Question: I went to my 12 week dr. appt last Wednesday, and discovered the baby had died. I was 12 wks 3 days along and baby was about 11 1/2 to 12 weeks along when it passed. I had the d&c two days later on the 26th. I am still bleeding and cramping, but bleeding comes and goes. It does seem to be that when I get more active, I bleed more. I have two very healthy children, Thank the lord, and was totally and completely shocked by this. I have been very depressed and kind of hiding out in my home. I do notwant to face the world and all the questions and I am so sorry's. I am badly wanting to be pregnant again. THIS IS MY STORY.....i AM NOW PG AGAIN AND HOPEFULLY WILL MAKE IT ALL THE WAY. WELCOME FRIENDS...OLD AND NEW. ? ↓
Well...here we are...number 4 !!!! TDO....where the heck are ya??? I hope you are doing ok. TERA....How was moms day?? I hope you got pampered!!! I am having alot of contractions today....a little scary, cause I dont want to go into labor this early. I had them for the whole last trimester with dd.....and I didnt even know I was in labor until my waer broke. Because i had them so much and they just got worse the bigger i got. SO that makes me a little worried. This time around they started at like 18 weeks. ANyways...hope you are well. ↑
Shelly~ I was the same way with all my kiddos with the contractions. They were pretty regular at about 6 minutes apart when I was in 2nd trimester. DD they were 3 minutes apart and dilating cervix at 31 weeks. I think if you are concerned you should contact your Dr. Carson needs to get a bit bigger. It is always better to be safe! I hope they have settled some today. We had a great Mother's Day. We made a stuffed bunny for the little guy and went for and early dinner. No name yet I like Aaron, my oldest likes Thomas, DS likes Joey, and DH doesn't have any ideas. When he's quiet it means he's likes something that I probably won't like, and he is going to come up with a way to sell it to me!!! We shall see. We also went shopping and got some new little boy clothes. The kids are so excited! I need to get kids to school. I hope you are feeling better. Please call your Dr if your not. ↑
Tera....I am feeling good...just get alot of contractions. I know they are not timeable right now...so I dont worry to much. I did talk tot the doc about it...they said....drink lots of water ( which we all know is hard) and relax if you get alot. So that is what I do. I still get quite a bit a day...but I cant time them...so I will not worry just yet. Glad that everything is going well....with the buildabear thing and telling everyone. That is awesome!!! Can you believe we are this far now !!! Byt he way..I love the name Aaron. I go back in on the 28th for my glucose test and rogham shot...fun stuff ! But then I start going every 2 weeks. So that makes me feel like I am getting much closer !!! YEY !! ↑
Shelly~ I'm glad you are feeling better. Rho gam oh what fun. I am thinking about declining it. Unless I was to have a fall. I have a sensitivity to it I run a fever 102 103 for 3 days following and I break out in hives on my arms and legs that usually itch like chicken pox and last 3 to 4 weeks. The last time after the DNC they gave me wyn-Rho(sp) I still had a reaction but not nearly as bad. We shall see as it gets closer. I am definately not getting it after the baby is born. We are done! No more kiddos! My ds and dd have thier end of year picnics. They are done with preschool as of Friday. I'm looking forward to not running everyday. Maybe I can get something done. Hope you are having a good day! ↑
TERA>....what a thing to go through. I wouldnt want it either if I had an allergic reaction to it !!! I would try the alternitive. I to am done after Carson!!! NO more babies!!!!!!!! YEY/ Then you are right.....we can get stuff done !! Lexi is out of school in a couple weeks and then she is going to drive me nuts all summer. But oh well !!! Have a good day !!! ↑
OK I feel like I need to be comitted to the funny farm. DH is out of town. DD had last day of preschool family picnic yesterday, DS had ride the school bus and get aquainted, followed by DD's dance lessons, and the best part DS and DD wellness visits for the second dose of Chicken Pox vaccine. Now it all starts again this morning with DS last day of preschool picnic and DD has a birthday party and DH is going to need picked up when he gets back into town. I feel like a merry go round. Not to mention a trip to the drug store for DD perscription for her allergies. I hope you day is more relaxing. I can tell you that DH is offically on bedtime duty tonight!!! HI can't believe your are that far along already. We have my nephews baptism next weekend. I am wondering how the in-laws will reract to the berlly. At least we'll be in a church when they see it!!!! I look so forward to them asking how far along we are and being able to say just under 5 months. I can still get my butt in normal clothes so they might not notice, but we'll see I'm growing a bit everyday. I know what you mean with having Alexi home mine will do the same. Hope you are having a good day! ↑
