Polyhydramnios?

[mommyof3boyz]

I am currently going for scans and NST's every week.I was diagnosed with Polyhydramnios at around 21 weeks when I was measuring 28 weeks...I am now 35.5 weeks and measuring 47 cm! I have been on complete bedrest since I was diagnosed as doctors were highly concerned about preterm labour.I have not been offered an induction as of yet.I was offered an amnio reduction at 29 weeks when my fluid levels had gone off the charts and I was measuring 39 cm.My afi at that time was 37. I declined the reduction having done my research on the possible risks of the procedure and decided it was'nt worth it to me...I would leave it in God's hands. 2 and a half weeks ago doctors told me that my fluid levels had decreased significantly and that there was not as much to be concerned with.However I went for another round of tests today and they have gone back up :s Baby is also estimated to be weighing in at 6 lbs 11 oz..I was told to expect a fairly large LO..about 9 to 9.5lbs they say. I am extremely uncomfortable and can't wait to hold this little guy! I will try and keep everyone posted as the weeks go on

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[7th_heaven]

Good luck KimberlEy!

 

[mommyof3boyz]

Good luck KimberlEy!

Thank u so much! I need all the luck I can get right now.I just cant wait for this little one to finally be here and in my arms..then all the worrying and suffering will be over with.Ive recently developed a new symptom as a result of large baby and extra fluid..SPD.Anyone else familiar with this?

 

[7th_heaven]

Is that dealing with your pubic symphysis? I have had that a few times- thankfully yours JUST started and didn't start in month 5 or 6!!! It's annoying for the most part. Sometimes it is more than annoying- my sister tore hers when she was pregnant and was having to chase 2 year old twin boys around.
I started feeling a litle twinge there a couple days ago- and my little sister, who is a physical therapist said to sit in a chair and squeeze a soccer ball between my knees. I did short squeezes and then I did some where I held it for 10 seconds. My hips felt wonderful after that! Dont know if that will work for you (my sister knows my body and it's little quirkinesses) but maybe it's worth a shot?
Beyond that I remember ice really helped. I used to fill a feminine pad with water and lay it flat to freeze in the freezer- then at the end of a long day when my pubic symphysis was sore I'd slip it in my underwear and lay down- ahhhh.
This works for hemmroids too- like post partum post pushing hemmroids- I fill it with witch hazel and freeze. It's heaven.

 

[mommyof3boyz]

Is that dealing with your pubic symphysis? I have had that a few times- thankfully yours JUST started and didn't start in month 5 or 6!!! It's annoying for the most part. Sometimes it is more than annoying- my sister tore hers when she was pregnant and was having to chase 2 year old twin boys around.
I started feeling a litle twinge there a couple days ago- and my little sister, who is a physical therapist said to sit in a chair and squeeze a soccer ball between my knees. I did short squeezes and then I did some where I held it for 10 seconds. My hips felt wonderful after that! Dont know if that will work for you (my sister knows my body and it's little quirkinesses) but maybe it's worth a shot?
Beyond that I remember ice really helped. I used to fill a feminine pad with water and lay it flat to freeze in the freezer- then at the end of a long day when my pubic symphysis was sore I'd slip it in my underwear and lay down- ahhhh.
This works for hemmroids too- like post partum post pushing hemmroids- I fill it with witch hazel and freeze. It's heaven.

Thanks so much! I will have to try that..problem is..I cant even get my legs open that far..more than a few inches is agony for me.Hubby has to help me put my panties and pants on as I'm unable to lift my leg due to the pain I did have spd in month 6 along with sciatica but then I went for some physio and it made all the difference for me...it actually got better..and now it's come back...with a vengeance lol Only 4 weeks left to go, hopefully a little less

 

[7th_heaven]

Wow! I've never had it that bad. I've had it so that I couldn't stand on one leg or turn over in bed without the pain shooting through my pubis. It's torture! I sincerely hope the baby is done baking and ready before four weeks. Either that or your pain cuts back some.

 

[mommyof3boyz]

Wow! I've never had it that bad. I've had it so that I couldn't stand on one leg or turn over in bed without the pain shooting through my pubis. It's torture! I sincerely hope the baby is done baking and ready before four weeks. Either that or your pain cuts back some.

Thanks hun Well next week he will be considered full term so he could come anytime after that...hopefully sooner rather than later.I'm in so much pain I'm honestly considering getting an epi while in labour just so I can feel some relief!! I have no idea how I'm supposed to deliver if I can't even open my legs a couple of inches...seeing as they spread ur legs way further apart than a couple of inches and then the put em in the stirrups..I hurt just thinking about it

 

[7th_heaven]

My older sister- the one with the torn pubic symphysis had an interesting delivery- her mw managed the pushing stage making sure she coached her to get her baby born slowly. She as still able to open her legs a bit without pain.
I think an epi wouldn't be out of the question. That pain is pathological- not like labor pain which is part of what our bodies were designed to handle. I'd probably have it on the table fr consideration for sure.

 

[mommyof3boyz]

Yeah..I spoke to my doctor about it and she said they will give me some type of pain med as soon as i get to the hospital if i want...she said when she was measuring my fundal height that it just looks painfull..at 35 weeks i was measuring 47cm.I go back again to see her on wednesday..hopefully I havent grown much more

 

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[MamaD]

I had it during my 2nd pregnancy, and other than being absolutely HUGE, there were no complications with baby or delivery. He arrived 10 days late, weighing 8 lbs, 10 ozs.....Perfect! xx