THIS NEWS IS STRESSING ME OUT | 20 Week Pregnancy Update

[@TheMoranFamily]

When you said your anatomy scan revealed unexpected news it triggered me for a sec 😩 Glad to hear baby girl is looking healthy. Praying everything clears up for you girls. Hang in there and stay positive until that next scan 💛

[@cutieclontz4994]

As a first time mom who had an unexpected, unplanned c section after 21 hrs of labor, you're DEFINITELY going to want that upside down peri bottle. It was a life saver and I'm so glad I took it with me to the hospital. C sections are no joke.

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you so much for the tip! I'll definitely make sure it's readily available 😅

[@rachdach010]

I gained 50 lbs with my girl, all belly! And was 2lbs under pre preg weight by 5 weeks postpartum. Your body knows what to do :) Trust it!

[@matthewcarrubba2976]

Congrats to you on getting to 20wks in your pregnancy and hope everything is going well for you during your pregnancy and hope your unborn baby is healthy and growing and my thoughts and prayers are with you for a safe and healthy pregnancy and God bless you all and stay safe and healthy. Love 💘 guys so much 💘 ❤️

[@isabbygabbyorcrabby]

I was also diagnosed with placenta previa at 20w, I have a scan to check it has moved next week so fingers crossed for us both! I was told in the UK that 90% of cases diagnosed at 20w have moved by 32w so I'm feeling really optimistic!

[@martebrasoysaetrum]

Tip for drinking the glucol... bring a straw! It made it so much easier.

[@Matt_Acuna]

Ooooo very interesting!

[@ednamiranova]

Well I’m sure the placenta thingy is going to resolve on its own but just in case it doesn’t I recommend watching the last pregnancy journey of Delilah Loeppky (here on KZbin), she had vaginal births and then placenta previa so it ended up having a csection, she was so scared! But finally she found strength and peace with it. Good luck! 💫

[@nikkinikole7610]

My placenta was posterior and only 0.8cm from my cervix. Stayed exactly the same until we saw at my 36w scan that it had moved 3+cm away. Praying that the same happens for you! 🙏🏽

[@WhatLeslyeLoves]

I too had placenta previa with my second kiddo and it stayed in a less ideal spot until my 36th week where it moved just enough to allow for a natural birth. Hoping the same result for you. Just don’t stress and don’t overdue it.

[@Christina-xc7on]

I love when you get sassy about what words KZbin doesn't allow 😂 never change, Megan! Also that wallpaper looks more and more beautiful every time I see it 😍 sending you all the good vibes!

[@kaitlynthurman]

I'm also due July 18th with my second! I had a C-section with my first, and I want you to know that while recovery is tough, it's all going to be ok! Good luck either way!

[@taylorrose5464]

I had the exact same diagnosis, by the time I was checked again at my 28 week scan, it was all fixed and corrected itself :) this was with my first and I immediately went to youtube and started watching placenta previa videos and it was the worst thing I could have done for my mental health :') just go with the flow mama, you're doing wonderful.

[@MeganAcuna]

That's amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@lezliesmith3354]

Fingers crossed for good news at your next appointment! I hope that no matter what news your next appointment brings, you still have a beautiful birth experience with Juniper, regardless of what that ends up being. And thank you for sharing - I'm sure many people will find strength in knowing they aren't the only ones that have got this news. I'm sure you have a lot on your mind lately, so if you feel you need time to process before answering any questions about what is going on please take the time you need 💙

[@mandiexo]

I’m loving your hair this length and the natural color! Super cute!

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you! I'm growing it out!

[@JamieLikesBatman]

I had a Complete Placenta Previa from 22 weeks onward. Being at peace that I may/needed to have a C-Section was a big thing for me. Much better to have a Scheduled C Section than an Emergency C Section.

[@JJ-ss4rq]

Placenta Previa is very common for those who have their children prior to the “2 year” recommendation period. It goes away on its own. Don’t stress about it what so ever !

