We got 'roids

[Lane_Meyer]

Aw Lauren that picture of your roid is pretty crazy. Your scan pics are lovely though, I'm really happy for you.

Eoz I agree the last pic is heartbreaking. I wish you and your little boy all the best. <hugs>

Hmmm the why of fibroids- the ny times wrote about one specialist who thinks it's something to do with the fact the the uterus grows and sheds a lining every month you don't conceive - and since we don't get pregnant as early and as often as in the olden days, this is happening much more often in a woman's reproductive life cycle. He likens it to turning a switch on and off so many times before it blows, i.e. the lining/uterine tissue keeps growing. Interesting?? And why earlier and more common in women of African origin?

Anyhoo I am off to bed even tho it is only 8:30pm!

 

[Eoz]

Hmm a very interesting theory x

 

[lauren10]

Oh that is interesting Lane! I'm suspecting I've had fibroids on some level all along because my cramps were always so painful...but no doctor ever mentioned it to me.

 

[Eoz]

Hey hunnies.

How are we doing?

Well I have another scan on tuesday so lets see what joy it brings.

For those who are a wee bit further on.What position is baby in and where do you get kicked most?

Me baby is in breech and has been for 3 weeks and my bladder gets the beatings x

 

[lauren10]

Hello all,

Oooh good luck on Tuesday Eoz!
My girl is breech too and she's laying across my belly kind of slanted with her head lower left and legs upper right...so i get kicked and punched on both ends. Are they supposed to move more? She seems to have been in the position for a while.

I had a 4D ultrasound friday...the pics weren't that great so I can go back at 28 weeks for a few freebies. I could see that she was squished a bit because of the fibroid and her little back was arched over the placenta. poor girl. the tech thought she looked just fine. I guess they don't mind being squished...?

 

[BBaby23]

Hi girls just checkin in to see how u all doing! Im hoping to join you soon as I think I maybe pregnant! Even though I have test lined up for later this month to check on the status of my fibroid b4 I was to conceive again. It will be a major surprise if I am we've been very careful cuz we dont want any heartache if the fibroid is the case but Dr. never said DONT GET PREGNANT for now right ! I will leave it up to GOD!!! Hope you all are doing great!

 

[lauren10]

Hi there, I hope you are pregnant too!! Keep us posted.

 

[lauren10]

Eoz how did your scan go? I went over my last u/s report with my doctor yesterday, and the lady didn't even measure the fibroid!! I hate that. I have another one at 32 weeks, so I'll be more pushy then

Hope all is well with you ladies!

 

[RHR]

Hi BBaby23, fingers crossed you are pregnant. I really hope you are.

I hope everyone is doing fine and not having any probs with their roids.

 

[Eoz]

Hey girls.

Well what a shit week.I have been in hospital yet again and having huge problems.The Fibroid has grown larger and moved around to the left.Baby is now using it as a pillow and it and his head is squashing my Cyst so in a lot of pain.I have a infection to and some god awful migranes.I am having physio to help me adjust as I'm needing support to walk.

After a few tests and scans it seems I am going through fibroid degeneration.And oh my god it hurts

How are we all x

 

[lauren10]

Oh no! That's not good news. Can you take anything for pain? Is the baby doing ok?

I heard degeneration really hurts. In the long run does that mean that the roid will die off and go away?

 

[Eoz]

I'm on a cocktail of drugs now.It is dying within itself but has attached to another part of the womb so it may continue to grow.Scans every 4 weeks will give us an idea x
Baby is fine and dandy all be it on the small side x

 

[lauren10]

I'm glad the baby is ok...and hopefully that roidy sucker will die off!
Feel better soon

 

[Eoz]

Today has been an awful day.I have cried my eyes out.Why does it have to be so bloody painful!

How are we girlies x

 

[Lane_Meyer]

Eoz I am so sorry for all the pain you are experiencing. I am glad that your little boy is doing well, and I hope so much that the degeneration happens quickly and you can try to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. Looking around online (I know...) I've read that a lot of women experience degeneration in mid-preg and then can have relatively comfortable third tris. I hope so!!

 

[lauren10]

So sorry Eoz....ugh...that must be terrible. I'm in trouble if mine degenerates, it seems freaking huge now. I hope today is better for you

 

[RHR]

Hi Eoz, I',m sorry to hear your in pain due to your roid. Hopefully it'll degenerate quickly for you. Are the drugs helping at all with the pain?

 

[lauren10]

on a side note, my roid is reaching up over my belly button now, so when I push into my desk at work the fibroid hits it! what a pain in the ass Can't wait for it to be jammed into my ribs...ouch!

 

[Eoz]

OMG Lauren how painful!

I'm still really struggling.The pain is more sharp and now a hot burning pain.The tramadol works sometimes but not all the time.I can have morphine if it gets to bad but i do find a hot bath helps and a good lie down,

How are we all xxxx

 

[Lane_Meyer]

Hi everyone, nothing new here on the roid front. Lauren I didn't realize your hubby was in Afghanistan, all my best wishes to both of you. Will he be home in time for bubs?