Placenta previa - 36 weeks and in hospital!

[cmm]

Hi, it's been suggested that I start a new thread on this!!! Am now 36 weeks preg and been in hospital since 34+4 after first bleed with pp. They aren't apparently massive bleeds by previa standards but still scary!!! First one came in from home via ambulance in middle of night, second was after an ultrasound whilst in hospital and third was the other night again whilst in hospital. Be interested to hear of other peoples experiences on this. It's so frightening isn't it! It's when it first starts to bleed that it's frightening, nit knowing how much. Staff in hospital are being really good, especially when I bleed.

Been told that they want mr to stay in hospital till c section at 39 weeks, however this depends on how much I bleed and how I and baby am. Reason for 39 is the clinical NICE guidelines for paediatrics.

Am so up and down emotionally, one min getting head round it, next crying loads. Have a little girl 4.5 years. Her delivery was fine. Had SPd then and still do have now but having the Bowen technique for that this time, privately with a midwife, and it seems to be helping the Spd a little.,

Any tips on how you coped with your pps. Find it so difficult at times. Thanks for all support xx

Wow cn home , u lucky bunny ! Keep exposing those boobys to the air . How lovely 4 u . Yea how was pain ? Obviously u didn't lose too much blood with pp either.

No results yet of scan . Cons tomorrow . Yes plan being made . Was told today won't b long . Still bleeding tonight not bad but fresh . May have news Tom !! No hubby & kids tonight & no visits last night cause of bleeding so been a really really tough day . V emotional .
Cmm - sorry u still not 100 0/0 that must b tough on u . What did hv say the other day ?

No didn't loose as much blood as they thought! More than a normal c section but not like pp c sections so no need for blood, just liquid. But they struggles to get my blood pressure up, was very low for over 24 hrs, just came back up before they let me go! It started to get very busy in hospital so I think they were glad for the space!

Poo, for no visitors! Just what you didn't need to take your mind off things! Keep us informed when you find out more, must be very stressful for you! X x x get a good nights sleep x

All good cn . Try not 2 over do it . Easiy done at home . What do the girls think of Ewan ?? Well still on labour ward . Actively bleeding tonight. Doctors been in don't want to deliver me in the night . Hmmm I wonder what Tom will bring ????

Oh deo! So you may of had baby by now then!! Really hope your both ok and fingers crossed for baby staying put for a little longer!!
The girls love ewan! They adore him! Have been doing lots of relaxing, I can feel the inside stitches pinching, it's a horrible feeling!
Cmm, how are you doing? Did you find out about that pain? Did you have an infection? Are your hips getting any better? Mine are doing very well sorry to say! Each day is getting better and I'm off my crutches now which is lovely but just taking it easy so I don't damage anything!

Let us know how your getting on deo, really do hope your ok!

Hi ,no news ! Had night from hell. Big meeting today & delivery sched 4 32 weeks . 30 th aug . Good 2 have an end point but am traumatised at the thought of staying here 4 all that time . Will message later when feeling a bit better

So sorry deo, it really must be so hard. Surely they'll keep reassessing whilst you're in. Although they'll want to keep you going as long as poss for the baby. Keep thinking of you. Went up to hosp to say thanks for all the support by staff today, really strange seeing the hosp ward again.
Cn - so pleased you're feeling spd better than was. They didn't think infection but think my pelvis still healing and amount of time inactive. Had my Bowen treatment again today, decided to start it again to see how it helps. Am definitely walking more than was but very slow!
Keep posting, thinking of you both. X

Good to here deo that baby is still inside you! Keep little one in there for as long as possible! The 4 weeks wait for him/her to develop will be well worth it in the end! The last thing you want is to deal with a stressful pregnancy and the stress of a premie baby. 32 weeks is a big difference to 28! Just think, you'll have this baby before the kids go back to school and that's not far away!
Cmm, good to here that your hips are starting to get better, hopefully your treatment will kick in soon. Must be so frustrating as you can't just get on with things and you half expect when the pregnancy is over, it all to finish and you can carry on! How's your dd coping with baby and you not being mobile? How are you coping with a two year old and a baby? Do you have much help?

Well, feeding going well although my nipples are bleeding now and when ewan's finished his feed he has blood round his mouth! That can't be good? They are unbelievable sore and nearly make me cry every time he latches on! I have my boobs out as much as possible and keep using my lasinoh cream but it doesn't seem to be doing much! Either that or I've forgotten how long it takes for them to toughen up! Any suggestions? When he has his feeding frenzy last thing at night I feed, empty my breasts and then top him up with a little aptimol to give my nipples a bit of a break as he has a massive sleep then!

