34 week scan didnt go well :(

[lyndsey_28]

as many of you know i have growth scans due to my other 2 chidren not being very big babies!!
i had a scan at 28 weeks and growth was fine but fluid was low, went back at 30 and growth was fine and fuild back to normal, so yesterday i was looking forward to being discharged back to mw only care

scan shows baby has not growed as well as he should of done over the last 4 weeks and he has dropped down my chart to the bottom line instead of just under the middle line, so i now have to go back to the hospital tomorrow, sat, mon and thurs next week for monitoring of movements, fluid and blood functions from placenta as there worried it may not be sufiecient enough to support the baby!! i will be reviewed on 10th april with consultant at 36+4 who will determine if im to be induced early or not

i feel really stressed at the moment, and physically and mentally exhausted all i have done is cry!! i broke down at uni last nite, when i got home and this morning, and OH makes me feel worse by questioning the amount im drinking and food im eating as he thinks there has to be a reason for all this and i feel like the blame is being put on me

i just cant cope at the moment, sorry for the long post and rant but its the only place i can turn to at the moment to feel support as i dont feel i have it at home


lyndsey xxx

 

[BabyBrain]

oh hun what a worry! Sounds like they are keeping a good eye on you and if LO has to come a bit early then that's the best thing. Sometimes our bodies just don't work properly, there's absolutely nothing we can do about it, your OH is probably clutching at straws out of worry cos lets face it no matter how many pregnancies they are involved in they still don't really get it. You aren't to blame, there's nothing you could have done any different it's just one of those things.

You need to rest hun, physically and emotionally. Ask people for help with your other children and general things, there's no shame in it. Concentrate on keeping yourself as stress free as possible and who knows, LO might well pick up on growth and everything will be fine xxxxxxxxx

 

[charlie26]

Oh hunnie nothing that u will do will have had an impact on this, its just one of those things. Fx for u over the next few days hope everything turns out ok. Thinking of u xxx

 

[BellaRiven]

Oh Honey, it is not your fault, I am so sorry your scan didn't go well

Like babybrain says your OH is probably just grabbing at straws because he doesn't understand.

If you need to just rant honey you can always call me you have my number

xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[furbaby]

I'm sure everything will be fine even if you do have to be induced early - babies are born much earlier- it is 100% not your fault and at least being under consultant care and being monitored means you and your little spud are getting looked after well xxxx

 

[Journey1]

Oh you really are having a rough time, like all other posts you have no control over what is happening inside your body. I'm sure if there was anything you could do to help the growth and other areas the consultant and mw would be telling you. You do need to rest and take it easy so you are emotionally and physically strong enough to get through this with as little stress as possible. OH has no control over anything in pregnancy so all he can do is ask questions and try to help/understand the situation which will be targeted at you. Try not to take it personally but if putting your feet up, eating and drinking more is going to assure him make the most of it and get him to pamper to your every need at lest he will feel usefull then. Good luck and keep us updated as we are all here for you x

 

[nutskim]

Aww I feel your pain! The same has happened to me hun! Try not to worry or panic and defo don't start to blame yourself! Like BB said, our bodies don't always work perfectly! My placenta doesn't seem to be working just right!
The worst that can happen is that they decide to induce you - which would be abso fine honestly - get the bubs out and let them feed up out here - thats better than them staying in not getting everything they need!
I'm 39+1 and measuring 33 weeks so being induced tomorrow due to small growth - I'm not that worried, just as long as bubs is ok I don't care what happens to me! Honestly google induction due to slow growth - very very common and tons of positive stories out there! Hopefully things will pick up and it won't come to that for you but if it does, another positive thing is that at least we know when bubs will arrive which is better than hanging around wondering 'if today will be the day'!
In the meantime, like others have said, palm the kids off, feet up and eat anything and everything in sight - even if its not the healthiest of foods! If I'd known weeks ago this wouldda helped, then I wouldda troffed like a piggie!!
Kimxxx

 

[Loula]

awww sorry it didnt go too well, sounds like your going to get fab care. Must be soo frustrating xxx

 

[lyndsey_28]

just wanted to say thankyou to all you girlies dunno how i would cope wihout ur support at times like this

i have calmed down a lot, since last nite although exhausted from all the crying but just going to keep positive as the stress of it all will prob send me into labour if i dont calm down!! as for the OH i realise he is just as worried as me but blaming me aint gonna help the situation

from now on poistive vibes xx

 

[lyndsey_28]

Oh Honey, it is not your fault, I am so sorry your scan didn't go well

Like babybrain says your OH is probably just grabbing at straws because he doesn't understand.

If you need to just rant honey you can always call me you have my number

xxxxxxxxxxxx

hey hun

just wanted to say thanx for your support and ur texts i realise ur only at the end of the phone, but i have been unable to speak to anyone without blubbing my eyes out but thankyou anyway xxx