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Placenta Praevia Support

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blacktreaclecat · 07/04/2012 08:38

Just been diagnosed with posterior pp after small bleeds at 24 and 26 weeks. The placenta reaches but doesn't completely cover os.
I have been advised to stop work, pelvic rest, no lifting, pushing supermarket trolley, exercise and to take life very easy.
I have put myself on modified bed rest- spend a lot of time in bed/ sofa but get up to potter about the house and for a short slow gentle walk daily to prevent dvt.
I am really struggling emotionally. This is an ivf baby after 3 years ttc and 2 losses. I am so so scared baby will come very early and be poorly. We were so happy and now it just seems a nightmare.
I'm 27+1 today. Baby seems fine at the moment and oblivious of all the worry it is causing.

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blacktreaclecat · 17/05/2012 08:21

Hi
That sounds very tough and difficult to advise as I don't have children. I guess regular visits? Try to make the visits fun- have little toys or treats for him when he comes to see mummy. At that age he won't remember this time apart once he is older.
You are very lucky not to have bled and 36w is a fab gestation! Enjoy the rest.
How are you doing Poppy?
I have an NCT class dilemma. We booked a weekend course at 14w or so before we knew it would be a cs. It is next weekend- all being well I'll be 34w. I have contacted them and if baby comes early or I am in hospital/ on bedrest they will refund me. At the moment 32+6. Very much hoping to be still pregnant and not in hospital but am supposed to be resting. I think much of the content of the course will be irrelevant to me as about vaginal birth. So it would be to meet people. I'm also worried 2 full days will be too much for me and cause a bleed. So WWYD? Go hoping to make mummy friends or cancel? I'm wondering whether to swap to the postnatal course instead.
Xxxx

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PoppyS34wantssleep · 17/05/2012 10:09

Maybe swap for the postnatal course? That way you can still meet other mums :) and I've also been told that NCT have coffee mornings and stuff to attend if classes aren't made. I've not booked any and am reluctant to do so (even if I could get booked, which I don't think I can anyway!)

cmm · 17/05/2012 10:23

Hi girls
Just seen your thread and read quickly. The old thread I started back in may last year was so supportive for me; I've made some great chums from it too and we're still in touch (which is why it turned to chat thread after our babies were born!!)
So sorry to hear you're going through it. I still find I hard looking back on it, it's the not knowing if or when there will be a bleed and the constant monitoring... Add to that the hormones and the worry of prem babies I know it is really hard. But although it is difficult the hosp will be best for you if they are concerned and bleeds keep coming. I did five weeks, went in at 34 wks. Know what you mean re the tmi blood colour!!! They need to know if red but there are many shades!! I bled every day in some form or another practically, but then other times there was no doubting the bleed. It is terribly boring and hard being away from people but keep thinking of holding your baby...the reason they keep you in I'd because I'd there is a bigger bleed they are on hand to sort immediately. I got blue lighted in first time and very scary! They are amazing on wards though and I'm sure like me you had the blood group and saves every three days or so incase of transfusions.
I had lots of visitors and kind of got a routine going... How many cuppas in a day?!!! I got a shower after ward round and then got lots of facial products and applied them, then had a nap then lunch then naps and visitors and so on. Won't lie, I did get down at times but now i look at my little boy and love him all the more as I know he's so special.
Keep posting! I'm often up feeding my little one in the night too so will follow your progress. Take care and keep resting Xx

cmm · 17/05/2012 10:51

Ooh also meant to say did nct with number 1 but not my little boy who I had the pp with. Our nct course was great but predominately about labour, stages, birth etc and although they did do bits on staying open minded re cs it was more natural focused. There was a breastfeeding session and baby bathing but you could pick them up later. I had a great bf support advisor who was amazing and definitely worth looking at if you choose to bf. bf both mine and although harder after section is still lovely! Just need more support early on and a pillow helps, had a widgey pillow. Slept with it when preg then laid my baby on so baby not directly on cs scar. So I would go with the advice of your hosp and your gut feel whether to go but dont worry about missing out on the nct for info. Re meeting mums there is so much on post natally, I've met lots of amazing people who are now my close friends. The most important thing is keeping safe till baby comes... Nearer to the end I got nervous going off the ward in a wheelchair! Had a bleed whilst having an ultrasound!! Saying that I know people who have had pp and not bled at all! Take care x

deo357 · 17/05/2012 14:44

hi, u are in a similar situation to me last summer, first bleed at 19, then 26 onwards, i had full pp & placenta acreeta. i was in hospital for 8 weeks, with 5 kids at home, so totally know where you r coming from. I eventually delivered my baby at 32 weeks weighing 4lb - and he was absolutely fine, in an incubator for a day then heated matress, and fed thru a tube for 2 weeks as he was to young to suck. it is a mentally challenging prolem as one consultant told me, and boy was he right, but, baby is 8 mths old nd doing great, and it was all worth it in the end !! good luck

cmm · 17/05/2012 14:52

Hi deo, I'll second that! Mentally challenging but boy he's worth it now!!! Can't believe it's a year since all our probs! X

