HELP!!! Reduced growth and AFI 32w scan- anyone had this?

[vickyd]

Good luck!!!

 

[blessedmomma]

Thanks hun! I think it is the least of my list of things to worry!
Tonight I have been paranoid I am leaking AF. I wonder if that is me being neurotic as the Consultant said I prob had leaking fluid due to ruptured membrane. Or if this is real! I am tempted to tell them tomorrow morning when I got for my CTG just so they can do some tests.

Have you had any testing to see if AF is leaking? What did they do? The only thing I had done was the week (28w scan I think) when they first discovered I had low AFI they did a speculum thing where they looked for pooled fluid inside. Rather painful and uncomfortable but they said their wasnt liquid there. How can they differentiate between AF and Discharge.

Also some reading around ruptured membranes suggests they should check for infection- has anyone had this done? What do they do?

I know I shouldnt google and get worried- I am more trying to be aware of things they may do rather than worry it is eg an infection as this can be picked up on baby's HR and hasnt so far

hun- if your membranes are ruptured there is an increase risk of infection. this would be different than group b strep. im not sure how they do things where you live, but here they check everyone for group b. but if your membranes are ruptured that presents a whole new infection they might be worried about. i dont know how they check for it though. i know there are some symptoms like fever, chills, etc.

group b might present a problem when the baby is actually being delivered so they give you antibiotics during labor here if your positive, but an infection from ruptured membranes is an infection that is in the sac with the AF and the baby. here they will give you antibiotics for it immediately.

i wouldnt worry too much, they can handle all that. im sure you're in good hands!

 

[sk100]

Hey
Hope baby grows well in next few days.
I was actually posting to ask if you had been swabbed for infection as there is a risk of AF becoming infected. Normally one would test at 36 weeks but as there is a chance of ruptured membranes you should ask to tested anyway.

Good luck.

 

[Minimin]

Thanks ladies, you are all right- they asked about chills and fevers. Taken blood and awaiting the results tomorrow hopefully. They also did an internal swab and that has been sent off too. Also noticed discharge had more watery nature to it! Leak?

They have asked me to call in tomorrow to get the swab and blood results. If there is an infection they will put me on a course of antibiotics.. another trip to the hospital!!!

I am also back in again for CTG, bloods, HR and Pee tests on Monday! Roll on next week when I am being monitored assessed or scanned almost everyday! LOL.

HOw are you ladies doing today. I am knackered! The speculum examination was a little delicate so I have been spotting a little today. The doctor did say I would so I am just keeping an eye on it. I am really cold today! Brrrhhhhh

Stay warm ladies

M

 

[blessedmomma]

im glad they are keeping a good eye on you hun!

 

[vickyd]

Min sounds like they have everything under control!
I had a good day yesterday as baby girl was moving loads phew.... I have to go in tomorrow for another NST and growth scan. Fingers crossed shes put on a bit of weight!

 

[Minimin]

VickyD- good luck tomorrow- I have all I can crossed! do you feel bump has got bigger? I love when babba moves as it is sooooo reassuring.

Blessedmomma- how are you?

Just waiting until 1pm before i call the Fetal assessment unit to see if my results have come back!

 

[blessedmomma]

minimin- i am ok. feeling like poop laying around here. my OB put me on bedrest until she induces at 37 weeks so im so restless and bored. my DH does all the housework and i lay around watching tv all day. i always thought bedrest would be so nice when your big and pregnant. it really sucks. my back hurts so bad from laying around that i can barely walk at the end of the day. she also told me to drink as much water as possible so thats all i do all day drink water and pee. i feel water logged most of the time and almost felt sick a couple of times. hope all this is helping LO in the long run... hope your results come back good hun! dont you have something else today going on too?

vicki- glad your baby is moving good and hope your tests come back good tomorrow!

 

[vickyd]

I do feel like my bump has gotten bigger!
Im also on semi bed rest but i do take a short walk twice a day for my sciatia. Been drinking loads of water even though my doc says its not really necessary, really tired of peeing every few minutes! Spending a fortune on toilet roll lol!
Shes moving alot today as well so wont loose my mind before i go in tomorrow!

 

[blessedmomma]

my OB says there is some research saying that drinking more helps and some that says it doesnt. she wants me to cuz it certainly couldnt hurt. sounded like its more whats going on with each person and why they are low when i got on google to check it out. after last week drinking loads of water and my fluid going down from 8 to 5 in that week, i kinda think it wont help for me. but who knows. i figure if i drink a bunch then at least if it goes down still, i did everything i possibly could. if it went down after i didnt even try, i would probably feel like it was my fault.

i was on semi-bedrest last week when it was at 8. now that its down to 5 in a week she has told me to do as little as possible to try to at least keep it from going even lower by next week. only have 3 weeks so i guess i can do what i need to for him

im glad your LO is busy today. its good peace of mind! i cant wait to go in next wednesday and see if mine has gained weight and how his fluid is doing.

