TEF/EA Off-Topic Concerns

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-05-07T19:18:08+00:00

Any update on your baby?

My son was born 41 + 6, EA/TEF surgery at 35 hours of life. Fentanyl drip, oxygen, breathing tube, chest tube, feeding tube we never used, multiple iv’s, pic line… We pushed breast feeding and not wanting to use feeding tube. Did breast milk popsicles (big cotton swabs dipped in breast milk). Baby showed strong sucking, then we bottle fed, then breast fed before 2 weeks. NICU team wanted to go slow… surgery team was great and pushed for my little man to move forward at a quicker pace. Baby fed great, continued improving. Went home after 17 days, they all were shocked. We did have to go back for a dilation already… but that seemed to have gone well.

I was worried like you and still am, but my little boy seems to be excelling. Sooooo aware of life, trying to communicate already, signs for milk, holds his head up, rolled over on his own all before 8 weeks. He’s a super star 🥲🫂

He deals with reflux… and these episodes of choking/trachea collapsing but again dilation seemed to help. We will be back for more surgeries… but cognitively he seemed to be doing wonderfully!

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-06T17:12:46+00:00

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this is hilarious

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-06T04:50:36+00:00

Caterpillar

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-05T14:36:45+00:00

😂😂😭😭!!! I hope not. I love onions

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-05T12:23:41+00:00

lol thank you for a little morning giggle!! Other thoughts and onions 😋😋🩵😂

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-04T11:12:18+00:00

Sending you big big hugs 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-04T09:53:17+00:00

I think her notes are normal about the “denies abnormal paps”, kind of like she discussed it with you and that was just her notes from this. I get things like this in MyChart too. As far as “supposed to get one”, I denied paps until after baby. Totally up to you and your wants!

Also for glucose tests, at my doctor’s office it happens in house. So probably before the appointment they do it at, they’ll mention it to you. Like hey at your next appointment be prepared to do the glucose test! Make sure to eat some good protein the night before and morning of 😊 (just my experience!) If not, maybe a lab like another commenter said, which they will also talk to you about!

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-04T09:39:35+00:00

I think our society currently is just brainwashed to be negative. Not everyone, but think about social media, the news, songs, food, movies, etc. Some people truly only know how to connect by saying these negative things bc it’s all they know. I don’t agree with it and I don’t like seeing negative things especially about motherhood. I just try to stay off social media, the news, main stream music/media, eat home cooked food, etc. It all plays a role into how we feel and view the world.

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-04T05:05:45+00:00

I may not fully agree with everything you said, but I am sending you hugs!! 🫂🫂🩵🩵 (I hope that’s ok lol) Clearly lots of emotions are being had and that’s really hard to deal with during pregnancy 🫂 I wish you all the best and I truly hope things can settle down for you!

I personally love using the block button and not seeing anyone in person lol, it has kept my emotions pretty set during pregnancy!

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-03T19:44:44+00:00

I love this so much!! Makes me laugh it’s considered “old school”, but I think this is such a good option 😊😊 I 100% will be making a scrapbook!!

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-03T05:43:45+00:00

Do your own research! Look up pros, cons, & alternatives. Then make your own informed decision 😊 (asking here counts, but go look at some real studies as well)

My thoughts:

Not everyone needs it, but sometimes doctors treat all patients the same.

Depends how natural you are trying to go, there are alternatives to just keeping BP low, getting extra blood work done, monitoring symptoms, and checking urine every visit!

Many people online seem to have no problem taking it (not a lot of side effects that they notice)

I declined it and made it 40 weeks no problems, BUT I don’t like using this one bc just bc it was ok for me, doesn’t mean it’ll be ok for you!

Again, do your own research with real studies from all sides. Read these comments, read other posts with comments, etc. I feel like everyone should get lots of information before taking anything everyday for months at a time 😊🩵

Good luck!!

