problems after test - worries never end

[Juliana]

Hi everyone,
i had an amnio last thursday. dp and i agonized long over whether to do it or not, especially given Dagny's story but in the end for a number of personal and family reasoms we decided to go ahead. nevertheless I felt like going to the slaughter and had a very bad feeling about it. I should have listened to my intuition. about half an hour after dp brought me back i lost some fluid and then blood and then again some time later. We drove to the hospital and at that time were both nearly overwhelmed with panic. the scan showed both babies were still there and had enough fluid although one had a bit less than the other. But i also had burning pains very low in my belly and it turned out my bladder was overfull and i had not been able to release the muscles from sheer stress. So they kept me in overnight in the hospital and gradually things improved, but we both felt terrible about the way everything went and so scared. Still, the scan on the next day again showed the babies seem to have enough fluid and if that was all I can live with it. But i guess Dagny was right when she said not to have an amnio...
love,
juliana

[alisonn]

hihi juliana, sorry its been yet another worrying couple of days for you,but
looks like your little two are fighters. You must never look back and
regret your decisions, just remember at the time it was the right
decision. I think we can all understand we just never stop worrying.
Try and take things easy and relax !!!!! i know easier said than done.
I have my 22wks scan on thur so as u can imagine apprehensive
but over the last week have felt a few digs, which is very reasuring,
wont be long now till u have them except double !!!!!
alisonn xx

[Tracey S]

Juliana

I replied to this this pm but the wretched thing would not let it go and kept throwing me out Did not want you thinking I was being a witch and not replying. Sorry to hear what you have been through. Alison is right but then again I would be a nightmare in your shoes so I can't say don;t worry. A friend of mine recently (not IVF) lost a baby and then had an amnio - she lost truck loads of blood and fluid and was weeping all the time as they thought they had killed the baby - all is well - the amnio is fine, baby is a boy and back on track! Phew - hope this is the case with you and will keep everything crossed. All we can do is play the cards we are dealt with at the time - this is what you did. The twins are in seperate sacks and hopefully all will be well.

Alison - I know about the worry - I have my 24/25 wk scan on thursday - just got back from the midwife as she checks me out to check heartbeats before my scan especially after what happened to me with Oliver last time.......... all well and I am measuring the equivalent of 30 wks plus - yikes - just hope both babies are the same size on thursday. Good luck with yours - you will find the next couple of weeks the kicks get stronger all the time and ouch they hurt sometimes!

Take care you two
Love
Tracey
xxx

[phil]

hi juliana,

the decision to have the amnio is a really difficult one. you said that you agonised over it and did it based on family and personal reasons. you clearly didn't take the decision lightly, you did what you both felt was right at the time. what else can we ever go on.

i know you've had the most dreadful scare and i'm so relieved for you that the babies are ok. take it easy now.

phil x

[bubblymichelle]

Hi Juliana,

It's such a hard and difficult choice to make on the amnio you never know if your doing the right thing. You made this decision because you thought it was right to do and I am so sorry to hear you had a scare but thankfully everything is ok, the worry just never ends does it.

Love & Hugs
Shell.
xx

[Juliana]

Hi girls,
Thanks so much for your kind words. I know everyone thinks differently over the amnio and all the choices associated with tests, so i did not dare to even broach the subject. But I guess I understimated again the level of support and understanding from you all!
I feel better and have not lost any more fluid or blood since Thursday so i really hope that was all there was. We will have a check up tomorrow and will see how the fluid is and how the little fighters are doing.
Alisonn, I will keep my fingers crossed for your scan. It must be wonderful to feel the baby kick, i hope i also do soon.
Tracey, i can imagine you worry all the time, but the babies seem to be doing extremely well, I am optimistic that all will be well again at the next scan. The midwife checking the babies must reassure you! and thanks so much for the positive story about your friend!
Phil, i did not respond directly to you yet but i always find your postings very kind and reassuring. thank you! (and yes I am taking it super easy, dp is watching over me like amother hen!)
love to all,
juliana
Shell, it's great you still find time to post! Is Alex sleeping through still?

[Tracey S]

Juliana

I am so glad things have settled down a bit - long may it continue - caryy on taking it easy and hopefully these little fighters will continue to keep you on your toes for years to come!!!

Will post after my scan - my midwife is not at all worried and twinny one the quiet one kept shuffling all night so I am knackered
Love
Tracey
xxx

[Helen Reid]

Hi Juliana

I was sorry to read about your test it must of had been so scary for you and i am glad everything has settled down for you.

Helen

[Dagny]

Hi Juliana

I was so worried reading your post. I held my breath all the way through and am so flipping relieved that it's oll ok. It must have been an agonising decision to make and thankfully you and the babies have come through it. I know you must have been worried after what happened to me but someone has to be that 1% and unfortunately it was me.

Waiting for the results is a nightmare but I hope they are going to be fine. When do you get them?

Love Dagny xkx