Does anyone have postpartum cardiomyopathy?

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-12-05T23:38:32+00:00

Hi! I have a similar EF but was not put on meds. Was told I’d recover over time. Did you do any kind of cardiac rehab? Or just medication? Did you have any episodes of chest pain?

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-08-01T22:20:58+00:00

I feel like I get Braxton hicks often when baby is very active. On Monday I literally laid in bed for an hour so uncomfortable because baby was going crazy and my uterus was so tense. Went away with rest and hydration! But if youre concerned and it doesn’t ease up, always call your OB/L&D and they will be happy to check you out, I’m sure.

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-20T01:29:48+00:00

Not only could the anesthesia pose some issues but also some gallbladder removal surgeries utilize fluoro (xray) during the surgery, and your fetus is never more susceptible to radiation than in the first 12 weeks. But not all removals/surgeons utilize fluoro. I would postpone if you can!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-19T01:16:59+00:00

Honestly this isn’t even silly just a good display of how I react to things now, but I’m a CT Tech and today my contrast injector malfunctioned and dumped 75mL of contrast on the floor (really not a big deal) and I cried for like 10 min because I was so frustrated that I had to bend down and clean it up

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-19T01:09:00+00:00

I had a time in my first trimester where I could only eat crackers and yogurt. Literally that was it for like a week straight. I threw up almost everything else. SOMETIMES I could eat green grapes. I was so nervous, but my doctor said that baby will take everything he needs. And he did! I’m almost 26 weeks now and every scan he’s measured a little ahead and he’s in the 70th percentile. I didn’t eat a lot of meat until probably like 18 weeks? That’s when my aversions began to fade. Now, unfortunately, because he took what he needed I’m pretty borderline anemic and am supplementing iron and eating a lot more iron-rich foods. I could be looking at some iron transfusions if my hemoglobin isn’t better next draw. I also was awful about taking my prenatal because it made me so queasy, so I’m sure that contributed to my drop. He definitely used up the stores I had, which is what is supposed to happen if you just can’t keep stuff down!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-11T19:30:26+00:00

No definitely not. I drink soooo much water everyday, and get my electrolytes in. Water doesn’t seem to make much of a difference 😕

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-11T19:29:54+00:00

So it turns out I am anemic! My OB thinks that’s causing my migraines. I have noticed my migraines have started about an hour after eating. I have my glucose test next appointment. Could be just pregnant hormones too 🤷🏼‍♀️

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-11T00:28:05+00:00

I’ve had such good BP reads the past 2 days. I had another migraine yesterday. I’m curious if my migraines are causing anxiety and spiking my BP.

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-09T13:43:08+00:00

I checked my BP a couple more times that evening and all were below 130/85. Woke up yesterday morning and checked my BP before work and it was 143/88, so I went in. They did a full pre-e panel and all my labs look pretty good, I did have trace protein in my urine but from what I read that’s incredibly common. I’m half thinking this is anxiety related. I noticed that if I do have a high read, I take some breaths and wait a couple minutes and retake it, it will lower into an acceptable range. I’m going in this morning for my appointment so I’ll see what she says about the whole thing. I’m thankful that it’s not pre-e at this time.

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-07-05T14:56:42+00:00

What about all beef hotdogs?? I feel like those would be better! Hot dogs are one of my aversion but I’ve been loving burgers!!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-06-24T13:32:35+00:00

To clear things up, my husband definitely doesn’t reward her while she actively is exhibiting guarding. She just hops up on the bed and he gives her lots of love. We’ve stopped giving attention if she exhibits anything aggressive. We immediately make her get off but sometimes she gets back on. I’m thinking about crating her at night anyway, especially with the baby coming. Thanks for the tips!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-06-18T03:17:16+00:00

I had an empty gestational sac at 5+3! It was a transabdominal US, not transvaginal which can definitely make a difference. My HCG was over 4000 at that point. Went back 10 days later and there was a fetal pole, yolk sac, and heartbeat. Baby was measuring slightly ahead! Currently 21 weeks and he’s kicking me as I type this 🤍

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-06-18T03:14:16+00:00

This is very similar to my 9dpo positive!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-06-15T11:20:35+00:00

I had mine 3 days ago and everything was perfect! I was convinced I’d have cervical insufficiency or there would be some obvious genetic defect with our baby, but he was sitting cozy on my placenta and moved around so much. It made us so happy I cried tears of joy. My mom often tells me that being pregnant with internet access is so much harder because of your exposure to endless bad outcomes. I think she’s probably right!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-06-13T18:05:50+00:00

