I need a shoulder

[Keren]

Hi. I don't have many friends, and I am really scared right now, so I just need to vent. I went into the hospital last night with severe pain and minor bleeding and I was there until 4:30am. The baby is fine for now and they diagnosed it as BV. I looked it up online and it says that BV can cause premture birth and low birth weight (under 5lbs). I am so scared. I have had one mc before and it nearly killed me emotionally. I went literally insane. I could't handle losing another one. Especially not this far along (im 17 weeks). Please mommas, i just need a little support. Can someone offer me some reassuring thoughts? Anything?

[littlemama06]

I dont know anytthing about BV but i just wanted to tell you i am sorry you are so worried.:love

Hugs,
Kaitlin

[Snowdrift]

I don't know how much this will help, but I had a bout of bv at 26 or so weeks and it resolved ok with no problems. It can usually be treated easily and successfully.

Best wishes, :hug

[boscopup]

I'd say if you didn't treat the BV, you'd be at risk for PTL, PPROM, etc. But since it's been diagnosed and I assume you're treating it, you should be fine. :)

I wouldn't think you're having a preemie at this point. Just keep thinking positive, treat the BV, and go on and have a healthy, full term baby. :thumb I know it's easier said than done. I'm a bit paranoid this pregnancy about PPROM, since I had it at 29 weeks last time. Thankfully, my 3 lb 13.4 oz baby boy is now a healthy 22 month old. Just had a 4 week NICU stay, and came home healthy... just small! He's no longer small now. He's breaking my back! :lol And if PPROM does happen for me again, I have an OB that would keep baby in as long as possible - you can carry a baby for several weeks after your water breaks! Amazing stuff.

[stayathomecristi]

Mama--couldn't read your post without responding. I have no advice at all, but I do know what you mean about having a m/c and it almost killing you. I've had two now and I know the paranoia one can feel in a subsequent pregnancy!

Sending hugs, healing vibes and safe-baby vibes your way!!!!! Hang in there and let us know how you are doing.

[VaMountainMomma]

You're in my thoughts, sweetie! *hugs*

[Keren]

thank you all so much. This baby is really strong, so I think it can make it. I guess I am just paranoid. Thank you so much for your support.

[PuppyFluffer]

Sending you well wishes! Keep checking and letting us know how you are doing!

[Summerland]

I dont know anything about BV either, but i really hope that everything works out for you and that your baby will be fine

[Mearaina]

:Hug

[BabyBumblebee]

:hug mama

I hope that all goes well for you and your babe.

[LavenderMae]

I'll keep you and your little one in my thoughts!!!! And wishing you an uneventful rest of your pregnancy and a healthy full term baby!!!!! :Hug

[peilover010202]

I had BV very early in this pregnancy (6 weeks) and caught it and treated it quickly. I'm now 27 weeks and the baby is growing right on target and no reason to believe in PPROM, etc.

So, I would agree with another poster - if it's treated, I don't think that these things are an inherent risk to you or your babe.

:hug mama, I remember reading all of that info and panicking too.