Tera....sounds like my day. Yesterday...woke up early...we had end of year field trip to the zoo with Lexi's school. Right after that...ran home to let the dogs out, give Addison a quick nap, and then took Lexi to last ballet class. Then right after that had a family birthday party. Didnt get home until 8 pm last night. Watched Greys and Lost and then crashed!!! This am Addy and I are going to eat breakfast with my dad, and that is it for the day. I think. Saturday....Lexis recital..so you know how that goes....dress rehearsal at 830 am and concert at 2. Then another bday party on Sunday !!! Busy busy busy !! I am excited for you to be able to make your announcement!! I am also jelous you are still in your clothes!!! I outgrew mine at 16 weeks !!! Am all huge belly now !!! Of course I am 25 weeks now. I pray to be able to get back into my clothes !!!! Well..have a good day today !!! ↑
Shelly~ I hope you had a nice weekend. We are still in run around mode. I finally have a day with nothing other than meeting the bus. Preschool is over and now I can focus on scrubbing bedroom and organizing. I'm in full speed ahead mode. I can't wait to see the look on MIL's face. It should be worth a picture. I'm sure my belly will pop soon, but for now he is hiding out. I've only gained 3 pouinds. I usually stay small until about 6 months. I can't wait for the big belly!! How was the recital? Ours is in a couple of weeks. We did dance photos yesterday. My youngest refuses to smile. She gets a cute shy pouty face. I need to get moving before I loss my momentum. ↑
Tera....yes a picture is worth a thousand words !! HAHA. It is amazing what you can get done with time, energy and no kids interfereing !!! I am jelous you arent with big belly yet. I started showing early on, and needed maternity clothes by 16 weeks. But, that is good for me. I get big fast!! ANd No matter what I do i always gain alot of weight! I think my middle dd was the worst !! Oh well..I have a big ole belly already and proabably look 8 months pregnant!! Atlest that is how I feel. I am only 25 weeks....so I wil start my 7th month here soon !! OK.gotta go feed the kiddos !! ↑
Shelly~ I am so glad you are almost to 7 months. I can't wait to hit 7 mths. I think in my mind of that as a if I go into labor there is a good chance for everything to be ok. I have been so productive since I don't have to run kids anywhere. My whole downstairs is clean. I even polished the H/W floors today. I don't have any dirty clothes, and life is good. DH is out of town and I am flying solo. Which means I don't really need to cook big meals. The kids and I can make a dinner out of mac and cheese. When do you go for you glucose? I absolutely hate that. I am hoping to get it over with and not have any problems. I have my next appt on Thurs. I am taking the kids with me since it should just be a quick measure and HB check. Do you take your kids? We are off to go shopping. Our local Linens N Things is going out of business. Like I need anything else!!! ↑
Tera...yes LNT...they filed for bankrupcy !!! I do take my kids....since I have n where else for them to go. I go in on wednesday for my glucose test...yuck...nasty orange drink...yuck !!! And my shot...and then from then on out I go every 2 weeks. I am a little concerned...cause today I feel like Carson dropped. I feel like it is way to early for that....I am going to be 26 weeks this weekend...but I feel it is still to early for himt o drop !!! My jay jay hurts !!!!! Remember that bowling ball feeling..yup that is what I have. I hate that !!!! Anyways...I wish I could be productive...but unfortunatley I feel completely drained at all times...like when you have the flu and you cant move....except not achy...just drained and fatigued!!! I want to get my garage cleaned out before it is to late....and maybe from there finish organizing my bedrooms !!!! So hopefully my dh will get on the ball and help me VERY soon !!! ANyways...i am off to relax....have a good evening !! ↑
Shelly~ I'm sorry you aren't feeling great. The feeling of dropping has me concerned for you. I agree 26 weeks is too early. Especially with the BH you've been experiencing. Have you talked to Dr office? I get the lovely bolwing ball feeling sometimes before the head drops because of edemia. I swell and retain fluids there and it looks and feels like the baby's head. The first time with my ds we ended up in ER. Now I know I tend to swell quite a bit they say to ice it. What a lovely thought. Just what you want to ice!! LOL! I hear you on the organizing. We need to do the garage too, but DH is a bit narotic and has such great ideas. Ours is under our house and is cement block. He wants to spacal over all the grout lines then paint it. It's 3 car bays and doesn't sound the a fun project to me, but he has it in his mind. DH is like the typical 3 year old some things aren't worth arguing over! Well I have my appointment today. I am happy Little guy moves a lot, and over all I feel good. I am taking kids with me too. I won't when I know they need to do an internal, but for now it is good for them to be there. ↑
