Low-lying placenta

[becky81101]

Okay - so I'm probably over-reacting like my husband says. But I had my ultrasound yesterday. I'm 22 weeks - and we found out that our baby is a boy! We're excited because that's what we secretly wanted. But, the placenta is lying too close to my cervix. My doctor is out of town - so they can't diagnose placenta previa until the dr looks at the report. But, the nurse told me it probably was placenta previa because it is lying too close, so that I need to stay off my feet as much as I can, no lifting (which is going to be tough with a toddler), keep my stress level low, and no sex. And they did say this is common -- and that it can correct itself, and I'll have another ultrasound in a month or so. So, if it's so common - then why am I freaking out about it and scared? If anyone has this or has dealt with this - can you post some encouragement? I need to know if how I'm feeling is normal and any encouragement of how it can correct itself. They did check everything, and my precious baby boy is fine -- everything looked perfect to the tech, except for that... But any encouragement would be SO welcome. Thanks!
Becky

 

[Princessperky]

I never had it but my grandmother did at least once, and she had 8 healthy kids (the plecenta problem was one of the younger ones so she had more than a toddler to look after!)

Congrats on the boy, and relax, it is good for you regardless .

Dunno how young your toddler is but if is able to walk, you would be amazed at how willing kids are to follow mommy to a couch for a snuggle rather than be carried and all that. If they can't walk yet, now is the time to offer lots of practice, even let them nap on the floor or low bed if possible to offer that extra chance to walk to you rather than wait to be picked up out of the crib.