Appointments Check-In Week Of May 4h

[teenybird]

@littlechivette, I'm totally gonna Eeyore it up today, too. I am planning on ice cream for dinner and give zero fucks.

Had my weekly NST today and the consulting OB seemed a little concerned about some of the little heart rate dips bub had. She said it could be that he was sitting on/kicking/playing with his cord, or that his fluid was a little low. She wanted me to come in tomorrow for a U/S to check fluid levels and made it sound like there were early morning appointments open. I'm checking out and trying not to cry because I'm already a hormonal basket case today, and the clerk says the only available U/S slot is mid-morning. I've been registered for months already for a pretty costly continuing ed program that happens tomorrow. If I up and check out for a mid-morning appointment like that, I won't get my credit hours for my clinical license...which is the whole reason I'm going to the conference to begin with. Cue mini panic attack at the front desk.

I booked for Monday morning instead, but I am feeling so anxious and guilty that I actually stopped to barf in a parking garage trash can before I drove back to the office this afternoon. I feel like I'm being a bad mother already because I'm not putting baby first...but I'm really over a barrel here with this conference situation.

I'm trying to justify that Monday is okay, because if it were a real emergency, the OB would have insisted on a scan today. Also, I went to go talk to the midwife after, and she checked me and actually sat down to explain the NST report to me. She said she trusts her hands, and it feels like baby has enough fluid right now. She also mentioned that the heart rate dips were so small/short that it could have just meant the Doppler wasn't in the best place for the NST. Wtf didn't the OB mention that "nothing wrong" is totally a very plausible explanation here?!

I feel a touch better after talking to my midwife, but there is still that naggy bitch voice in the back of my head that's telling me I will never live it down if something were to happen over the weekend (heaven forbid). I agree with a PP - wasn't the third tri supposed to be the time for blissful nesting? I call BS .

[billyhorrible]

teenybird, Just a hug to say I'm sure it's going to be fine. How is movement? As long as your little one is still moving, your fluid is probably fine. And if for some reason movement becomes an issue, you can always go in and get checked out. Waiting till Monday will be okay.

[sully326]

May 7, 2015 15:25:29 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

sordidvolition, turtletyme, sully326, and the rest of those with predicted "big" babies.. I'm in the same boat, but I'm at a practice where they'll let me birth him vaginally (even if they think he's like 10lbs) as long as there are no other health concerns. I'm curious how you all plan to handle it if you're pressured towards an induction or c-section based on size?

I agree with those who say doctor's size estimates are OFTEN wrong, and I also believe many/most women's bodies are equip to push out even a very big baby.

I had to have a c-section with DS because of size. I was 4cm during my 39wk appt. After 8hrs of labor I had only progressed to 6cm and he was stuck. My cervix started to swell around his head and by hour 12, it was bad, so I had no choice. He wouldn't fit, he was stuck and it was causing him stress. I can't birth big babies. They gave me the "go ahead" for a VBAC with this one but if she's going to be big like her brother (and so far she's looking to be bigger), a VBAC just isn't going to happen. So, the plan right now is to wait until 38wks, do a growth ultrasound as well as "feel" and estimate how big she is, then make a final decision from there.

[sully326]

belle0720 Good luck with the membrane sweep! My midwife did it my last pregnancy and holy moly, I almost fell off the table lol. It didn't help induce labor, but I did dilate 2 more cms afterward!

[fuccimama]

Had my 36w check up, and all I did was get the GBS, a parking pass, and register my baby for his birth certificate and SSN. I did not get the fun stuff like if the baby is head down and what not; however, I heard the heartbeat and that is always reassuring!

[carolyngrace]

May 7, 2015 19:50:38 GMT -5 fuccimama said:

Had my 36w check up, and all I did was get the GBS, a parking pass, and register my baby for his birth certificate and SSN. I did not get the fun stuff like if the baby is head down and what not; however, I heard the heartbeat and that is always reassuring!