[@louisebourne5779]

Your looking beautiful and blooming. Try not to worry i know that is easy for me to say, i’m sure all will be well your growing a beautiful little girl. Rest up and take warm baths for lots of relaxation. 💕

[@KimBirdwondersChannel]

I also have placenta previa :( almost half way through pregnancy as well so also hope it moves. Praying for all of us! 🤍🙏 and your makeup is really cute btw!

[@Courtagonist]

Super glad that baby girl is healthy and safe. I understand you being worried! I had a c-section for my son, not the most fun or preferred way, but mother nature had other plans. You've got this either way!

[@kellinimmo1693]

I literally just got the good news yesterday (24 weeks) that my placenta had moved out of the way 🙌

[@MeganAcuna]

Yayyyy I'm so happy for you!

[@lizzybee91]

I also have placenta previa. I advocated for a 24 week ultrasound just so I can go back to normal activity sooner if it moves out of the way and not worry for so long. Hope it goes away for both of us!

[@Matt_Acuna]

I too would like to get back to “normal activity” 😇

[@savannahturner9502]

I love your aesthetic!! ❤️ I found your channel when I was in a very dark place 6 months into becoming a mom and you really helped me become more positive and pull me out of that. Thank you for being awesome ❣️ My next baby I also want to try unmedicated, the first one I was so nervous but looking back I definitely think I could make it! So proud of you!! I hope everything clears up, this pregnancy has already been so scary for you!!!

[@sierrareed11]

so happy to hear your nausea is pretty much gone!! :D

[@frapur8409]

I had one too. Even bled during my pregnancy because of it since it was pretty close to my cervix. Finally decided to move into a higher position by week 30. It's gonna be fine.

[@jillianvelasquez7161]

When you said she might be due on the 21st of July my heart sang that's my birthday Cancers are awesome 🌞

[@MeganAcuna]

Aw you guys could be birthday buddies!

[@WolfyCourt]

Aww I didn’t realize were due within just a few days of each other. I’m due 7/21 and can’t wait to meet my little one and to also go on this journey alongside of you!

[@prettyintn2964]

Congrats! I'm due 7/22 with our first, it's nice to find virtual bump buddies :)

[@RosannaChistiakov]

I’m also having a tailbone pain, it started around 12 weeks! It was getting so much worse and finally by week 26, I’ve decided to try a chiropractor! It helped SO MUCH! ❤️ 37 weeks now and it still hurts occasionally but not at all as it used to!

[@Tabbyhenne]

Same! The pain started at 13 weeks, even though I did prenatal yoga daily.. Anyway, for me physical therapy was the only thing that worked.

[@RosannaChistiakov]

@@Tabbyhenne isn’t it amazing! I don’t know how they do it 😅

[@lucafriends567]

All the best for your entire journey ❤️

[@amybundrick5404]

Will pray that it all works out

[@amyloewen2093]

I’m so sorry. I’ll be praying for you. ♥️

[@stephaniekennedy5384]

I had it with both of my boys and it corrected by 28 weeks! No stress 😎

[@novasmotion]

Just hopping on here to saythat you are glowing! So glad baby girl is doing good, and hopefully you and Matt can resume normal activities soon! 🥰🤞😅

[@Matt_Acuna]

PLEEAAASSE!

[@randimichelleyarbrough]

I had placenta P also! It ended up resolving on its own. For glucose I’m surprised they don’t even allow 50g of sugar of apple juice. 🥺 hopefully you find what you’re wanting to take for alternative.

[@viopatti]

So I didn’t have a previa but I did have low lying placenta (not covering but close enough that if it didn’t resolve I would get a C section too) I just had my 32 wk ultrasound a few weeks ago to make sure it had moved, and it had! I know it’s hard but try not to stress yourself out in the meantime, at least you don’t have to wait as long for your follow up too 😂

[@bird_nerd_girl]

You're amazing, such a kick-butt mama, you've got this - crossing fingers placenta previa resolves quickly. But came here to comment on tailbone pain - regardless if your tailbone pain is pregnancy related (yours) or not (mine) a pelvic physical therapist (PT) can help (speaking from experience, they are AMAZING). Insurance covers it just like any other physical therapist appt, but they sometimes take a while to get in to see. Highly, highly recommend seeing a pelvic PT. Mine said the moment I get pregnant to schedule with her and she'll help keep my SI joint dysfunction in check and tailbone pain to a minimum if they come back (which they likely will).

