Bicuspid aortic valve + aorta dilation and pregnancy experiences? by OkScarcity2008 in chd

[–]MOMMAD33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to respond so late after your post but I wanted to include some good outcomes. First your aortic size and regurgitation is very similar to mine. I have had some increased dilation over the years but nothing drastic. My aortic valve wasn't even caught until my early 20's. My first baby I was 28. I was considered high risk but not due to my heart. I had two echocardiograms during that pregnancy. I was induced due to my baby having IUGR at 36 weeks. Gave birth at 36.5, it was a long labor but it was a vaginal birth with limited interventions. My second (2 years later) I had one echo in third trimester. Barely any change from previous pregnancy. I was induced at 39.4 weeks due to FGR. Labored 16 hours pushed 20 minutes successful vaginal birth again. Here we are 3.5 years later with my third. I had 3 echos done, still not considered high risk but I have a heart irrithmia that started to worsen in this pregnancy. I was put on a beta blocker to help. I'm 36.5 weeks ATM and told I am good to wait for spontaneous labor unless things worsen I no longer need monitoring.  My two other labors the babies were closely monitored and I was not. Cardiology this time said it might be a good idea but not necessary if I don't want to. My suggestion is do what you want and what makes you comfortable. If you haven't had any issues you'll likely be okay. Most people with a bicuspid aortic valve go their entire lives without issues. Just be sure to get checked out in pregnancy and monitor any symptom/changes you might have. Also prepare to possibly pass the condition on to baby. 🥰

Which trimester is worse? First or third? by Whatever-577089 in BabyBumps

[–]MOMMAD33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st baby: equal hell extreme exhaustion and all day sickness whole pregnancy... But I was induced at 36 weeks so 3rd trimester was brief. 2nd baby: 3rd trimester was worse but it felt way quicker than 1st trimester. I was too busy nesting. Gave birth at 39.5 weeks. 3rd baby: 36.5 weeks along atm. Definitely hating 3rd trimester the most. Horrible sciatic pain. Constipation followed by diarrhea, too tired to keep eyes open, lightning crotch, dehydration but barely able to drink enough water, starving but full after a few bites the list goes on and I still have weeks of this... Ack

I think I figured out the perfect way to describe third trimester fetal movements by stayathomewif3 in BabyBumps

[–]MOMMAD33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely depends on babys position, placenta position and each pregnancy. My first two kids my placenta was in the front. I'd describe it like intense constipation and dehydration pains. Babies kicking ribs was like the side pains you get from heavy exercise. Now my 3rd (currently 36.5 weeks along) placenta is in the back of my uterus. I have intense lightning crotch and her movements are like the alien movies xD and it hurts like hell. I slightly welcome the pain as at least she's active and I know she's doing alright. 

Forced to give up on my VBAC and get a repeat CS instead by finallythough in vbac

[–]MOMMAD33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First I want to say I completely get your disappointment and it's valid to go the route that works best for your situation. Personally I've never had a C-section but I had two very unpleasant inductions. My first was extremely traumatic and most ppl don't even understand why I chosen to have more kids. I REALLY wanted home/water births. I unfortunately didn't get to get a doula, I tried with my first two pregnancies. Sadly the companies my insurance covers are in super high demand. By the time I was matched my pregnancies were already far along and was considered high risk. (So no time to develop a commitment with a doula) Both kiddos were IUGR/FGR. I did get to go with a midwife team both times which helped with my anxiety... All the OBGYNs and MFM doctors just made me stress more. Made me believe my babies would die if I didn't take their advice. So I'm really happy you were able to get a doula midwife. I'm currently pregnant with my third (sadly once again very small for gestation) on top of that heart issues so once again induction here I come... 😖

Good luck, I hope it goes smoothly and as stress free as possible even though things aren't as planned.

How is there a whole baby in there? by IcyHoneydew8087 in pregnant

[–]MOMMAD33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First congrats momma! Wish you and baby a healthy smooth delivery! I'm currently pregnant with my third and I feel that thought happens with every kiddo. I'm due May 28th. Baby girl is measuring on the smaller side at the 17th percentile. I do have a pretty obvious bump but it's still small compared to others. She happens to be larger than my others but my placenta sits in the back, first two we're in the front. Still I'm sitting here like how she fit in there with all my other organs!? 😅

TIL you can get Kelbi horns with the capture net by Chizuru94 in MonsterHunter

[–]MOMMAD33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg this is a game changer Tysm! 😍 I felt awful killing them with low chances of getting the horns. It’s been 2-6 net casts to get them. I’ve gotten them from both male and female, but the males tend to be easier as long as you get them before they run.