PoppyS34wantssleep · 17/05/2012 20:10

Mentally challenging indeed, I've really struggled today. :(

I'm scared to cough, sneeze, pee, poo, roll over... :o not sure my nerves can take it....

cmm · 17/05/2012 20:57

Oh I know it's so so hard. I honestly spent time being teary and scared but the rest is the best thing. From what I was told it is that which gives you the best chance of reducing bleeds as doing more can increase your chances..but at the same time it is out of your control which is the hardest thing. Have you found any midwives that you really gell with that you can talk to? I found lots of lovely staff to talk to. I also have lots of great friends and talking through my worries really helped. I think it was getting my head around the feeling helpless thing that gets you down isn't it. I am a real doer!!! It's putting your faith in people on the ward. They will be so on top of things, monitoring, taking bloods, being ready to get you to theatre if necessary. Keep talking and sharing. It's a real rollercoaster but you will be find I'm sure. Also after all is over and you're holding your lovely little one get support too. It really takes it out of you emotionally. When I look at my boy now I still feel its amazing and I wish I had tried to think about bonding with the baby more when in hosp, I was just so consumed with the monitoring and would it be today or not! Pant checking is constant isn't it!! Be strong you can and will do it!! Even though you feel like you probably aren't any use on the ward, if they want you there try to succumb to it. I know lots who pestered to go home and then bled. Trust them as much as you can but know its so hard. We'll keep checking the thread. The thread I started kept in particular me and two others supported whilst in hosp. Hope you can get some support from everyone too. Keep your friends visiting too. I have amazing friends who visited texted and called all the time. Take care xx

blacktreaclecat · 20/05/2012 10:52

How is everyone?
Poppy hope you are doing ok and the bleeding has settled.
Rhiannon hi are you settled in to hospital stay? Lots of treats and distractions?
I think I will swap for postnatal course- seems sensible. 33+2 now and trying to rest lots. Have consultant appt tomorrow so we'll see what he says
Xxxx

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PoppyS34wantstogohome · 20/05/2012 11:00

Well, things went a bit pear shaped, bleed bang on cue sat morning and haven't stopped since, very scary.

Transferred to labour ward yesterday, been on one to one care by MW, nil by mouth ever since, drip, bed rest and monitored constantly.

Now it's a waiting game. 29+ 1 today, would love some positive stories & outcomes...

And lots of fingers crossed /prayers etc... :) xx

blacktreaclecat · 20/05/2012 11:19

Oh no Poppy how scary. All my vibes for the bleeding to stop. Will be thinking of you and your precious LO.
Fingers crossed, keep us posted
Xxxx

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cmm · 20/05/2012 16:00

Poppy, sending our prayers and wishes to you and your little one. I know two people who have had babies with pp around that many weeks and both are fine now but I know it is so scary. Keep trusting your team of midwives and drs and try to stay as calm as you can... Everyone will be with you and your little one at all times xx

PoppyS34wantstogohome · 20/05/2012 22:19

Thank you so much, had an absolutely awful day today, but in a special room now and am being looked after wonderfully. Drs & consultants really reassuring, too.

Have been allowed a sandwich and a cuppa :) the difference it makes is unbelievable.

Baby doing absolutely fine so far, am strapped to monitor 24hrs, so they can check easily.

Back on drip & nil by mouth from midnight.

What a rollercoaster 48hrs...

PacificDogwood · 20/05/2012 22:31

Hi, ladies, I just found this thread.
Poppy, what a crappy, scary day you've had - I hope you have a non-eventful night.

My DS2 is now 8 and entirely well.
We found out I had grade 4 PP at 25 weeks when I started bleeding at work.
I went to hospital, was checked out, (small) bleed had stopped by then, baby was well and was allowed home.
Big bleed the following day Sad and I ended up admitted for the next 6 weeks. I bled several more times and he was eventually delivered by a very non-rushed and calm, but technically 'emergency' ie not planned CS at 31+3 weeks. He spent 5 weeks in SCBU, was ventilated for 2 days (a bit longer than expected at that gestation) and came home well before his due date.

