the mittens and then warm my hands on the hot air vents and deal with the insane itching when the blood comes back. It is no fun at all.

I am really hoping that it gets better while I am pregnant. I can't say that it has been better yet. I was getting ready to get in the bath the other day and caught a glimpse of my hand in the mirror. It wasn't even cold but all my fingers on one hand were white down to the 2nd joint! I didn't even feel it! That is what is scary to me, not feeling it.

Clobo, your dog is beautiful

Lozdi, I can't wait to see that picture!

I took a "bump" picture already at 10 weeks. I am going to take them every 2 weeks until the changes really get noticeable. I know the bump at 10 weeks is all chub and a little bloat, but I want to keep a record. Haha!

 

[Clobo]

Wow Reynauds doesnt sounds nice at all, sorry you ladies have to suffer so much with it

Thanks ladies, Lola likes the rawhide chews and always tried to bury the donut shaped ones in the garden or if she is in the house she'll hide it behind a door or under the sofa

xxx