https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:37:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743682 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:36:37 +0000 nanilani 2743682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks again for the different perspectives! They seem to line up with what I've read from other online sources, that recurrence is possible but not necessarily more probable (depends on the root cause which is often not specifically diagnosed). I guess I'll keep trying to get accustomed to drinking more water each day unless I hear otherwise from my doctors. Can't hurt, right? Right now I'm only at half a gallon on a good day :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743441 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:02:48 +0000 MrsSRS 2743441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote that upping water intake helps. I needed a gallon and a half a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743361 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 08:12:32 +0000 erinbaderin 2743361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had low fluid with both. The first time I had midwives all the way through and nobody mentioned it as an issue until we realized at 39w that my baby was breech and the OB wouldn't try an ECV because of low fluid. The second time I went for a consultation with the OB at 32 weeks (I was hoping for a VBAC but just in case) and she said I had low fluid, got me all freaked out talking about an emergency delivery, and then made me have weekly ultrasounds for the next 5 weeks. I drank 2L of water a day and got my levels up high enough that the OB got off my back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743328 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 19:40:23 +0000 MrsSCB 2743328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend had a c-section at 35.5 weeks for low fluid. She's now 36 weeks with her second and no issues! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743324 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 19:11:49 +0000 nanilani 2743324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamatimes3: A gallon?!? Man, I'm feeling pretty good about myself when I drink half that. It's hard to imagine squeezing in double. I always kind of wonder, though, if my 37 week appointment had not been first thing in the morning, would I have been more hydrated and not induced that day. IV fluids had helped in the past, but I also had marginal cord insertion so I know I'll never know the true cause. Guess I'll keep trying to up my intake since that's the only precaution I can take.</p> <p>Thanks for all the feedback, ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743295 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:23:07 +0000 Dahlia 2743295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm curious about this too. My first pregnancy I had below normal fluid levels from my anatomy scan until my water broke unexpectedly at 35 weeks 6 days. I had to get ultrasounds every two weeks. I'm not sure if the two were connected, but I'm very nervous about either or both recurring in a second pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743291 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:18:07 +0000 nana87 2743291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had low fluid with my first but not my second! With lo1 I was induced at 37 weeks too, but w lo2 I was super paranoid but my levels were always fine (my dr checked each time). I was actually induced again for lo2 but not until 41 weeks-- she literally cooked like an extra month! My ob always told me not to worry and that it isn't a problem that usually recurs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743244 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:12:38 +0000 Mamatimes3 2743244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, with my 2nd pregnancy fluid levels dropped every week. I was getting weekly ultrasounds because of gestational diabetes. The week before I had him, the level was 6. I was instructed to drink a gallon a water daily. It didn't help and a week later my level was at 1.6. I had him that day (37 1/2 weeks)</p> <p>With my 3rd pregnancy, fluid looked fine until my 38th week when I had her. I had actually gone into labor anyway so they pushed up my c section. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-fluids-diagnosed-in-more-than-one-pregnancy#post-2743241 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:59:12 +0000 nanilani 2743241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Out of curiosity, was anyone diagnosed with low fluids in more than one pregnancy? I'm trying to ramp up my daily water intake while we're TTC #2 to hopefully lower my risk of oligohydramnios this time around, but feel like I'm hitting my max intake already :bummed: I'm wondering how often people are actually diagnosed with it twice. My first pregnancy ended in an induction at 37+2 and six days in the NICU. All's well that ends well, but it's still an experience I'd rather not repeat. Hydration seems like the only root cause I can control, but maybe I'm worrying over nothing.</p> <p>*I will obviously ask my doctor about my concerns if/when I conceive. I'm not looking for medical advice here, just anecdotal evidence :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298489 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:57:26 +0000 teawithpaloma 2298489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauren0817: Thank you for the update and happy to hear things are going great. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298448 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:17:54 +0000 lauren0817 2298448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: thank you!! My doctor actually said the same exact thing :) I am so thankful for all of the amazing medical care, but sometimes I wish we didn't have all of this extra information - I wish I could just be a slightly in the dark and much more relaxed pregnant lady! Haha a girl can dream :) Yes I hear you on that one - I keep telling baby that she is so strong just like her mama - I'm already so so in love &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298440 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:13:27 +0000 jlm22 2298440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauren0817: oh, of course! My doctor told me it was a variation of normal and to not worry....I went home and cried and googled the crap out of it. Think about when our parents had us... they had none of this fancy stuff! We are so lucky to be able to be monitored! It's so hard though, you are carrying the most precious thing ever and it's not like you can reach in there and give them a hug and tell them you are doing everything you can to protect them and get them out healthy and happy :) I am glad you have gone from full freak out to concerned... stay strong, mama! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298395 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:52:02 +0000 lauren0817 2298395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: thank you for sharing your experiences - it is so reassuring to hear! My doctors have been really calm and reassuring, but it's almost like they can only reassure me so much - now that we have this information it's hard not to worry (at least a little bit). I guess now I have gone from full freakout mode to concerned but generally okay so that is a big improvement :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298382 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:42:14 +0000 jlm22 2298382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauren0817: Great update! How scary and nerve wracking have the past couple of weeks been for you! Knowing to much info is bittersweet... It's great because doctors can monitor you that more closely, but stinks because it (usually) causes unnecessary stress! The cord wasn't attached at the center of the placenta for me, so I had some extra ultrasounds to make sure the baby was getting enough nutrients and growing. It ended up being a non-issue and I had a healthy 7lb 10oz baby girl. (Via c-section...she flipped at 39 weeks so it wasn't related to the placenta issue! I had a great c-section experience, so if it comes to that, don't worry!) Science and technology is awesome, trust your docs :) Hugs to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298378 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:40:43 +0000 Adira 2298378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauren0817: Wonderful update! What a relief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298374 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:39:44 +0000 hellobeeboston 2298374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauren0817: great update!