Hmm now you have me wondering about the birth certificate and SSN.. when does that usually happen and how? lol I haven't even thought about it!

I wonder why they didn't tell you baby's position. You're a week away from "any day now" so it seems pretty important!

[teenybird]

May 7, 2015 18:08:25 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

teenybird, Just a hug to say I'm sure it's going to be fine. How is movement? As long as your little one is still moving, your fluid is probably fine. And if for some reason movement becomes an issue, you can always go in and get checked out. Waiting till Monday will be okay.

Kid seems to be moving just fine, so I'm not worried yet. I trust the midwives more than the OB I met for all of 15 seconds. OB read a mechanical print-out, and the midwife actually felt the baby and measured me again - def gonna trust the more hands-on approach (because technology, in my mind, often creates more anxiety than it's worth!!). I will just be rabid about quiet time to do my kick counts this weekend and will take it easy, just like midwife recommended. I think my ice cream (and huge ass burger) for dinner helped put things in a slightly better perspective heh . Thank you for thinking of me!!

[sordidvolition]

May 7, 2015 15:25:29 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

sordidvolition, turtletyme, sully326, and the rest of those with predicted "big" babies.. I'm in the same boat, but I'm at a practice where they'll let me birth him vaginally (even if they think he's like 10lbs) as long as there are no other health concerns. I'm curious how you all plan to handle it if you're pressured towards an induction or c-section based on size?

I agree with those who say doctor's size estimates are OFTEN wrong, and I also believe many/most women's bodies are equip to push out even a very big baby.

I agree that estimates are often wrong and that my body most likely able to birth this baby. Been doing lots of research, too.

OB said she recommends induction before 40 weeks but the choice is mine. I am leaning more toward declining induction if the only reason is size. Now to get this baby head down!

[missjenniebean]

May 7, 2015 20:11:13 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

May 7, 2015 19:50:38 GMT -5 fuccimama said:

Had my 36w check up, and all I did was get the GBS, a parking pass, and register my baby for his birth certificate and SSN. I did not get the fun stuff like if the baby is head down and what not; however, I heard the heartbeat and that is always reassuring!

Hmm now you have me wondering about the birth certificate and SSN.. when does that usually happen and how? lol I haven't even thought about it!

I wonder why they didn't tell you baby's position. You're a week away from "any day now" so it seems pretty important!

I was told they come around in the hospital and ask you about the SSN & what not...cant remember who told me that so I could be completely off target...lol

[fuccimama]

May 7, 2015 20:11:13 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

May 7, 2015 19:50:38 GMT -5 fuccimama said:

Had my 36w check up, and all I did was get the GBS, a parking pass, and register my baby for his birth certificate and SSN. I did not get the fun stuff like if the baby is head down and what not; however, I heard the heartbeat and that is always reassuring!

Hmm now you have me wondering about the birth certificate and SSN.. when does that usually happen and how? lol I haven't even thought about it!

I wonder why they didn't tell you baby's position. You're a week away from "any day now" so it seems pretty important!

Maybe because I'm RCS! That is the only explanation I have!

[bendherova]

May 7, 2015 11:25:17 GMT -5 pghtruelove said:

Thanks for he support everyone! I think I'm going to look into some other drs. If anyone knows of some good drs in th pittsburgh area let me know!! :-)

I'll send you a PM.

[bendherova]

May 7, 2015 20:11:13 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

May 7, 2015 19:50:38 GMT -5 fuccimama said:

Had my 36w check up, and all I did was get the GBS, a parking pass, and register my baby for his birth certificate and SSN. I did not get the fun stuff like if the baby is head down and what not; however, I heard the heartbeat and that is always reassuring!

Hmm now you have me wondering about the birth certificate and SSN.. when does that usually happen and how? lol I haven't even thought about it!

!

You fill out a bunch of forms post birth in the hospital. They will either submit the paperwork for you or tell you that you have to mail it in.