[@MeganAcuna]

I'll definitely look into this! Thank you!

[@Tabbyhenne]

It's crazy to me that you only get three ultrasounds during pregnancy :O I'm pregnant - week 19 - and I've already had 6 ultrasounds so far. They do it each time you're at the OBGYN here in Germany.

[@microvan1234]

If you do have to have a c-section I'd be happy to tell you some of my tips for recovery. I had a c-section in november 2020 and the recovery really wasn't terrible. I was walking within 12 hours and had about 80% range of movement back by the end of the first week. By 2 weeks I was basically back to full range of movement and little to no pain. the feeling that your organs are going to fall out is really intense for a while though. The compression garment was a *life saver* and I can't recommend it highly enough. My scar is also really not visible. The incision is at the panty line so even in a bathing suit no one is going to see it. It is a large scar, but mine isn't raised or painful at all. Another weird thing is the numbness. Since the nerves get cut you have numbness on your stomach for a while. I still don't have full feeling in my lower tummy and I'm not sure at this point if i ever will.. but it doesn't really bother me too much. You stop noticing it once the pins and needles feeling goes away. Hopefully you wont need to have one though! Glad little Juniper is looking healthy and well developed :)

[@auroraj.culver4979]

Listening to your outlook on your body now is so beautiful and wonderful! I’m so glad that you are so much happier with your body while pregnant this time. Wonderful! Our bodies are amazing. ❤️

[@BakaFreya]

My duedate was July 15th. But my babygirl came July 23th 2021 via C-Section. I was really sad because I prepared myself for a natural unmedicated birth. But her cord was around the neck so her heart rate dropped with every contraction. My pregnancy was really good after the first trimester. But my delivery was really horrible :/ I got spinal headache and the anesthesist didn't want to diagnosed it until final another guy came in and said I have it and I need a blood patch. And then a week later I got a c-section infection and had to go to the hospital again. I was so devasted why I had to go through all of this :/ But now 7 months later I am happy again and my babygirl is thriving :D She was also 7.1 pounds and is so small. I can still use 3-6 months clothes with her :'D I really hope the best for you. I think you are a great mom and can be proud.

[@dawnmurr9596]

Prayers

[@daynawaters8706]

I am not the type to have body image issues at all so when I was pregnant I never cared of the number on the scale I’m sorry you struggle with this but I must say I gained 50lbs by the end of my pregnancy, my baby was just shy of 9lbs and I lost all the weight and now I weigh less then pre pregnancy weight. Weight is just a number and it doesn’t matter

[@emmaengland]

Thank you for the update! So glad you’re feeling relatively back to normal :) I was wondering if you ever looked into the Glow Pregnancy app since I thought you had used the Glow Baby one at some point?

[@TheDelmarvaRD]

27+3. Failed my 1 hr barely earlier this week. I tolerated the test really well and it really wasn’t that bad. However I went it for the 3 hr this morning and got so sick and had to sprint out of the waiting room and vomit. I was only 40 minutes into the test 👎 it’s 7 pm and I am still sick to my stomach. I’ve had no morning sickness in my pregnancy so I’m shocked. I meet with my doctor next week so we’ll see what she wants to do for next steps.

[@Matt_Acuna]

This test seems so brutal to Moms. There has to be a better way!

[@bubblealien]

So glad that Juniper is looking healthy💖 Keeping my fingers crossed for you that the placenta preevia resolves itself 🤞🏻 xx

[@ccre88trixx]

I had my anatomy scan on Wednesday, but I have to wait for the results (it was at a different office than my OB). I think everything looked fine, but I also don't know what I'm actually looking at lol. We found out baby is a girl!! (even though everyone thought it was a boy cause I'm carrying kind of low). I'm due in July as well

[@karissabarcelo3040]

Placenta previa early on is so common it’s surprising doctors even mention it. All it does it stress out mom.

