Blood pressure, bedrest and breech.
On my way to Denver on wed to stay the night end see flogging molly, NP called and told me my bp was way too high and I needed to go on bedrest and come back in Friday morning. Today it was better, but still high, but my blood work did come back looking okay. I had to change my OB appt from Wed to Monday and up my NST/BPPs to Mondays/Thursdays.
She added on a BPP/NST today and low and behold, Karl is no longer headdown. Is it possible to be pissed at an unborn baby? Because I'm quite irritated right now.
More later. Just a quick update to let you know I'm alive.
... Once (and still) Infertile, but still Schnarky as hell. This blog is dedicated to the daily ramblings from the mind of Nancy. It isn't about anything profound in the grand scheme of things, but it ~is~ about things in my life, schnarkiness always included. I have a second blog, listed in my profile, but the blogs will continue to remain separate.
"I'm aiming for heaven, but I'll probably wind up down in hell"
About Me
- nancy
- I am a 39 year old woman. I am the mother of two beautiful daughters and a handsome son. I am a career woman. As for my TTC world, it certainly doesn't seem like I am "infertile", but I fought for my pregnancies and my TTC/IF history is on the sidebar. I have two blogs, which are both listed in my profile. One focuses on my daily life - including IF, TTC, pregnancy, delivery and even some "children mentioned" posts. The second blog is ~soley~ posts directly about being the mother to my three children.
Belly Pics for #3 only.
Click stick figure to see the consecutive pictures from this pregnancy only.
My TTC History
- Jul 01 ~ married
- Jan 02 ~ First cycle off bcps and opk shows ovulation!
- Dec 02 ~ Went to pcp for RE referral
- Jan 03 ~ Testing commences. S/A perfect. HSG clear.
- Feb 03 ~ Lap #1. All clear.
- Apr 03 ~ Clomid cycle #1. BFN.
- May 03 ~ Clomid cycle #2. BFN.
- Jun 03 ~ Clomid cycle #3. BFN.
- Jul 03 ~ Supposed to be IUI#1, but we missed cd3 so natural cycle
- Aug 03 ~ BFP on C18.
- Apr 04 ~ Ella born.
- Oct 04 ~ decided to ttc #2 and went off minipill to see if I am ovulating. I am. Will start next month.
- Nov 04 ~ TTC#2 starts. BFP. Holy Crap. No freaking way. No way.
- Aug 05 ~ Allison born
- Oct 06 ~ IUD removed. TTC#3
- Jan 07 ~ Large cysts found.
- Feb 07 ~ Femara cyle #1
- Mar 07 ~ Started w/ RE. HSG #2 showed R tube blocked. S/A normal.
- Mar 07 ~ more cysts, up to 9cms.
- Apr 07 ~ more cysts, 3 @ 7-9cms.
- May 07 ~ IUI #1 cancelled due to more cysts
- Jun 07 ~ IUI #1 (take two) w/ Clomid. BFN.
- Jul 07 ~ HSS showed scar tissue in 70% of uterus. Diagnosed with Asherman's Syndrome. Uterine surgery #2
- Aug 07 ~ HSG #3 showed clear tubes.
- Aug 07 ~ IUI #2 w/ Femara. BFN.
- Sept 07 ~ Monitored w/ hCG trigger. BFN.
- Oct 07 ~ HSS #2 showed scar tissue in 30% of uterus. Uterine surgery #3.
- Dec 07 ~ HSS #3 showed tiny amount of scar tissue. Uterine surgery #4.
- Jan 08 ~ HSS #4 showed clear uterus.
- Jan 08 ~ IUI #3, C16. BFN.
- Mar 08 ~ IVF #1, Transfer Cancelled due to lining. Out of 15 eggs, 9 were mature and all 9 fertilized. I have named my 9 embryos "The Mod Squad" and they are in the freezer, waiting for mommy to be ready.
- Apr/May 08 ~ FET #1. C20. 4 embryos "The Fab Four" transferred on 5/05. BFP!!! Very Low Beta (15 at 11dp3dt) but the numers continued to double every 48 hours. Told it was "most likely not viable" and later "most likely ectopic" but we beat all the odds.
- May 16, 08 ~ 11dp3dt (4w0d), beta #1: 15
- May 19, 08 ~ 14dp3dt (4w3d), beta #2: 43
- May 23, 08 ~ 18dp3dt (5w0d), beta#3: 213
- May 27, 22dp3dt (5w4d), beta #4: 1,073
- Jun 08 - Ultrasound showed one heartbeat at 7 weeks.
- Jul 08 - Had CVS testing. Chromosomes are normal and it's a BOY!! EDD: 1/23
- Aug 08 - Jan 09 ~ High risk due to: 1) Velamentous Cord Insertion, deemed biggest risk 2) Previous Placenta Accreta 3) Previous rapid degraged placenta 4) IVF alone can create weak placenta 5) AMA - Advanced Maternal Age. -- All resulting in almost 30 u/s and lots of testing, which ended up saving my life.
- Jan 09 (38w0d) ~ Karl is born! -- Crazy 3 days in hospital. Manual version to flip baby from breech to head down, Labor, Delivery, Emergency surgery due to cord detaching from placenta, Scary heart issues from losing over 40% of my blood supply, and then a blood transfusion due to the extreme loss of blood. Whew!
