Placenta issues

OK So first off, Baby boy is doing GREAT! Still breech though....

I had my 30 week appointment with my OB for a check up and to go over the sonogram I got at LIJ this past Thursday.

Basically I have a very low lying placenta.....which everyone was saying was fine until tonight.

Basically from this point on, no more exercising for me at all-not even stretching/yoga at home...my OB was like you walk through the city 5 days a week and that's MORE than enough.. and on that note he said to walk slow and really take it easy. No power walking, no running for a train, nothing.

And no as there's a very high risk of bleeding.

He said that hopefully the placenta will resolve itself...but that if I don't follow his orders and really slow down that there's a good possibility of ending up on bedrest

I'm so upset, I've prided myself on being so active and not really slowing down this pregnancy. I have no problem doing that-I'm just petrified to go on bed rest. Basically if that happens, it would start my mat leave only giving me 6-8 weeks off with when he comes.

I need a hug

Message edited 12/7/2010 9:48:13 PM.

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Oh no Jen, I'm so sorry to hear that. I know how much working out and staying fit means to you! I know the walking isn't much but at least you can still keep mobile!

sending many hugs to you and fingers crossed it will NOT come to bed rest!

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Many prayers that this resolves itself quickly! In the meantime, of course listen to your doctor & slow down a little! It's not a bad thing -- you're still supper mommy to be!!!!

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I'm sorry it's not what you wanted to hear but follow your obs advice and you will be back to your active self in no time. I'm really active as well and I understand why you are frustrated. I would be too!

Many hugs!!!

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Lots of hugs going your way. Just follow the doctors orders you've been an excellent pregnant person and all of the working out and staying in shape is going to help you so much during the delivery. Now it's time to relax. You can do it!

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Keep your chin up, Jen! Even with your commute alone, you're probably still more active than the average person. I'll send positive vibes your way and hope that little dude of yours does not need you to go on bedrest!

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just try and take it easy and im sure everything will work itself out!!!

glad the baby is doing great!

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Lots of to you! I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. Believe I know exactly how you feel! I felt the same way...I wanted to be the "super" pregnant girl who worked out the entire pregnancy and never complained. Then things started getting taken away from me, first working out, then ing, the all of my freedom. I know it is hard to process today but tom you will wake up and know that all of this is to bring you a healthy little man! It all works out!

But lots of that your placenta moves and you don't have to worry about any of it anymore!

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Awwwww Jen! Just listen to what your dr. said and I'm sure everything will be alright.

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Aww...Jen....

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That really stinks -

If it's any consolation I am in the same exact boat. I've been on pelvic rest now for the past 2 months, no exercising, no lifting etc, due to placenta previa also.

It bummed me out alot, since I love the gym and needed to take it easy. I go back on 12/30 for another ultrasound to see if it's moved. My dr is already mentally preparing me for a c-section - I am praying that it's resolved, but the last 2 sonograms, it has stayed the same.

Just take it easy and follow your dr's advice.

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sorry to hear that!

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Aww Jen, I'm so sorry you are going through this. Being restricted totally stinks but just remember that it's only temporary and then you get a great gift at the end of it for all of your cooperation.

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Aww im sorry to hear that!

Take it easy and relax. You only have 10 weeks left! He will be here before you know it

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i m sorry hun. i m sure the dr is just being extreme with insx so you dont wind up on bed rest. u will be fine bc you will listen to thr dr insx and have all your time with ds

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Oh Jen, I'm sorry to hear this latest development! You should be really proud for having remained as active as you have to this point! Don't feel bad about having to take it easy for the rest of the time - just make sure you do so that you can work as long as you can!

Hang in there!

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Take it easy and listen to your Dr. you are almost there it will go fast just take it one day at a time xo

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Just try and take it easy. Look at the glass half full - he didn't make you go on bedrest yet. Follow his orders and I am sure you will be fine!!

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I'm sorry!


Just take it easy and hopefully it will resolve itself. Lot's of prayers that it does.

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Just really follow the doctor's orders!! Take it slow and do what you need to for LO!!! I hope your placenta resolves itself (and that the baby flips out of breech at some point too!).

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Thanks so much girls.

It's not so much the bed rest that upsets me, it's the thought of not getting 12 weeks with DS when he arrives.

In the event of bed rest, I'd only get 6 weeks (8 if C-section) of mat leave..

I'm talking with my boss today to go over some options. Here's what I'm gonna propose, in the event this happens:

Option 1-work from home exclusively until due date

Option 2-take 4 weeks unpaid leave to add onto the mat leave.

**I have 4 weeks of vacation for the year, but I want to save them to use throughout the year.

I'll post an update later.

Thanks so much for the hugs, prayers, and kind words. They are so appreciated.

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Aww sorry Jen! Please take it easy as the Dr said. No reason to be superwoman! I'm sure if you take it easy things will clear up!

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Jen I am so sorry.

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I bet that placenta of yours will move up by your next appointment

As for the maternity leave, I totally get how you are feeling. I have now wasted a week of mine that I will not have for when baby comes home but instead of getting upset about it I just look at it like this is what my body needs to finish this pregnancy healthy and we will all do whatever we have to to have a healthy baby in the end.
Keep us posted