UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

I have a Dr's appt tomorrow night anyway, but for the past day and a half, I've had a cramp-like ache on my left side. I would say it's the ovary area, and it's kind of like a menstrual cramp, but off to the side.

I have a history of ovarian cysts and ruptures and such, so this pain makes me a little nervous. There's also the possibility I pulled a little something in that area while having a m/s episode (either over the toilet or out the car window)... or it could just be regular round ligament pain.

Anyone experience anything like this? I'm going to call the Dr and see if they maybe have an opening for tonight instead of tomorrow...


UPDATE:
Went to the OB tonight and they brought me right in for a sono. The baby looks great and still super wiggly . Strong HB at 145bpm. (S)he was hanging out upside down . Still measuring a day or 2 ahead.

After the normal external, the tech said that she wanted to do a quick transvag to take a look at my cervix... (red flag?!? i assumed she saw something a little "off".)

Transvag showed cervix is closed and 4.1cm ... but it also showed marginal previa. (see diagram from babycenter)



I'm only in the 2nd trimester. There's still plenty of time for the uterus to expand and the placenta to stretch a little further from the cervix each day...or at least that's what we'll pray for. Worst case scenario: the placenta doesn't budge, possible bedrest, certain scheduled c-section. Previa = Potential issue #1.

Sac B hasn't decreased in size, but it hasn't grown either. Apparently this isn't cause for concern just yet, as there is still plenty of time for that to absorb as well. = Potential issue #2.

As for now, I'm on pelvic rest and I'm supposed to take it as easy as possible. No exercise, no lifting, feet up when i get home, etc. NOTHING that would cause uterus contractions.

I'm also down another 3 lbs, making weight to date -18lbs. One day I'll wake up and not hurl... someday. Please.

Sooo overall, no really BAD news, but no relief either. We'll just keep .

Message edited 2/10/2009 10:11:27 PM.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

I would think that round ligament pain is more "on the surface" like right below your skin rather than internal if that makes any sense? Do you feel it sort of "in" your ovary? Or is it "over" it?

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Could just be normal cramping....or gas. Gas pains are pretty brutal during pregnancy. Round ligament pains are more on the sides of your abdomen.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

I have them all the time lately, especially if i move too quickly but it goes away pretty quickly.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Iget that too. the dr said it was RLP.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Yes & it sucked. I was told to take warm showers while it was happening. Not ideal when you're a on a train but when I got home it helped.

With your history, it warrants a call to the doctor. My sister had a history of ovarian cysts which dissipated during her pregnancies.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Thanks ladies... i called the Dr, but they had no cancellations for tonight. They suggested leaving a message for the nurses to call me back, because they'll determine if this is urgent enough to make room in the schedule for me tonight.



It's definitely NOT surface pain - it definitely feels "deeper" than that. I guess I'll just wait and see!

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

i have that pain too its a sharp left ovary pain, i get it alot when i get up or use the bathroom. i told the dr and she said it was normal for me bc im streching. i hope its the same for u.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Yes, with both pregnancies I have always gotten pain over my ovary that almost feels like ovulation pain especially on the right side for me. For me, everything always checked out OK.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

I've had something similar, lower abdomen, but off to the left, but it mostly happens when I'm in the process of standing up. Kind of like a really strong muscle-pulling sort of thing. The dr. said it's the muscles around the uterus stretching (which I translated to round ligament pain).

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

ok - they called back and asked if it's just when i stand up or move abruptly, but it's not. it's all the time.

they got me in tonight.

Re: Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

i actually got RLP in my ovary area and a little lower. don't worry! it just hurts but everything is looking good!!

Re: UPDATE 9pm- went to OB. Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

UPDATE:
Went to the OB tonight and they brought me right in for a sono. The baby looks great and still super wiggly . Strong HB at 145bpm. (S)he was hanging out upside down . Still measuring a day or 2 ahead.

After the normal external, the tech said that she wanted to do a quick transvag to take a look at my cervix... (red flag?!? i assumed she saw something a little "off".)

Transvag showed cervix is closed and 4.1cm ... but it also showed marginal previa. (see diagram from babycenter)



I'm only in the 2nd trimester. There's still plenty of time for the uterus to expand and the placenta to stretch a little further from the cervix each day...or at least that's what we'll pray for. Worst case scenario: the placenta doesn't budge, possible bedrest, certain scheduled c-section. Previa = Potential issue #1.

Sac B hasn't decreased in size, but it hasn't grown either. Apparently this isn't cause for concern just yet, as there is still plenty of time for that to absorb as well. = Potential issue #2.

As for now, I'm on pelvic rest and I'm supposed to take it as easy as possible. No exercise, no lifting, feet up when i get home, etc. NOTHING that would cause uterus contractions.

I'm also down another 3 lbs, making weight to date -18lbs. One day I'll wake up and not hurl... someday. Please.

Sooo overall, no really BAD news, but no relief either. We'll just keep .

Message edited 2/10/2009 9:50:04 PM.

Re: UPDATE 9pm- went to OB. Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

oh sweety.....

you can get through this...you will be okay!!!!!!!!

Re: UPDATE 9pm- went to OB. Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Wow, Nic! you have really been through the wringer with this pregnancy! you've already been through so much!!! c orssing fingers for you that everything goes fine and you don't develop any of those complications that you mentioned! hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Ok 2 days of bedrest & then the great news on the 12th that things are perfectly fine. Remember you have the all-powerful birthday wish at your disposal. Use it well!

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. Did anyone experience round ligament pain in the ovary area?

Posted by nrthshgrl

Ok 2 days of bedrest & then the great news on the 12th that things are perfectly fine. Remember you have the all-powerful birthday wish at your disposal. Use it well!

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

I also had marginal previa too. Take Dr's orders and rest. In my case, the placenta moved and I was in the clear.

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

I have a low placenta too and I am on pelvic rest. Most of the time it moves so I hope that happens for the both of us!

Feel better and I hope your morning sickness ends soon!
Our due dates are close and I just threw up again last night!
I thought it would be over already!

Message edited 2/11/2009 5:49:35 AM.

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

Glad to hear you got everything checked out. Hopefully your placenta will move.

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

Good to hear the ovary pain was nothing. Rest up! Hope that placenta moves away from the cervix and that sac B is reabsorbed.

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

I am glad that the issues that were discovered were nothing major & I guess the pain you were feeling was ok. So just rest up now

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

Hoping your placenta moves

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

I'll keep the going for ya hon!

Re: UPDATE 9pm- WENT TO OB. A little more than i expected.

hang in there, sounds like there are some potential issues, but for now all is stable