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

[blessedmomma]

just found out the sonogram lady who said she was gonna call my OB immediately on friday never called but instead assumed i already had an induction date because fluid was so low. the nurses werent going to let my OB know about it either cuz they assumed i had an induction date as well!!!! found all this out when i decided to call this morning to see if they were going to schedule me for induction or have me come in for my regular appt this wednesday. im feeling pretty upset that everyone who is supposed to be caring for the best interest of my baby doesnt even really know whats going on. trying to calm down and pray about things, having a hard time at the moment.

hope you ladies and your babies are doing ok today and they dont have to stay too much longer

 

[Sweet_Alida]

I am so sorry Blessed! Take a breath and stay calm, it will all work out. I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

[vickyd]

Blessed what a crap situation! Have you managed to get an induction date now? Please try and stay calm although i know its not easy, in your shoes i would have wanted to make hell for the hospital as well. Keep us posted hun and good luck!

 

[daisyduck]

Hi ladies,

Hope the LO's are doing well and growing bigger and stronger every day!

Sorry to read about your hospital Blessed... I do hope that they have since got everything sorted and arranged for you and have put your mind at ease? Please keep us updated won't you. Big hugs!

I'm back at the hopsital today as LO hasn't been moving through the night and thats when he's usually most active - although I am full of flu at the moment so I'm hoping its just becasue of that!

xx

 

[blessedmomma]

thank you ladies! i made it to 37 weeks today so im happy about that. i have an appt on wednesday to get checked out and will have some non-stress testing this week. earliest they can schedule me for induction is on monday the 21st. between now and then they are gonna keep a good eye on him with testing and if i have any concerns like with movement or anything i can go in for extra non-stress tests and things like that so it seems like its gonna be ok. i have been scheduled for monday at 7:30am. he will be 37+6 so we made it pretty far, almost 38 weeks- so im very thankful for that.

hope you ladies are doing ok this week. keep cuddling those little ones- love makes things grow.

daisy- hope your LO is ok!

you are all in my prayers!!!

 

[Minimin]

to 37 wks blessedM. I am sorry the hospital were not being really helpful. Staying calm is hard- I know! Glad you have a date now. I hope he stays happy and wriggly until then

Daisy- hope babba is ok hun- keep us posted

AFM- babba is doing well. She has graduated to the open incubators where they are trying to get her to regulate her own heat. She is tolerating 3h feeds and is gaining a little weight. I am so proud of her (beaming) but miss her so much. I really hate leaving her at the hospital!

Came home a little early today as I really need to rest but it is hard not to want her with me.

Well Madame is already making lots of washing for me so I better put those clothes out now..

Take care ladies.
Lots of love
Minimin

 

[blessedmomma]

minimin- soooo good to hear she is doing well. i hope she doesnt have to stay too long. i havent ever had to leave one in the hospital so i cant even imagine how hard that is. but at least you know she is getting the best care so she will be good and healthy when she comes home. hang in there hun, you are a great momma!

 

[vickyd]

Blessed good to hear they will be keeping a close eye on you! Congrats on making it so far, im sure LO will be born A-OK!

Daisy hold on girl...They do give us quite a scare when they dont move dont they? Keep going in everytime youre scared, if i hadnt gone in that day when i wasnt feeling Hero move who knows what would have happened...

Min great news! Is she eating by bottle or on the nose feeding thingy?

AFM......Tomorrow most likely Hero will be discahrged!!!!!

 

[blessedmomma]

oh vicky!!! i so hope she gets to go home tomorrow! what a great day that will be. please keep us updated as soon as you can. i know if she goes home you will be a super busy momma, but when you get a chance would love to hear she got to go home. will have you and your family in my thoughts!

 

[Sweet_Alida]

Great news about Hero. I hope and pray she gets to go home! Can't wait to see a pic of her!

Blessed you still in my prayers!

Daisy keep us posted. go in if you don't feel the babe move, don't take any chances!!

Minum great news that they moved your little girl to the open warmer! That means she is doing good! I know how hard it is leaving your baby at the hospital but seriously try and get your rest and heal up so when you do get to bring her home your rested!

 

[vickyd]

Hey lovely ladies! Me and Hero are finally home together!!! Although im scared all the time and feel like im doing everything wrong IM SO HAPPY!!!