Tera....the garage project doesnt sound fun to me either !!! I have painted a garage before...not fun !!! That will be neat for your kids to hear the HB. I dont know what is going on with Carson...but I am going to call the doc today. It has me very worried. I really dont want to deliver him this early....he needs to wait much longer !!! well..good luck at your appt...and i iwll let your know!!! Have a good day !! ↑
Shelly~ Any news from the Dr. I hope you get some answers. My appt went fine BP was really high. I have white coat syndrom and it always goes high. I think I am going to go meet DH at the hotel he is at. I haven't mentioned it to him. We were going away tomorrow anyway so we would just leave a day early. I need to get moving. Let me know about Carson. ↑
HellO TERA>....Dr finally called back this afternoon. I had to go in...of course. I have white blood cells and blood in my urine....they are sending it for a culture...but I assume it means an UTI. She also did a pelvic...whcih you know hurts....and said He has dropped.....but she didnt seem worried about it. She looked at my cervix and it looks good. No dialating or thinning !!! SO that made me feel better....but I am still feeling it and very uncomfy !! Oh welll....I will deal with it I guess as long as he doesnt come early. As for your appt..I am sooooo glad it went well. Any names yet for little man???? I cant wait to hear one !! Have fun on your trip !!! I am off to watch Greys!!! ↑
Tera...I am hoping you are enjoying your vacay !!! Sounds so fun !!! I still have not heard about results from my culture...but think it is safe to say its a uti. I see my doc on Wednesday so will ask her then. Still feel the bowling ball between my legs..sounds fun huh..I bet your jelous !!! HAHA....just kidding. I am jelous you are getting away fot a bit !!! Enjoy !!! ↑
Happy Memorial Day! It sounds like you have everything under control with Carson. I'm glad the Dr. didn't seem worried. The bowling ball feeling sounds lovely!!!. I am oh so jelous!lol! We had a nice visit. MIL said congrat! She didn't understand why I am still going to the same Dr. as last time. Which ticked me off but oh well. No names yet. DH hasn't coughed up any yet. I like Aaron Michael and Maxwell James. I'm not really sure of any others. All my kiddos have Hebrew names with an ah in them. Not that it matters but I would probably like to stick with another Hebrew name. We were supposed to go to a picnic today, but 1 of the kids there has 5th disease, and from what I read I don't want to be anywhere near him so we elected to stay home. They say it could cause miscarriage and 4-10% retardation. Looks like we will fire up our own grill. Hope you have a relaxing day! ↑
TERA, glad to hear your visit with mil went well. Aside from her comment. She doesnt understand what you went though, and never will. I am glad you stayed away from the 5th disease. It really is bad for pg women to be around !!! I love the name Aaron Michael !!!! Well....I am off to feed the kiddos. have a good memorial day !!! ↑
Just a quick hello and a vent. I am so furious with DH. We have a pastor cpming over tonight from a church we've been going to. We haven't found a church to join that we felt comfortable with so this pastor is coming in 30 mins. Where do you think DH is? I don't know because he left his cell here this morning and isn't at his desk. I have a box and garbage bag sitting in my kitchen for him to take down to the garbage and a few other last min. heavy things that I don't want to do and he of course is no where to be found. I am not even dressed I wasd hoping he could help with dinner and kids so I could do that. Guess I was wrong!!! Got to go! Hope your day is better than mine! ↑
Oh Tera....your meeting with your pastor sounds like any event we have here at my house. All this last minute stuff and hoping dh will help...and then they dissappear !!!I hope it went well and dh showed to help you out. Well..My glucose test was today..I dont know when I will get the results..but hopefully all is well. Doc said Carson did drop..she knows he is lower in my pelvic area cause she found his hb lower in my pelvic area. ANd that I shouldnt worry cause I can feel him kicking around, I am not having 6 or more contractions in an hour and my cervix is not thinning. SO that made me feel better. Got my shot in the rear today too...those hurt really bad. ALl is well..I am measuring right on time!!! Hope you had a good day. !!! ↑
I hope you get good news on the GT test. I am seriously given much thought to the Rhogam or Win-rho. We are definately done and I'm not sure what to do. I will have to make that decision. I just want to get throug my GT and then I will be on the downward slide. How exciting for you! I don't have any signs of sugar but you still worry. I'm glad the Dr. isn't concerned about Carson. I hope you are taking it easy and enjoying your pregnancy. ↑
