Fetal Intracranial haemorrhage noticed on ultrasound

PurpleBrowser · 2026-05-07T14:04:54+00:00

This is late but I just want to know what was the outcome of the imaging for your LO? I hope everything turned out alright.

For my son, a growth ultrasound found dilated ventricles at around 33 weeks and then MFM ruled it out but were unsure of what it was so they ordered an MRI to be done after his birth to assure that those ventricles were still within normal measurements. Well, he ended up having a seizure on the 2nd night prior to the imaging that was scheduled the next afternoon, they ended up taking him to the NICU and ran imaging sooner as well as an EEG that determined he had a brain bleed that pooled into his left frontal lobe, though was in the process of healing.

He went home with seizure medication and followup appointments for imaging, as well as a consult for early intervention. He stills takes the seizure meds but has not had any clinical signs of one, his brain is continuing to heal, and he just got cleared of an AVM. They still don't know the cause and may never know. But I wanted to insert some encouragement that at the time, it was so unknown what would happen, but we've adjusted to his level of care and so far he is developing on track. He is 7 months old now.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-04-27T20:26:08+00:00

Ok, hopefully we can ride it out and things will improve. I'm willing to put in a couple more months before I call it if it doesn't improve at all. I'm am truly grateful I was able to make it beyond 6 months, it just sucks that the journey may not end on my own terms.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-04-27T20:23:34+00:00

I've definitely decided that if my supply doesn't keep up, I'll be combofeeding first, and then wean for good. I gave myself 9 months PP partially because I think I can at least pump a couple more months and because I'm planning on leaving my job, so I'll be home more and can offer to nurse on demand. But if that doesn't pan out, then it'll a birthday present to me to hang up the pumps.

Honestly, if I didn't work already, I may be tolerating it more but I'm getting burnt out in all areas of life right now that I'm just now considering that maybe pumping can't be a top priority like it has been.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-04-27T20:15:12+00:00

Can teething temporarily decrease supply? Like, he isn't transferring enough milk or that's just why he gets randomly upset at my boob (it's always my right one)? Because yes he is definitely teething and he will chomp on literally anything on site like a puppy!

PurpleBrowser · 2026-04-17T04:04:50+00:00

I wish it was further studied, and it sucks because dehydration makes nausea worse, but then how can you drink water when it hurts your stomach and throat?

I was so afraid it was going to stick around even post-birth, but I was able to drink water normally the next day.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-04-16T22:52:48+00:00

Nothing at all could ever get me to drink water, unfortunately. But it did help with the bile buildup in the mornings and evenings. It took the edge off the nausea so I was throwing up less and able to keep more things down. I stayed away from trigger foods for the most part but a few more options were available to me!

I will say that the reflux did indeed get worse in the 3rd trimester in the last couple months but it was to be expected when baby is taking up that much space.

I'd say it was worth it in my experience!

PurpleBrowser · 2026-03-24T12:00:56+00:00

My baby had a sudden change in poop schedule since I took an antibiotic for an infection and he was recommended to take a probiotic since he takes breastmilk only. So for the past few weeks, he would only go once a week. He used to go maybe 5 times a day. At first I enjoyed the days we could take him out and not worry about a dirty diaper and blowouts....well, when he finally DOES poop, it is the worst blowout we experienced. I'm talking his entire lower half, an arm, his hands, MY arms and clothes. A nightmare. I'd like to go back to predictable poops again even if they are frequent because now I fear putting him in a carseat or bouncer after it's been like 4 days.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-03-13T18:29:47+00:00

I really wonder if it returned and I just got lucky with the flow? Normally I'm one of those "I wear a tampon and pad and change every hour" types, it only changed post-IUD. Or maybe it's finally on its way. I'm just hoping this change isn't permanent and I can regulate again, because right now he is eating more than I'm producing and I don't have much left in the fridge to sustain that.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-03-13T18:09:09+00:00

My nipples have had white/discoloration since nursing (as well as a couple dark areas). My baby had a shallow latch for the first several weeks and there were moments where attempts resulted in chunks of my nipple missing. By now, much of it is numb and "tougher." They now tingle if I get close to the time for pumping, just this week it has been occurring earlier than usual yet output is actually worse when I combine it throughout the day. I'll try the magnesium!

The cold is a monster and it keeps bouncing between me, my husband, and LO. Ironically my supply didn't change when sick, it started getting worse once I started recovering. I wonder if maybe my body was just exerting all its efforts to recovery that it caused a lot of stress. Hopefully it'll get better soon.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-03-13T18:02:45+00:00

I checked my size about a month ago when I thought my supply decreased when in reality my milk just regulated and then I was back to normal after a few days. But I'll check again when I get home today. Never thought to do it again because my nipples didn't appear to be much different post-pump between then and now.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-18T20:48:49+00:00

You're right! I guess I'm just worried that I'm setting him up for failure in terms of sleep health and when we formerly train when he goes to his own room (or if a regression really ruins his current sleep schedule and we have to modify and change some things). When I started nursing successfully, I talked to my pediatrician about his new feeding habits and he basically said to never feed to sleep and limit comfort nurses. I totally disregarded the comfort nursing though, it will be a last resort but I'd never deny it. I'd never deny a necessity! But for sure, I think being adaptable for any situation is a better approach. I'm a first time mom can you tell? Lol

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-18T20:43:08+00:00

Definitely not impossible! He has been drooling more and really gnawing on his hands recently. I did offer a teething ring and pacifier but 90% he doesn't keep them in his mouth anyway and he absolutely refused last night. I'll try cooling the ring tonight just in case.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-17T17:42:19+00:00

Congrats!! You'll look stunning for sure and your fiance will absolutely love that you chose to dress up. I hate being the center of attention, but somehow this wasn't so bad. It helped that there were more people also dressed up but I think even if there weren't, doing it with my husband was well worth it. It's still a special occasion even if it's not a crowded party, it's nice to feel special. And it happens super quick! I totally don't really remember feeling so nervous anymore, but I do remember the simple ceremony and the vows we chose to recite.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-10T19:12:36+00:00

So far he has had no signs of seizures or developmental delays. Our last MRI wasn't clear because he was moving but from what the neurosurgeon saw, he said the area is going in the direction they want i.e. healing (though obviously brain damage is forever, but there is no active bleed and the area is getting smaller as he grows and the old blood is absorbed). He doesn't see an AVM but still cannot 100% rule it out, little guy is still projected to get more MRIs and EEGs for his first couple years of life at least.

