Another baby update.

[6_Time_Momma]

I had another doctor appointment today. The "bruise" that they saw on the placenta was diagnosed as "Circumvallate Placenta".

Still trying to find out some more about it, but:

"A circumvallate placenta is the attachment of the placental membranes to the fetal surface of the placenta rather than to the placental margin. This abnormality occurs in 1-2% of pregnancies. It results in placental villi around the border of the placenta that are not covered by the chorionic plate. A circumvallate placenta is diagnosed when the placental margin is folded, thickened, or elevated with underlying fibrin and hemorrhage. It is associated with premature labor, hemorrhage and placental abruption."

They said that they will do an ultrasound at least monthly and maybe more. At 30 weeks, they will begin non-stress testing on the baby to make sure the placental defect isn't beginning to affect the baby. And they plan to see me about every two weeks.

Of course they said the usual: drink lots of fluids, take it easy, etc. Baby still sounds good heartbeat-wise.

I swear, why can't I get those odds when I play the lottery? Seems like I win the jackpot when it comes to against the odds problems in pregnancies: breech, Down Syndrome, Nucchal cord x4 (why Gabrielle died), now this! All of these are like in the 1% chance range! LOL!!! I WANT TO HAVE THIS "LUCK" WHEN I PLAY THE LOTTERY!!!!!

Anyway, that is all for now!!

 

[Michelle]

Kristy, I'm sorry to hear about the problems, but I'm glad they can be watched carefully! You take CARE of yourself, go rest and put your feet up. Hang in there!

 

[CyranoJones]

Still thinking those good thoughts for you, Kristy!

 

[Kteacher]

try to take it easy (yeah right ), and take care of yourself! Keep us updated- I'll think lots of good thoughts for you

 

[lisajl]

Me too! Still thinking good thoughts for you and sending you PD!!
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Now go rest!
Take care of that little one and yourself! I know...it's easy to say but hard to do with other little ones running around.

Best wishes!!!

Lisa

 

[BWVDenise]

I just realized that you've named the baby!! I love the name! Take good care of yourself!

 

[rasnlms]

Happy thoughts ad Pixie dust on their way to you!!

 

[fklhou]

Good luck. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

 

[Pembo]

Kristy I wish you luck in the lottery! You are right with all of those odds you should be a winner. Glad to read that you are keeping your sense of humor.

Take care of yourself and Olivia Grace (love the name). Prayers and pixie dust for an uneventful pregnancy.

 

[Mishetta]

Try not to worry. Whatever the outcome is, it's in the Lord's hands. Just do the best you can to strictly follow doctor's orders! Relax, pray & think positive.

 

[helenabear]

Kristy, I just wanted to tell you that you and your baby will be in my prayers. I hope the rest of your pregnancy is uneventful

 

[imgoingtodisney]

I really do wish you a healthy remainder of your pregnancy and a healthy baby

Maybe other people dont get these odds because some of us were never able to get pregnant that many times in the first place. I was only ever able to get pregnant just once in my life.

As another DISer & I have agreed - it's tough whether we face infertility, birth defects, stillborns, miscarriages, etc. I know you've had more than your share.

Good luck - hope everything works out

 

[NHAnn]

aw Kristy, I'm keeping you and Olivia Grace in my thoughts and prayers. Do try to follow doctors orders. And thank you for keeping us posted.

 

[Boots]

Many hugs and keeping you in my prayers. My Kristy just found out today that hers is a boy!

 

[SonjaB]

Olivia Grace, what an absolutely beautiful name...

Continued good thoughts and best wishes, Kristy.

 

[ripleysmom]

I hope everything goes okay Kristy.