[@shalibakes8440]

1. We just have a blood test for sugar in UK.. how odd. 2. I had a low lying placenta at 20 weeks but by 28 weeks it was completely out of the way :) Xxx

[@brookeward1070]

I gained 80 pounds with my baby I think you’re good! Lol 😂

[@brittanyn1248]

I had complete previa at 20 weeks and it resolved in full before baby came :)

[@MeganAcuna]

That's amazing! So happy for you!

[@Coast2Coast88]

I’ve had one vaginal birth and 4 c sections. I actually enjoyed my c sections more :)

[@dsanmoral]

I was in labor for 24 hours, and didn’t have an epidural until 8cm because of the extreme pain I was in. I was expected to have a vaginal birth considering that I was healthy the majority of my pregnancy. But God had different plans and I ended up having a c-section because I got an infection. Girl anything can happen. The worst thing I did was have expectations and that messed me up later on. I used to say the same thing you say “I hope I don’t have a c-section” and I GET it’s because your proud of your body being able to do it naturally the first time. But certain words can make c-section mommas feel bad. I don’t feel bad about it now, but I know in the beginning when I got my CS I felt less of a mother because I couldn’t “push”. Some of us prepped for an unmedicated birth and were never able to feel proud of ourselves.

[@MeganAcuna]

I'm sorry that you had that experience and I hope you're able to feel proud of yourself now looking back! C section and recovery from that is a huge accomplishment in itself and I encourage you to look at it that way! I did be sure to say in the video that there's nothing wrong or bad about a C section or an epidural as a disclaimer but I also have my personal preference and that's totally okay! I always want to talk openly on here about my fears and goals but I'm sorry if me talking about my desire for an unmedicated labor was triggering for you.

[@LYMillValley]

My OB/GYN did the test where you ate I think it was 12 jelly beans. Much easier to do then drink that awful stuff. Of course I picked out and ate all the purple ones.

[@MeganAcuna]

I asked about this and my doctor said no 😭

[@brittanyescott6550]

Mine moved between 20 and 32 weeks, and I had an unmedicated birth!

[@Acorn24]

I hope all clears up for you and baby! If (which I bet you don't) you have to have a csection that will give you experience on the other side of birth and you'll be able to give advice on both natural labor and csection! I was told through my pregnancy fat stored in your thighs and butt during pregnancy actually helps with breast milk production! I'm not a doctor and can't confirm this though lol. You're glowing and beautiful! Can't wait to see baby Juniper 😊

[@zanabanana27]

I had to have a csection because my son was breeched. Absolutely nothing wrong with having a csection. The recovery time is not as terrible as some make it out to be. I was moving houses out of state by 6 weeks PP. Hoping you won't have to have one. I was really hoping too, wanted a non-medicated labor. Didn't happen. You'll be fine. ALSO, did you add freckles to your face??

[@RaqMor13]

I have previa at 33 weeks so I’m scheduled for a c section. I have seen so many people mention how painful having a c section and I’m terrified

[@zanabanana27]

@@RaqMor13 it's really not. I was also terrified. The first 48 hours were probably the hardest but you'll be in the hospital with help, so definitely take it slow. But after those 2 days, you'll feel more like yourself again. Just listen to your body, and know your limits. You'll do great. 💙

[@ashb2404]

Just thought I'd add... I didn't personally experience placenta previa, mine was a small abruption, which was terrifying for a bit, but that's another story (all is well). However, my cousin was pregnant at the same time as me and had placenta previa... It stressed her out pretty bad as well, and all was great in the long run. It moved and she went on to have a natural birth. I know you already have a lot of people telling you it turned out good for them, but I know I loved hearing as many stories as possible that had the ideal outcome anytime I faced a potential issue during pregnancy.... It will all go well!

[@paperedcreations8]

What app did you say you’re using that shows the baby in 3D?

[@TheNaturalBirthShow]

Everyone gains different amounts with each pregnancy and the recommended range is not really based on science or evidence, so good job not stressing and denying weight check-ins! Acupuncture by someone good at women's health & Webster Certified chiropractic care both can be REALLY beneficial in resolving placenta previa. The chiropractor might help with your tailbone, too. And surprisingly, a pelvic floor physical therapist might help, too! Good luck, I know that stuff can be annoying!