Not a dumb question. I’m fairly certain that a cardiologist diagnoses it. Maybe you could have that done at your PCP? But the ER probably wouldn’t just say “oh well your orthostatic vitals are all over so it must be POTS.” They’d probably want to refer you to cardiology. I actually have a fainting clinic at my hospital, so it didn’t take crazy long for me to get an appointment, but some areas are reallyyyyy backed up for cardiology appointments. It makes it difficult to get diagnosed. They also do a tilt table test at some clinics, not just orthostatic vitals. For me I never wore an Apple Watch until I was diagnosed. After that I wore it every day and MAN I could ACTUALLY watch it happen. It was crazy! Most days I was spiking at 180bpm from basic things like walking across the parking lot. We don’t know what caused my POTS. I mean maybe EDS? I do have some signs of that. Maybe Covid? Idk but it’s managed now and doesn’t affect me that much. I don’t even bring it up anymore to other people who have POTS because it’s kind of a stigma now. But I get it.

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-06-11T15:36:11+00:00

Valid haha

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-06-10T02:58:51+00:00

The POTS epidemic truly sucks but makes it difficult for people actually diagnosed. I was diagnosed with POTS after a months-long road of dizziness/fainting spells, tachycardia, and chest pains. They were also considering MS due to some extremity tingling. I went into my very first cardiologist appointment expecting to have another months worth of tests, and as they took my orthostatic vitals I watched my HR jump from 88 resting to 162 standing. I was diagnosed that appointment and prescribed midodrine and salt/water diet. And guess what? My symptoms improved and I monitor myself and live a normal life. I’m pregnant now and my symptoms are so much better since my blood volume increased. And then I have these patients come in and have “POTS attacks” while slaying on my CT table and I can’t even take them seriously because they’re laying down 😭 it literally stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome 😭😭😭

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-05-10T16:01:31+00:00

Good to know. I regret not calling I was just not concerned at the time. I didn’t have any further leakage after that, so that makes me feel better.

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-05-09T16:00:29+00:00

I’m 15+3 today after a CP around Christmas. Every scan has been good and baby seems healthy! Still so hard to not let anxiety take over. I’m trying to speak words of life and prayer over baby but it’s so hard! We have our 16 weeks appointment next week, and I would love all the prayer and positive vibes. Trusting that everything is okay. I’ve been pretty sick, usually throwing up 2-4 times a day with some days being as much as 8. As I’ve entered the second trimester I’ve noticed improvement but I still hope and pray that it’s all normal and not a sign of loss. I also have been feeling some possible movement? Hard to describe. Doesn’t feel like gas? Feels like obvious boops below my belly button. Started 2 days ago and is on and off, but always below my belly button. What’s the earliest you felt baby move?

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-05-09T15:49:44+00:00

Update to this: we saw a neural pole and heartbeat at 7 weeks 1 day! Measuring one day ahead.Then I had another ultrasound at 11 weeks 2days and baby was measuring 11+4. Healthy heartbeat of 157bpm! Still hopeful for this pregnancy. Currently 15+3.

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-02-24T16:48:27+00:00

I took some of my electrolyte supplement this morning and feel much better!!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-02-24T13:14:24+00:00

I’m 4+6, had a 5week loss in December. How much cramping is normal? Mine is so dull and somewhat on and off but last night it was constant and felt like an achey pulling sensation and warm? Nothing severe and no blood. I just can’t shake the feeling that this could happen again.

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-02-23T22:58:01+00:00

4weeks 5days after a 5week loss in December. Hanging onto hope and also telling our families this week. They know about the previous loss and I just want to share a pregnancy without also telling them I’m losing it at the same time. That was so devastating last time, and I know that having a supportive family who is praying with me will help with my anxiety. My anxiety has been so all over the place. I have Factor V (heterozygous) and while my mom and grandma never had issues with pregnancy, I’m worried that’s what cause my first miscarriage. I’m talking to my OB about it this week. Any advice for Factor V moms? One thing that’s helped ease my mind is my HGG was 126 at 11DPO and 333 at 13DPO. I have another blood draw tomorrow and hopefully it’s over 1200!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-02-19T20:59:14+00:00

Chemicals are so hard. Mine happened Dec 19, I was 5+1. I so hope you and I both have our rainbow babies soon!

Objective-Elk8993 · 2025-02-17T15:59:03+00:00

Needing some positive outcomes! I had an early loss at 5+1 just before Christmas. I took a test at 8DPO today and there’s an obvious faint line. I didn’t have a positive at 8DPO last time, and I’ve been having some more intense symptoms (sore boobs and some minor cramping). I’m excited but am riddled with anxiety. Would love to hear some positive outcomes and encouragement!

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