PG again with your 4th, 5th, or even 6th child?

Hey guys! I am going for my u/s & bloodwork on tuesday...so nervous...and I dont know why..I feel like I am a first timer :blush: Just want everything to be ok. I am planning on making a formal announcement including to my kids after Tuesday.

Welcome to the new & Cheer up mama @ wannabubba! :hugs:
 
Good luck with your tests! I don't think we ever totally relax until we're holding the baby. :)
 
So I guess I may not be out of the woods for having a safe pg!

Some of you know but some of you won't know this, so I will just re-explain my situation.

With my second birth I had a fluke thing happen to me, where the blood from the baby came back up into my blood and caused high antibodies to some of my baby's proteins. So when it came time for all the blood tests with #3 they found a very elevated level of this anti-kel which is very very very dangerous if the baby has that protein. The Dr up in the NWT had no clue what this was but new it was most likely going to end up badly, and they told me the whole time. Well it turned out that baby had that protein and the Dr freaked out even more. I was transferred to a Dr in the home town from where I lived, and he gave me amazing care. He was not all freaked out about it and new exactly what it was and how to deal with it. Wow did that put my mind to ease.

So he monitored me very closely, and at one point his levels started to drop. So we had to travel to another province so that the baby may have a intro uterine blood transfusion. My little guy had two of them and wasn't expected to pull through just because he was delivered. There was a high risk that he would still need transfusions after birth. I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy that didn't need anything extra. He was a true miracle.

So then when I found out that I was PG with #4 we knew that there may be an issue. We went through all the testing and he came out clean, form the scary life threatening antibodies. And we delivered a healthy baby with out any issues.

Now my levels are very elevated, which means that the three proteins that DH has (not as life threatening but still very well could pose a problem due to my high levels) still could cause baby to become anemic and pass. So it was explained that the odds are high, because baby has a 50% chance of getting each. So 50% chance to have s, 50% chance of e, and 50% chance of getting k. So the chance of getting at least one of them is very high!! *sigh*

The next step is for me to be reffered to a maternal specialist so I can be monitored very closely. There are two tests that they may try, a very new blood test that is still in the testing phase, or an amnio to find out what proteins baby will have.

So I get to sit on the edge of my chair possibly my whole PG wondering if baby will make it tomorrow. I envy all of you that once you hit 12 weeks your risk is sooooo very low. :cry:

On a good note I did get to see baby again today. He whipped out a portable hand held u/s machine. Baby looked so cute! That part was awesome. sorry no photo from that little thing. One thing i did see on the screen was that the umbilical cord was on the right side of the machine so I guess that means that it is on the left side in real life.... So per the theory it should be a girl.:happydance:

P.S. sorry if you have read this somewhere else, I am just copying it cause it is sooo long.
 
That's a lot to digest A4TG. . .wishing you much luck as this pregnancy continues! Lots of thoughts!
 
Yes all4tg...I will keep good thoughts and prayers to you that everything goes well.
 
So you must've started making the antibodies to DH in your last pregnancy?? Darn it. I will be praying everything is well without any problems for both you and little one for the next 7 months. Woohoo for a left-sided placenta!
 
Thank you ladies. I am still trying to wrap it around my little head.
 
All4tg - really hoping and wishing everything will go well for you and your little bean -What a worry for you :hugs::hugs:

And here is me moaning and complaining about 'hormones'


So woke up this morning and thought

'Omg I am pregnant ' little rub of belly and felt really happy :flower::flower:

Really need to share my news with someone IRL (other than useless DH lol :haha:) so am going to tell my boys this week (eldest DS is away at his sisters for a few days ) then I can tell everyone else -it is my 40th bday next Saturday so may announce it then


Love to all mummys and bumps xxx
 
Glad you're feeling better today. Have fun sharing your news! :hugs:
 
Sounds like things are really setting in. What a great way to tell people, on your birthday.

Thanks again for all the well wishes.
 
AFTG - that's a lot to go through, I hope we can all support you here somehow xx
 
Told my mum and she was happy lol -she did laugh and say I was nuts but she was delighted haha -said i am healthy and she totally understand my want to have a younger sibling for Dawson and yay happy me!!

Although, no symptoms are worrying should I not be exhausted by now? No fatigue at all- and was floored with previous pregnancies :/

xxx
 
Tiredness has set in full force :( I was at a gathering yesterday and was feeling so exhausted I could barely stand after awhile which everyone seemed to notice!! Ughh I came home and slept a good 8+ hours but I still feel beat! Time to get the kids up though and off to day camp and myself off to work. Tonight I have my drs appt can't wait! Also been hit with waves of nausea in the morning blahh good signs though :) hope everyone has a great day!!
 
This is my 8th pregnancy I've got 3 girls & 1 boy already :)
 
Looks like I am leaving you. Rang for beta results and Fridays were 2839, yesterdays was 2854 so whilst I have no pain or bleeding yet, it looks like an impending miscarriage,I have to return to the EPAU tomorrow to see the on-call DR to see what to do from here. I wish you all luck in your pregnancies!
 
Looks like I am leaving you. Rang for beta results and Fridays were 2839, yesterdays was 2854 so whilst I have no pain or bleeding yet, it looks like an impending miscarriage,I have to return to the EPAU tomorrow to see the on-call DR to see what to do from here. I wish you all luck in your pregnancies!

Big hugs! I'm so sorry. I hope you're back here very soon!
 
Told my mum and she was happy lol -she did laugh and say I was nuts but she was delighted haha -said i am healthy and she totally understand my want to have a younger sibling for Dawson and yay happy me!!

Although, no symptoms are worrying should I not be exhausted by now? No fatigue at all- and was floored with previous pregnancies :/

xxx

I'm glad you were able to tell someone that was excited for you.

I too am not as tired as with last one. High energy is supposed to be a symptom too. I'm sure things are just fine. If you are worried can they do a scan for you?

Looks like I am leaving you. Rang for beta results and Fridays were 2839, yesterdays was 2854 so whilst I have no pain or bleeding yet, it looks like an impending miscarriage,I have to return to the EPAU tomorrow to see the on-call DR to see what to do from here. I wish you all luck in your pregnancies!

I'm so sorry love. :hugs:
 
so sorryladyluck - hope you are okay xxx

welcome tinks congrats

Well told my dad and he was overjoyed lol, bit gobsmacked haha but still very happy for us , and my sister hugged me and was happy too -so far so good!! lmao not exactly what I was expecting, but very much appreciated xxxx Need to break it to the boys lol -might not go down so well :/ and work I am dreading


Don't think they would agree to scan me early just because I am worried about lack of symptoms tb -wish they would though xx
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