Lisa asks…
I need to ask questions about what’s going on with my pregnancy right now.?
Ok. I am 30 weeks pregnancy and have been admitted into the hospital for bleeding. I was told that I had a venous lake and was put on bed rest. The doctors have also told me that my heart rate is high ranging from 99-120. They think that is just natural for me though. I was dismissed from the hospital for two days and then went back again for bleeding. My water hasn’t broken, but I am 1cm dilated with no effacement. The baby’s head is still high. Last night, the baby’s base heart rate was rather low for two hours, but now it is getting higher and back to normal. The doctors are unsure of why the baby’s heart rate was king of low and are not exactly sure of what is causing the bleeding. They are keeping me for at least another day for evaluation. I recieved a steroid shot in my lower back for the baby’s lungs before I fell asleep last night. The doctors keep mentioning that they are hoping not to have to induce labor when it is unneccesary adn they are just trying to sort things out… I head one of the nurses whispering to another about me behind my back, but I couldn’t make out what she was saying. I am not sure what is going on. I am 18 years old and this is my first pregnancy and I don’t want my baby being born ten weeks early.. I don’t feel as if the doctor’s are being straight with me and I need to know. Does it seem as if it could possibly be necessary to induce labor?
Michelle answers:
If your bleeding continues, and if your baby shows signs of distress (like a low heart rate that is alarming), then yes, you will need to deliver early, and it would most likely be via c-section if the baby is in severe distress or the bleeding is heavy.
The good news is that at 28 weeks gestation newborn survival rates are over 95%, your baby would be fine at 30 weeks and would just need some extra time to grow in the hospital, to maintain it’s body temp and blood sugar, to learn to feed and breathe at the same time, etc. 10 weeks sounds really early, but in the grand scheme of things it’s not too bad, considering some women deliver extreme preemies at 23 weeks and they weigh less than a pound.
You need to be assertive and ask your doctor and nurses more questions about what is going on. If you feel like they are “talking behind your back” you need to speak up and ask them what is being said. You are not a helpless passenger along for the ride. . . This is your body, your baby, and your care that you are in charge of, and they should be keeping you in the loop over everything happening.
David asks…
Are my breasts getting any bigger, or is my tummy growing so fast that it is difficult to tell?
I am 28 years old and enjoying my first successful pregnancy!!! YIPPEE! Up until about 25 I was a steady 34 B, but about 3 years ago I got pregnant and jumped to a 34 C by week 10. Unfortunately, I misscarried, but the natural breast enhancement stayed for the long haul. I am now 20 weeks into this pregnancy and am wondering, “Are my boobs ever going to grow?” Are they going to balloon in the last month or so, or what? Just trying to prepare for the best/worst of any given situation. Looking forward to your words and thanks for your time.
Michelle answers:
Congratulations.With my pregnancy my body chanced so much 5 years later I am still struggling getting back where I started.Now trying to conceive and also don’t know how everything will change this time.Good luck
Susan asks…
Friday’s Pregnancy Quiz lol Sooo Bored Girls?
About Your Pregnancy
1. whats you name =
2. How old are you =
4. Is this your first baby =
5. When are you due =
6. How did he react to the news =
7. How did your parents react =
8. Do you know the baby’s sex =
9. What names have you picked out =
10. What you craving’s for =
11. How Many Weeks Are You Pregnant =
12. Have you gad any problems during you pregnancy =
13. Who was the first person you told =
14. What was your first symptom =
15. Have you felt the baby move =
16. Have you heard the heartbeat =
About the birth
1. Home or hospital birth =
2. Natural or medicated birth =
3. Who will be in the delivery room with you =
4. Bottle or breastfeed =
5. Do you think you’ll need a c-section =
6. Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time =
7. What‘s the first thing you might say to him/her =
8. Would you let someone videotape the birth =
9. Are you excited about the birth, or scared =
ME
1. whats you name = mandy
2. How old are you = 22
4. Is this your first baby = no 2nd
5. When are you due = 7-1-2010
6. How did the daddy react to the news = he was shocked but really happy
7. How did your parents react = couldn’t be more happier
8. Do you know the baby’s sex = no find out in 5 weeks
9. What names have you picked out = kayden lee and morgan
10. What you craving’s for = crips
11. How Many Weeks Are You Pregnant = 15 weeks + 1 days
12. Have you gad any problems during you pregnancy = Bleeding At 5 weeks
13. Who was the first person you told = The Daddy
14. What was your first symptom = Sickness/ Tiredness
15. Have you felt the baby move = Yes Twice
16. Have you heard the heartbeat = No Not Yet
About the birth
1. Home or hospital birth = Hospital
2. Natural or medicated birth = Hoping Natural Again
3. Who will be in the delivery room with you = My B/F
4. Bottle or breastfeed = Try Breastfeeding
5. Do you think you’ll need a c-section = Hope Not
6. Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time = Yes
7. What‘s the first thing you might say to him/her = Hello Cutie
8. Would you let someone videotape the birth = Yes My B/F
9. Are you excited about the birth, or scared = Both More Excited
Michelle answers:
