~ Appointments 4/13 - 4/17 ~

[txngrl31]

Let us know what's happening this week!

[apollo11235]

Our midwife cancelled our appointment last Thursday, so we went in this morning instead. Measuring right on track, still gaining weight like wow, and she could finally tell for sure that baby is head down! It was cool because she showed us where the head is and how to feel it ourselves.

[txngrl31]

32 week ultrasound and check up tomorrow! We haven't seen our little girl since 18 weeks so we are excited to see her at 32 weeks. I always get nervous before dr visits- you would think this wouldn't be the case anymore.

[redlipz]

Went in today and everything was great except for the fact that I have an inflamed nerve in my crotch that hurts like hell especially when I'm on my feet for long like at work. He also gave me the disability papers :0. Lots getting reeeeeal!!!

[apollo11235]

michyme123, FX the kidney is nothing to worry about

[mathistm]

michyme123 yes that's head down! it's short for vertex.

[theBeeMama]

So glad for his thread!!! I wanted somewhere to share without being an AW- we had our follow up ultrasound today to check up on what had been low-lying placenta (almost previa) and it had totally stretched/grown up and away from the cervix! She said it wasn't anywhere near the danger zone! yay! So we will get to carry on with our natural birth plan!

Also, I have a regular midwife appointment on Thursday.

[leenziepops]

I had a check up today and LO is head down. No cervical checks until much later on so I'm relieved about that. From hereon my appointments are fortnightly!

[sugarbean17]

Appointment with midwife today. Measuring at 35 weeks, so 3 weeks ahead (which is also what our perinatologist said at our last ultra sound) So hooray for a big baby! Had platelets rechecked because last time they were a little low. So we will see if they have gotten any better.

[Deleted]

I just came from my routine appointment. The protein levels in my UA were very high so my doc sent me for another UA and blood work. I have no swelling, headache, etc, and my blood pressure was perfect so I'm trying to not worry and stay off of Dr. Google. Anyone have any insight about high urine proteins?

[txngrl31]

I had my 32 week ultrasound and check up today that included a TDaP shot. BP and weight normal. Baby is in the 43rd percentile and weighing about 4 pounds. She has hair on her head! My husband and I were a little nervous to see the 3D ultrasound pics, but she is perfect and brought a tear to my eye. Their features look very weird on the 3D hahahaha. Belly is measuring at 33.

During the ultrasound she moved from a transverse position (sideways) to breech, and then back again to transverse during the check up with my OB. We will have another ultrasound to check position at 36 weeks. Apparently, there are several different things that can be done to switch them to head down. Any one have experience with this?

Next appointment in 2 weeks, including the Group B Strep test!

[sabrinaml]

Had my biweekly appointment this afternoon. BP has slowly been on the rise, add that with the crazy swelling in my feet and ankles= this girl is now seeing the OB weekly since she is concerned with preeclampsia. Protein level in urine was normal though. My OB also called for another ultrasound to check Extra's growth (excited to see Extra again!) and I have to do a 24 hour urine collection.

Just trying to keep calm and take things one day at a time.

[mcp6286]

30 week appointment today! Got all my c-section paperwork filled out plus the special soap they make you shower with for a couple days beforehand. It's getting real! Baby Hayley is doing well, heartbeat in the 130's and she's (mostly) head down. She squirms around a LOT and the doctor said she changed positions a few times during the exam. She's measuring about a week ahead, which I am totally panicked about now. That puts her due date on my last day of work before school gets out for the summer, and my c-section isn't scheduled till 4 days later (the 19th). I'm contemplating whether to re-schedule it for the 15th and just tell my school they have to get me a sub for the last 2 days.

I gave the doctor a good laugh when I told her that I've been freaking out because the past week or so, EVERYONE has been telling me that I'm carrying too low for a girl and that my tech must have gotten the sex wrong. I know it's just an old wives tale, but I got quite SS about it. However, once she was done laughing at me, she was kind enough to pull out the portable u/s and give me a quick scan to prove to me that I am, indeed, having a girl. Crisis averted. Not that I wouldn't be happy with a boy too, it's just....my ENTIRE nursery is hot pink, as is most of the big stuff (car seats, strollers, etc). Someone's head would have been rolling if I had to go exchange all that at this point.

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Apr 15, 2015 19:46:07 GMT -5 @bubbs119 said:

Apr 14, 2015 12:20:46 GMT -5 @jimbobcooter said:

I just came from my routine appointment. The protein levels in my UA were very high so my doc sent me for another UA and blood work. I have no swelling, headache, etc, and my blood pressure was perfect so I'm trying to not worry and stay off of Dr. Google. Anyone have any insight about high urine proteins?

Did you get any feedback from your doc about this since the UA and blood work?

No.  I haven't.   I'm not sure when the results were due back but I just guesed I would hear today.  I'm kind of annoyed but trying to assume this means everything is ok.

[carolyngrace]

Had my 33 week appt yesterday. Baby is measuring 35 weeks, and is head down and LOW in my pelvis. Which makes sense because I don't have the uncomfortable in my ribs feeling some people do, but I DO have to pee every ten minutes!

I'll have another at 36 weeks since everything is looking great, and obviously weekly after that!

txngrl31, I do the spinning babies exercises regularly because I'm paranoid about a breech baby. You're definitely early enough to urge baby into the right position!

spinningbabies.com/start/in-pregnancy/daily-activities/

[txngrl31]

Apr 16, 2015 6:37:45 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

Had my 33 week appt yesterday. Baby is measuring 35 weeks, and is head down and LOW in my pelvis. Which makes sense because I don't have the uncomfortable in my ribs feeling some people do, but I DO have to pee every ten minutes!

