I'm back from my OB appointment

coasterqueen wrote: and....it's a 75% chance it's a girl. This lil bean sprout was jumping all over the place like a mexican jumping bean that I could barely decipher a baby during the whole thing but she said if she had to guess her guess is girl.

Sooooooooo we were pretty confident this one was a girl too but we will have a sex check sono at our December 2nd appointment. I was really hoping for a definite but this one looks to be 10x more stubborn than what Kylie was...God help us.

On another note....it looks like the area that caused the bleeding and passing of clots has gotten bigger. I was really hoping it went away. So if I have any kind of spotting...even pink or brown, which before she said not to be as concerned about I have come to her office or the hospital when it happens. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! She gave me a buch of mumbo jumbo technical terms but I think I was in another planet at that time. My heart sunk when she said it.

THENNNNNNNNNNNNNNN she said that I have what's called a low lying placenta...then said "but I'd call yours a very very low lying placenta". The placenta is literally laying on the top of my cervix where the opening is but the good thing is obviously my cervix is closed. Soooooooooooo at my 30 week ultrasound IF the placenta has not moved up and she said it needs to move up above baby or something to that affect then I will have to be on "watch" and will definately have to have a c-section. So great now I get to hear that I may never be able to experience a normal delivery GREAT! Why me?

DH said "well she said there's a chance it will move up"...I said "well she also said the majority of people who have spotting in pregnancy stop at about 12 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!". Then he said "well we haven't been able to be comfortable about this pregnancy so far I guess we won't be able to relax and enjoy it til we find out something at 30 weeks". OH GREAT........TRUE now I get to worry for another 13 weeks....thanks.

I know I should be happy that my beautiful baby is healthy and that is what is important I know. The worst that can happen is bedrest for longer periods of time and possibly having this baby a tad bit earlier and another c/s......but I really was hoping for more this time around after such an awful experience last time.

Sorry just had to vent. BUT I am happy that I got to see my baby and that she is more than likely a she.

Oh and I also had the AFP test done while I was there.

DansMom replied: I've heard of the placenta covering the cervical opening---I think I've read that many do move up by the time of delivery. I'll be sending P and PT's for that to happen for you Karen! Sorry about the clotting area getting bigger too---that is added worry you just don't need.

It sounds like my prediction on gender was right...

jem0622 replied: The term is placenta previa. And yes you'd definitely want a c-section because it could be life threatening if you tried it any other way. I did start this pregnancy with placenta previa but it moved up. You just want for the baby to be safe and you too...so whatever it takes. Ya know? HUGS.

Hey...another girl to boot! So you won't need lots of new things! Yippee!

Glad that things are well overall. Don't fret about the c-section. Just take good care of yourself! Definitely don't overdo things with the placenta previa.

HUGS

Kaitlin'smom replied: darn one of the few times I have been wrong...oh well a gril is wonderful glad you got to see her.

man this PG is ruff for you I hope everything stays smooth sailin and that it moves up.

FroggyJK replied: Man! What a bummer. Try to take it easy and keep positive thoughts. What's most important is a healthy baby in the end.

Congratulations on a girl!!!

MomToMany replied: Congratulations on another GIRL!!!

I was wrong, but the U/S could be too.......


I hope the placenta moves up for you. Lots of P&PT's coming your way. You HAVE had it real rough with this one. But all that matters is a healthy baby.

I hope the remainder of your PG is unevenful and easy.

Lots of hugs to you Karen!

TANNER'S MOM replied: Congrats! Not everything is perfect! But it will be okay, I know the placenta will mo ve! Good job making a perfect little girl!

Boys r us replied: Yay!!! Another precious little girl!!!!
I'm sorry about the other news! I hope everything gets better hun..try to enjoy this pregnancy anyhow..just don't stress over this! You can't change it, so just behave and follow the dr's orders and enjoy this little baby growing inside you!!

So I guess you won't be joining us anytime soon in the uhhhhh newer forum..huh?

coasterqueen replied:
Hee hee.....oh I forgot to say....she did say we can *try* but that if I have any bleeding afterwards (even though that can be normal) then we have to stop and no more for the rest of the pregnancy. I told her we were going out of our minds...Dh was so embarassed.

Soooooo Dh thinks we should try (OF COURSE HE WOULD) and I'm not sure...

ediep replied: congrats on the girl!!!! I was right!!!!

Sorry about the placenta, but try not to stress over it since there is nothing you can do. Honestly, the main reason I am not TTC right now is because I am completely terrified of labor. I went though it before, but it was absolutely horrific! If someone told me that I would have to have a C-Section, I may consider it. (I guess the greass is always greener)

Anyway, good luck!!

amynicole21 replied: Hooray!! I knew it

Sorry to hear about the problems, but I think that the previa will clear itself up... you've been through enough already... it has to!