In our experience in MI, we had to order copies of the birth cert from our county, but the hospital submitted the initial paperwork required for us to do that.

[txngrl31]

@littlechivette, I'm excited and freakin out for you! Eek!!

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Had my 36 week appointment yesterday and a supposedly final ultrasound. Baby is head down, placenta looks good and is in the right place. Baby is measuring 6 pounds 10 ounces.

I'm switching now to appointments every week so next Friday I'll do a routine check up and then he said in 2 weeks (38 weeks) he will do a cervical check. Not looking forward to that one since I remember it hurting a lot the first time around!

I puked this morning which I haven't done since 2nd tri so I started feeling speshal and convinced myself I could go Into labour tomorrow since w DS I puked the day before I went into labor. Then calmed myself down with the mantra ' every baby is different, every labor is different'.

[bendherova]

May 8, 2015 8:10:21 GMT -5 @littlechivette said:

Holt shit batman... Just heard back from my doctors about all of my lab work that was done this week and due to levels of I don't know what, I'm being induced at 37 weeks. I'm having a May baby guys!

That's what, 10 days from now???

[wormgerm]

You guys are making me feel better about slipping away from a normal low risk pregnancy. Don't have the results back yet from my 3 hour retest but I'll be ok. He'll be ok too. 6 weeks till due date. I can handle this. Thank you all for sharing your previous pregnancies and current happenings. I'm a total worrier and feel like if it isn't perfect right now it will be worst case scenario in a few weeks.

[holliberry28]

So I had my growth scan in the hospitals imaging clinic, same place they did the anatomy scan. Baby is head down!! I almost didn't believe the technician. He's weighs 4 lbs 13 oz, and she said everything looked good. Then asked why my doctors sent me there? I thought most women do the growth scan because their size measurements in the doctors office aren't that accurate. I've only had my fundal height measured once. So excited he's head down and I can cancel my $$ acupuncture appointment

[txngrl31]

holliberry28, YAY!! I'm so happy and relieved for you. I hope I get similar news next Tuesday.

[mrskblack11]

May 8, 2015 11:56:11 GMT -5 @littlechivette said:

May 8, 2015 11:55:40 GMT -5 bendherova said:

That's what, 10 days from now???

Along those lines!

@littlechivette, Holy shit. Holy Shit. Holy Shit. 

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@littlechivette eeek!! I'm excited for you that you get to meet your little guy soon! You'll do great. Enjoy your last week or two!

[teenybird]

May 8, 2015 8:10:21 GMT -5 @littlechivette said:

Holt shit batman... Just heard back from my doctors about all of my lab work that was done this week and due to levels of I don't know what, I'm being induced at 37 weeks. I'm having a May baby guys!

Ahh! Scary and exciting at the same time! I hope everything settles down a little so you can enjoy the last few weeks before LO's debut! Sending T&Ps that everything goes well.

[trixi282]

Copied some of this from my Thursday ticker change post:

Ultrasounds M/W/F this week again - and things are doing ok... I also had a Fetal MRI on Wednesday. Results showed that we still have a smaller overall lung volume than what is average for this gestational age (well for 35 weeks). The left lung is pretty good, but the right (where the mass is) is grossly underdeveloped and the lung volume is very, very small. It's understandable though with not having room to grow, as well as the CPAM being attached to it and basically overtaking part of it.... My fluid was low today, but on the low side of normal, so I still got all my "points" for the U/S this morning.

I heard from the doc and it seems that the round of Beta we did on Wed/Thur to help the solid mass did it's job to help reduce it some. The solid mas was getting pretty large Wed, and today it had shrunk, so that's good. The cyst was basically the same (yay), so our overall CVR (volume ratio) went down from 3.42 (over 3 is typically bad) down to 2.77, which is much better!

Ideally we'd like the overall CVR to be smaller, but if we can keep it under 3 for the next 2 weeks that would be the best.... If we can make it to 36 weeks it sounds like we'll schedule the csec for shortly thereafter... Looks like we'll have an end of May baby!