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- update on me.
- I ~puffy heart~ tek.
- Do I comment on your blog?
- I broke a rule.
- Pneumonia.
- Wow, I'm ~really~ sick. (upd comments)
- It's question asking time.
- The last belly pictures.
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- Temporary and craptastic pictures
- Well that's not cool at all.
- explanations, bullets and pictures.
- My eyes sting.
- I love her, I really do.
- 3 hours!!!
- So I just handed her my debit card.
- Birth Story and the after belly picture.
- Moo! Im hooked up to a pump right now. Fun times.
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- Still alive. Barely. Blood loss taking its toll. W...
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- Okay - I'm home.
- Need blood transfusion. Still in hospital. Please ...
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- He is a sleepy baby! Nursed one side but now he sl...
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- Confirmed still breech. Waiting for epidural now. ...
- Alright. I'm off!
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- There is no way he'll let me wait.
- Holy Fucking Crap.
- 2 appointments
- Urgh.
- "Would you like to have your baby on Saturday?"
- The Misfits want my girls' skulls.
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32 comments:
Karl is a man - mini man right now but they always push our buttons :)
I hope all works out and you are ok :)
Gah, I stopped those "turn, baby turn" vibes. That must have caused it. Come on, sweetpea, turn yourself around again!
Awe man! It's just an indication of his personality before he arrive. I hope things get better soon.
I was getting a little nervous, starting searching all the Denver papers online for headlines "Crazy Punk Rock Pregnant woman jailed for...."....and yes, you can be upset with an unborn child...I've been a bit p'oed at this one several times..
Will you be able to work from home while on Bedrest?
Yikes. Feel better and rest up. There is still time for him to turn right?
Take care of yourself! I'll be thinking of you and Karl and hoping for an uncomplicated, vaginal delivery!
I was wondering if things were ok since you hadn't posted anything.
Well, though it all sucks, you've made it pretty far to the end. Maybe your little guy is just trying to keep things interesting.
::Hugs::
I was getting worried about you...and rightfully so! Now Karl - seriouly, give your mama a break - TURN, and quick.
Try to follow doctors orders, allright?
That's no fun at all. At least you hopefully won't be on bed rest for too long. But I do hope he turns back!!! Come on Karl, your head is supposed to be first out!
This kid is letting you know who is in control... not you... Sorry about the high bp, bedrest, and breech. I didn't think he would turn again. Sorry you had to miss the concert. Glad you are ok.
Oh no! DAMNIT. I'm sorry. :(
oof! I'm getting back in line with Alison and chanting, "turn, baby, turn" (& maybe adding a "right 'round baby, right 'round" for good measure.)
Thinking of you.
xo
Oh Darn Nancy -- I wish that things were different -- but the most important thing is that you two are healthy...
XO
Pam
Just no luck this week huh. I hope Karl rights himself pretty quickly, lil stinker.
Aw, crap. (((hugs)) Nancy. I hope you still got to see your concert. I know it's frustrating, just try and hang in there.
Jeez Nancy! That's a man for ya! LOL! I'm sorry that your having crappy luck this week girl! I'm in line w/ chanting Turn Karl Turn!!!
Oh, Karl, what are you doing to your momma?
Oh jeez hun.......I hope the remainder of Karl's uterine stay (however long that may be) is uneventful,and I'm really sorry he flipped again. =/
What a disappointment! :( Get some rest!
UGh not fun. I hope the weeks go by fast for you & Karl doesnt give you too much trouble.
damn Nancy- damn! I hope he flips just one more time- he really needs to stop this!
Have fun, be careful. I will continue my cross country mantras of pleading with Karl to just be nice to momms & stop flipping on her!
Good luck with your bp and bedrest! I hope Karl moves to how he's supposed to be before 1/23!! :-)
Ah that little booger! Hope he turns and stays the way he is supposed to and that you get to have the vaginal delivery you're hoping for. Hope the BP keeps coming down too, and you can get off bedrest.
oh and ps someone was lurking for you on the 3rd tri board the other day, I think it was a question about beta #s. I remember that the post said something about "n-leisure", so you can search for it that way. :) Obviously not a response to your post, but i thought i'd let ya know.
Now Karl, time to flip again....
What a bummer about his position -- he likes to keep you guessing. While I had a good experience with a c/s, it would be a bummer to have had two successful V births and then end up with the c/s on the third, when things should usually be easy.
I hope your BP stays low and that bedrest isn't too tedious.....
I'd say it's possible to be pissed at the kid. But if he's flipped this late in the game, he can do it again. Come on Karl, flip!
I hope your BP stays down and the bedrest doesn't become a permanent thing!!!!
Man, that sucks! I hope things turn for the better soon
Breech again? What a clever one you have :)
xx
J
Hang in there, Nancy. I'm really hoping everything "turns" out fine.
Argh! I hope things start looking up . . . or down as the case may be
Oh NO!!! I know how much you want to go to that concert too. Bummer on the bp, bedrest and breech. Turn Karl, turn!!
~Velma
PS -- Got nurse approval for skiing as long as I take it easy!! Yipee. Course this doesn't mean the husband will approve...
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