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298352 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:31:21 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2298352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauren0817: thanks for the great update!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2298351 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:29:39 +0000 lauren0817 2298351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to post a quick update - we have had weekly appointments with our doctor since our echocardiogram a couple of weeks ago and the doctors haven't been able to hear the arrhythmia. We are hoping it is gone and we can put this scare behind us. In terms of the placental issue, the doctors have been very reassuring and say there is really nothing to be concerned about and they will just make sure to get both pieces during delivery. I will have an extra third trimester growth ultrasound (at 32 weeks) to make sure baby is growing okay, but the doctors really aren't anticipating growth issues with the particular placental issue that I have. I am so thankful and feeling a lot better - now I am just hoping and praying for a healthy rest of pregnancy and delivery. Thank you everyone for supporting me when I really, really needed it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287636 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:13:39 +0000 lauren0817 2287636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: thank you so much - I agree too much information can be so scary. I love your suggestion about how to think about stats - as soon as I hear the 1 in whatever I start to think about what if I'm that 1? The percentages are much easier to think about right now. I'm meeting with my doctor on Tuesday and will run through a plan with them - I think that will be really helpful for me since I like to know what is happening or could happen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287632 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:10:31 +0000 lauren0817 2287632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ms.line: thank you so much! Pregnancy can be so scary even at the best of times and this week is definitely a huge test of my ability to cope with all of this. Thankfully I know my doctors will take care of the medical side of things - my job is to try to stay calm and positive :)</p> <p>@misolee: thank you so so much!</p> <p>@jh524: that is perfect advice for me right now! I woke up today feeling a lot more hopeful and I'm just focusing my energy on staying that way :) </p> <p>@mrs.kmm: thank you so much - you are so right! I think it took a couple of days to fully process this news and now I'm at the point where I can start figuring out how to move forward from here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287624 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:05:31 +0000 lauren0817 2287624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: thank you so much - I really appreciate your kindness and positivity!</p> <p>@chillybear: thank you so much! I'm so happy you and baby were okay after your accident. The car damage isn't too bad, but I'm just letting my husband deal with all of that :) I will definitely post an update soon with hopefully good news. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287622 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:02:54 +0000 lauren0817 2287622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipper2010: thank you! That is great advice :) I'm going to try to remind myself that my doctors know what they're doing and are taking great care of us.</p> <p>@raindrop: thank you so so much for your kind words - I really appreciate it :)</p> <p>@bluebonnet: thank you so much for sharing your experience - I am so happy to hear that your placenta didn't cause any issues! My doctor said it's actually pretty common, but women don't always know before labor. At least now I know they can be prepared. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287614 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:59:16 +0000 lauren0817 2287614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: thank you so so much!</p> <p>@hellobeeboston: thank you for sharing your experiences. I am starting to realize how scary pregnancy can be - even minor complications seem so scary because there is always so much uncertainty. I'm feeling a bit more positive today and really focusing on reducing my stress levels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287608 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:55:57 +0000 lauren0817 2287608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@teawithpaloma: thank you for your reassurance. I am so happy to hear that everything turned okay with you and baby and I am so hopeful that these issues won't cause any major issues for me or baby either. Now that the initial freakout is out of my system, I am trying to focus on being calm and positive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287600 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:52:39 +0000 lauren0817 2287600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: thank you! Yes already planning a hospital birth and hopefully I will still be able to have a vaginal birth. If I end up needing a c-section but baby is safe, I am perfectly fine with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287598 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:51:49 +0000 teawithpaloma 2287598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauren0817: We had two of these things happen to us with the sensitive testing - one during pregnancy and one after birth. While grateful, I found it to be overly anxiety producing, to be subject to so much testing. </p> <p>I am sending you so many good thoughts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287593 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:50:31 +0000 lauren0817 2287593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alleyflowers: thank you! So happy baby is protected in there :) Wow your accident sounds terrible - so happy baby was okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287592 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:49:43 +0000 lauren0817 2287592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@teawithpaloma: that is such a good point! The extra testing seems reassuring, but then there are so many more opportunities to find issues. On one hand I'm happy we know so the doctors can monitor me and baby, but on the other hand all of this stress and worrying is hard to deal with as well. I decided I'm going to do at least a short meditation every day - I started yesterday and it was awesome :) thank you so much for your kind words! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287182 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:01:33 +0000 teawithpaloma 2287182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry for all of these stressful things happening at once. I know it's hard to not be anxious.</p> <p>I think this is a case of how knowing too much information is actually causing more harm than good. It's a blessing to have the sonograms and echos but they can identify tiny little problems with extremely low risks of future complications and the doctors HAVE to tell you about them. If it was a serious medical emergency, guess what, you would have been admitted that day and put on bedrest. The doctors are not being blase, they are being cautious and forthcoming with you about the low chance of anything bad happening. </p> <p>I know you are seeing your therapist but I would also try some meditation tapes to relax. I personally don't think I am able to "enjoy" pregnancy so I won't tell you to do that but do try to positively project into the future of holding your precious baby after a safe and healthy delivery.</p> <p>I'm sending you lots of hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-accident-and-two-potential-unrelated-complications-discovered-during-fetal-echocardiogram#post-2287157 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:47:47 +0000 alleyflowers 2287157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry to hear about your issues and I can 100% understand your anxiety! It's so tough when you can't see them and know they are OK.</p> <p>For what it's worth, amniotic fluid is the best airbag! I got into a pretty severe car accident at 39 weeks where I had multiple broken bones and baby was healthy as could be! </p>