Pregnancy after our preemies support thread!

Tanks all, well I'm back from antenatal clinic and in tears :( basically it started with blood pressure (fine) and urine sample which showed +1 protein and +3 leukocytes....so they have sent it off. Saw a registrar who decided given the reduction in fluid (although still normal range) and still leaking and urine results I should have antibiotics and steroids. She explained it may just be precautionary but worth it.....she had to just go and discuss with consultant.
She then came back with consultant 5mins later and the consultant stated they will not be giving me either as she doesn't think I'm leaking fluid! I asked what it was seeing as been confirmed not urine, discharge certainly isn't like this and my fluid level chart showed a reduction..... Her response " it's not urine, however I'm not convinced its fluid, the chart means nothing could be position if baby affecting results, we won't give antibiotics till your MSu comes back in 3-5days so until you gush .....well, we will see you again at 28weeks" I said I was concerned and she basically said on balance she doesn't think my waters so its 50/50 if they do anything.

I started crying explaining my waters gushed at 27 weeks both times before only to be told if they do to go back! So I left with a fricking urine sample pot to catch "that leaking fluid". :/. , dont bath just shower, monitor my temp, no sex and to come back if anything changes, I was too upset to go any further at that point so have come home to have a good cry then think about what to do!!! If its not my waters why do I need to avoid everything you muppet!!!!

Note to self: move to a county with better hospitals :(
 
@emariska :hugs: i can only imagine how annoyed and frustrated you are, hopefully once teh results come back you will ge tthe appropriate treatment.
As for me i am just cclelbrating 30 weeks YEAHHHH!!!!!
 
Yay go agiboma!!! 30weeks, that must feel like a huge milestone! Very pleased for you xxx
 
@emaritska - Sorry you appointment was so upsetting. It is very frustrating that health professionals what you say seriously. Everytime I tell a doctor / midwife I am O neg they won't take my word for it they say we will confirm it with a blood test. I started giving blood about 14 years ago and know my blood group and remember the nice injections as my girls where O pos :shrug:

@agiboma - Yeah you are in the 3s :happydance::happydance:
 
Hope all went well today 25weeker xxx <3
 
It went fine thanks although it took 2 hours I forgot how many questions they ask you. She said she wouldn't be able to get me an earlier scan which I kind of expected anyway.

Forgot to take a bag with me so was walking up the street with my bounty folder hidden in my coat :rofl:
 
Hi ladies...sorry to kind of butt in the thread but I was wondering if any of u have a bicornuate uterus? Wich may have been the cause of your previous preterm labour.
I'm just looking for someone to talk to and get some input on things.
I knowits early, my lo is only 3months but already oh is talking about another one.
But I'm nervous as he was born at 35 weeks and it looks most likely because of my bicornuate uterus.

Thanks ladies :)

And good luck with all your pregnancies!
 
Hi ladies... Very interesting last few days. Had my cervical length check appt. cervix had shortened and I was 1 cm dilated. I cme back that night becuz of pains in lower abdomen and back :(.... Monitored for hours pumped with fluids. Explained about preterm labor sent home. Next early morning went to get progesterone shot when three of my doctors informed me not eat or drink anything becuz they wanted to get a cerclauge.... Long story short they did one, and I'm recovering now. Just resting and takin some pain meds. Have appt next weeks with specialist... Oh goodness what an overwhelming unexpected turn of events. The spinal didn't even fully numb me so I could feel the procedure. It was very painful but I had a feeling the epidural wouldn't fully worked (happened with my mom lol). Anywho I took it like a trooper. During recovery I was having terrible contractions and it was mainly becuz I couldn't pee! My bladder was completely full but the numbing affect wouldn't wear off... So 6 hours later right when they were putting a catheter in I just started peeing right there in bed!! Lol it was awkward lol I peed for at least an hour... That's how much my bladder had filled. And the contractions went away almost instantly! They have me the meds to help prevent contractions along with pain meds.
My baby has been kicking me in the bladder and right on the middle ever since I emptied my bladder last night... I mean non stop. Lol so it is an uncomfortable sensation but I'm so glad everything turned out good. I had not expected this at all and I was so happy I didn't eat an early breakfast. It was like I knew they would operate that day lol

They will remove stitches at 36 weeks. I really pray this works and I end up going that long! I'm on my same bedrest so I feel confident this cerclauge will help me out a lot. I'm so thankful of my doctors becuz they moved so quickly and didn't want risk me dilating more or my cervix shortening more. I've never been in a hospital that every department is nice and kind. My experience was amazing as far as bedside manners goes. Before operation I had to get these heart tests becuz of my heart condition and my platelets checked because of me having gestation thrombocytopenia.... But everything was a go:)
I'm officially with the IC ladies :D but I'm proud! Lol I have a cerclauge to help and I'm confident that it will get me to the 30 weeks at least :)

Have a great weekend girls :):)
 
Got my fingers crossed for you!
 
Congrats 25weeker fab news, hope everyone else doing ok, 19 weeks and counting 2 more weeks til we hopefully find out sex, bit concerned havnt noticed any movement yes but I'm thinking 'girl' due to this and fact I'm carrying differently more fat than pregnant looking so fx xx
 
@mizzpod - fingers crossed the stitch will get you to term.
@bumpsmom - good luck for your scan.

OHs 40th birthday today so we are going out for a meal with the inlaws. Told him we will be sitting at the end of the table with our wine glasses beside each other so he can drink both of them. Expecting a very hungover hubby tomorrow :rofl:
 
I received a letter from the hospital to see the consultant on Wednesday. I didn't think I would get to see her so early so reassuring that I will be taken care off.
 
That is good! I never had anything til after 12 weeks x
 
Hello everyone, just wanted to say hello, as you can see from my sig I've had previous prems and I'm now expecting fifth and final baby and trying soooooo hard not to worry!!! I didn't want to say hi before as I didn't ' feel safe' but I'm just about getting some confidence!!

Sarah xxx
 
I received a letter from the hospital to see the consultant on Wednesday. I didn't think I would get to see her so early so reassuring that I will be taken care off.

That is so important i am very happy they are taking teh initiative it really makes a lot of difference. Since i came back to Canada I have had weekly appointments with ultrasound and cervix length check's and i think that is teh reason why i have made it this far. It also puts your mind at ease to an extent. Very happy to hear this news from your end hunny.:happydance:
 
Thanks guys :hugs: back at hospital on Wednesday to check things aren't any closer! I've been there every fortnight for cervical scans/ measurement etc, have to say I worry more going than if I'm just left alone :wacko:

Sarah xx
 

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