Good News, Bad News

simsk3887 · April 2014

So it's 3:30am and I'm finally getting to bed.

Good news- we saw baby tonight. HR was 148bpm and measuring great at 7 weeks 4 days.

Bad news - we obviously have a high maintenance baby who decided to make mommy spot and freak out tonight as a first time momma. Again, everything looks fine but it definitely scared me a bit.

Also found out that I'm Rh- so I got my first Rhogam shot tonight.

Yay for seeing baby though.

alexisanna44 · April 2014

Glad baby looks good!

Lynn0514 · April 2014

I'm sorry baby gave you a scare, but glad that everything looks good! Get some rest!

bobcee · April 2014

Both my kids gave me the same kind of scare (and I also needed the extra Rhogam shots due to it). Not fun. Glad it's all looking well though.

smbenevides1989 · April 2014

Glad baby is well!

amccul20 · April 2014

I'm sorry you had a scare! but glad everything is okay

MRads · April 2014

Sorry for the scare. Glad baby looks good!

GoodWolf · April 2014

I'm so sorry you had to deal with the scare! Glad you got a look at baby and all looks good though

PandPMeant2B · April 2014

Sorry about the scare but glad everything looks good! Is it weird that I'm Rh- and I just got my first rhogam shot yesterday at 29 weeks?

simsk3887 · April 2014

Thank for all of the love, ladies. Spotting went from brown last night to bright red today. Called the dr and they said it may be from the transvaginal u/s and exam yesterday but could still use some thoughts and prayers that this baby stays put please. Trying to hold it together at work is the worst!

sgautschi · April 2014

I'm glad baby looks good! Sorry about the rest though.

DangerMuffin23 · April 2014

Well at least you were reassured by seeing baby! Love that

cinderin · April 2014

Thinking of you!

simsk3887 · April 2014

@PandMeant2B - I honestly have no clue what the protocol really is, I just know that I got a 'mini-dose' last night because I'm only in my 1st tri but I also got a card for my wallet that says that I'm negative and what dose they gave me when. I'm not sure what else I'll need for here but plan to ask the dr on Thursday when I go.

PandPMeant2B · April 2014

I got the card too, but it only says that I'm Rh - and the lot number and expiration date of the injection. The nurse said it was in case there were any issues they'll know exactly where it came from. Oh well. I'm not worried; just curious.

Funny story: a friend of mine got her shot today and the nurse asked if she knew why she needed a shot. She said, "Yeah, because I'm - and my husband is +." The nurse said, "We don't care what your husband is. If you're - you get the shot. Know why?.... because we don't know your husband is the father." I thought that was both hysterical and incredibly logical.

bobcee · April 2014

@PandPMeant2B - Typically you only need the Rhogam shot if you're Rh- around 28 weeks and then again after birth if your LO is Rh+. You won't need another one if your LO is Rh-. The shot's half life is 12 weeks which is why they do it around 28 weeks to get you through delivery and the possibility of your blood mixing with LO's.

However, anytime there is any bleeding, they will also give the shot on the off chance it's LO's blood and they are Rh+. OP will need another shot at 28 weeks as well.

The reason for the shot is if a person with Rh- blood detects Rh+ blood, then your body will build antibodies and try to kill off any Rh+ blood it detects which could affect future pregnancies if you were to have an Rh+ baby in the future.

Lynn0514 · April 2014

@simsk3887 Thinking of you!!

mrsvedo · April 2014

Sorry for the scare but glad everything is looking good for you and LO!

LuckyAngel07 · April 2014

Sending good vibes your way. I had a bleeding scare, but baby was good on u/s and they couldn't even find the reason for the bleed. It resolved in a couple of days, but it was a nerve-wracking couple of days!

saisongbird · April 2014

bobcee said:
@PandPMeant2B - Typically you only need the Rhogam shot if you're Rh- around 28 weeks and then again after birth if your LO is Rh+. You won't need another one if your LO is Rh-. The shot's half life is 12 weeks which is why they do it around 28 weeks to get you through delivery and the possibility of your blood mixing with LO's.

However, anytime there is any bleeding, they will also give the shot on the off chance it's LO's blood and they are Rh+. OP will need another shot at 28 weeks as well.

The reason for the shot is if a person with Rh- blood detects Rh+ blood, then your body will build antibodies and try to kill off any Rh+ blood it detects which could affect future pregnancies if you were to have an Rh+ baby in the future.

This.

PandPMeant2B · April 2014

Thanks, @bobcee and @saisongbird. I knew I would need one and why, but didn't know why they did it at 28 weeks; thanks for explaining! The nurse told me they will definitely give me another one after birth because it's easier to just give it to everyone than test the babies.

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