Appointments Check-In 4/20-4/26

[ThePalindromicOne]

Let us know the happenings at your appointments this week.  I update later this week, have OB tomorrow and hand specialist for this raging carpal tunnel on Thursday!
Hope y'all are doing well!

[dogmama22]

Not my best appointment today, but not terrible. Today I met with the OB (I alternate between her and the midwife) and she does an awesome job of answering any of my questions to start off. Then she told me that I had sugar in my urine today. She said I could start testing my sugar after meals now or check my results at our next visit and if they weren't better, then I would have to start testing. I know my eating habits have not been great, so she said incorporating more protein with the carbs would help. During measurements, she said I was right on track, but that baby is very high. She asked a few questions about how my mom delivered me and then said that we still have some time for baby to descend, but that she's keeping an eye on it. She said it could be a sign that baby isn't going to be "compatible" with my pelvis. I'm happy to be getting that little bit of reality check now so that I have more time to process the fact that my best-laid natural birth plans may not be happening, but I'm still a bit disappointed. I know we still have time, so I'm just trying to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best at this point. Of course, healthy baby is number one, so I will be happy with that no matter what.

[billyhorrible]

dogmama22, that's ridiculous. Of course baby is high. Has nothing to do with the pelvis. It has to do with the fact you're 32 weeks!

My appointment was pretty good - I got a gold star for weight gain, blood pressure, measurements, and baby's strong heartbeat. And baby is head down!

[baileybaileybne]

My OB/midwife check up is later today. I expect it to be fairly routine but I haven't seen a midwife for ages so it will be good to get some more practical advice rather than just heavy medical stuff.
I also have my first antenatal class tonight. I've kind of been dreading it because I'm a big 'ignorance is bliss, just wait and see' person about labour. But my colleague who had her classes last week said she actually got a lot out of it and it wasn't too terrifyingly graphic so now I'm more optimistic.

Edit: appointment done and I'm blissfully boring and normal again. LO was kicking the Doppler probe which cracked me up. MW helped me figure out her position too: head right down, legs on one side and butt right up near my ribs. This girl knows how to stretch out and get comfy!

[dogmama22]

billyhorrible I thought it was pretty early to be saying things like that. Typically I love this doctor, but it was a little bit of a red flag for me when she mentioned that yesterday. I'm not stressing too much about it, but at least it forced me to really acknowledge the fact that babies aren't great at following birth plans.

[Widget123]

I scheduled an ultrasound, OB appointment, and dentist appointment this week because DH is home for a few days before leaving for another two weeks.

The ultrasound was to check on my ovarian cysts, fluid levels, and baby's growth (I had problems with #2 and #3 with my pregnancy of DD). My ovarian cysts have actually shrunk a bit, which I am relieved to hear. Fluid levels and growth are fine. Baby is head down. His hands were over his face the entire time, which is probably why I have still been feeling jabs in my pelvis.

OB appointment tomorrow. I don't expect to hear anything exciting, but I have a bunch of random questions to ask.

[lalamomma]

Had my appointment yesterday and got my TDAP vaccination. She did a check because of the vomiting and BH contractions over the weekend. All my bloodwork came back fine that she ordered at my last appointment. Baby had flipped back up but she said not to worry he has time to get back into position. My blood pressure was higher than normal but not alarming. Thy said I was dehydrated but I have no freaking clue how. I've been purposely drinking bottled water so I can keep track and forcing myself to drink enough.
Overall it was a good appointment. I will see her in 2 weeks.

[Widget123]

dogmama22 I agree with billyhorrible that it is still too early to get too excited about baby's position.

[turtletyme]

Just had my OB appt. and ultrasound. Baby is head down, fluid is good, fundus is measuring on track. She is 4 lbs(!) which to me seemed big for 31 + 4, but Dr had no concerns. My blood pressure is still way under control, yay!

The bad news is, my U/S showed I am still partial previa. She still isn't ready to schedule a section and thinks even in the current position, I might be ok for a vag delivery because the baby's head could push it out of the way. I have an appt in 3 weeks with the U/S tech at the MFM place so that doctor can look at it and weigh in. This whole previa saga is getting a little old.

[fuccimama]

Last appointment with MFM 4/23! I get to see how big LO is and my DH will be home to go too, yay! He has been in back-to-back Army schools! #military-spouse-problems

[jcprn]

Had my 33 week appointment today and met with one of the doctors that I haven't met before. She was really nice and easy going so I think she'd be very good to have if she's on call when the time comes. We talked a little bit about labor, skin-to-skin, and breastfeeding. She said I was measuring 34-35cm which is fine, just going to be probably a big baby. But I was 9lb 8oz and DH was 8lb 11oz so I figured we'd have a decent size baby if I made it to full term.

The only thing that makes me nervous is it seems like a common practice for my OB's to "start thinking about induction at 41 weeks" she mentioned scheduling an induction at that time and I wonder if that's a hard and fast rule or more like if I've not progressed at all, as opposed to being dilated and progressing. I guess we'll see at the time what's going on with my body...

[mathistm]

Boring and normal yesterday at my appt. When I was leaving though the ob said "see you in 2 weeks, knock on wood" and that freaked me out a little as I am 31 weeks and he didn't say anything about the possibility of baby coming early. Maybe it was just his normal deal but I was like uhhh what?

[jcprn]

Apr 21, 2015 14:13:49 GMT -5 mathistm said:

Boring and normal yesterday at my appt. When I was leaving though the ob said "see you in 2 weeks, knock on wood" and that freaked me out a little as I am 31 weeks and he didn't say anything about the possibility of baby coming early. Maybe it was just his normal deal but I was like uhhh what?

