Due May 26th, I want a buddy :)

[MrsAmk]

I really hope these next two months fly by (and that I can carry him that much longer). Being that I had my son at 37 weeks exactly, and it was a year ago tomorrow, my chances of premature labor are higher. Just praying I prove doctors wrong. My baby would have been one tomorrow I just feel so numb

 

[MrsGreen]

I really hope these next two months fly by (and that I can carry him that much longer). Being that I had my son at 37 weeks exactly, and it was a year ago tomorrow, my chances of premature labor are higher. Just praying I prove doctors wrong. My baby would have been one tomorrow I just feel so numb

I know today must have been so hard for you. My thoughts are with you. If you ever want to talk, send me a pm.

 

[daddiesgift]

Mrs. Amk- so sorry, I can't even imagine every pregnancy and birth is different. I hope you prove doctors wrong. I had my first at exactly 37 weeks but his brother came at 38+6.

Bad things can happen anywhere you give birth, whether at home, birth center, hospital ect.

 

[proudparent88]

I am due may 29th and have had a lot of problems each pregnancy except with my first other than iugr. Its hard with complications. I am willing to buddy up if you would like.

 

[MrsAmk]

Well we finally spread some of our son's ashes yesterday, on his 1 year heavenly birthday. Bittersweet. We went to where we got married (on Lake Superior), and did it in the same spot where we met each other on our wedding day. So many tears.

 

[MrsGreen]

Thats so touching :/ Id give you a hug if I could.

 

[MissyMoo88]

So sorry mrsAmk
I can't even begin to imagine how hard this past year has been for you


I've just caught up on the thread.
I ended up in hospital on Saturday and admitted Saturday and Sunday due to a fall. Saturday morning I thought I'd hoover our 4x4, as I stepped backwards out the car I tripped over the Hoover straight into the floor.
I went into Birthing & Assessment just to be monitored and was having painful contractions. I got wheeled on my bed into another room and told they thought bubs was coming, they wouldn't stop her if she was due to the fall, they'd prepped NICU for us, they did swabs, bloods, an examination, a scan. I had about 5 hours of painful contractions before they gave me endo which made me so drowsy and sleep.
I'm still having irregular contractions, doctor said I have a super sensitive and reactive uterus. Walking, bending, anything sets them off.
Hubby took the past few days off but is back at work tomorrow.

I had my appointment yesterday, I saw the boss of obstetrics. I'm booked in for a c-section on the 14th may. If I go early on my own I can try natural with a standing birth. I'm really hoping I go natural.
Any tips ladies to increase my changes of going earlier? I may start RLT capsules or is the tea better? And EPO do you take orally or insert it?
The lady we saw yesterday has advised more babies as my condition is going to worsen with each pregnancy. But we'll see how we are in a few years
I've gained 9lbs to date.

My next appointment is the 15th April and we have a scan on the 17th to check on the polyhydramnois.

We've chose the name Poppy Emilia Morgan for our sweet bubba our first daughter is Isla summer Morgan.

How are you ladies?

xx

 

[MrsGreen]

I have a very sensitive uterus as well. Constantly contracting. My next appt. is thursday

 

[MrsAmk]

So I am on bedrest now Went into L&D on Sunday, they made me stay until Tuesday (yesterday), and now home. Baby is very very low, Im 2cm dilated and 70% effaced. Sucks so bad. I am on procardia just until Monday and then I just wait. I am praying for a May baby! I dont want my baby to have to go to the NICU, and just want him here healthy and alive. I am the worst at this bed rest stuff...it is so hard.

 

[daddiesgift]

MrsAMk sorry to hear that. Have they given you anything to help keep him in or help mature lungs faster? Everyday that he stays is is a huge difference than the day before so just try your best to not worry and take it as easy as you can.

 

[RebeccaM.]

Sorry MrsAmk ♡ you have been threw it. I hope the weeks spend by and you're able to cook until May!! Keep us updated

 

[RebeccaM.]

