Yet another Nug/Jaime update

[Samantha Puppy]

It's not extra weight. It's a condition called tachycardia. Apparently it isn't unheard of for women at this stage in pregnancy to get, though it isn't a common occurrence either. And basically, there's nothing to do except wait for the baby to be born and hope that no permanent damage was caused between when it developed (last week) and his birth. If it didn't, I should go back to myself after he's born. If not, I will have to see a cardiologist to keep it under control.

[finn's mom]

It's not extra weight. It's a condition called tachycardia.

Did you find this out tonight? Man, I hope it's not permanent...but, if you did find this out tonight, at least you know and can just deal with that, now.

[Lobodeb]

I didn't know tachycardia was an actual condition. I thought it was just a label they used when the heart beats faster than normal. Tachy meaning fast-beating, cardia meaning heart.

Either way, it seems the signs are pointing more and more to have Nug join us here on the outside. How much more are they willing to let you endure?

[Samantha Puppy]

I don't know, Lobodeb. I took it to mean it was a condition, but maybe she meant it as just rapid heart beat and when she talked long term, that it could ultimately cause another heart condition. I don't know.

As for how much longer they'll have me go on - because of his size she doesn't want him born before our induction date unless HE decides it's time. As far as I can tell, unless we go into labor on our own, I have to deal with it for another 2 weeks. Blah.

SO uncomfortable.

[caseysmom]

Well I would think if there is a risk to your heart they should induce, he may be small but he would definetely have no survival problems now. Sound like they are monitoring you very closely and I am sure they will consider your health as well.

[K9soul]

Lobodeb is right, tachycardia is not an actual condition but just means your heart rate is faster than "normal." It can have any one of numerous causes including stress, increased caffeine or sugar intake, even increased carbohydrates, to name just a few. Kinda like tinnitus means ear ringing but it can be caused by a wide variety of conditions. Hope that makes sense.

Really if the medical personnel working with you are not too concerned, I would breathe easy as you can as they see hundreds and hundreds of pregnancies every year and probably see quite a wide variety of things. I know it has to be hard not to be anxious, in your place I would be too. I've had tachycardia before when I was dealing with an illness years ago and it's not a pleasant feeling. That winded feeling is very uncomfortable. But I hope it helps to know that you don't have an actual condition that will stick with you. I'm betting it will settle when the little guy comes into the world .

[Samantha Puppy]

Yeah, I feel better knowing that they aren't overly concerned about it... she did say that it could bring about heart issues in the future depending how severe the case is and how long I have it - I guess from the heart beating so fast for so long could damage/weaken it. Not sure. She said after I have the baby, I should follow up with my GP about it and allow him to refer me to a cardiologist if he feels it's necessary.

So yeah, while I feel better knowing that none of my doctors are freaking out about it, it's still really uncomfortable and I wish there was something I could do/take for it instead of just waiting for each episode to pass.