Have a good nights sleep everyone and deo, keep looking on the positive side, your beautiful baby develops more and more each day he's inside you! X x x x x

Well nipple shields I would recommend . I always use them in beginning it stops the cracking getting worse . still hurts thru them but gives the skin a break . Good 2 hear he's a good feeeder though.
Hubby came over yest arvo & stayed a whole 2 hours ! Wow . The company was nice as I have been on labour ward 2 days now & not seen anyone even the kids . He then when out & bought me an iPad 2 for the duration !! Something 2 do at least as no telly or anything . Feel a bit calmer . Can't think about my stay ahead 2 daunting . Got nanny lined up 3 days a week now from next week . 1 st sept is official date of section now . & cons adamant they will get me to there even if bleeding constant ??? Then my cons is gonna b away so met guy doing it & he said 32 weeks is booked then , but I doubt u will get that far !!!!! It's like he just undid everything they said ???? Basically it has 2 b a massive bleed 2 deliver or if I go down hill ?? So bleeding constant like now isn't enough ??? Can't say I'm a happy bunny but at least stopped crying . Boys coming today at last .

Glad u all doing ok though Cmm . U can only get better but u need to build up stamina / muscle etc how frustrating 4 u . Xxx

Hi both of you, can't seem to see your messages this morning so if you've written update inbetween sorry if messages cross.

Deo - do hope things are a little better and the meeting with consultant goes ok. I know it is awful Waitibg but know they said to mr that I didn't want to swap problems for a prem baby unless absolutely had too.
Cn - do hope feeding a bit better, keep going!!! Sounds maybe that latch maybe not quite right? Know I had it with little girl, chewed more on nipple and that cracked then, just awful. Then got mastitis because open wound, got through it though. Got mastitis a few more times then all settled and fed her till 15 months but it is tough at first. I am just sore from him feeding so much but not too bad.
Xx

Afternoon!! I have zombie eyes today! Was up a lot last night!

Deo, you lucky girl! iPad, hubby for 2 hours and boys today! And although you may not like it, you have a plan! A goal to work towards! I guess they know what there doing and the longer baby stays in the better! Are they scanning you often to check baby is getting enough oxygen? Are you on bloods or liquids? Has your bleeding stopped yet? Get yourself some good apps and films and away you go! Solitare is good for time wasting!

Cmm, ewan is latching on amazing! He's a fantastic feeder! The boy can suck for England! Althoughi did doubt it and check with midwife and she said he's brilliant! Right from the first feed! Hopefully it will start to get better soon! The second layer of skin is coming off now so I'm hoping this is the last., midwife said it's because your fair and red hair,your skin is more sensitive and the nipples are pink not brown so they will be more sore than most! Thankns!!!

Snooze time, catch up with you later

Is hubby still of cn to help u ? & let u have naps ? I am lucky bless him ! Bleeding still dribbling (tmi) red though , still on labour ward . My iron is dropping daily so eventually I will need transfusion if it doesn't stop . Not having scans or anything ??
Cmm - how was your little one ( 2 1/2 ? Is she) when u got home . Mine is such a mummys boy & he won't have anything to do with me again . Heartbreaking .

My last post doesn't make much sense think I'm getting delirious with bordem .

Gone on ward now . I feel like I've never been so miserable in my life. Sick of trying to hold it together . Boys didn't come again tonight. Can't imagine crying myself to sleep every night 4 a month.

Hi cn and deo - how are things? Xxx

Deo - just read your last post... Hope you feel a little calmer today. I remember one day when my little girl came and cried and pleaded with me to go home, she was so upset. When she left I just sobbed uncontrollably till I couldn't cry any more, you know when you can hardly breath when crying... It is such s difficult time. I also thought horrible things like it was my fault I was hurting her because if i hadn't been preg then it wouldn't have happened. Then I felt guilty to unborn child. It's such a rollercoaster of emotion.

Looking at him now though and how my little girl loves him so much and how we love having him makes me realise how it was so worth making sure that both me and him were ok.... Staying in hosp was the safest thing. I know it feels forever now but it's kind of like a marathon, the first part you find hard and hit walls then endure then get more tired nearing end eg the section date. I know it is so so hard but your family and hubby need you and this baby to be as well as possible... Keep going... Let yourself cry, you need to, but keep thinking of the end date of your section too and keep counting down. Hope you're managing to get some sleep too xxx

U r right cmm it's just like that. It's just not me though which is hard. Spent 2 hours with kids yest which made the world of difference. I do feel guilty I knew this preg could b trouble but I thought of the best outcome as usual & now my kids r suffering because of it. Being a parent is all about feeling guilty. I'm 29. Weeks today,! Too far ahead to start counting down for me now way too daunting !!! Xxxx

Hi, sorry for not posting! Been abit manic! Ewan cried for 24 hours until my milk came in, poo's now have changed and kinks are ironing themselves out! Went to a wedding yesterday, trying to spend time sit the girls today which has been lovely and coping with lack of sleep! Oh the joys of a newborn! Oh, nipples are feeling better already :)

Deo, what a roller coaster for you! I do feel for you and gave been very conscious about not being able to post on here! I know sometimes when there's nothing to do, all you have is the Internet! Glad you were able to spend time with your boys, it's important to keep that going, for yourself and them! Glad your on the ward now so your not listening to all those women in labour! And hopefully they give you blood soon to! That'll make you feel better x

Will catch up later, cmm hope your doing well x

Ewan just did the biggest poo!

