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15-5-2009 - weight gaining issues and asthma problems :(

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Worried

Hello Ladies,

So I went in for a check up yesterday due to my asthma..because.its been really bad these last couple of days that Ive been having to take my inhaler more then recommend, which is not good for me or my son. So I went in yesterday, they checked my heart rate and it was really high.....so they seen me right away and seen that I was wheezing and gasping for air, they checked my son's heartbeat and it was high as well :( So they sent me to a different department to get a breathing treatment of Albuterol for my asthma....that cleared my lungs up and they just sent me home with a new and stronger inhaler called Qvar. After I got sent home I decided to come to work since I was feeling a bit better, once I got to work my asthma started over again and it felt like I couldnt breath so I went back home & took the inhaler they precribed me and some cough medican because of my cold I have right now...I fell asleep for an hour and work up coughing really bad to where it felt like I couldn't breath again, so I had to take my inhaler once again. This went on for the rest of the night and I was waking up every hour and haveing to take my inhaler (which made me feel horrible) because I could feel my heart beating really fast and I know my son's was probably doing the same. Anyways, I went in again today for another check up and my OB tells me that I was worse then yesterday and I need to go in for another treatment...she also mentioned that she would probabley put me on another inhaler called (Pretazon) which is a strong type of inhaler that has STERIODS!! are you serious??? They are actually thinking about putting me on a steriod inhaler? So anyways she sends me over to get a breathing treatment and they told me that my heart rate was WAY to high and they recommend me not to get a breathing treatment becausse it will only make it worse. So they send me over to Medican Department and I seen a Dr there who told me that I should DEFFITINALY not be on pretazon inhalers because it is not recoomend during pregnancy and it can harm the baby. I just felt as if they kept on sending me back and forth and every Dr would tell me something different. I was starting to get so upset to where I felt like crying because I felt like all these inhalers and breathing treatments were harming my baby, so i ask my OB if they were able to check my baby to see if he's doing fine and she said no :( Another thing I wanted her to do was see if she can measure my son and see how much he weights, I am 22 weeks and Ive only gained 3 pounds so far..I am very worried that my son is not growing right. Even she said that by now I should have gained atleast 10lbs & all she said was that I needed to start eating more and eat more protin. I can't believe that she was not worried about my son at all? Obivously she didn't know to much about babies since she tried putting me on a Steriod Inhaler!!!!!!!! I am just so upset because I feel as if my son needs to be checked out, especally since Ive only gained 3 pounds so far :( What should I do Ladies? Are any of you or have any of you ever had trouble gaining weight durining pregnancy? I don't know what more there is for me to do for my son.........and I just feel so horrible that these Dr's are not checking on him to make sure everything is okay!! Also.....what should I do to help me gain weight?? any ideas?

6 Comments on weight gaining issues and asthma problems :(

mommy915 - Monday, 18 May
hey how are you so i see you are having a boy thats so cute have you bought anything for him yet? but i know what your going through i also have asthma and they wanted to put me on steriods and my obgyn said that their was no need for that so i just stuck with my inhaler and i was also taking albuterol and i swithched my inhaler to this generic one i at walmart for like 9 bucks and it works so good but i hope everything is ok with your baby all you do is have to pray. oh yeah and im having a girl

Kaitlin Osterhoudt - Saturday, 16 May
sweety dont worry about the weight gain im almost 6 months and havnt even gained a full 5 pounds and i eat all the time. the dr.s say that its actually normal and towards the ends of the pregnancy ima blow up and gain the weight an to not worry that the baby is getting all that he needs to get. so dont worry about that but i hope your asthma gets better!
Good Luck!

♥ Fifis Bump ♥ - Saturday, 16 May
i know its hrad but try not too worry yourself to much as you will only make yourself panic more which will increase your pulse rate and blood pressure.
I have a heart condition (tachycardic - very fast pulse...always over 100BPM) and also have premature beats. when i was around 20 weeks it got quite bad and i was in and out of hospital seeing the cardiologists but after i made myself keep calm its gradually calmed down after about 2 months. i still have odd beats but because i dont let myself get worked up i feel its helped alot. Also i didnt gain really anything over 7 pounds until i reached 6 months, everyone is different hun. as long as your getting your correct vitamins and calories everyday im sure your baby is ok, If not, request a scan so they can give you a rough estimate of your babies development and weight. xx

A.charisse - Friday, 15 May
Hey i hope everything works out for you. Now I can try to put your mind at ease about the weight gain because I have barely gained five pounds. I'm 5'7" and my starting weight was 127 and now I only weigh 132. I was very worried about not gaining enough pounds. But the doctor told me that as long as I'm taking my prenatal vitamins and eating and the baby is growing then not to worry. So as long as youre eating and the baby is growing don't stress. We don't want any early babies!!!!! I hope that helped because I was worried about the same thing

OKaylaO - Friday, 15 May
On the weight thing, I lost 4 pounds in my first trimester and I've gained ONLY those 4 pounds back, I'm back to my pre pregnanc weight. So technically, I have gained ZERO pounds. My doctor said at least I had gained the 4 back. My son is 8 ounces(half a pound) and right on track. I only weight 124 and I'm about 5'2, so I wasn't tiny to begin with, but I wasn't big either. They say I should have gained 10-14 pounds by now, but I' healthy and little man is too. Don't worry, it will be fine. Honestly, I'd switch doctors if I were you. Also, I'd go to the ER if I continue to feel this way. Usually ERs don't check the baby's heartbeat by doppler, so push for an ultrasound(seem to be all emotional), even if that means you having to wait longer. It sure is worth the reassurance.

princessw - Friday, 15 May
Hi, I am sorry you are having all these problems. I can understand that you are worried about your baby. I would be to. Just a suggestion...I would go in to the ER after hours maybe, and tell them you are having these problems and that you want them to check the baby. Kind of cry a little...I would also consider switching Drs. I agree, that you shouldn't be on any meds containing steroids. As far as your weight, not sure what to tell you. How many times are you eating? I know people say you should stay away from fast food, and eat healthy, but it doesn't hurt in moderation. I have gained about 17 lbs, and I feel like I have gained way to much. We can go out to eat sometime, and I will help you gain a few pounds!!: )
Jess

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