Had my incision check today/ er visit last night

[biblionerd]

My Ob told me the incision looked great as she expected. She also told me that the second ob was there during the surgery because she was afraid she was going to have to do a hysterectomy!!! Gee doc, thanks for the heads up. No, I like her though. She's the kind of dr that won't worry you about something unless she's 100% sure. She knew my anxiety going in was already sky high. She said I had no windows, unlike when I had Fiona. So overall she said I looked better than before my second c/s! We were both honestly really surprised. 

I was at the er last night because if shortness of breath. I keep getting winded and waking up at night gasping. They ruled out a pulmonary embolism and postpartum cardiomyopathy which was obviously a relief. That was basically all the er would do since I was stable. The Ob was concerned because my resting heart rate was around 50,often going to 45. She said it could still be the extra fluids straining my body, but also took me off my norco, since apparently a side effect could be bradycardia. If it gets worse or doesn't start getting better after I start peeling some of these fluids off I have to go to a cardiologist. 

Squishy pic pic for making it to the end
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[kistjenn]

Aww, great news.  Glad you didn't have to have a hysterectomy, that's a blessing.  Love the sweet picture of Ruby and daddy.

[helicase]

Good news and also a scary night. I really hope you start feeling better. Ruby is simply adorable!

[Deleted]

That is some scary stuff! I'm glad you are ok though. You really do make insanely cute babies!

[muppetinma]

Jan 29, 2014 11:25:15 GMT -5 biblionerd said:

I was at the er last night because if shortness of breath. I keep getting winded and waking up at night gasping. They ruled out a pulmonary embolism and postpartum cardiomyopathy which was obviously a relief. That was basically all the er would do since I was stable. The Ob was concerned because my resting heart rate was around 50,often going to 45. She said it could still be the extra fluids straining my body, but also took me off my norco, since apparently a side effect could be bradycardia. If it gets worse or doesn't start getting better after I start peeling some of these fluids off I have to go to a cardiologist. 

I had a very similar problem a few days after leaving the hospital.  For me, it was the excess fluids that were bringing me down.  I ended up with a pocket of fluid in my abdomen that kept pushing on my heart and lungs.  I was put on diuretics for a bit and it cleared up.  It was scary as hell for a while, though.  Nothing like heading to the ER with a newborn.  

I hope you start feeling better soon!

[fusion]

what a cutie! I hope your other issues resolve quickly!

[laurack]

omg I am glad they took care of you and you are ok! I hope it is nothing serious and it is good to hear your incision looks good.

She is such an adorable newborn! I guess it is because she's large but she is just so smooth skinned and plump and cute!!

[melis74]

So glad that everything seems to be ok. Ruby is adorable!

[Na]

Good news! Scary about the ER hope that resolves quickly for you!

[DaphneStrauss]

I'm glad you're okay! Shortness of breath can be such a scary feeling. Hope it's from any extra fluid you might be retaining and goes away quickly. Such a sweet and adorable picture!

[aubreyann]

Cute baby! Hopefully you start feeling better soon.

[shevacc]

I hope they figure out the shortness of breath thing soon, or that it goes away on its own -- how scary! I'm glad your incision looks good and Ruby is such a doll.

[greenkitty98]

Jan 29, 2014 14:08:57 GMT -5 shevacc said:

I hope they figure out the shortness of breath thing soon, or that it goes away on its own -- how scary! I'm glad your incision looks good and Ruby is such a doll.

I agree. Ruby is adorable!

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[Deleted]

My best friend has been having severe cardiac issues (cardiomyopathy) following her high risk delivery. It's so scary, so I am glad your OB is on top of it and you're taking care of yourself. Please keep us updated.

[raynes]

Glad to hear the incision is looking well!

Also, Ruby is just too stinking adorable for words. That's a really wonderful picture.

[rxbeth]

I'm glad it doesn't appear to be anything too alarming.

At our hospital, there are always 2 OBs present for every c-section. I thought this was standard procedure every where.

I personally know 2 people whose lives were affected because of the 2 OBs in my delivery. A friend of a friend had to hold off on pushing because we had the same OB and he was in my c-section. An old grade school friend of DHs had her appointment put off because her OB was in my c-section. Oops!

[biblionerd]

Jan 29, 2014 15:39:57 GMT -5 rxbeth said:

I'm glad it doesn't appear to be anything too alarming.

At our hospital, there are always 2 OBs present for every c-section. I thought this was standard procedure every where.

I personally know 2 people whose lives were affected because of the 2 OBs in my delivery. A friend of a friend had to hold off on pushing because we had the same OB and he was in my c-section. An old grade school friend of DHs had her appointment put off because her OB was in my c-section. Oops!

Lol. Do they know you trumped them? it would make sense that two were in every one, but I guess not here. I only had mine with ds and dd. two friends delivered at another hospital and one of them had 1 ob (standard Cs) and the other had 2 (twins). 

[biblionerd]

Jan 29, 2014 15:12:55 GMT -5 dragonflybelle said:

My best friend has been having severe cardiac issues (cardiomyopathy) following her high risk delivery. It's so scary, so I am glad your OB is on top of it and you're taking care of yourself. Please keep us updated.

Wow, very scary! Best wishes to her. I know as soon as I said I just delivered and was short of breath they shoved me in a wheel chair and rolled me back in a rush. It was freaky. 

[Beener]

Glad you are looking good! And that picture is adorable!

[rxbeth]

Jan 29, 2014 15:49:37 GMT -5 biblionerd said:

Jan 29, 2014 15:39:57 GMT -5 rxbeth said:

I'm glad it doesn't appear to be anything too alarming.

At our hospital, there are always 2 OBs present for every c-section. I thought this was standard procedure every where.

I personally know 2 people whose lives were affected because of the 2 OBs in my delivery. A friend of a friend had to hold off on pushing because we had the same OB and he was in my c-section. An old grade school friend of DHs had her appointment put off because her OB was in my c-section. Oops!

Lol. Do they know you trumped them? it would make sense that two were in every one, but I guess not here. I only had mine with ds and dd. two friends delivered at another hospital and one of them had 1 ob (standard Cs) and the other had 2 (twins). 

They do know.  I found out a few days later about the friend of a friend delivering the same day and all (we were due the same day).  My friend is telling the story and saying how she had to wait and push because Dr H was in a c-section.  I was all, "What time was this?".  Friend tells me it was around 12:30.  Madison was born at 12:13. lol

The other girl we saw at church and her baby was 3-4 weeks younger than Madison and we were talking OBs and somehow it came out that Dr M had to put back her appointment because he had to assist an emergency c-section. Yep, that was me!