I'm okay. Nose dripping like a tap, but the spotting has stopped thankfully and baby is very active today. Will see what OB has to say about it tomorrow.
Had my ob appointment today. Seems the spotting "could" be something of an issue
Turns out I have a low lying placenta this time around. Currently completely covering the cervix. I can either spot again, which won't be so much of an issue, or I could have a complete bleed. If I do bleed, it's straight into hospital admittance to try and hang on to baby for as long as possible, staying there until baby can safely be born, blood transfusions for me if needed.
I'm not allowed to pick up DD or lift anything. Not allowed to fall over (had a giggle at that one). No sex.
Have already put a few things in place with mum. I drive a AWD, so I can't get away with not picking DD up to put her in the car, so if I need to go out, mum will be with me to help with DD. Unless DD miraculously learns to climb in and out of the car herself, but encouragement has yet to provide a result there. We're going to cook up on the weekends and freeze our meals so I just have to do the bare minimum during the week. DH will do the washing on the weekends and housework too I guess.
I feel really sad. DD's pregnancy was riddled with worry and "what ifs" and now I'm right back there. Seems I wasn't built to do this. The ob was great, he always is and said we're looking at worst case scenario, which I understand. But the fact that there has been spotting already has us all worried. Ob would love it if we got to 30 weeks, said he would be very comfortable delivering then, should it be needed. I'm hoping that we get through it all and deliver a full term baby, like DD ended up being. I don't have mum around from end of April until early June as she's away, so we've got that obstacle to get through as well.
Oh no PRMG I only just saw this. As the ob said, worst case scenario babe and it sounds like you have a lot of stuff in place ready to go. xoxox Can you try some kind of bribery to get DD into the car? Maybe make it some kind of game to get her in. Or you could hold her hand only while she climbs in like a 'big girl". Good luck hun and I hope you can put some other stuff into place that will never need to be used.
Ooh hugs PRM - so sorry to hear you're having to deal with this. Will happily do you a meal or anything - whatever I can do to help.
Just a thought, what if you had a little plastic step that lived in the boot of the 4Wd? Could DD climb with support and not need lifting? I went thru that with DS at 18-20 mths - I just had to flatly refuse to lift him and it we found many creative ways around it (he learnt to climb the change table among other things!).
You poor sausage! Hopefully the step with your little one works and by the time your Mum goes away the problem also resolves itself or becomes less of an issue.
There is no way you were not built for this! your body is pregnant and has been doing amazing up until this point so dont ever doubt yourself! Like anything sometimes there are tweaks and issues that need to be ironed out but even the best machines in the world sometimes need servicing!
Hope all settles down in your world and your DD gets creative with her entry and exit from the car!
Oh Pac. What a load of poo. You just don't like to be boring, hey?!
I'm here. And when you move, I'm even closer. And when I finish work, I'll be much more available. I can help with DD, can shuttle to appts if required (we can do three car seats no worries), let me know what you need. Please don't be proud - let us help.
I know DH will be awesome but I also know how hard he works.
Did they give you details about the placenta? I'm not very good with it but I thought there were varying degrees of how low it is and how much it is covering the cervix?
What's the plan - more scans?
Friend of mine had low-lying placenta and it grew up and away from the cervix and she was out of danger. Do you know where yours is attached? Did the Obs give any indication of where he thinks it will grow?
Oh prmg, im so sorry you're having to go through this. Please let me know if there is anything i can do to help. I hope it all turns out to be the best case scenario.
I've only just seen this thread. So sorry you've got this added stress to deal with. I wish I could do something practical to help you out. Sounds like you've got some good plans in place. When you're mum's away just ignore everything you can and concentrate on keeping your feet up
I think I'm okay for now. I'm sure I'll be up for some serious company when mum is away if I can't get out of the house
OP - I'm not sure where the placenta is attached (it was all explained but I've gone hazy - my ob likes to draw pictures to show where things are etc). He wants me to have scans at 28 weeks and again at 32 weeks to see if there are any changes. He gives the worst case scenario but remains optimistic that things will work out, only thing concerning him was the spotting that happened two nights ago could be an indication of things starting already. I guess I just have to sit tight and get to that 28 week scan.
we will all help you hon. I should have Mondays off by end of April (providing work doesn't spiral) and can help out on Mondays. Gotta love his pictures huh? He's so calming though. Hang in there. If you have questions, don't be afraid to call him.
We love coming to visit. DD asked me the other day, randomly, I think we were on our way to the Gold Coast BB meet, "Mummy, how do we get to Pac's DD's house? Can we go for a play?"
Had to tell her Pac's DD's house was a long way from Sea World
I've emailed you a pic of a plastic step we got for DS to get on the tramp - $10 or so from Bunnings, it should be perfect for DD to get in your car
Take it easy babe and try not to worry (easier said than done hey?), You are awesome at being pregnant, your placenta on the other hand needs a stern talking too!! Hope it moves around a bit, its still early days and the situation could likely rectify itself. Remember they HAVE to tell you the worst case scenario, chances are that things will be much better than that
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