Jan/Feb Rainbows 2017 (10 Rainbows have arrived!)

[Jami888]

Had my 36 week appt yesterday. Fluid went from 28-33 so he said that's severe polyhydramnios and he has to refer me to a high risk dr to scan me. He said maybe there is something he's missing. He said that Dr will make the decision of when and how to deliver me and he pretty much has to follow that. My mother has been sending me emails of polyhydramnios and stillbirth and I'd driving me crazy. I'm more worried about a c section. I still want to do this as natural as possible. Have my regular dr appt Tuesday so I'm supposed to see the high risk dr before then. My aunt had poly and her baby was a still birth 20 years ago. My fate is in this Dr's hands so I'm biting my nails waiting for him to call me. Baby looked good though measuring over 6 lbs!

 

[cupcake23]

Im sorry to hear that Jami, were you checked for diabetes?

Sorry that your mum is being inconsiderate talking about sb with you, thats just awful. The most important thing is that they have picked it up and you are being closely monitored, more than likely an early induction but that doesnt mean you can't have a natural birth as possible x

 

[TTC74]

That's awful, Jami. It totally sounds like something my mother would do, and then I would have to kill her!

Fingers crossed all goes well with the high risk dr and you can still have your natural childbirth. Keep us updated.

 

[BSelck24]

OH Jami so sorry your fluid went up! Hopefully the high risk doctor will get it all sorted out! Keep us updated! Praying for a healthy arrival for your baby!

 

[SanJan]

Jami - that's not the result you want to hear, but glad that they are monitoring. Where your GD result normal? I'm asking this because at 28 weeks, my fluid levels were 97 percentile and one of my GTT values was 2 points above the normal range. So, Dr put me on diet and that has helped in reducing the fluid levels. So, worth asking about this to the high risk specialist.

Also, for poly, I heard there is a procedure similar to amnio to reduce the fluid level. In any case you are in safe hands and being monitored, so, pls don't let your mum's word worry you. Medical care is much advanced than what it was 20 yrs back

 

[Jami888]

Yes at 28 weeks my GD test was negative. Haven't been tested since though.

I have heard of the amino and that scares the crap out of me. A big long needle in my belly....aaahhh.

I am worried because I don't feel her as much. I try to tell myself it's the water or her being bigger but I am noticing it more and more that she's quieter. I'm definitely going to be watching that until tuesday. I really just hope they say let's induce at 38 weeks and not put me thru the amino and all that. She's already over 6 lbs and my daughter was 6 lbs even when she was born so I'm sure she'd be ok now. The thought of stillbirth is flooding my mind now though.
I'm trying to just distract myself at work and keep busy at home.

 

[SanJan]

Don't worry about amnio - I had that in this pregnancy and it wasn't that bad. Though, I really hope it doesn't come to that. But do bring up the point on feeling less movements. It must be the high fluid level cushioning the movements, but let Drs consider that into account and it might make them induce you earlier. I can understand why you would rather want to deliver the baby soon. I hope the high risk Dr you are meeting with is OK with inducing sooner

 

[Jlou89]

Oh Jami im so sorry your going through so much at the moment, and your mum is being inconsiderate! Good that they are monitoring you closely! I have everything crossed that all will be ok and you will have you rainbow soon! Let us know how it goes at the doctors Tuesday! Xx

 

[Jojojojo76]

Good luck with your appointment Jami. Let us know how it goes x

 

[SanJan]

Good luck Jami! Hope things goes well with the high risk specialist appointment.

Congrats Busy Just saw the update in front page.

As for me, I'm a ball of nerves today. Have an appointment today evening at 5 to check if baby has turned and remove stitches if the baby has turned. Else, will get a date for planned section. Either way, I should have some update.

 

[Jojojojo76]

Good luck Jami! Hope things goes well with the high risk specialist appointment.

Congrats Busy Just saw the update in front page.

As for me, I'm a ball of nerves today. Have an appointment today evening at 5 to check if baby has turned and remove stitches if the baby has turned. Else, will get a date for planned section. Either way, I should have some update.

Best of luck with your appointment Sanjay! Look forward to your update later.

 

[TTC74]

Looks like we've got lots of important appointments today. I'll definitely check in for updates!

AFM - I have an appointment tomorrow for ultrasound and checkup and hopefully we will be setting the induction date, too!

 

[cupcake23]

Hello ladies, hope you are all well.

I had my follow-up scan today to check dopplers & AFI, scan went well and I don't need anymore. I have a seperate appointment this afternoon with the midwife.

Think baby is enjoying their time in there as I have no labour signs, occassional tightenings but nothing worth noting, just want to meet him/her!

Hope your appts go well sanjuan & ttc74 x

 

[SanJan]

Appointment went well and baby is head down

They are removing the stitches on 19th morning as I'll complete 37 weeks because baby is engaged now so they didn't want to remove stitches today itself and have me go into labor soon. So, once stitches are out day after tomorrow, will be in labor watch

 

[SanJan]

Ttc74 & cupcake, hope the appointment went well

 

[cupcake23]

Great news Sanjan.

My appt also went well, also on baby watch now 🤓

 

[Jojojojo76]

Good to hear your appointments went well ladies. I'm 37 weeks tomorrow so can I join you on labour watch as well? Although baby is head down I've not had any signs of movement, so not holding out much hope I'll go in to labour over the next couple of weeks!

 

[TTC74]

Yay for baby head down, SanJan!

 

[EverythingXd]

I'm glad your appointments both went well Sanjan and Cupcake

I'm 38 weeks tomorrow but I'm not on labour watch, I am thinking C section is still the best option for me so hoping I'll make it to next Thursday without going into labour naturally. Baby is very low, but I've had no other signs. Only getting very mild irregular BH so I fully expect I'd have made it to 40 weeks without the planned C section at 39+1.

 

[Jami888]

Hey ladies. So happy to hear everyone is well and waiting!

Had my high risk appt today. She said fluid is very high and she wants me induced next week. Had regular dr appt immediately after and he stripped my membranes and set my induction for Tuesday!!! I'm so excited to meet my baby girl 💕