Wednesday, November 16, 2011

It’s going to be a long winter…

Today’s appointment with the OB went OK.  The bubble is doing well and we got to see it dance around on the screen.  We also got a quick shot of what she thinks was a sizable wiener, but just incase it was a glimpse of the umbilical chord we have to wait until the 20 week screen to know for sure.

Unfortunately I also got bad news…  I have complete placenta previa which means my placenta is completely covering my cervix.  On the ultrasound today we were hoping to see improvement from 2 weeks ago but instead saw the placenta extend out evenly on either side of the cervix.  There was some hope at the last US that the placenta might move but after today’s the OB said not to harbor any false hopes, it isn’t going to budge.

The rule from here on out is no fun; no exercise besides swimming and walking on a treadmill, no sexual activity of any kind (literally, not even touching the nipples…) The worst part?  These rules continue until 37 weeks.  That’s right, from 14 weeks to 37 weeks, which is 23 weeks (161 days) of no action.

Why 37 weeks you ask?  Because that is when I’ll go in to see the perinatologist for an amnio to check the baby’s lung function.  If all is good they’ll deliver the baby via C-section 2 days later.

Surprisingly the impending C-section doesn’t bother me at all, but that’s a story for another day…

One more interesting development is that I’m off the Lovenox.  It is now officially more dangerous for me to be on it than off it because of the previa. 

C’est la vie…
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15 comments:

  1. SamanthaNovember 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I had a csection and it wasn't bad at all. I know every experience is different but my recovery was great. I have a "I wish I would have known before" list if you'd like it.

    I'm glad to hear that baby looks great and I can't wait to hear boy or girl for sure!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I know this pregnancy is not exactly what you expected but at least the babe is growing and healthy :) Thinking about ya...

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  3. Good TimingNovember 16, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    When it rains,it pours huh?? I was wondering how you were doing! Sorry to hear the placenta previa is not improving. And I can't believe no action til 37 weeks!! Ugh. The things we do..... It will all be worth it in the end. Thinking of you! xoxo

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  4. Hapa HopesNovember 16, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Are you kidding me? Can I stomp my feet and do and "It's not fair!" dance for you? Happy that the bubble is healthy and well, however. That is an excellent blessing.

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  5. S.I.F.November 16, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I love you. And I meant what I said today. Consider me your beckon call girl. Anything you need, I'm there. Except for servicing your husband. I remain firm on my stance on that! ;)

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  6. wherefromhereNovember 16, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    geezz! You gotta catch a break soon!

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  7. DandelionBreezeNovember 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    So sorry to hear... I'd been hoping that it would move by today :( That's a long time with no action... but in the years to come, you'll look back and laugh while saying that it was all worth it. Thinking of you xoxo

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  8. COME ON BABYNovember 16, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Oohh my goodness my dear. I hate to hear that things are not ideal for you :'( terrible really. But you are a strong little woman so you will make it through this pregnancy with humor and grace. So glad to hear the baby is growing and doing well. Thinking of you. Xoxoxo

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  9. unaffectedNovember 17, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Ugh, I'm so sorry Lindsey!! But I am so happy to read that little bubble (possibly with a penis) is doing well!

    I will be thinking about you! <3

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  10. Mommy ToBe (I hope)November 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Oh no! I'm so sorry but it'll be worth the sacrifice. Exciting to hear about a potential sex of the baby!!

    Sending good thoughts in your direction.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Oh boy, that's going to be a long haul! The important thing is that you and your lil boy bubble are doing just fine!

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  12. SNovember 17, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Oh, I'm sorry to hear about your placenta previa and restrictions. I will tell you, though, that I've had two friends IRL with PP, and they both went full-term and had healthy babies.

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  13. maybeNovember 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Found your blog googling CPP (I have it too, 19 wks today). It's hard but the important thing is you're both okay and will very likely be okay. Think positive and wish you the best. Feel free to click by to visit/chat http://mommys-peanut.blogspot.com/

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  14. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Here via SIF...

    Not gonna lie, the restriction is a tough one to follow. Mine started at 13 weeks, but was for a different reason so it was off and on until 37 weeks. I hope you don't have to go to complete bed rest too. Good luck and congrats on the baby!

    Oh, and to make you feel better about the birth, I want you to know that my amnio hurt way worse than my c-section. And it wasn't bad at all!

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  15. maybeDecember 2, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I wouldn't give up all hope at this point Lindsay. They say these situations with "extra risk factors" are no budge situations but it really is more of a prepare for the worst warning. Many do resolve, even under the craziest circumstances. Some good advice I was recently given is to demand a u/s the day of the amnio and again the day of the c-section. Stubborn placentas move sometimes even in the last 6 weeks, because the baby grows so much in those last weeks. Unless they find Accreta, there is a lot of hope. <3

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