I am almost 5 months along with my 3rd child. I had an ultrasound 2 weeks ago when i passed a kidney stone and found out about my placenta previa. On the same day, 2 weeks later, i had to go to the er because i felt fluid come out. Long story short, this ultrasound revealed that there is less amniotic fluid surrounding the baby than there was in the ultrasound just 2 weeks prior. I was put on bed rest then called the dr the next day and was told to be on complete bed rest until a follow-up ultrasound was done next week and a dr's appointment. Could there be a tear or something that ultrasound didn't pick up? My husband and I are so scared. We've already lost one pregnancy, We certainly dont want to lose another. Am I doing everything that i can??
It's been a long time, but i8 finally have my beautiful ittle girl. My daughter was born 9/16/08 via c-section @ 4:39 pm weighing in at 5lbs 12 oz and was 18.5 inches long. She wasn't supposed to arrive until a week and a half later, but an ultrasound revealed that there was pretty much no amniotic fluid left. Long story short, i have a very beautiful healthy addition to my family. Thanks to everyone who offereedtheir suppoort and prayers!!
My sister was high risk like yourself, she had to take these shots every week. It helped her keep from delivering the baby.
Hi C. - Stay in bed. If they've said you can be at home on bedrest then you are allowed to get up to go to the bathroom, but other than that, stay in your bed, mostly on your left side. Do you have friends or family that can care for those other wonderful children? Call in all your markers now to get help so you can be obedient. I was on bedrest for 6 weeks at home and then got plunked into the hospital for 7 more. Now our son is almost 20 and nearly 6'5"! It is worth every second of inactivity to go further and further along. If you are feeling as if you knew more ask to see the doctor right away. The docs at Hutzel and Providence in high risk are wonderful. Dr Robert Welch helped us with our son years ago, as far as I know he is still the head of Maternal and Fetal Care at Providence. All the best to all of you.
C.,
I had amniotic fluid leak for about a month before I had my son. I had to be on pelvic rest and drank lots of water. Everything was fine!
I was also told no sex and I didn't have the dr. examine me inside.. to help prevent infection.
C., I haven't gone through this and don't have an answer but just wanted to let you know that I'll keep you, your baby, and your family in my prayers.
Dear C., All I now to do is call upon the Lord JesusChrist, for He knows and has formed this sweet one in your womb even beore he/she was a thought. Psalm 139. If I may pray for you and your family now... Dear Jesus, We thank you that we can come to you reguarding this dear family and their new , precious one in his/her mommy's womb. Please protect this your little one. Please plug up this womb and stop any leakage of fluid so that this baby may wonderfully form completely as you have planned for him/her to form.
Please give perfect peace to C. and her husband as they
seek your kingdom first so all things will be added into them
as your word says. Matthew 6:33. Father we also pray for their child who has spinal bifida. Please put your healing hand on this dear child also. Reveal yourself to this dear family in a mighty way and we thank you for answering our prayer. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen John 3:16
I'm sure that you are doing everything you possibly can!
I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time!
Hang in there!
C.,
My recommendation would be don't read everything you can on the internet! People only post their negative stories, not all the great success stories. I had a difficult pregnancy last year and quickly realized I shouldn't read what was out there because no two cases are the same.
I spent a lot of time with the delivery nurses and docs at Beaumont and they told me that amniotic fluid does continuously reproduce itself so that if you lose some it doesn't mean it can't replace itself.
I'm sure with two little ones at home complete bed rest is difficult, but it's not forever. I think the best thing to do is try not to stress and read to your kids when they want to lay with you, they can be a good distraction. Don't be afraid to let people help you!
I'll pray that you're ultrasound next week has great results!
i had so many problems with both my pg's that i call my children miracles. i think anything is possible. just listen to your dr and stay on bedrest and pray if thats what you do. :) my children are now 6 & 8.
C.,
I have absolute faith that everything will be ok. Your positive peaceful attitude will do wonders to help out as well. In fact, I would say they are *the* most important thing you can be doing. (As difficult as I know that can be at times, having been on bed rest myself more than once)Keep these energies around you as much as possible and "just know" that everything will be alright. It will.