Haha something like this happened at my appointment today too. My OB was like "I don't think I've met you before", I'm like "no I'm still meeting all of the doctors". And she's like "well I'm on call tomorrow too. Not that I think I'll be seeing you then but..." DH and I were like WTF?

[tiffbot]

I did a follow up ultrasound today to get a better picture of all 4 heart chambers since they had trouble at the 20 week, and just general looking at the baby since DS was born in between 33-34 weeks which is where I'm headed now. 
I only saw the ultrasound tech today, I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday, but she said the heart looked great with a heart rate of 123, baby was head down and starting to get pretty low, she couldn't see my cervix good enough to tell if it was opening at all so will get the dr to check Monday, and the approximate measurements matched DS's when he was born at 5 pounds 11 ounces! Apparently my babies like to grow fast! (And of course, ultrasounds are not necessarily accurate).

But we stopped to watch the little guy/gal practice some sucking and sticking it's little tongue out. I told her it's pretty surreal having met DS at 33w3d so I know basically where it's at in there and like, full out baby. Crazy.


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[ThePalindromicOne]

Had my 34ish week appointment today with OB. No big surprises. Measuring right on track, she felt him to be head down (stay that way boy!), I got TDaP, we talked about labor and delivery a little bit more, my BP is up from my baseline but still <130/80, baby's heartrate ticking away at 138, I'm still within the normal weight gain range, but creeping on the upper limit (although she said you tend to plateau at this point - here's hoping!).

I'm more stressing about my hand specialist appointment on Thursday for this raging carpal tunnel, I'm worried they are going to tell me to suck it up and give me options that are minimally effective in order to avoid a steroid injection (which is what I really want) - again, here's hoping I can get my way

[kemdupuis]

Had my 32 week appointment today, and the OB literally said " this is a great looking kid." He's weighing in at 4lbs 2oz, and she's predicting he'll be around 8 and a half pounds when we're all said and done. HB was 124, fluid looked good, he's measuring a week ahead. She also said that although my placenta still looks funky, she is no longer concerned about it. So happy!!! He has long toes like me, and a big head like DH, and lots of hair.

[fuccimama]

So today was my last appointment with the MFM. I called ahead of time earlier this week to make sure it was a growth scan because at this point they no longer measure my cervix. The Ultrasound tech listens to the heartbeat and measure fluids and tries to tell me to come back in a week it is too early to do a growth. I called to make sure because I have no intentions of coming back and DH was attending an appointment because it had been forever. What a waste of time and money. No, I will not come back! I rather just deal with my doctor. I am so disappointed with this particular practice. Thank God I do not plan to have anymore children, and I am moving to N.C. in June. I mean I am only there due to my cervix, which is something you no longer check. WTF! You won't get anymore money off of me. #Pregnancyproblems Sorry for the rant, sometimes you just have to get it out!

[ThePalindromicOne]

Had my hand specialist appointment today for carpal tunnel. Doctor wanted to maintain a conservative approach (ie: suck it up, you 6 weeks until delivery after which will likely have quick resolution). I got all weepy and crying and told him I wanted the injections, and he agreed to do them but I have to wait until next week after I get a letter from OB stating she is okay with it (whom already told me verbally it would be okay, but he insists on a letter). So 1 week to see if I can improve my coping and management of symptoms to avoid injections, otherwise next week we'll go for it. Oye, we'll see how it goes!

[txngrl31]

Apr 23, 2015 18:07:55 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Just had a routine appointment. Very uneventful and dull Baby's HR was at 140 and she is head down at the moment - thankful for this since she had been transverse for a couple weeks and it was starting to get very uncomfortable.

Yay for head down! My baby has been moving from head down to transverse to breech. Transverse is by far the most uncomfortable.

[amber311]

30 week appt. Nothing unusual. Measuring right on track. Got a great 3d shot of the most amazing chubby cheeks ever. So cute!

[Deleted]

33 week appointment this morning. Baby's HB is strong at 138 and I had good BP. Doc says I'm still ok to go to my best friends wedding in 2 weeks, but will go for my 35 week appointment the day before to get tdap and check my cervix to make sure I'm not dilated more than a 1 just to make sure.

[teenybird]

Had a growth scan today as a follow-up to my super low PAPP-A from the first tri screening (mine was lower than the 1st percentile - yeesh). Baby is measuring right in the 50th percentile for his gestational age, which is a huge relief! Heart was a solid 140, lungs are practicing for those first breaths, fluid is right on track, and he was squirming up a storm. The U/S tech said he's probably weighing about 4 lbs 6 oz right now, which is great. I was only 4 lbs when I was born at 35 weeks, so I'm glad he will be a slightly healthier dude come birthday!

Midwife says they want to be sure all continues to go well, so I've been scheduled for weekly NSTs between now and term. They're also gonna keep a closer watch on my BP. It was good today, but I've got some pretty gnarly swelling they want to keep an eye on. No recs for early delivery right now, but if bub goes into crisis mode at any point, they might induce me early. Knock on wood we can keep this bub cookin' and healthy past 37 weeks!

[mrskblack11]

Had a normal check up today. Everything is good! OB had a hard time getting a HB today because he was moving around a lot. She pushed on him and he kept kicking her. HB was in the 140s so all is well. I got a feisty one cooking inside of me.

My next appointment is in two weeks and I will have a growth scan, check my cervix and GBS culture. Then I start going in weekly!