September Sapphires

[Uni tsi]

InVivo it's so great to hear from you!! We missed you Sorry to hear about how sick you've been, but glad to know you're finally getting some relief. How scary it must have been to vomit blood! Yikes! But, I'm glad the meds are working now

 

[mackjess]

Oh my invivo that sounds like horrible pain! Glad you are feeling better and yay for the baby movements. I *think* I've felt baby girl about 3 times now. Excited about my scan today and super tired from not sleeping. I think my doppler will be here today so that will be nice for reassurance. I'm so sorry you've been so sick but glad you are on the way up.

Uni, I should have looked up your relaxation techniques last night. I hate it when you can't sleep, but you're too tired to get up and do something about it. I should have made myself get up and try something you'd suggested. I didn't realize how antsy I was until after I'd been trying to go to sleep for awhile.

Hopie-I am the nosiest person that ever lived ever. Hahah. I'm so glad I'm an old lady that had to get genetic testing and got to find out gender a bit sooner. I would have died waiting til this scan and be gutted like sweety if baby was being shy.

 

[hopie2015]

Inviv-- sooo happy and relieved to hear from you!! I was thinking you might be v. sick and that is why you weren't on. SO glad to hear you have relief now from the meds. I didn't want to take them either..I never take meds even non-pg, but I had no choice. Zofran is the only thing that stopped me. I was vomiting bile -- up to 30 times a day so thank goodness you got meds to help with the vomiting blood. So sorry you had to go through that and sometimes sickness can be worse with twins but the good news is the meds have stopped it. And mine has finally vanished, so I do believe in that 20 week being better theory!
So awesome you are feeling regular movements and bet it is helping with the bonding!

Mack- I am with you on being turned off by fruits and veggies still too. I'm taking a whole food vitamin in hopes it helps. Still on the darn pizza kick but at least with mushrooms on top now. ha! No nesting for me yet. Hopefully that kicks in for me this summer!

Sweety- I don't know how I have the patience but I guess I just love surprises! I;m excited for you to find out in a few weeks.

Uni- hope you are doing and feeling v. well. This spring gorgeous weather sure helps!

Anatomy scan is late today. Ahhhh!!! Let this day end soon please.

 

[Uni tsi]

It sure is nice weather. I love it. Been spending a lot of time in the garden, which I find relaxing.

Hoping your scan went very well Hopie!

 

[mackjess]

Scan went well. Baby is still a girl and she is healthy and perfect. There's a little concern about the umbilical cord possibly being attached to the front of the placenta and not coming out of the middle, but they couldn't get a clear shot of it. So good news is I get to get scanned every 4 weeks. If it turns out it isn't attached where they like it to be, they want me to go to the hospital if I have any contraction and not labor at home. But, we already knew this was a C section baby so I should have that scheduled about a week early to avoid labor and I would've gone in right away anyway if it did start. Luckily not much of a change of plans for me, and I get to see little miss more often. Ob said this happens occasionally and they'll get a clear shot later of the cord and see it's fine. I had to get scanned a lot with Finn bc I had high normal fluid levels, and it was all good with him. He was just a big boy with healthy kidneys.

Glad I have the doppler to keep an eye on the heartbeat. If I do have a cord issues they check heart rate and growth often to make sure enough blood is getting thru. Which blood flow was great and I can check hb myself. I think otherwise I would be more worried but doing pretty good. . I'll go weekly if issue is still present at 36 weeks.

 

[Uni tsi]

Mack I'm glad your scan went well enough. It is nice to get extra scans, I try to look on the bright side of that too. Lots of pictures! I hope it turns out though that it was just a bad angle and next time they see exactly what they want to

 

[Sweety21]

Mack, glad scan went ok. And it might be nothing but, bad angle about cord. Glad you get more scans. BTW, I do get scan every 4weeks (Don't have any problems). How many do you get?

inviv, that's so scary. I would have definitely passed out if I saw any blood in vomit. But, glad everything is ok.

How was your scan hopie?

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Aw thanks, everybody! I really was miserable, and I'm so glad to be coming out the other side. Hopie, I don't know how you survived feeling so bad for so long, and with everything else you had going on too.