FWIW, I only ever bled when flat on my back in bed, usually asleep. Apart from that first one at work (seated office job, so not exactly physically taxing).
I am of course not at all saying, do not rest, just that an element of good or bad luck is also involved.

As I bled several times with delivery threatened, I was transferred on 3 occasions because the hospital I was in did not have an availaby NICU cot during those nights (they did when he actually came along, thank goodness!). This ment, I saw far more consultants than you'd expect and the difference of opinionn was the most difficult thing to deal with: "Do not get out of bed, the nurse will bring you a bedpan when you need it" via "You can wander to the day room and watch TV" to "If it was up to me, you could go home and we'd see you for daily monitoring" Shock - this was from a hugely respected, almost famous TV doc. It was most confusing tbh...

Very best of luck all of you. Sending Poppy sticky vibes, tell junior to hang on til 30 weeks if he/she can: do you know what you are expecting?

PoppyS34wantstogohome · 21/05/2012 06:33

Thanks Pacific it's a little boy :)

I am on complete bed rest in hospital at the mo, but can get up to go to the toilet, but that's mainly because baby is being constantly monitored.

29 + 2 today :)

blacktreaclecat · 21/05/2012 08:08

Hi
Poppy are you still bleeding or is it settling? Hope things are calmer. Like the username change. Oh for the days of mini eggs eh? Have everything crossed for you and your little boy. Have you thought of names?
Xxxx

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cmm · 21/05/2012 19:04

Hope thing have settled a bit more poppy, lots of people routing for you and your little boy... This time last year me and three others on this thread with pps were expecting boys and all are ok now. Take care xx

blacktreaclecat · 22/05/2012 05:51

How are you today Poppy? Thinking of you xxx

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blacktreaclecat · 22/05/2012 18:15

Worried about you... Are you ok?

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PoppyS34wantstogohome · 22/05/2012 22:42

Thanks so much for the messages, they are much appreciated.. arrived back on antenatal ward this afternoon. After 4 day stint in labour ward. I felt like I was in solitary confinement. :)

Baby is still where he is meant to be, and I am through the rough bit for the time being - phew! bloods all coming back good and vital signs where they should be, so it's all positive.

Just got to hope it all completely settles down..!

29+3 today, they all count. But goodness knows how I am going to get through the next 6 weeks.! xx xx

blacktreaclecat · 22/05/2012 22:46

Thank goodness I was getting worried about you.
Glad things are a bit better and you are both ok.
Day at a time is all you can do.
Sending hugs and vibes for baby to stay in
Keep us posted
Xxxxx

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cmm · 23/05/2012 18:10

Hope things are a bit better for you all. A year this week I started my five week stint in hospital with a pp. bumped into one of my midwives today who agreed it is a condition that is so awful to deal with and scary too. Couldn't look past all the bleeding. Now having a gorgeous little boy! Keep strong and thinking of your little ones in your tum xx

deo357 · 23/05/2012 19:10

i did this many times last summer on/off labour ward, nil by mouth etc. they kept saying they wouldnt deliver me til 36 weeks. but at 32 ihad a massive bleed , whilst the doctor was sat on the end of the bed !!!! basically,they wait til the bleed is bad enough. sorry to say but they wont let u home now. BUT it will be fine, i was beside myself about staying in. and it was v v v hard as u know already. but, it will be ok & u r in the best place for babe xxxxx

Coppernoddle · 23/05/2012 19:54

Hi girls

Well I'm the third girl in last years pp thread started by cmm, and also deo! There were a few others but us three stuck till the thread was full!!

I was one of the lucky ones! I had grade 4 pp posteria, I had very very little bleeds almost just pink pants really on a few occasions and nothing more! I also had bad spd which stopped me from doing too much! And a really really silly thing I did was go to Florida Disney world when I was 26 weeks!!! But all fine! Then they were going to take me in at 36 wks and deliver later, but as lived closed to hospital they let me stay at home on 24 hour watch, to be honest was even more awkward than if they'd of just taken me in! Someone to look after kids and someone to look after me! Then I had my baby boy at 38wks weighing 7.2lb! I had a heap load of other problems too but won't bore you with that! Just wanted to say that this thread will offer you more support than you realise! I've met some amazing people who I am now very close friends with and due to meet very soon! Our thread started just like yours and sounds very very similar! If you get chance to read it, it makes a very very good read! Good days, bad days and hillarious moments!
I shall follow your thread, feel quite empty that ours has ended as reached 1000 posts! Like an era has ended!!!

Your all doing very well, stay positive and seek support with each other!

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