Hope all settled with the feeding now & he's filling his boots now your milks coming in !! A wedding ??? Your mad , relax !!!!!! Saw kids this am made 4 a long afternoon . It's our 13 year wedding anniversary tomorrow , 1st time we have been apart . Apparently 3 of the boys been crying tonight missing me, breaks my heart . Not much else happening here. Bored senseless :-s

Cn - so pleased you're nips are on the mend!!! You sound to be doing great, wow, a wedding less than week after section, how did you manage? I honestly couldn't of done it!!! You sound great!!! I am making progress but slow! Frustrating but know I am just grateful all ok. He is fitting in so well. Finding recovery harder than him!!! He feeds tones but love it!!! Driven for first time so that's good but has bad day yesterday so don't know if done too much. Picking up more today.
Deo - how are things today? Neely 30 weeks... Willing weeks on for you too. You asked about my youngest and how she coped? She is fine now, she has adapted well and is less effected than I thought. How's the nanny? Xx

Glad u r making progress cmm. They r small 4 such a short space of time enjoy! Nanny starts next week as got family covering this week. Bit nervous but at least she can bring them over during the day. Up & down by the hour cmm as u know . Got lovely girl in room next-door so someone to talk to is good although she's being induced Tom so will b gone !! My 13 year wedding anni today !!

Happy wedding anniversary deo hopefully hubby comes in and you can have a special time together!! To pass the time you should make him a bunch of flowers out of hospitals paper towels!! That should take you a few hours!!! :) how's your bleeding? And a big whoohoooo, your nearly 30 weeks!!! What a milestone!!! Just two more weeks and you'll have your healthy little one!!! :) hopefully little one won't need too much intervention!

Cmm, bet it feels great to be driving! I can't wait till I feel a little more independent again! Think I overdid it a little yesterday, just went for a very incy wincy's little walk from the car to a park bench and am in pain today!! When I went to the wedding, it was the girls school teachers and they went into the ceremony and I sat in the car and fed ewan then came to see when they came out and that's it!
A question about c sections? Where my scar is, underneath it feels very hard, is that normal? A bloody he'll it hurts when I need a wee and then when you go for a wee it's painful! Is it just swelling and bruising?

Well, what a yukky day! Can't believe how cold and wet it is! Wanted to get some fresh air again today in the back garden but that's not going to happen!! Hope you get out today cmm, inside play today!!

Deo, again, happy anniversary and hope you have a lovely day x x x x

Oh happy anniversary deo!!!! Hope your hubby could visit. Was my hubbys birthday when I was in hosp, do you remember got a takeaway in!!! So pleased you're nearly .30 weeks. Every week after that is so good. Are you having the tummy injections? Forgot to ask.
Cn - def hurt for a while after when I went for a wee too, like a pain that you get if left wanting to go too long! They told me bruising round bladder and it went, can't say noticed hard under scar but felt swollen over pubic bone for a while,is that how you feel?thought you were doing amazing if went to the actual wedding!!! Good for you even going in car though!!! Like you say, difficult to know sometimes if too much. How's your spd? Be interested to hear as my actual pelvis initially didn't feel as bad but since movin more it really hurts and gone back to treatment. Like you say, goof to be driving again though. Feels ok when I do that, it's after that it's sore. Taking long rime but know it is better than was. Xx

The hardness will just b swelling under scar , remember lots of layers to heal & the wee problem will b from the catheter . Well woke up to bleeding @ 5 am after 3 days of nothing so on labour ward . Not having injections what r they ?? They have given me renetadine this am for stomach incase of delivery ?? Yest was quite nice , had my 4 th son over 4 the afternoon it was lovely , 3 hours together then hubby came at 6.30 with the others but only stayed 30 mins as it was late & he was knackered . 3 of them were sobbing as they left . Heartbreaking again . Wish hubby was at home looking after them today they need a break I feel from the constant babysitters . Wonder what will happen now I will update later !

Oh deo, glad you managed to spend some time with them, must be so heartbreaking to see them so upset! And like you say,the stress on hubby too! I'm sure when all this is over it won't take them long to get over it! I sincerely hope all goes well today deo, your emotions must be all over the place! Wanting it to be over so you can get home with your boys, but wanting baby to stay put and healthy for as long as possible! Sending big hugs today x x x stay positive!

Cmm and deo, yes, your right, that is the pain! It's horrible!
Well, ewan kept me up all night last night, his little tummy was bubbling away, he was very uncomfortable! Maybe I've eaten something that doesn't agree with him! Eat bland today I think!

Cmm, my spd is definitely better, but if I walk for a little while I can definitely feel it! And if I try to move my leg sideways, it just cal apses in! Don't know whether it's being masked by the c section pain!

Good luck today deo x x x

Oh bless him , little tummy ache , can't wait TO BF my baby !!! U wait I'll be complaining of sore boobies in no time !!! No more news still bleeding , on drip again , watch & wait r the words ! Xxx