1. What’s your name = Vicky
2. How old are you = 38
4. Is this your first baby = yes
5. When are you due = 26th September
6. How did he react to the news = “No Way!”
7. How did your parents react = silence. Disbelief. We’d been trying for 27 cycles
8. Do you know the baby’s sex = boy
9. What names have you picked out = Oscar
10. What you craving’s for = was fish, now chocolate
11. How Many Weeks Are You Pregnant = 30w
12. Have you had any problems during you pregnancy = not until yesterday when i got diagnosed for GD and placenta previa. Not a good day!
13. Who was the first person you told = DH, by phone.
14. What was your first symptom = fish craving the night before I tested, and strong sense of smell
15. Have you felt the baby move = all the friggin’ time 🙂 LOL
16. Have you heard the heartbeat = yes!!!
About the birth
1. Home or hospital birth = hospital birthing unit with a NICU next door
2. Natural or medicated birth = c-section, unfortunately. Got full Placenta previa. Wanted a water birth 🙁
3. Who will be in the delivery room with you = DH
4. Bottle or breastfeed = Boobie Foodie!!
5. Do you think you’ll need a c-section = YUP. Bummer.
6. Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time = Undoubtedly
7. What’s the first thing you might say to him/her = “hello trouble”
8. Would you let someone videotape the birth = not allowed in my birthing center
9. Are you excited about the birth, or scared = very very excited. Not scared at all! I’m crying right now with joy just to think about it ;0
Donald asks…
1st time mother. Pregnancy Questions?
Ok so I’m 21 weeks & 5 days preganant YAY ME!!!! & I think every little thing that I feel is wrong. I kno it sounds weird but I’m so worried. I haven’t gone to the doctor b/c I eat healthy, get plenty of water & rest, & I want on doing everything super natural like bakk n the old days. My sister is a nurse so I ask her a lot of stuff but now she’s ignoring me b/c I’m worried about every little thing. Ok, I think the baby is moving but I’m not sure. Sometimes it actually feels like kicks & sometimes it feels like gas. Idk which is what. But when I feel those gas like bubbles I actually pass gas, so idk if its the baby or not. I’m also worried about me not being big enough. I’m 5’9. 138lbs & I’m not showing at all!!!! & I still wear a size 5. I also haven’t gain much weight. & my nipples are soooooo sore. Has anyone ever gone through this???
i dont mean i have never been to the doctor, i mean from my last appointment. im sorry i worded the question wrong
Michelle answers:
Okay, sorry, misunderstanding 🙂 Just really bugs me when I hear of people not seeing a doctor because it’s not ‘natural’.
Maybe sometimes it is kicks and sometimes it is gas. 21 weeks is still early to feel constant movement, the big kicks will come in time.
Your body size isn’t really that important. Your doctor should be measuring your uterus and if that is growing properly I wouldn’t worry. My friend didn’t show until she was 7months along and then she ‘exploded’, as she puts it.
Get the What to Expect book along with any other book that interests you, I have 4 pregnancy books and 1 birthing book. You can never read enough about the different aspects of pregnancy, you will always still have questions.
Just know to trust yourself. If you really think there is less movement, call/see your doctor. But if you know you’re just being paranoid, keep that in mind before you pick up the phone or make the trip.
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