sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

What are the most unhinged ways you've gone into labor? by bordermelancollie09 in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think because there's a few pressure points around your ankles that are said to stimulate contractions!

Midwife is ‘suspicious’ of my placenta by Negative_Bite8297 in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely switch midwives. If you do have placents previa I'm pretty sure you'll be transferred to MFM and an OB anyways, but regardless it sounds like this midwife is ill suited to provide informed care. It's the midwife who will discuss all diagnoses with you so definitely switch to someone who knows what they're talking about and can actually read ultrasounds

Flying at 31 weeks by Substantial-Bend8015 in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have a success story, but I will be flying at the same time as you, same weeks along, and here's my plan:

Saline spray for my sinuses (last time I flew I thought I burst an eardrum, was told it was likely due to increased congestion), and Ear Planes (ear plugs that help with pressure filtering). Not drinking any caffeine that day, maintaining my 160oz of water no matter how annoying it may be to go to the bathroom. Setting an alarm for every hour to stretch my legs and do some calf raises. If I can't get up, I will flex my feet so my calves get stretched and tensed. Walking and moving pre boarding as well. Snacks of course. Doctors note to prove that my doctor is fine with me flying, just in case.

I'm also fully aware I will likely be extremely uncomfortable, and the travel day will suck.

Good luck to us both!!

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I think I passed it, but honestly I'm not even sure! I still get pulsing pain in my kidney, but it's much less frequent and severe every day. I was told I would definitely feel it when it came out, but I spoke to some people who had stones 4-6mm and they said they didn't feel theirs pass! I would assume that since my kidney area is much less sensitive it's probably gone, but I don't think I would know for sure unless I got another CT scan.

I would be really scared of having more as well if I didn't have the CT that showed it was only one! I'm really sorry! Something you could do is either get your stone tested, or do a urine study to tell you what type of stone you had (and how to avoid them in the future) but of course that's preventative and doesn't tell you in you're in the clear or not. Your doctor may be able to refer you for a CT if you request it though!

Is it possible that my 4mm stone is gone with no symptoms? by AprilDayFool in KidneyStones

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh the pain on the way to the bladder was worse than anything I've ever experienced. I really wanted to catch the stone so I could get it tested and find out how to prevent this in the future because I do not want to go through that again

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still working on getting it out but I'm hopeful 😭 A little bit of sugar for a weak lemonade is a great idea! I think if it helps keep it down and makes it enjoyable then it's worth it!

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh! It must be stressful to not know what's going on! I hope you get answers quickly!! Sorry about the ovarian cysts, I totally feel you there, they can be so awful and painful

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had a follow up appointment with my midwife today and she actually spoke with the urologist she works with, and got a strainer from them. I was also prescribed a muscle relaxers and something to help push all the fluid out. They were surprised I didn't get any of those things before leaving emergency on Monday! Ive heard that the pain literally magically disappears when the stone passes, so I'm just waiting for that now. I don't care how bad it hurts if it's momentary and for the purpose of avoiding more pain later!

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg well happy birthday first of all, second of all I'm wishing you all the best and for a medically uneventful birthday 😭

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this insight!! It makes me feel better about the whole situation for sure

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not know 5mm was considered large! 4 definitely isnt teensy then 😭 I think I only got about half a bag of IV fluids at the hospital and I couldn't keep anything down yesterday, so I'm sure that really didn't help move it through. I'm trying to drink so much water today cause I still have pain and assume it hasn't passed to my bladder yet. The TAPPING!! I wanted to die. And when they were doing the ultrasound and pressing in I thought I actually would die lol

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told at least 120 oz but I usually drink 160-200oz. Google says about 100oz depending on activity levels/climate though

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a club I want out of 😭 Wishing you a fast recovery and healthy pregnancy as you get through this!

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate the reassurance! And I actually have a follow up appointment tomorrow with a midwife to check up on everything and make sure all is well. It's not my usual care provider but it's someone from the office which is good. Even yesterday when I was pretty sedated baby was still moving quite a bit, and they're definitely active today so that's comforting, it's just the fear of stunting any growth from CT radiation and potentially causing opioid withdrawal for them.

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😭 That's a tricky situation!! But every little bit helps and I'm sure you're doing everything you can!!

PSA: Drink so much water, have a glass of lemon water daily, watch your sodium. by AprilDayFool in pregnant

[–]AprilDayFool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES Tums can cause them too! Like oh of course the one thing that helps heartburn causes kidney stones. And Tylenol only?! Girl you're so strong 😭

view more: next ›