[@karissabarcelo3040]

What’s the plan for how you two will balance Rowan and Juniper in the early days? Does Matt get paternity? You also mentioned before you wish you took longer maternity.

[@Matt_Acuna]

I’m taking a month off and getting paid a percentage of my salary through Washington State’s paid leave program. Unfortunately my company does not have any kind of leave so I’m taking an unpaid absence.

[@karissabarcelo3040]

@@Matt_Acuna THAT IS ABSURD.

[@chiraine1]

@@Matt_Acuna That's crazy. Here in the Netherlands the mom gets 16 weeks maternity leave. And the dad get's 1 week paid fully + up to a additional 5 weeks paternity leave with 70% pay. And most also save up their vaccation time. To add some extra weeks. Dads should be able to experience those first few months as much as mom.

[@chiraine1]

On the other hand, your house would cost a milion euro's😅

[@Matt_Acuna]

@@chiraine1 Yeah I have a lot of PTO because I’ve barely used any during the panny, so I could use that. The salary reimbursement through the state was pretty good though and Megan’s business has grown so much since Rowan was born. But I agree. It’s absurd! We are blessed in many other ways though. Like our house!

[@jordanmuhs4188]

Just letting you know for the 3 hour glucose test, you get your blood drawn every hour… before you drink the glucol, and then every hour for 3 hours total. Also, most doctors have you fast before that one. I felt much more sick during the 3 hour vs. the regular 1 hour one.

[@MeganAcuna]

Yes, I've done it before. I actually felt less sick during the 3 hour but I'm guessing all of our bodies react differently each time!

[@dolphynlvr4]

I will pray for you that you won’t need a C section. But IF you do, I think you’ll find you feel like just as much of a rockstar and empowered for having gone through that type of birth.

[@MeganAcuna]

I really hope so! I know C section mamas are so amazing too!

[@meganchriste6194]

Just a suggestion not even sure if it would help with tailbone pain but have you tried a chiropractor who is skilled to adjust pregnant woman? I had to much amniotic fluid (Polyhydramnios) & my hips were always needing adjusting.

[@Ana77770]

Girls normally smaller than boys. Maybe that's why she measured smaller

[@yarazard]

A lot of ultrasound schools would love someone to practice on just fyi

[@CarolineNotCarolynBoyd]

Hey Megan! I know how stressful that was for you and I'm sorry. I had a partial previa at my twenty week and it was so stressful. 90% of those resolve though so take heart--mine did!! I didn't have a sex ban at that point but I had a bleed at 27 weeks and it was terrifying and then I wasn't allowed to have ANYTHING until 32 weeks when it has resolved... And boy five weeks with NOTHING is rough! Be aware that you may need to have a third ultrasound at 32 like I did...sometimes it takes awhile to move. But I promise it will be okay. What helped me was writing a birth plan for a gentle Cesarean and for an unmedicated vaginal birth so that I knew I wouldn't get blindsided. Message me on Instagram if you want to talk about it--it really helped me to talk to other moms who had gone through it 💜

[@Matt_Acuna]

Please don’t say NOTHING! 😩

[@CarolineNotCarolynBoyd]

@@Matt_Acuna hopefully since y'all are holding off on *~the main event~* you won't have any bleeds and therefore it shouldn't be an issue. I sometimes wonder if we had gone that route I may not have had the bleed. I'd definitely take eight weeks of "heavy petting" over five weeks of utter frustration 😅

[@Matt_Acuna]

@@CarolineNotCarolynBoyd HEAVY PETTING oh my gosh what a grade school throwback 🤣

[@CarolineNotCarolynBoyd]

@@Matt_Acuna wow you were doing heavy petting in grade school?? Lol I remember hearing that term maybe in eighth grade sex ed (more like abstinence class...hi private Christian school 🤦🏼‍♀️) and being like... I don't know what this means 😆 I carefully selected the term heavy petting to avoid getting filtered out of the comments 🤪

[@Matt_Acuna]

@@CarolineNotCarolynBoyd exactly what you said. Private Christian grade school sex ed. Or lack thereof. That’s the term they used for us 😆