20 week scan, have some complications *Update PG 2*

[poppy160]

When I went for my 20 week scan (was more 19 weeks) I was told the placenta was low and that I had low fluid. I was told to drink a lot more liquids and they would look at me three weeks later... Again like you I was told that there could be some problems with the kidneys but as the LO was lying in an odd position they would need to see me again.

I went back.. and I have to say I was really nervous where I hadn't been with the 20 week scan. They said everything looked fine... kidneys the lot, but the fluid, although up was still on the low side. So they will give me another scan in November, just to check.

The good thing is you are being seen now, and while I can say nothing that will allay your fears over the weekend, know that it might not be bad news but your LO just being difficult.

Fingers crossed for you hun.. and lots of hugs...

Thanks everyone for all the hugs and kind words

Squig (great to see you back BTW), you have really reassured me. For some reason I forgot to mention that the kidneys and bladder were seen, and appear to be okay, but they can only say for certain once I have the scan on Monday as the baby was lying funny. As for the umbillical cord thing, I have been looking on the net and most babies are born perfectly healthy with this condition. Nobody said anything about the placenta and my Mum asked about drinking more fluids to increase the levels of amniotic fluid and the Midwife said it doesn't make a difference, but I will do anyway, it won't do any harm. The main thing is at the moment I'm not leaking from down below, and I need to go straight back if I start leaking, feel fluey, get abdo pain or backache, blood etc. I'm sure things will be fine on Monday

 

[annem]

 

[rachie29]

i had to go back too because of the position the baby was in... they were unable to clearly see the heart and the face...

I too was worried (although i pretended i wasnt) but all turned out fine. If baby is in a funny position they wont take any chances and have you go back as often as it takes until they can see everything. When i went back the 2nd time, she hid again and i thought i may have to go a 3rd time but luckily a can of sprite and a mars bar did the trick.

I know you will worry until you have been back but I am sure it will be fine, I looked at it like wll they are doing their job properly..

 

[purple13]

hope it all turns out ok

 

[poppy160]

i had to go back too because of the position the baby was in... they were unable to clearly see the heart and the face...

I too was worried (although i pretended i wasnt) but all turned out fine. If baby is in a funny position they wont take any chances and have you go back as often as it takes until they can see everything. When i went back the 2nd time, she hid again and i thought i may have to go a 3rd time but luckily a can of sprite and a mars bar did the trick.

I know you will worry until you have been back but I am sure it will be fine, I looked at it like wll they are doing their job properly..

Yeah I think the baby has finally shifted, she is no longer kicking my bladder which is what she was doing all day yesterday. So hopefully they will be able to find out on Monday if the cord has a 3rd vessel, and if the amniotic fluid levels have risen. I think that because there's less fluid it's restricting her movements so she's not moving as much which is worrying. They have told me to go back in if the movement stops so I'm constantly waiting for movement which doesn't help, but we have the doppler and use it every day which is reassuring. I also have to go back in if I get backache, tummy pains or feel fluey/generally unwell. They said if the fluid levels haven't risen enough by Monday then I'll probably have to be scanned once a week possible twice until they are satisfied..so seeing her every week sound good to me I would prefer it if the levels were normal again sooner rather that later tho..

 

[Bloom]

im sure things will be fine on Monday and like you said you will get to see her again.

 

[fothers]

good luck monday

 

[Urchin]

Good luck

 

[rachie29]

i had to go back too because of the position the baby was in... they were unable to clearly see the heart and the face...

I too was worried (although i pretended i wasnt) but all turned out fine. If baby is in a funny position they wont take any chances and have you go back as often as it takes until they can see everything. When i went back the 2nd time, she hid again and i thought i may have to go a 3rd time but luckily a can of sprite and a mars bar did the trick.

I know you will worry until you have been back but I am sure it will be fine, I looked at it like wll they are doing their job properly..

Yeah I think the baby has finally shifted, she is no longer kicking my bladder which is what she was doing all day yesterday. So hopefully they will be able to find out on Monday if the cord has a 3rd vessel, and if the amniotic fluid levels have risen. I think that because there's less fluid it's restricting her movements so she's not moving as much which is worrying. They have told me to go back in if the movement stops so I'm constantly waiting for movement which doesn't help, but we have the doppler and use it every day which is reassuring. I also have to go back in if I get backache, tummy pains or feel fluey/generally unwell. They said if the fluid levels haven't risen enough by Monday then I'll probably have to be scanned once a week possible twice until they are satisfied..so seeing her every week sound good to me I would prefer it if the levels were normal again sooner rather that later tho..

try not to panic yourself, you will drive your selfcrazy.... they are obviously going to make sure you and bubba are ok which is a good thing. I belive the fluids can alter themselves anyway... try to relax this weekend (easier said than done i know)

 

[poppy160]

Thanks Rachie, I feel alot better today, both my OH and my Mum have said my belly looks bigger and rounder so fingers crossed the fluid has gone back up. Been drinking more fluids as Squiglet advised. Will let you know how tomorrow goes x

 

[muppetmummy]

Hope it goes well

 

[Happybunny]

Hi honey, I can imagine you must be feeling apprehensive, it is natural.
I don't have a personal experience of this, but I know my sister had a similar problem and ended up going back 3 times before they could see everything properly. She also had low fluid.
Everything worked out fine though, the fluid corrected itself and now she has a beautiful healthy baby girl

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, good luck

Rachie29...why does eating food like mars bar etc help the baby to move?

 

[Joy and Ben]

Good luck

We had to have several scans cos they needed to re check bowel as it looked brighter than it should have done. It was horrible waiting but when we were rescanned everything was normal. Fingers crossed everything will be ok for you too!

 

[floppit]

Good luck for tomorrow Poppy....

 

[Springbaby4me]

I am only just reading this now, I really do hope everything goes ok for you today. Sending you loads of hugs xx

 

[gemmap27]

Hope everything is okay for you! Sending you lots of hugs! Try not to worry - easier said than done I know!

 

[fifi211]

Wishing you lots of luck for today.

Hope everything goes well for you

 

[poppy160]

Thanks for all your nice words guys, you're the best! Just to let you know, the scan was okay today, she had moved so everything was checked again and was fine. Fluid is still low but better than on Thursday, and 'Single Artery' has been diagnosed, which means that instead of having 3 blood vessels in the umbilical cord there are 2..but as long as there are no other complications along with that baby will be fine, they aren't even bothered. I have to go back next Wednesday for another scan and to see the consultant team. Below are the pictures from Thursday:



And these are today's pics:



I like the second ones best where she's all curled up and sucking her thumb..Thanks again for all your support and advice

 

[DebbieM]

Aww, great news and great pics! So happy for you xxx

 

[emma28]