We are on the cusp ladies!!! It's starting to feel real to me. I have read through the May watch but since we are at the end it doesn't seem like I can make myself at home yet . lol stupid i know but within two weeks it's show time

 

[MrsGreen]

MrsAmk, That sounds awful! Did you start having contractions and thats why you went or just feel off? I was told that every day in the womb counts at 3 in the nicu. Good luck and keep us posted! I was dilated close to where you are now at this time with my first and she kept cooking and actually after all the grief she gave me was 5 days late.

 

[MrsAmk]

MrsAmk, That sounds awful! Did you start having contractions and thats why you went or just feel off? I was told that every day in the womb counts at 3 in the nicu. Good luck and keep us posted! I was dilated close to where you are now at this time with my first and she kept cooking and actually after all the grief she gave me was 5 days late.

My ctx got more frequent and the pressure was overwhelming (still is), so I wanted to just go get the FFN test and know if I were likely to go into labor soon. That turned into a two night, 3 day stay. Now just at home, but can already tell I am doing too much. Feeling very uneasy, just like I did before I went into labor last time. Lots of pressure, to the point where if I am up for 10 minutes, I feel like each ctx is squeezing him out! They are not painful yet, just very tight

 

[daddiesgift]

What is fnn and ctx mean?

 

[MrsAmk]

What is fnn and ctx mean?

fnn is a test, google it. Ctx=contractions

 

[MrsGreen]

So I had my appt today and for the first time ever I had trace amounts of protein in my urine. My blood pressure was still low so they werent concerned, However... My fundal height is measuring 5 weeks behind so I am being sent for a scan to check for IUGR. I go in monday for that.

MrsAmk, I had a ton of fetal fibronectin tests in my first pregnancy and I also had one for this one. I have never had a positive one. Is this what you had as well? I hope youre doing ok. My contractions have been something fierce this past couple nights as well but now my bump is really sore. Im not sure if its because of that or if its cause I went walking for 3 days in a row. One of the little dogs or cats also jumped on my belly last night after getting spooked. Not really sure which one is the culprit.

 

[MrsAmk]

So I had my appt today and for the first time ever I had trace amounts of protein in my urine. My blood pressure was still low so they werent concerned, However... My fundal height is measuring 5 weeks behind so I am being sent for a scan to check for IUGR. I go in monday for that.

MrsAmk, I had a ton of fetal fibronectin tests in my first pregnancy and I also had one for this one. I have never had a positive one. Is this what you had as well? I hope youre doing ok. My contractions have been something fierce this past couple nights as well but now my bump is really sore. Im not sure if its because of that or if its cause I went walking for 3 days in a row. One of the little dogs or cats also jumped on my belly last night after getting spooked. Not really sure which one is the culprit.

Yep I had the fetal fibronectin test and it was negative, but I know that doesnt always mean I wont go into labor within 2 weeks. I sure feel like it will be before then! Do you know if you are dilated at all?

 

[daddiesgift]

With my first, I was in Germany (Im American) so I dont know what their tests were called but Im assuming it was about the same thing. I was put on bed rest and given steriods for his lungs to mature and I had to take medication to stop contractions as well as calcium and magnesium. He was born at 37 weeks. Although I think he was older than that. He had no issues at birth or afterward. 7 pounds. My second son, was born at 38+6, 8 pounds 13 ozs. That pregnancy I was not monitored and took no medications. Wonder if I just dont grow babies faster Guess we will see this time.

I hope you make it to term AMK! Try to take it easy and not worry.

 

[MrsGreen]

She didnt check me this last time, she seemed like that was the least of her worries considering how small I am measuring. Just about 6 weeks behind. I had the steroids already so that part is done. She knows my body, but she will check next time. I tried to get my fundal height again today and I could barely get a 25cm. She is in the same spot as always too. I guess I am just freaked and will be til monday.