Bright Blessings,
Mercale
Hi C. -
First of all, I'm an OB nurse, so I have alot of experience with this type of thing.
The ultrasound won't show a tear or anything in the bag of fluid. It is possible to develope a small leak in the amniotic fluid and for it to seal itself back off, that's why they want you on complete bedrest. You are always making more amniotic fluid. And when they measure the fluid, they can't count any pockets of fluid that have body parts or umbilical cord in them. So sometimes the number comes out lower just because the cord is floating around in a big pocket and they can't really count that one.
It sounds like you are about 19 weeks pregnant, which at this point there's nothing they can do if you are completely ruptured or go into labor. You need to be around 24 weeks for the baby to be considered viable, and then it only has a 50% chance to make it. The baby needs amniotic fluid to develop the lungs.
Get your bedrest, drink lots of fluid - this will help. I don't know about the circumstances of your other loss, but if it was early (like 12 weeks or less), then it has nothing to do with this. Your doctor may have you see a perinatologist, who is a specialist in high-risk pregnancies.
If I can help anymore, let me know.
good luck!
D.
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I had a coworker with a leaking amnionitic fluid and a placenta previa. She spent 3 months in bed... and her son is now 22 and big and strong and handsome. You will have a boring, frustrating couple of months (I hope you like to read). But, you may not lose this pregnancy, and you may have a lovely healthy child who will make it all worth it. Just DO WHAT YOUR DOCTOR TELLS YOU! best of luck, L.
I don't know, but God does. I will pray for you and your baby, I hope you are too.
S.
Do you have a good relationship with your doctor? If so, you should give the office a call and see if your doctor can call you back that day and give you some answers to your questions. This might give you some reassurance. I understand all doctors are not the same, but my OB gave me his pager number and told me never to hesitate to call if I had any concerns or questions. I always found this very reassuring. I don't know what could be going on, but your doctor should. Don't feel like you are bothering your doctor by wanting answers. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care.
Hi C.,
Just wanted you to know that our family is praying for you and your little one. I hope the Dr. has some good news that your amniotic fluid is building up to normal, and that you can find things to do to keep you occupied while on bedrest. I also hope your older children have someone who can help you with their needs. Be positive and have hope!!
Gwyne
Keep in contact with your doctor, and do what they say! And yes... do not try to research on the internet... you'll just drive yourself bonkers.
My doula told me while I was pregnant that amniotic fluid DOES replenish itself continuously. Also, she said it is possible for small tears in the amniotic sac to heal.
Try to remain calm.
Holy smokes, C.!!!
I would think that your doctor should be able to determine a possible tear with that ultrasound. You bet! And if there is, being horizontal would work as you wouldn't have the gravity issue by being on your feet.
I hope they can fix anything for you. What a scare! Take care, huh, and let everyone know how you're doing?
Hi C.,
I am sorry to hear of your trouble, but I son't want you to be too scared. I have a very close friend who had a very similar experience with her second pregnancy. Suddenly at 18 weeks she started leaking amniotic fluid. The neat thing that we learned is that it is always reproducing. After several scares going to ER and all, everything turned out fine. She has a healthy baby girl...well she is 9 now. She lived in a recliner during her bedrest. That was the most comfortable for her. At times the doctors discouraged her, but she kept her faith and everything turned out great. Stay positive. I am praying it all goes just fine. Take care, M.
You need to be drinking lots and lots of water. My daughter went through this. And take the bedrest seriously. There are other gals out there who've been thru this. Hopefully, you can connect with some. I'm putting you on my prayer list. Try to keep a positive attitude and take it day by day, or hour by hour if you need to. My daughter used to picture her babies in God's hands - another former bedrest mom suggested this. She also played lullabies and Christian music to soothe herself and the baby as she laid quietly on hr left side. Hang in there! If you lie quietly and don't worry and drink lots of water, you have every reason to be optimistic. My daughter was carrying twins, and they are graduating from high school this month! She was in St.John's for 8 weeks. If you're not a praying mom, this would be a great time to start!
