Diaper Swappers

forever_loved25 · 04-01-2011, 06:36 PM

My first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. At my prenatal appointments, they could never get blood when they would try to take it. My second pregnancy,they could get blood.

Well, I went in today, and they tried to draw blood, and couldn't get more than half of a tube. They stuck me 5 times. once in each arm, once in each hand, then on the vein in the forearm. I am worried that them not being able to get blood, means that this pregnancy will end like the first one, and it has me so worried.

Mommytoo2 · 04-01-2011, 06:46 PM

Drink more water. The main reason you can't get blood is from dehydration. Don't worry yourself, relax. God makes all plans for a reason!

Kbunz14 · 04-01-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mommytoo2

Drink more water. The main reason you can't get blood is from dehydration. Don't worry yourself, relax.

Agreed! If you know you're going in for blood tests, drink more water then normal (which you should be drinking a decent amount while pregnant) to help them out - and yourself afterword! I know when I've donated or had extensive blood tests taken, I get a little woosy after if I haven't had enough water pre-testing

GL and I wish you all the best mama!

ericamichelle · 04-02-2011, 09:49 AM

Or request a different lab tech. I'm a tough draw and I always let them know up front. I get some techs who are determined to wrench the needle around to get the vein. Then they bump up against a valve and the flow stops completely. A new tech comes in and gets it straight away. Go figure.

angel0123 · 04-02-2011, 12:21 PM

Probably depends on you veins. The nurses always comment how I have good big veins for blood.

Ask for a dif tech. Some ppl are not good at it.

bdhutier · 04-02-2011, 01:26 PM

I have the worst veins ever! My problem is they look good and so no matter how many times I let them know they are a problem, I get reassured they will be fine. I usually get poked between 5-9 times every time I go. My sil is a nurse and she said to drink lots of water and to have a warm compress on the spot before they draw the blood. And it doesn't work like that mama,not being able to get blood in no way means miscarriage.

momof3boys1girl · 04-02-2011, 03:15 PM

yep drink more water

Angel89411 · 04-02-2011, 09:28 PM

I agree with water. I have been in while dehydrated before, and they had a bear f a time sticking me and my veins are easy! I have only had one person miss....twice. I am still convinced she was a noob. But water, water, water.

04-01-2011, 06:36 PM	#1
forever_loved25 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 541 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	I'm a little worried My first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. At my prenatal appointments, they could never get blood when they would try to take it. My second pregnancy,they could get blood. Well, I went in today, and they tried to draw blood, and couldn't get more than half of a tube. They stuck me 5 times. once in each arm, once in each hand, then on the vein in the forearm. I am worried that them not being able to get blood, means that this pregnancy will end like the first one, and it has me so worried. __________________ Mom to two boys.

04-01-2011, 06:46 PM	#2
Mommytoo2 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 148 Ratings: 16 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: I'm a little worried Drink more water. The main reason you can't get blood is from dehydration. Don't worry yourself, relax. God makes all plans for a reason!

04-02-2011, 09:49 AM	#4
ericamichelle Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Washington State Posts: 1,967 Ratings: 129 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: I'm a little worried Or request a different lab tech. I'm a tough draw and I always let them know up front. I get some techs who are determined to wrench the needle around to get the vein. Then they bump up against a valve and the flow stops completely. A new tech comes in and gets it straight away. Go figure. __________________ Erica Jim, mommy to David 16, Harry 11, George 9, Thomas 7, Michael 3, Roger 1, and Frank Charles, forever my sweet baby 8.4.08-8.4.08 Premium cloth pads and accessories.

04-02-2011, 12:21 PM	#5
angel0123 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 10,799 Ratings: 150 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Probably depends on you veins. The nurses always comment how I have good big veins for blood. Ask for a dif tech. Some ppl are not good at it. __________________ Laura the mama behind More Than Cloth Diapers, FREE Cloth Diaper Directory

04-02-2011, 01:26 PM	#6
bdhutier Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bubbaland Posts: 6,775 Ratings: 302 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: I'm a little worried I have the worst veins ever! My problem is they look good and so no matter how many times I let them know they are a problem, I get reassured they will be fine. I usually get poked between 5-9 times every time I go. My sil is a nurse and she said to drink lots of water and to have a warm compress on the spot before they draw the blood. And it doesn't work like that mama,not being able to get blood in no way means miscarriage. __________________ CATHOLIC, Open to life,Pro-life from moment of conception to natural death ,mom of many blessings who LOVES to sew when I can find the time Please excuse any typos ,my laptop keyboard has a mind of it's own

04-02-2011, 03:15 PM	#7
momof3boys1girl Super Moderator Formerly: mOmof3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 21,472 Ratings: 792 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: I'm a little worried yep drink more water __________________ SAHM to DD(7/05) DS1(12/06)DS2 (4/09)CLW at 28months and Newbie S 1-13-12...BFF to my DH since 10/03 12 week loss of twins "04" I sell scentsy Nothing tastes better then skinny. 79lbs gone 21 to go ISO:OBGE