Tera...hello...I did the rhogam...you have to when pg..just not afterwards if you dont plan on any more kids. We are certainly done. I still havent heard anything about my test...I suppose no news is good news. I am not taking it easy...as we are doing our landscaping..I have been running all over the place and my ancles are telling me to stop !! The are so swollen and hurt !!!! SO I got Carson;s bedding in the mail from Pottery Barn....sooo cute !! I let Dh pick what he wanted...and it is really cute. So..how is the name battle going??? Anything set in stone yet??? Well..i am off to bed.>I have a long day ahead of me tomarrow!!! Have a good weekend !!! ↑
Shelly~ I hope you had a good weekend. I know you need Rho-gam at 27-28 weeks. I had it with all the other kids. I'm going to give it some thought this time around though. There are many views and opinions. My last blood test showed no antibodies. The highest risk for blood to mix is after a fall or accident in which I would need Rhogam with in 72 hours. Also if I would need a CVS test or amnio or during labor. Not as likely with normal delivery but more so with c section. I'm not sure if you had it at 27 wks if you would need another dose after an injury. I need to ask my Dr. I'm not sure what I think my 3 kids were fine but I had the Rhogam. I also suffered the side effects from it and needed to be taken care of for a few days after. The fever and everything makes you feel like a case of the flu with an itchy rash to boot. The win-rho wasn't as bad as far as the rash, but I still got a fever and I'm not sure how down I was because of the loss verses the medicine. I have a lot of questions for my Dr. Anyway my DH is out of town again this week this is the 4th and final week. I am looking forward to having him home. We worked all weekend getting house stuff done since he is gone during the week. We got our pool just about open I need to vacuum it 1 more time then I can let the kids go swimming. It is great to do after dinner before bath. It really tires them out and relaxes them come bed time. I am planting my garden today so I need to get outside before it gets too hot. I hope you are well and Carson is growing strong. Do you have his room ready? ↑
Tera...Hello there. We had a very busy weekend also...we landscaped our entire front yard..it was a huge project..but soooo worth it. We have had so many neighbors come over and even people just driving by....they slow down and a couple have stopped and says how it looks good !!! So makes us feel good !!! It definately wore me and dh out!!! Our next big project is finishing our basement, in which we are going to build an additional room. That way the kids dont have to share. So I cant decorate a room for Carson until that is done. Sad...I know. But I did get his bedding in the mail from Pottery Barn, that is exciting !!! I am sorry your dh is out of town again..I know that sucks !!! I did not know you had a reaction to the rhogam...I never have had one. So that must be aweful and I think I would weigh my options if that happened to me also !!! Well...good luck with your pool...and dont work to hard !!! ↑
hya a have had 2 mmc 1 in dec and 1 last week i have just stoped bleeding so i am goin to try agen i hope i am as lucky as u to concieve strate away .. congrats and good luck x ↑
xannmariex....I am sorry for both your losses....I am glad you are staying positive and wanting to ttc again right away. My advice to you would be to wait to ttc again until after your HCG levels are back down to under 5 and also until after you have had atleast one normal af. That way the lining of your uterus is strong and thick enough to sustain another pg. I hope that when you do become pg again, that it is a strong healthy baby. ↑
Tera.....I hope all is well with you. Did you get your ppol vaccummed out???? I got addison a potty chair today...she loves it !!! Now if I could just get her to potty in it !!! OK..I am so tired today..I am off to bed !! Have a good wednesday !! ↑
Shelly~ Potty training! Oh what fun!!! It has been a long time since we've had diapers in the house. I really can't wait. We bought some diapers and wipes today. The pool is open the kids were in it Monday night. It was cold but they don't care. My youngest is a fish. Well I hope she is a quick learner. We also offered a special treat for the 1st day they went without a diaper all day and stayed dry DD picked a doll outfit, DS picked a Thomas train and DD got a My Little Pony. We went and picked out the toys and kept reminding them that we needed to use the potty before the store sold out of the toy they wanted. I think it cost us $15 per child but they certainly had motivation to stay dry. Well I am treating the kids to dinner out DH is gone until Friday and we need to get out of the house for a bit. ↑
Tera...such a good idea...big treats for a reward. Today is day two...Addison went potty 3 times on the potty and stayed dry the whole time. Then she went in her diaper during dinner. Oh well...what can I expect for the first day !!! Well..I am off to mulch my yard...have a fun dinner !!! ↑