MomToJade&Jordan replied: Congrats Karen about the girl. I didn't vote.

I'm sorry about the placenta previa, I am sending you some PTs&Ps for it to move up. I'm hoping that your pf gets easier for you. I agree with Amy, you have had so much trouble all ready.

jcc64 replied: I'm sorry things are so complicated for you in this pg. My best friend had similiar kinds of problems with placenta bleeding, (along with gestational diabetes) and wound up on bed rest for the last 6 weeks of her pg. She also had a little girl around Kylie's age at the time. It seemed catastrophic at the time, but now 2.5 yrs later, it's hard to remember that her beautiful little Isabel was at the center of all that trouble and anxiety. It's all worth it in the end, but I know it's a rough road getting there sometimes.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Congrats on another girl. How sweet. You know she will be beautiful atleast!

I'm so sorry you are having such difficulties. I hope things get better. Trust me, in the end it won't matter how that precious little girl came into the world, just as long as she arrives safely and her mother stays healthy. Take it easy and don't do anything you are uncomfortable with.

kit_kats_mom replied: Yaaay! A sister for Kylie!

Will you be getting more u/s's? If so, maybe they can give you a better view and a more concrete idea of the sex.

mama3x replied: Karen I know exactly how you are feeling. I am on my 3rd pg and have yet to experience a natural labor and delivery. Although my 1st pg was uneventful, you read about my 2nd and this one is not really a cake walk either. So I ask myself the same thing as you, "WHY ME?!" My 1st I had to be induced b/c of my BP and the 2nd was the emer c/s so I have no clue what natural labor feels like.

I know that a lot of people say that the most important things are a healthy you and a healthy baby but unless you go through the emotions and actual situation, you just can't understand fully. It's hard b/c it's supposed to be a happy time but you just can't let go and be happy with the worrying going on. For me, I kinda freeze emotionally and get really hesitant to even admit I am pg.

You know I am here for you, to ride that roller coaster with you - you're welcome to hook up your car to mine.

coasterqueen replied:
Yes, we actually will get one on December 2nd to do a quick sex verification and to make sure that area of blood is not getting any bigger...wanna make sure it doesn't get bigger than the baby I guess.

Then my next one should be at 30 weeks. I won't have any more unless I start bleeding really heavy again like I did last time.

Ryan said this kid has been through so many sono's it won't have any hearing left.

coasterqueen replied:
Awww thanks....I'm crying here! Thank you so much for your words and for your offer. I'm here for you any time too.

MommyToAshley replied: I am sorry this pregnancy has been so stressful. I hope a stressful pregnancy means a calm and relaxing baby.

A GIRL --- Aweee, I bet Kylie is going to love having a little sister. If I have another one, I would want a little sister for Ashley so they could grow up being best friends.

Get lots of rest and take it easy.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: OH Karen, I'm so sorry you are having so much trouble with this pregnancy! I pray that all goes well for you! Keeping you in my thoughts!

On a lighter side, I still think you are having a BOY!

coasterqueen replied:
Kirsten you crack me up! Three of my friends I talked to last night said the same thing. They said 75% doesn't mean anything and I KNOW you are having a boy!

Dh and I still think it's a girl....but we'll find out for sure hopefully on 12/2 .

MomToMany replied: Well, Karen, I still think your having a BOY too. U/s don't mean anything; they could always be wrong. Unless you get an amnio done, they aren't 100%. 2 of my sisters were told that they would have girls, but they had boys.

Just to let you know, LOL!

kimberley replied: haha i still think you're having a boy too!

temporary congrats on a girl i have my fingers crossed for you that you can have the baby naturally and that the rest of your pg is healthy and uneventful

mitchzgirl replied: Yay, a little girl! Well at least she was active! You're not too far along so your placenta should move up. I hope she is 100% girl when she's born!!!

Josie83 replied: Congratulations on finding out she's probably a girl! You must be really excited. Sorry to hear about the complications tho, I hope it goes a bit more smoothly from now on xx

MamaMartie replied: {{{Karen}}} Congratulations on your new baby girl! How cool 2 sisters! They can be best friends!

I am sorry about your placenta previa. I would be stressed out too. I've known maybe 10 women with the same problem and with 7 of them it clearned up and they were able to aviod a c-section. So the odds are in your favor. But if it doesn't resolve itself, you will still have a healthy baby, just via c-section.

So try to stay positive and not stress out. It will all work out in the end and you'll have 2 beautiful daughters!