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Long term hospital stay for placenta issues.

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thegoldenlemon · 23/09/2015 06:56

I posted a couple of weeks ago after a big bleed landed me in hospital for five days. Further scans have shown full placenta previa and vasa previa. The latter can be very dangerous to the baby and it's important I don't go into labour. I live about 40 minutes from the hospital, this is my first baby after 5 years of trying and ivf. I'm 28 weeks and have been admitted as when all weighed up, if I had another big bleed or my waters went I could lose the baby before I got to hospital. Bloody terrifying and also hard to get my head around. I've been in for a week now in suspended fear, though I know they can act super fast. Potentially trying to get me to 37 weeks and nine more weeks here feels very long indeed. Anyone else admitted and killing time? Or done such a long stint? Or fancy just saying hello?!

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Artandco · 03/10/2015 11:29

This might be reassuring as a guideline

www.babycentre.co.uk/a1004000/average-fetal-length-and-weight-chart

thegoldenlemon · 03/10/2015 11:44

Tatty that is such good news! All the very best with the next bit and if you do get a chance (!) let us know when your baby gets here. Be nice to have a baby announcement on here. Thanks for that art. Two weeks ago he was measuring 2 pound 13 ounces so I'm hoping at this Wednesday's scan he's fattened even more. He feels like he has.

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Skiptonlass · 03/10/2015 13:29

Hang on in there, lemon! Hope the little one is packing on the grams and you're not too bored on the ward :) I second knitting as a form of distraction. I'm sofa bound and it's about all I can do right now.

I'm in for my section on Monday - just need to get through the next 48 hours then I can stop fretting :)

thegoldenlemon · 03/10/2015 15:06

Wow good luck Skipton. Your wait has flown for me whilst time for me has gone at a snails pace as I imagine it has for you. Soon you get to meet your baby and put this bit behind you. Do let us know how it goes, if you can.

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Emtwizzle · 03/10/2015 18:38

Hi Golden Lemon,

I was just updating my old thread and saw your post. I too had major PP (6 proper bleeds in total) and delivered my baby a couple of weeks ago. I didn't end up making it to my planned section date and LO was delivered 5 weeks prem. We were only in hospital for another 5 days after section as she didn't need any breathing support etc..
I had two pretty major bleeds in the space of 4 days which prompted the medical team to shift the section forward. It meant that even though I had a big bleed, which thankfully stopped, I could have a planned section which would be less stressful than emergency. I also felt that I would bleed again pretty soon and a few more days wouldn't have made a heck of a lot of difference to the baby.
9 weeks is a long time and I empathise with your plight. I wouldn't have been in anywhere near as long but I had prepared to spend a while in hospital. Skygo and netflix on the iPad definitely help pass the time. I also taught myself to crochet and turned out a couple of projects... nothing spectacular (a dishcloth and a hanging basket!) but I did spend whole days absorbed in the work. People bringing in food lifted the spirits as hospital grub is bland central.
I was super glad that I was in hospital the day I had the last big bleed as I lost of a lot of blood in a short space of time and I was in the best place to be cared for.
I will have all my fingers and toes crossed for you that you can make it to 37 weeks. You never know!! It is an unpredictable condition which can go either way really. My consultant said that after 34 weeks things look much better for your baby if they have to deliver early, so that was our ultimate goal really and we did end up getting there in the end.

thegoldenlemon · 04/10/2015 07:44

Emtwizzle I just read your whole thread and felt quite emotional by the end! I'm so glad you're on the other side of it and at home with your baby. They were big bleeds you had, how scary. They've talked me through giving me my blood back too (and all the different scenarios for the c section). My eye is on 30 weeks now and then fingers crossed, 32. Thanks for taking the time to share.

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Devilishpyjamas · 04/10/2015 08:04

Good luck golden - I recommend modern family & forever as easy-to-watch time-passing series if you can find them (I watched on nowtv).

thegoldenlemon · 04/10/2015 17:09

Thanks devilish want to say a huge good luck Skipton for tomorrow.

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Skiptonlass · 05/10/2015 16:31

Hello! Thank you lemon :)

I currently have an adorable little chap sparked out asleep on me :) good healthy weight and feeding nicely.

Slightly hairy c section, but had an amazing surgical team who did an incredible job through a few complications. Didn't lose too much blood either for having an anterior/ low placenta. They estimated about a litre, which I think is impressive!

I just want to say a huge, huge thank you to those who have answered my questions and held my hand through what was a very anxious last trimester. It really helped me and I'm very grateful. Lemon, emtwizzle and abbey in particular but if I've forgotten someone I'm sorry (still doped up.)

thegoldenlemon · 05/10/2015 16:52

Wow Skipton just the hugest congratulations ever and was this at 35 weeks? Amazing news to hear he's feeding nicely, what did he weigh in the end? I have been thinking of you today. Enjoy those cuddles and update when you can x

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Autumn2014 · 05/10/2015 18:19

Lovely update. I've been lurking on this thread as I'm expecting to deliver early again. Hope you can enjoy being a family at home together very soon. X

Skiptonlass · 05/10/2015 18:25

At 38 weeks :) ... I was very lucky and hadn't bled so they let me go to 38.

he was 7lb so I think a good weight for two weeks early.