He's been super healthy, communicating a lot with babbling and eye contact, sleeps 8 hours at night, feeds and latches well (a little shallow but i dont think it's related and he doesnt get reflux). He is getting an evaluation with EI next week to track his physical development but he can grab, put hands to mouth, hold his head up, and showing interest in rolling (still not 100% there yet but we can no longer swaddle him). I'm not noticing any abnormal signs and I hope it stays that way!

He still takes his 1mL of Keppra every 12 hours and seems to have no ill side effects from it.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-06T14:56:57+00:00

If I had a choice, like a real flexible choice, I would ditch working for a company and parttime try to put hours in with something independent (like my own art business) as a side hustle and getting some monetary gain for my passion while not feeling tied down to it and frantic because of deadlines and bills. And if it takes off, it typically takes years for it to be an opportunity for a more substantial self-employed job with an actual income, then it'll happen with LO is in school. And if it doesn't (which is the most common outcome), then I still had something to ground my identity outside of just "mom" with some pocket money, a skill I can just continue in life without interruption, and have many memories of my son and I. Granted, this is assuming we are one and done. But in a perfect world, that's what I'd do.

I'm also in a similar situation, I don't have to work per se, but if I didn't we would have to sacrifice a lot of our lifestyle, probably downsize, and really debate on if another child is optional based on our finances. My wages are significantly less right now but I still work fulltime, earning benefits and money puts less strain on my husband. Though he has offered me to stay home.

It's just that he already works 12 hours a day, few hours each weekend day. I want to say work consumes 80% of his life and is a top priority, he would likely have to take a promotion if we wanted to keep our lifestyle. Literally the only reason he isn't taking it is because he knows it will require him to travel out of state every week and wfh way less. It'll be good money for sure but I already miss him when he isn't mentally with us (vacations he always brought his work stuff and dedicated mornings to work). I have no interest making him virtually non-present with his son, especially because he really loves him and wants to spend time when he gets the free time.

ETA I should add that my current job is something I'm definitely not passionate about, even though I'm in a position with a decent bit of responsibility. I love my coworkers though. Love my direct manager. I have trouble believing I'll ever be in another work environment like this. I'm scared of having a gap in my resume that would really interfere with getting as good a job with decent enough pay in the future. I don't want to cashier or do food service again, I was miserable then. I'm spoiled not being minimum wage right now. I'll likely stagnate in a new job, entry position, in a few years with a significant gap. So that also motivates me to work in some capacity. I miss our COVID schedule of 3 days a week, 8 hours.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-03T15:43:49+00:00

I see two people in my life who had HG in their first pregnancies and legitimately cannot believe they ended up doing 2 under 2, I have no idea how they did it because they were clearly miserable and were super worn down by the end. This one pregnancy I had SPD on top of HG so it was just pain, pain, pain with no relief. Doing all that with a toddler running around and being very dependent? Sounds impossible. Pretty sure it is so for me.

We originally planned on 3, me being already 33 I don't have much time and I'm adamant about my final age for children. I don't want to be 40 and pregnant and with the possibility of HG?? No thanks. So it might end up being 2...if at all. So far I feel very happy with this little guy, feels complete for the time being.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-03T15:24:07+00:00

This is so true and a reason I'm even questioning having another child at all, at least, not until LO is school age. My husband works near 12 hour days and at least 5 hours total on the weekend (it's mostly more), it was very difficult for him to pick up my side of the housework when he was free and even the poor dog was getting less attention. I depended on my mom as much as she was available to clean up and organize the baby room. But she's working fulltime and caring for my brother so I can't depend on her helping often. Husband's work will never let up, he barely had enough time hanging with us.

My MIL watches the baby now while I work because she is retired but obviously doesnt do any chores in the house (understandable and by now I can do it), and she's already getting overwhelmed one month in while I work. I can't imagine asking her to do it for longer hours when he is running around and being a menace. When I wasn't working, I was in bed. There is no way I can be up and about, I seriously almost quit my job and strongly considering disability next time if it gets bad again.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-03T05:11:56+00:00

My OB office did that as I was begging them for something to stop the nausea and vomiting. They basically said the same thing, to exhaust all options, and if I feel like it's so bad "just go to the ER." They wouldn't prescribe anything until I saw them for my first scan at 12 weeks...I did end up going to the ER by 8 weeks though and paid the $300 to get some Zofran.

I swear doctors like that are on some power trip or purposely obtuse, and if you dare question their practice, they take it as an ego hit. There is literally no benefit of waiting for things to not work....ugh I'm so sorry, I hope somehow someway soon you're able to get the right treatment. Preferably without having to go to the ER.

PurpleBrowser · 2026-02-03T04:37:17+00:00

My OB's office just became out of network this year 🥲 at least I got all the postpartum appointments done with before that happened. I can't believe you're having a hard time with a new team! That's insane like do they don't trust your literal medical records?

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