Monday, June 02, 2008
Not as much relief....
So....I thought everything was just fine until Sunday when the bleeding got pretty heavy. I called the on-call doctor and was told to go to bed right away. He told me if I'd been at least 25 weeks along then they'd have sent me to the hospital, but since I wasn't then I just needed to get off my feet and call if the bleeding got really bad. The doctor was so sweet, he actually called me later in the night to make sure I was okay. Anyways, after a very long and sleepless night, I went into the doctor first thing this morning to get another ultrasound. It turns out that I have placenta previa. Which means that my placenta is partially covering my cervix, which is causing the bleeding. I still get to go out to Texas for Katie's wedding and hopefully I'll be able to go on the cruise (I didn't dare ask, but I will on Friday). But, I have to stay off my feet as much as possible because if I start bleeding a lot I could hemoraghe and it could kill me and the baby. Kinda scary, huh? I am just relieved that the baby is fine and for the most part I have control over the situation. Just knowing what is going on brings peace of mind. Anyways, I'm sure all will be fine.
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Melissa, I found this on a site I used to use all of the time in nursing school. I hope this gives you a little more piece of mind over the situation.
"If the health professional has identified a placenta previa or low-lying placenta before the 20th week of pregnancy, chances are good that it will resolve on its own. About 90% of placenta previa cases diagnosed before the 20th week resolve on their own by the end of the pregnancy. As the lower uterus grows, the position of the placenta can change in relation to the cervix so that by the end of the pregnancy, the placenta no longer blocks the cervix."
Thanks Beth. I've actually read tons on it and I do feel better. But, it was still scary and very unexpected since I've had such uneventful pregnancies in the past. I'm sure it will go away, but until then...here's to a never-ending period!! LOL.:)
I'm sorry you're stressed and scared. I'm sure all will be well, and we're praying for ya. love you.
I am so sorry to hear about that! I will be keep you and your family in my prayers and hope you can stay as stress free as possible.
Of course we are praying for you. Follow the Doctor's orders and let everything else fall where it may. Stay off your feet and use it as an excuse to be waited on!! :) Keep us posted. Love ya!
oh my word! are you sure its safe to go to texas? thats only next week right? (my mom showed me the wedding announcement) do you have anyone there to help you out with the girls. just try not to be too stressed, thats never good, and definetely do NOT get out of bed! i'll keep you in my heart, get some rest!
This baby just wants to come with a bang! I'm sure Cory will help you take it easy. I also had placenta previa with one of mine and it moved so there were no other complication. I'll pray the same happens for you.
WOW! i am so glad that everything is ok with the baby. i read your title and my heart started beating all fast. everything will work out. glad you are ok too!!
Oh, I wish I lived next door to you, and I would bring you yummy dinners every night & of course dessert! :) It's always kind of scary bringing these little ones into the world, but you are doing an amazing job. I read something recently in the Ensign that talked about how we need to rely more on Christ's atonement in our every day living, I am trying really hard to use that now, especially with just the little things, like if Hallie is crying & I can't get to her because Jackson is needing to be held, or something else, I just think "I need help, will you comfort her for a minute" and it is amazing, because Hallie or the situation is calm long enough for me to get done what I needed to. I think the same for you... Heavenly Father will help you with your girls as you are on bed rest. You are such a huge example to me, and I admire you so much! Good luck with things! love ya
I'll be praying for ya! Take it easy, let your friends and family spoil you. ;)
I am so glad that you will still be able to come to Texas but make sure to take it easy!! From what it sounds like, there is a good chance of it getting resolved on its own so hopefully that is the case. We will keep you in our prayers! Can't wait to see you next week!
Sorry about the "never ending period" but at lesat you get to lay around with an excuse. And good thing you will always have blogging to keep you company.
Ugh. That sounds scarry and no fun. I'll be praying for you and the baby. I hope you get to attend your baby sis's wedding. I just got back from my baby sister's wedding. It was beautiful. Anyway...I hope you can go and let your mom and big sis take care of you.
Love you! We'll pray you can keep that baby cookin'!
ok...its friday...it's 10:30 am...is it too early to ask how the appointment went? i'm dying to know what you're having!
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