 

[Minimin]

VickyD- Tell me about Pee-ing. I am tempted to get Tenure Lady in as I am fed up! Glad she is moving so keeping you sane!

BlessedM I agree on trying- after all the water isnt going to harm you- and keeps things moving along ...ahem! Remember you lose some salts so replace them too

Just called the FAU and bloods and swabs are:
7.7 White Blood Cells
13.2 Red BC
5.3 Neutrophil (fighter white blood cells)

Above three are all within the normal range.

9 CRP Slightly raised-but will monitor. 5 is normal

My Swabs have not grown anything- but they let those grow for 5 days so will check again on Monday.

All in all no infection- just rest and hope Monday's is the same. Then I will almost be 34 weeks!

On more fun note- more baby clothes washing- moses basket stuff-clothes and towels.Yipeeeeeee I can also add two outfits to the hospital bag and babba will have something to wear if she makes an early appearance!

Decided to look into Changing mats and other such small items This is far more fun than googling AF levels

Hope you ladies are keeping warm!

Minimin

p.s I have been told different things by different nurses/midwife/consultants and Docs re: bed rest. One told me to carry on as normal where as other have said semi-bed rest and taking it easy

 

[blessedmomma]

it is much more fun! i washed all my stuff the other day and got my bag all ready. it was nice to have some things come together. my DH is nesting now too. he just called from work talking about painting and cleaning this weekend! more power to him i guess. he normally nests before me. he already was starting last week, so we will see what he gets done this weekend.

minimin- i think your right about all the professionals having a different opinion on things like bedrest. im sure it makes a difference with what they were taught and what they have seen. i have faith that they are all trying to make the outcome the best they can for us though, and thats all that really matters!

im glad your tests came out good and i hope the one that has to wait til monday will be good too! stay warm there!!!!

 

[vickyd]

Beleive it or not but i havent bought anything or prepared anything for my little girls arrival.... Ive had two prvious losses so im still trying to beleive that this one will be ok. My mom and best friend apparently have bought stuff and will get everything ready while im in the hospital!

 

[blessedmomma]

awwww vicki- thats very sweet of them. i had two mc before my first baby. i know exactly how you feel. i had a lot of complications with her too, so it made it hard to bond with her before she got here. i kept thinking i was gonna lose her. had preterm labor at 29 weeks and almost lost her. she was very sick when she was born too so i didnt get to hold her for 3 days.

im glad this one has went so far for you. i think if i would have had one more mc after the 2 i had i would have lost a lot of hope...

 

[sk100]

Good news re clear tests! Do insist on regular swabs though.

Not long to go!

 

[Minimin]

Thanks SK100! I will do. How often shall I ask them to check? Weekly?
VickyD- Sorry to hear of your loss' Seems like there are alot of us around. I had an ectopic and right tube along with the pregnancy removed in Sept 2009. Since then two more miscarriages and now this pregnancy! I still dont believe it is real. I have not purchased anything except nappies and wipes as we had those vouchers! All the stuff I have washed has been given my my SIL's as they have kids uner 5 and 3! LOL- I am saving a fortune but I did feel bad today. I really should purchase something myself!
BM- I am so sorry your pregnancy was fraught with so much worry. I do envy those who seem to sail through it (though I wonder who actually does!)

 

[vickyd]

I was actually thinking that today if all goes well after the NST and scan that i would venture to the shops and buy something for LO. I also feel guilty that i havent let myself enjoy this pregnancy...

Looks like all three of us have had our share of troubles with pregnancy....Youre right there are too many of us out there!

 

[Tulip]

Min, I haven't chatted to you for ages and wanted to pop in and pass on hugs. I remember you getting your bfp and point blank refusing to believe you'd make the end of first Tri. And now she's nearly here! Glad they're looking after you both xx

 

[Minimin]

:wave: Tulip! I am stalking you and D hun! I just keep quiet as I dont know much about it but do post a hello here and there! You and D ok this morning? I love his recent smiley pic!

Can you believe i dont believe it still. If all goes well she will stay put for 6 weeks but more than likely earlier!!!!! eeeeeekkk!!!

I hope you are well and look out for me stalking


vickyD did you get anything? I am looking for something non pink!!! All the washing I did from donated stuff is PINK!!! eeeeeerrrrrkkkkkkk

 

[Tulip]

We are good darling, Friday nights are daddy shifts!

I did notice at baby bounce the other day that all the girls were in pink *sigh* I prefer purple on girls - have a gorgeous purple yarn I want to crochet into a dress when I get time (the pink version was nice but this will be better!)