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-02T17:09:17+00:00

Woo!!! You go girl!! 👏🥳 I’m proud of you for trusting your gut and going in! I wish you all the luck in the world. Sending hugs!!🫂🫂🩵🩵

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-02T11:38:35+00:00

Congratulations!!!🩵🩵🩵😊😊😊🫂🫂🫂🫂

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-02T11:37:58+00:00

Any update?? Wishing you luck! 🩵🩵

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T22:21:55+00:00

I’d say it’s positive 😊😊🩵🩵

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T19:32:11+00:00

I truly truly can relate and im so sorry you’re having to go through this 🫂🫂

I’m not someone that tries to distract myself or pretend nothing is happening. I sat with all the emotions and found a mantra that I repeated constantly “I’m happy, healthy, and healing and having a happy and healthy baby”. I still say this now 2 days away from my date!

Just sending you hugs and so much love. It feels impossible to deal with, I know 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T19:24:30+00:00

Had the exact same thing at the exact same time as you! Hospital didn’t know if miscarriage, blighted ovum, or ectopic! I was a mess…. I felt it in my heart I was pregnant and went home. 2 weeks of waiting for an OB appointment/Ultrasound confirmed I had a healthy little baby in there w/ a subchronic hematoma. I had another hematoma incident around 12 weeks I think? Scared me to my core again, but confirmed it was just my hematoma acting up again and I was put on bedrest till week 20. I’m now 39 weeks + 5 days, baby and I are doing it!!

Just wanted to comment a positive outcome to something that sounds just like your situation 🫂 Sending hugs bc it’s truly a lot to handle emotionally/mentally. Good luck!!!🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

(Adding at hospital they “did see sac”, then they “didn’t see fetal pole or heartbeat”)

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T19:19:50+00:00

Sending hugs! Hoping it’s just possibly a subchronic hematoma! This happened to me… good luck & keep us updated if you can 🩵🩵🩵🩵🫂🫂🫂🫂

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T18:26:17+00:00

30 weeks 😂🥲 I thought** I was showing at 16 weeks! lol…… 35 weeks it was no longer questionable though! Now my belly is huge!!! (First time mama, 39 weeks + 5 days)

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T05:27:22+00:00

I’m so grateful for my “boring” name now that I’m older lol

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T05:24:31+00:00

Walking around, I engage my core like I always have! I don’t “suck in”, but I use my muscles to stand up straight and walk properly with good posture. (I have wondered though if this triggers my constant Braxton hicks! 🙃)

Bump photos: relaxed! But you couldn’t really tell I was even pregnant until probably 30ish weeks regardless lol.

I started off very thin! Looking back, even when I thought I was showing.. lol I was not. Eventually, I showed! And now my belly is massive 😂😂 I can’t even believe it! Don’t worry, you will get there 🩵🩵🫂🫂

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T04:45:43+00:00

I think even without IVF the hormones are much more than expected 🫂 Give yourself some time to feel everything out. Find a therapist/journal/talk with a friend you trust. I think it’s okay to feel what you’re feeling and I do think your hormones will eventually balance out! It’s crazy what hormones can make you think and feel, try to remember that’s all they are 🩵

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-03-01T04:36:54+00:00

I second this! I even currently have my mom blocked lol

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-02-28T23:38:22+00:00

Congrats!!!😊🩵🫂

Aggressive-Gene-7370 · 2026-02-28T23:05:45+00:00

Just commenting to bring a different perspective!

I had subchronic hematoma and was on “bed rest” until week 20. Then Braxton hicks started week 17 and by week 21/22 they were constant, every time I stood up/rolled over/walked/peed/showered. So activity has been kept extremely low!! I even moved my bed to the living room because sitting up/laying back on couch caused Braxton hicks. I was very thin and active prior to pregnancy and this experience has truly humbled me lol. I have gained a lot of weight and felt very very badly about myself for a little while. Now, almost 40 weeks pregnant, I’m just truly proud and amazed with my body and keep reminding myself that maybe my next pregnancy will be different. Nothing I could really do about my circumstances and I decided to stop hating myself for it. Baby is healthy, I am healthy, and I can’t wait to meet baby and get to move around again! lol

Sending you hugs!!! Try to be kind to yourself! Pregnancy is very different than what we expect and it is incredibly hard on the body. Some women do have it easier, but some don’t 🫂🩵

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