 

[blessedmomma]

yay vicki!!!!! so happy to hear. im sure you are doing a great job! she is very lucky to have such a good mommy!

afm- just got back from appt. 3cm dilated and 80% effaced already. OB thinks i might not make it to monday and if i do should be an easy induction and labor. was glad to hear that. baby wasnt moving for his non-stress test but hb was good. i was told if he doesnt move for 2 hrs straight i am to go to l&d immediately. very excited that things are happening soon

hope everyone is having a great week!

 

[Sweet_Alida]

Vicki I am so Happy for you!!!! Give Hero a huge and from us!! Congrats Mommy! now go rest!

 

[Sweet_Alida]

Blessed we were posting at the same time! I hope you have a good weekend and that LO stays healthy until Monday! Good Luck and keep us posted. Your still in my thoughts and prayers!!!

 

[Minimin]

Oh VickyD I am so pleased for you! Hope you girls are doing well. I am sure you are NOT doing anything wrong,as blessedMomma said- she is a lucky girl.

BlessedM- good news! I am glad things are moving along!

Sweet alida :wave: how are you

AFM- just got back from SCBU- Baba is well she has gained 60g and is tolerating her 4hr feed of 45ml! I should be pleased but am calculating she wont be home for a while still and it is breaking my heart it is so hard to be strong and happy all the time.
And on another note- MW FINALLY came around today- they just caught me as I went home from SCBU at 2pm otherwise they would have missed me :grhh: They didnt even know she was in SCBU!!!! arrrggh. All well with my wound. I have to call when she is home so they will come around. Also jsut before I Saw them I called GP to ask about MW coming to see me, and also her special Nutriprem formula for which I will need a prescription. The receptionist said she needs a discharge letter. I explained she hasnt been discharged as yet but I have a letter from the docs. When she is discharged it may be a weekend then where will I get the milk from. She didnt really get what I was asking. GRHHH

Enough of that- I guess hormones are getting the better of me so I am going to get into bed.

Once again VickyD and to hero being home. Keep us posted as to how you are

xxxx

 

[blessedmomma]

minimin- im sorry you have to leave her there a bit longer. she will be all healthy and ready to come home in no time i bet. sorry they didnt get what you were saying about her formula either. maybe if she comes home on the weekend the hospital will send you with some formula for her?

to you hun. its gotta be tough to leave her there. my heart just goes out to you!

 

[Sweet_Alida]

Minum....i'm so sorry you have to leave your precious baby. That is so frustrating that the lady didn't understand your worry about the formula...They have no concept that you are trying to get everything in order for when your precious girl comes home! UUGGHH! She would be the first to be angry if you weren't trying to get stuff in order too I bet! Keep pushing for the formula your doing the right thing..don't leave it for when she is discharged they might make her stay until the next Monday if you don't have it. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you!

 

[vickyd]

Blessed good luck for Monday!!!!!

Min why are you sure that hes gonna be in for long? For us as soon as he was eating 50 ml on his own for 48 hours they let him go. Im sure your LO wont be kept much longer. Hero was in for 2 weeks exactly and i swear the last week went by very quickly.

Hey sweet Alida!!! How are you doing?

 

[blessedmomma]

had irregular contractions yesterday for a while, then they just stopped. woke up today at 4am and coudnt fall back to sleep. had some cramps.

i had false labor a lot with my DD2. hope that doesnt repeat with this one!

 

[Minimin]

blessedM. I hope things move along soon

AFM- looks like babba will be home on Monday if she carries on as she has been. They have taken her off the heated mattress and looking to see if she can maintain her own temp. She is on 4hr feeds as of yesterday and doing well on them. Giving the feeds in a bottle so they will probably remove her nasal feed line too. Then it is a few days to see if she continues to gain weight and we could be home.

I dont know why but I am daunted by that. I dont know if it is me trying to not get my hopes up, or if I am just nervous as I am going to be alone (ish) with her? Probably a mixture of both if I am honest!

vickyD- you are spot on! She is on about 47ml/feed and if she continues taking those well I think they will increase a ml at a time. She will have been in two weeks exactly too if they let her go on Monday. How are you doing with Hero today? Are you both enjoying being at home?

Lots of love to all xxxx