I'll have another at 36 weeks since everything is looking great, and obviously weekly after that!

txngrl31, I do the spinning babies exercises regularly because I'm paranoid about a breech baby. You're definitely early enough to urge baby into the right position!

spinningbabies.com/start/in-pregnancy/daily-activities/

Yes, thanks! I found the website yesterday and started doing a couple of those. My dr also gave me an exercise to try 3 times a day. LO is an active little thing. I can feel her head move in all areas of my stomach. She was head down for awhile last night because I felt her hiccups, but then moved back sideways. She is already defying me hahaha.

I'm happy to hear you had a positive dr visit! 

[bendherova]

30w appt today. Baby boy appears to be head down, but that anything is possible between now and 36w.

BP was high for me, but still normal range, got my Tdap shot. Baby's HR was great.

Good news all around.

[theBeeMama]

Got a TDAP shot today at my appointment... Holy mother this hurts!

[holliberry28]

@tnxgrl31, what excercises did your doctor give you to do?

carolyngrace, thanks for the link, I'll need to check it out.

I had my 30 week appointment yesterday, met with the other OB in the practice for the first time. Did the u/s, said baby is breech, but it's early still and he can move. I was breech though, which makes me suspect I have an increased risk to have a breech baby. But, I really don't want to have a c-section. Time will tell.

@jimbobcooter, I wouldn't be too worried, especially since you don't have other symptoms.

mcp6286, is there a reason you're scheduling a c-section? Just curious if you had said why before and I missed it.

[baytosa2013]

I had my 32 week appointment this morning! I got to meet a 2nd Dr. in the practice and I really liked her. Blood pressure is good, no comments on weight gain (I'm freaking out in my head though), measuring right on at 32 weeks.

Baby's HR was 149 and she was wiggling all around when the Dr. was trying to use the doppler. She said she's hanging out sideways still (been that way at least since my 18 week US). I got my TDAP shot today and turned in all my hospital pre-registration forms since my Dr.s office is attached to the hospital. Got my first dose of Braxton Hicks last night in the middle of the night...freaking WEIRD!

[wormgerm]

Boooooo I just risked out of my midwife practice. Boarderline high BP (white coat anxiety, yo) and borderline high glucose even though I passed the effing 3 hour. It's fiiiiiine grand scheme but with 3 male doctors and 2 female doctors I don't like those odds of having a strange man all up in my vagina especially during such a vulnerable time. I held it together and took the news like a champ but now in my car I feel like crying.

[missjenniebean]

Appt went well! Ultrasound showed baby right on track. Baby is super low in my hip so she couldn't get good measurements. Gained some weight but no one seems concerned but me! Got a face shot of baby and I think baby looks like his/her daddy!

[txngrl31]

holliberry28, She said to get on all fours with your butt in the air , and to stay that way for 10- 15 minutes 3 times a day. She stressed it's an old wives tale so to take it as it is, but some women have had success with it. I will try anything to get her to move head down. Like you, the idea of a c- section scares me. She reassured me that LO still has lots of time to move, and we will do another check via ultrasound at 36 weeks.

[txngrl31]

wormgerm, I get whitecoat every time they put the bp cuff on. I feel your pain!

[mcp6286]

holliberry28 am having a c-section due to a pre-existing GI disorder. Because of my medical history I strongly prefer it...I think it's the safest route to go for baby, even though recovery will be slower.

[Bluedaisy]

Had a check up today. Very routine but found out that the ultrasound we had to check on babies head came back and everything looks good, no abnormalities. Still measuring big but my doctor is not worried about that at all.

[holliberry28]

Apr 16, 2015 15:31:31 GMT -5 mcp6286 said:

holliberry28 am having a c-section due to a pre-existing GI disorder. Because of my medical history I strongly prefer it...I think it's the safest route to go for baby, even though recovery will be slower.

Sorry to hear you have a GI issue Absolutely do what is safest for you and baby!

[holliberry28]

Apr 16, 2015 15:29:35 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

wormgerm, I get whitecoat every time they put the bp cuff on. I feel your pain!

+ 1.  Finally bought a bp monitor at home and I couldn't believe it was normal, a full 20 points lower than at the doctor's office.  Go figure...

[mrsmonogrammed]

Just got back from my 30 week appointment....officially diagnosed with gestational diabetes, but I've only gained 4lbs this entire pregnancy. (Granted, there was a bit of extra poundage for baby to snack on before she got there;)) measuring right on track, but I have an appointment tomorrow with a dietician. My dr did say that she has complete confidence that I can diet control it since my weight gain hasn't been out of control so far....FX it's as easy she she's making it out to be!

[txngrl31]

Apr 16, 2015 17:01:49 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

Apr 16, 2015 15:29:35 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

wormgerm, I get whitecoat every time they put the bp cuff on. I feel your pain!

+ 1.  Finally bought a bp monitor at home and I couldn't believe it was normal, a full 20 points lower than at the doctor's office.  Go figure...

I've been thinking about getting an at home one in hopes it would take the anxiety out of a dr visit. You would think we would be ok with how many visits we have had thus far. My husband always jokes when he goes to the OB with me and it's bp time: he laughs and says,"the most dreaded part of the visit, here we go."