Don’t google placenta previa
Posted by Alli on September 23, 2008
This morning we were happy to view, ooh, and ahh over this image:
That there is the baby I am currently carrying and we are in love. The ultrasound was about 45 minutes of measurements and showing off. The baby waved to us, blew some bubbles, and did some acrobatics.
At the end of the fun I asked “So, where is the placenta? I’m just curious.” I have no idea what lead me to ask that question. Then the mood changed a little bit.
Apparently I have a total previa- where the placenta is covering my cervix completely. Since I am only 19 weeks, it is very possible this will correct itself as my uterus stretches and the placenta grows. I will have at least one more ultrasound, sometime after 28 weeks, to check on the status. I have strict instructions to leave the heavy lifting to other people and call the doctor immediately if I experience any bleeding. If it doesn’t correct itself we could be looking at a planned c-section (which, according to a book I own, only happens in about 10 percent of previas caught early).
I found it funny when the ultrasound technician told me not to look it up on the internet, because she said I could be scared. I didn’t tell her about a recent Law & Order episode where a kidnapped pregnant woman died because she had placenta previa.
Also, I’m feeling pretty good about this. It explains why I am constantly peeing, unlike anything I experienced first trimester. And it also explains why I always feel pressure and heaviness when I stand up. And since we caught it early, I’ll be appropriately monitored to ensure the best outcome.
A friend of mine, Amanda S. won the ebay auction and she is opting to keep the baby’s sex a secret for now. Congratulations Amanda!
[tags]placenta previa, pregnancy, ultrasound[/tags]
Crumley Family Blog » This magic moment said,
[...] Mommy?” It was so sweet and heartwarming. And it also meant he didn’t pick up on the placenta previa discussion that went on in the tech’s room and the quick follow-up in the doctor’s [...]
suni said,
she/he has fuller’s head!!!
Joanna said,
Beautiful baby!!!!
Joannas last blog post..Hansel und Gretel (aka Ian und Elanor)
Alli said,
@Joanna,
Thanks sweetie! I think s/he is kinda awesome too. And so far, s/he hasn’t been too tough on my insides, still just passing out the love taps and butterfly flutters.
Alli said,
@ Suni,
You know, I didn’t notice the similarities in head shape until you said that. We are partial to Fuller’s very round head, so I’m happy with that comparison.
Lisa said,
I know several people who had placenta previa and had perfectly normal pregnancies, so don’t worry about it too much. None of theirs corrected themselves, so they ended up with C-sections. However, everybody was healthy, and that’s all we can ask.
Lisas last blog post..Craig Ferguson’s Take On John McCain
Loretta said,
I admit I googled it when you first mentioned it and thought “OMG, that’s so scary!”
I’m glad they caught it all early and that you have a curious mind!
Congrats to Amanda on the baby auction! I bid as much as I could cause I wanted to know LOL looking forward to the big official what you’re having announcement!
Lorettas last blog post..Thank you for the positive thoughts for my MIL
Crumley Family Blog » Texas in the spring said,
[...] week, my doctor told me, because of my placenta previa, I couldn’t travel until my next ultrasound. Since my next ultrasound is November 18th and my [...]
Always, Alli | Attitude adjustment said,
[...] about my last doctor’s visit because it was kind of upsetting. While I was a good girl and didn’t google placenta previa, my doctor gave me the worst case scenarios I probably would have read if I had tried to look it up [...]
Always, Alli | Think Good Thoughts said,
[...] I go into the doctor’s office for my ultrasound to see where the placenta is hanging out. Our prayer and hope is it has moved, clearing the cervix to create a proper exit strategy for the [...]
Grandmother of a premie from placenta previa said,
My grandbaby was delivered by c section at 27 weeks due to placenta previa. He weighed 2lbs 4oz and seemed to be fine. After a week he developed problems with his small intestine which required surgery and now at 3 weeks he has developed another problem with fluid in his head applying pressure to his brain. Tomorrow he will be needing surgery to have a shunt. The doctors tell us that he will make it although he is having a rough road to travel. He is our miracle baby. Good advice is to listen to your doctor and take extra care of yourself. Take all measures of care for the care of your baby and all should be fine.
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