Mack, my oldest DS had his cord attached to the margin of the placenta instead of the centre where it should have been. I had no problems in that pregnancy and in fact didn't discover the problem until they examined it after he was born. Midwives did say at the time that bleeding could have been dangerous, but for me it was a non-issue. Hope all that all that comes from yours is a lot more opportunity to see your young lady!!

Hopie, waiting impatiently to hear about your scan!

 

[mackjess]

Thanks invivo. I'm not terribly concerned since it's only possible, and it sounds like it's not normally an issue till labor, but we ruled out vbac since my scar is a tad higher than they like. They could feel Finns shoulder or head and didn't cut as low. If I'd been planning a natural delivery I'd be much more upset. I was really determined with Finn but gave in after 2.5 days labor! He was built like a linebacker. really appreciate hearing it didn't cause any issues for you.

Who else has scans? It is always nice to see the little peanuts that have been wreaking havoc.

 

[hopie2015]

Hi all- glad everyone is doing well.
Mack- so glad to hear dr's will monitor with scan every 4 weeks and all should go perfectly fine with that. So glad your anatomy scan went well!
Oh my goodness-- your labor was that long with Finn?!! Second ones are shorter!

Thanks for asking about me and Inviv- how are you feeling this week? Sorry for the delay. I was hesitant to post on her my anatomy scan results since we have all had losses and the 20 wk scan is nerve wracking enough as it is. OH convinced me to update.. I have been on tthis site since 4 wks and you all are supportive, amazing people. Please, please if you haven't had scan yet do not worry.
They were only able to see one kidney. Dr. referred me to a high risk specialist at hospital for more tests. I've put off the appt. because really with all going on with ill parents and then this shock I needed a medical break the past few days. I was v. upset a couple days but they told me heart, brain, spine looked perfectly fine and there is only a rare chance this is sign of something else. My genetic blood screens came back fine and baby is measuring a few days ahead! I also felt my first flutters! So I am trying to remain positive.
Dr. says sometimes they can't see kidney but this tech is so good with 25 years experience, he thinks either it did not develop or it is hidden in pelvis. Other kidney so far looks okay.

So again, I hope this doesnt worry anyone.
Hoping and praying for the best for this little baby..It looked so cute on the scan with a big belly! I got upset though and stopped watching and tech said I missed him/her wave!!

Thanks for listening. I will keep praying hard and stay positive. I really do have the greatest feeling for all of us on here!!

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Hopie, I'm so sorry that you didn't get the glowing 20-week report that you hoped for.

My nephew was born with only one kidney (the other stopped developing at 12 weeks' gestation). He was on maintenance levels of antibiotics for most of his childhood, but he's a strapping 16-year-old now and it's never held him back the slightest bit. I know it's impossible not to worry, but hang in there! It's so reassuring that bubba is measuring ahead and that everything else looks good.

And you should never worry about posting here whether the news is good or bad. That's what we're here for!!!

 

[mackjess]

Hopie I'm so glad that the sono went ok. Baby is healthy and growing and 'maybe' an issue with 1 kidney. Sometimes I hate sonos for this reason! My best friend from HS is 39, 2 kiddos, recently went in for trouble that lead to her gall bladder being removed, and they discovered she had only 1 kidney. One was tiny and never grew. All her life with no related health issues and has been totally fine. Try not to worry too much if you can. I'm in the same boat with worrying about the umb chord possibly not being attached exactly in the right spot, but they're keeping an eye on it and it may not be an issue. I will be hoping the same for you as baby turns, or that even if it is an issue with the 1 kidney that it won't affect your baby. Hang in there!

 

[hopie2015]

Inviv- thank you so very much! So glad to hear that about your nephew. Hearing positive stories of life with one kidney really helps. My dad had kidney cancer and has lived well with just one for 20 years now. And thanks for reminding me never to be hesitant to post here. You ladies are the best!! How are you feeling this week? I had one day of sickness and am now able to eat more foods.

