Grrrr (nh&g)

[bunnymendelbaum]

So I've been super itchy late this pregnancy. Not just my belly but everywhere including my palms & soles of feet. Like I wake up scratching and have to stop myself.

Last week at doc I mentioned it to the nurse and she blew me off saying it is winter and we all have that.

Today I mention it to my doc and she was concerned. Turns out it *can* be a bad condition in pregnancy where your liver doesn't filter your bile. (Symptom is the bile salt goes to your skin & makes you itchy.) The not filtering of bile has some pretty scary consequences including stillborn and meconium ingestion.

If a pregnant woman has it they induce at 37-38 weeks. Yea, I'm 38 weeks 5 days.

So today they do a blood draw at the docs. Hour later they call me because they put it in the wrong container and I have to go to a lab and get it redrawn. Doc and lab tech both told me we would know today if I have it, we'd induce tomorrow.

I call office at 3:00 & 4:30 no results. I'm incredibly itchy and scared. My husband is going nuts so he calls doc at 7:30. Turns out it is a lab test they have to send out to a different lab so we won't know until Monday. Doc didn't know this. WTF.

So now I have to call if itching gets worse or if baby stops moving because you know, she might have just fucking died. Great. Thanks.

I know it's my responsibility but the nurse last week was so flippant about the itching and hell, pregnancy has some crazy symptoms.

This is going to be a long, scary weekend.

[emoflamingo]

Oh goodness. That's scary! I hope everything goes smoothly and it's nothing. Sending good vibes your way!

[mrsemilys]

I'm so sorry. I'm sure it's nothing but I would definitely be freaking out too. Hope the weekend passes quickly!

[Deleted]

OMG hang in there! I feel you.
In my first pregnancy I had to get tested for that. Apparently the genetic condition Hope had can lead to cholestasis too. I itched and had a weird creepy rash everywhere which is what sent the warning flags up.


I remember it being a long scary couple days too. Hang in there. Can you at least ask for an U/S to check on baby? They can tell a lot by movement patterns/heart rate etc. They let me have one to ease my mind. If you're at all worried I'd get you to the doc stat too..even just for peace of mind..and you all know I'm not one to usually say that.

The good new is Cholestasis is pretty rare. Focus on that maybe?

That's all I got. Hugs and prayers for you.

[sierramist03]

Thinking about you hope everything is okay

[katie4253]

Do they think you have PUPPS Bunny? You could probably go to the ER and they could do the test there. Maybe call the OB on call to see if they want you to do that. I'm sorry. That super sucks.

[heygrey]

Can you ask to be induced regardless?

It may be overkill, precaution wise, but I might suggest it anyway. Get that baby on your 2012 taxes!

[sailorgray]

Aw, Bunny, I'll be thinking of you. Like pp said, don't hesitate to call the docs for peace of mind. I would. Don't worry about being that pregnant lady. Like Dairy said, if you need assurance at any time, ask for an u/s to check on things.

[peach]

hugs, bunny. Try to relax and if anything feels off or gets worse, head in to the ER or call your doc. They can at least let you listen to the heartbeat to calm yourself down.

[bunnymendelbaum]

Thanks ladies!
I don't have a rash, so it isn't PUPPS.
I'd bet I don't have it, but it is still scary. I feel like a time bomb.
After asking Dr. Google, I just don't know why she didn't also order a normal liver function test (takes 2 hours) in addition to the other one that takes days. I'm going to call tomorrow and see. Doc isn't all that concerned and I'd hate to push for an unnecessary induction.
Dr. Google did say that the stillborn risk isn't *that* high at all so that makes me feel better.
I can't tell if I'm itching more now because I'm stressed or what. I want someone to put me in a coma until Monday.

[kaylie]

Oh Bunny, I sorry - that's so scary. T&P your way that it's just normal winter itchies. Ditto what Heygrey said - can you get induced regardless?

[natablue]

Sending positive thoughts your way!

[prazenjc]

i am so sorry to hear this for you! i don't really have much to add to what the other's have said (love the supporting info. dairy shared). so, i will just let you and the bunny family know you are covered with prayers!

[dec13th]

omg, I am so sorry for you! Your doc's office is a mess! to leave you worried like that for a long weekend is cruel. should you go to the ER? You could say you have noticed decreased kicks or something. I don't think I would be able to take the worry.

[sierramist03]

Can you see if the hotline nurse can order the LFT from your blood they have? Or fax an order to the lab to get drawn for it. But I agree if it fells off go to the ER.

[pumpkin]

Oh how scary! My T&Ps are with you this weekend.

[bunnymendelbaum]

I think we decided to wait for the results. LFT isn't a good indicator of ICP.
The itching isn't bad today (usually is bad at night) and it wasn't terrible last night. I was only up twice to pee and itching. From what I've read, if I do have it, it's not a bad case. Ppl who had it bad give themselves infections from scratching.
It's just so hard to know what to do and I'm thinking if the doctor isn't freaking maybe I shouldn't. Ugh...

ETA: Stupid, but I think my anxiety levels are better today because:
1- I found my keys that were missing for 2 days (inside my f'ing purse!!)
2- DH is working on the bathroom finally.

[adhdfashion]

Bunny,
I had that with both my pregnancies. Don't freak out. This close to the end they will monitor the babies heart rate and fetal movement for 30 mins at time at each appointment. (they might add extra appointments) As long as all that is good. You will get to go into labor and deliver as planned. It can take a week to get the result back. Stay away from google Lady!

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[bunnymendelbaum]

Dec 29, 2012 13:44:01 GMT -5 adhdfashion said:

Bunny,
I had that with both my pregnancies. Don't freak out. This close to the end they will monitor the babies heart rate and fetal movement for 30 mins at time at each appointment. (they might add extra appointments) As long as all that is good. You will get to go into labor and deliver as planned. It can take a week to get the result back. Stay away from google Lady!

Checkout my siggy pic!

Thank you SO much for replying!
I guess I was unnerved by my doctor's initial reaction and the speed at which they wanted the test results back.

Funny thing is, Dr. Google actually helped me this time! It made it seem not so bad.

Another hilarious note, my DH took a bathroom work break to reorganize the kitchen cabinets. OMFG. He said: "You will appreciate it!" I barked back "I'll appreciate not having to haul my pregnant ass upstairs to pee more!"
HAAAA!

[emoflamingo]

Hah. Bless his heart, he's trying but so wrong.

Glad your anxiety is better today.