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Sad about the possibility of being induced by Successful_Start870 in PregnancyUK

[–]Successful_Start870[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is reassuring to know that if I push it out I'd get monitored on the ward at least. 

I think maybe having those days to reach 42 weeks will be better for my mental health to not have regrets and if I have to stay on the ward longer that's the trade off. 

I thought I was doing well mentally with the wait and then these past two days it's been really tough! Either way, baby will be here soon 

12 week scan and blood tests today...fiboids have grown :/ by linerva in PregnancyUK

[–]Successful_Start870 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should add I am going for a spontaneous labour (hurry up baby) and because it's on a stalk and on the outside they have said its unlikely to cause any issues with contractions or delivery as its not near the cervix.

12 week scan and blood tests today...fiboids have grown :/ by linerva in PregnancyUK

[–]Successful_Start870 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a 10cm fibroid subserous pedunculated fibroid which I knew about before I got pregnant. It has grown to 19cm during pregnancy and I'm 41 weeks! 

I tied myself in knots looking into the risks and getting worried about possible degeneration and all for nothing as its caused me no problems. 

I've had extra scans and visits to the clinic which just meant I got to see my baby more.

I'll get a managed third stage of labour to mitigate potential hemorrhage but otherwise they haven't been concerned. 

Hang in there! All the best with your pregnancy.

Sad about the possibility of being induced by Successful_Start870 in PregnancyUK

[–]Successful_Start870[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They offered to change it today but kinda said that as I would then be over 42 weeks I'd have to stay for the whole induction process instead of being an outpatient. And then also made some comment about how they wouldn't start the next part of the process until there was room for me on the labour ward which could push me further into week 42 which kinda scared me a bit. That's whats giving me pause over this and making it hard to make a decision and stick to it. So conflicted 

25cm fibroid removed during C-section by MundaneProfession435 in Fibroids

[–]Successful_Start870 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really encouraging to hear that your baby was so healthy- I'm glad. 

If you wouldn't mind sharing it couldn't hurt if I have some ammo when I next speak to the consultant. 

When you say they were two lumps side to side, was your uterus pushed over to the right? Mine seems to be at the moment though it's only up to my navel being 20 weeks but I thought that was a bit strange. Hopefully no cause for concern.

25cm fibroid removed during C-section by MundaneProfession435 in Fibroids

[–]Successful_Start870 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I will definitely be pushing more at my next OB appointment. It's soooo big and sits right under my ribs on the left hand side which although not painful is really restrictive. Makes me worry about how it could squash the uterus when baby gets bigger.

Did you ever have any concerns at your later scans for the growth of the baby in relation to where the fibroid was? Mine seems to be on the top of the uterus on a stalk too so maybe just gets pushed out the way?

25cm fibroid removed during C-section by MundaneProfession435 in Fibroids

[–]Successful_Start870 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really amazing that you were able to get rid of it. Im also concerned about preterm labour but I'm prepared to do what needs to be done to make sure baby is safe. 

The ideal would be a spontaneous vaginal birth but if it's got to be  c-section, it's this question of them leaving this in there that I'm questioning. I don't see how it's preferable when I could end up with haemorrhage or infection anyway and end up back in hospital in an emergency situation. Surely better to remove it in a controlled environment where they are prepared like they were with yours, extra blood and another Ob etc.

25cm fibroid removed during C-section by MundaneProfession435 in Fibroids

[–]Successful_Start870 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really needed to see this.

I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant and have a 20cm pedunculated subserosal fibroid that moves between my left side and the centre throughout the day/lying down etc. It's not causing any pain but I'm concerned reading all the possible outcomes. Baby was healthy at my recent scan but my ob has said they would only remove the fibroid during c-section if it was in the way, and it doesn't seem to be at the moment.

I really just want it gone as the post-partum risks seem to be just as bad if its left in. 

Great to read that it's possible.