[trixi282]

May 8, 2015 8:15:54 GMT -5 @littlechivette said:

I'm kind of freaking out and than the rest of me is all BABY!! I can't believe I get to meet him in about two weeks, I think I may cry of fear and excitement. Damn these hormones!

Eeek,  I'm sorry you'll have to be induced because of all the random issues lately.  But I'm also excited for you!
When are they looking to schedule it for - we might have our babies at the same time because my csec looks like it will be on or more likely shortly after May 21st....

[mirage86]

Had my first weekly appt a couple hours ago. I mentioned to my Dr. that DH and I are going to Duluth this weekend (super late little babymoon). She did my cervical check and smiled a little... Then told me she doesn't think I'll make it to my due date. I'm currently 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. I've had a lot of BH lately but that's all, so I really didn't expect anything to start happening soon. My Dr. told me to just go to the hospital in Duluth if I start feeling like I'm going into labor, otherwise she'll see me next week if I'm still pregnant then.
What!?! I'm 36wks, but I would really like this little guy to stay put until at least Memorial Day...

To everyone looking at possible May babies, good luck! The time is really flying by now!

Edit because tapatalk doesn't like my phone's emoji.

[nicolec78]

May 8, 2015 18:16:42 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

Had my first weekly appt a couple hours ago. I mentioned to my Dr. that DH and I are going to Duluth this weekend (super late little babymoon). She did my cervical check and smiled a little... Then told me she doesn't think I'll make it to my due date. I'm currently 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. I've had a lot of BH lately but that's all, so I really didn't expect anything to start happening soon. My Dr. told me to just go to the hospital in Duluth if I start feeling like I'm going into labor, otherwise she'll see me next week if I'm still pregnant then.

What!?! I'm 36wks, but I would really like this little guy to stay put until at least Memorial Day... ?

To everyone looking at possible May babies, good luck! The time is really flying by now!

My other two both surprisingly came at 37 weeks!

[missjenniebean]

@littlechivette - ahhh! Congrats! But ahhhhh so soon!

[mirage86]

May 8, 2015 19:23:33 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

May 8, 2015 18:16:42 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

Had my first weekly appt a couple hours ago. I mentioned to my Dr. that DH and I are going to Duluth this weekend (super late little babymoon). She did my cervical check and smiled a little... Then told me she doesn't think I'll make it to my due date. I'm currently 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. I've had a lot of BH lately but that's all, so I really didn't expect anything to start happening soon. My Dr. told me to just go to the hospital in Duluth if I start feeling like I'm going into labor, otherwise she'll see me next week if I'm still pregnant then.
What!?! I'm 36wks, but I would really like this little guy to stay put until at least Memorial Day...

To everyone looking at possible May babies, good luck! The time is really flying by now!

Edit because tapatalk doesn't like my phone's emoji.

Don't get overly excited.  I was dilated 3cm and about 80% effaced for 5 weeks before I had to be induced with my first :/
I hope you and your DH have a great babymoon!

Thanks! I would be really happy for things to stay where they're at for a few more weeks. I was about ready to cry when I left the parking lot because there is a lot I still need to get done. On the bright side, DH is more motivated to help get everything ready before baby comes now.

[holliberry28]

May 8, 2015 19:14:11 GMT -5 @littlechivette said:

May 8, 2015 16:38:07 GMT -5 @ktpatter said:

@littlechivette eeek!! I'm excited for you that you get to meet your little guy soon! You'll do great. Enjoy your last week or two!

I'm going to try to!

mrskblack11, that's exactly what I said when they told me!

How exciting! I hope everything goes smoothly and you have an easy induction!

[holliberry28]

May 8, 2015 16:27:36 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

holliberry28, YAY!! I'm so happy and relieved for you. I hope I get similar news next Tuesday.

I hope you do too! Keep us posted. I hope he stays that way! Lol