Mack- thank you so much. I've heard stories like that of your best friend. Years ago they never did scans and OH and I said that heck, we could be walking around with only one kidney and don't even know it! So I am keeping the faith if kidney is not seen at the specialist appt. then this won't be a sign of something else and baby can be healthy. It makes me feel better he/she is measuring ahead! I know you have a concern too and yes, it is excellent they will keep a close check on that with scans. All should be fine. But like you said, with the multiple scans they do these days, we find out things that cause worry when really may be no reason to worry at all.
Each scan for me brought some concern...a hemotoma, possible placenta previa, now this. Happy to say placenta moved up and that is no longer a a worry!
Most important is your baby girl looks perfect and healthy and let's just keep the faith and hope!

Uni- thinking about you and hope you're doing well.

Thank you all again so very much! Take good care~

 

[mackjess]

Hopie, good. I think that's the right spirit. I know it's not uncommon and happens with no related issues.

Hope all is well. I think we've settled on Annabel Marie for a name, so I'm quite excited.

 

[hopie2015]

Thank you so much Mack! I sure hope so.

Wonderful name!! So pretty. And so exciting!!

Uni- I hope you are doing well and everyone else have a wonderful weekend!!

 

[Uni tsi]

Hopie! Thank you for updating us - I'm very glad OH talked you into it! I've been thinking about you so much, wondering how it went. I'm really glad everyone has so many reassuring stories to share with you

mack, that's a very nice name!

I have my big scan on Monday. I've been trying to keep busy and just not think about it. I'm not too worried, but of course can't help but have some concern so it's easiest to just focus on other things. Like, what are the risks of an induction at 37 or 38 weeks? .... I made the mistake of looking this up online last night There is so much literature out there about how it's best not to induce that early unless there is medical necessity that I have trouble remembering I'm not doing it electively. I really should not have asked Dr. Google LOL

 

[hopie2015]

Uni!! So great to hear from you. Thank you so much--yes, so many people's stories have been reassuring. So I'm just praying for the best with high risk appt. next week.
Have everything crossed for you for tomorrow and I really think all will be perfect with baby girl!

I know what you mean-- try not to google it. I haven't talked to my doctor yet about it but with my age I had read they usually induce a bit early. I know a lot of babies born between 33-38 weeks and are perfectly fine. I almost prefer to just get induced a bit early but want to stay blind to any risks! When I think of it all and get scared, I just start to pray and that helps!

Enjoy your Sunday and I know you will be very nervous tomorrow..only normal..but we all can't wait to hear your good report!
Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[mackjess]

Uni I've been not Dr Googling the umbilical chord issue. I know if it's present at follow up scans I will cave. So far I've kept myself off of it because it's only "possibly" for now.

Your OB will do what's best for baby. They can tell if your baby is practicing breathing and that everything is fully developed. It's not uncommon for inducing after 36 weeks for a variety of reasons, including Gest Diabetes, which we know is VERY common. My friend's baby was induce at 37 weeks. He had some very minor issues early on that didn't affect his well being AT all. He had to wear a little protective foam hat, not the full on helmet, just a little top cover like a beanie with foam on top, as a precaution for a few weeks but it didn't bother him at all and there were no problems. He's a big healthy 4 yo now!

 

[Uni tsi]

Little foam beanie actually sounds kind of cute! lol I would want to put a propeller on it if they let me. That's probably against the rules though lol

Thank you both for the reassuring stories. Tomorrow can't come soon enough. Not only the scan, but I'm also nervous to meet the high risk specialist.

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Uni, thinking of you today! I hope babygirl is feeling in a cooperative mood and your high risk specialist is able to answer all your questions. My DD2 was born at 34+5 and she was perfectly healthy -- came home with me 2 days later. Keep us posted!

Mack, that's a beautiful name! Very feminine. And good on you for not Googling the cord issue; you must be very strong-minded. When's your next scan to check it again?

Hopie, how are you feeling now? Still not needing your nausea meds?

Me, I'm very excited about my anatomy scan on Tuesday of next week. I still intend to hold out on finding out the gender, but a small part of me thinks I'll cave and ask.

I'm vomiting about 1-2 days a week now, which is a lot better than it was. The problem is that it comes out of nowhere, so I need to pull over my car and throw up in the ditch. Or, like last week, if it's a road where I can't stop then all over myself. That was a low point.