I feel like I've been hit by a truck :) very, very happy though

AbbeyRoadCrossing · 05/10/2015 18:42

Congratulations Skipton I'm glad it all went according to plan, enjoy the drugs!

capecath · 05/10/2015 21:52

Just reading through this, really interesting hearing all your stories. And congrats skipton!!

In brief, I had 2 bleeds with DS1 who was born at 33+5 after an abruption triggered contractions. For the most part I was in reasonably ignorant bliss. DS2 was born full term, relatively uncomplicated. DS3 was born at 34+2 after 5 bleeds due to marginal praevia. They eventually decided to deliver him since the bleeds were getting too risky. I was in and out hospital due to living really close, but the last two bleeds were really scary, particularly the last one - big clots on the sheets - dh rushed me to hospital at 3am with a towel between my legs. He was big bubs though - 5lb13oz! Had some of the usual premmie stuff... But 8 months down the line now, doing great and no complications for either of my premmies.

You are definitely in the best place. Rest up and enjoy being looked after :) I still dream about those bleeds. Especially when I have my period now. They always happened at night. There is a good chance you are not going to get to your due date, but you and your baby are in good hands right where you are. Every day in your tummy is a step in the right direction. All the best to you.... xx

capecath · 05/10/2015 21:58

PS. How many days has it been since you last bleed now? Glad you got a break from the canula ugh they are awful. I feel ill thinking about them.

thegoldenlemon · 06/10/2015 17:37

Thank you Cape. The bleeds are so scary aren't they. Had no 4 today after I sneezed it's been a fairly small one but such big clots, so horrible. So feeling fed up and scared but baby still fine. Thanks for sharing and glad you're on the other side safe and sound.

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thegoldenlemon · 07/10/2015 15:03

Just to update, 30 weeks today. Baby estimated at 3lb 5 and whilst placenta is still firmly covered, the vasa previa vessels are in a slightly better position that the cons seemed pleased with. If all carries on like this, with smallish bleeds and no adverse effect on me or the baby we are looking to book in a 35/36 week c section. So still a long haul in here. Hope anyone else reading/lurking from a hospital bed is ok. Will keep things updated so future searches can see the outcome.

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IAmABeachWave · 07/10/2015 23:19

Congratulations on making it to 30 weeks, great milestone! Glad the scan looked better

mandy214 · 07/10/2015 23:44

Didn't want to read and not wish you luck.

I went into labour at 27+4, they couldn't stop it and I delivered twins at 27+6. We had quite a long stint in NICU (just over 8 weeks) but they are perfect, healthy, bright, sporty 10 year olds now. I can't imagine your anxiety but you and the baby are doing amazingly well. Each single day counts.

When they were born, we were told they'd probably come home around their due date - so more than 12 weeks away. I couldn't get my head around them bring in hospital (and me for some of it) for that length of time.

Like I said they're 10 now and it's all a bit of a blur - I've told myself from the start that it didn't matter how they got here, just that they got here. I am sure it will all seem insignificant when he is here in your arms.

Good luck

thegoldenlemon · 08/10/2015 07:19

Thanks beach wave! It is nice to check in here and see messages.

Mandy thanks for sharing. Glad to hear all is well now and that its faded into a blur. Knowing that all this will become a distant memory is one thing that keeps me going. There are a lot of things about missing out on normal third trimesters (or not having one in your case) that is strange but a lot of them are fairly superficial (like no one seeing my bump/not getting stuff ready and so on) and this stings after five years of trying BUT you're so right, as long as he gets here safely all the other stuff just doesn't matter at all.

Thursday today. I have two visitors. Only fourteen hours to kill til I can reasonably go back to sleep!!

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DownUdderer · 09/10/2015 12:39

Good luck to you goldenlemon.

I am wishing you all the luck in the world.

Crocheting, and teaching yourself, from a book (from the library) or from youtube videos might help pass the time, it can become addictive as well!! And you can shop for yarn online :) or hand sewing or a cross stitch might also help pass the time. They might sound like boring ideas, but I just love to be able to do something with my hands, and it calms the brain as well :)

good luck to you.

thegoldenlemon · 09/10/2015 13:26

Thanks downudderer. It is so nice to see someone has posted, days are long! I actually have just had a craft kit arrive with lots of sewing involved and have signed up for a short online literature learning course. On bleed days I feel sad, stressed and the canula makes crafting hard so in non bleed times I am trying to make the most of it! No bleed since Tuesday now touch wood. I find weekends the longest times as the hospital is much quieter but realise each weekend is another one gone. If I do reach my section date I have less than six weeks to go now. The cons said 36 weeks so I'm hoping it's closer to 36 than 37. But just getting that far will be bloody great.

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capecath · 09/10/2015 13:41

Ah good ideas! Glad you are finding some stuff to try keep you busy, and that you've now reached 30 weeks, horray!! and that things are looking pretty positive for you right now.... I enjoyed reading the newspaper but I suppose that can get old too!! Do you like writing? You could blog?

capecath · 15/10/2015 21:00

Hey lemon! How are you getting on??

thegoldenlemon · 27/10/2015 10:10

A little update. I will be 33 weeks tomorrow and have a section booked for 36+1. I've had five bleeds, four during my stay, I've been here six weeks now. Long term hospital life is hard mentally. But I've been so glad to be able to have rapid care when the bleeds have happened. I've got myself into a routine and whilst some days I feel like I'm losing the plot (usually during a bleed) I'm hanging on in there and keeping fairly busy. Waves to any other long term inpatients out there.

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