He had been bopping around while I sat in the waiting room but as soon as they strapped me up for the NST he decided it was nap time. To be fair my bladder was super full so as soon as I got to pee he was probably able to get comfy. The machine had 2 paper jams too so since it was hard to read the results the doctor decided to do a BPP. He was still sleeping as far as I could tell but he scored 8/8. He's transverse though. She said he still has plenty of room and time to turn though. Looking in to spinning babies. I officially retract my terrible first impression of that doctor. She was really kind and personable today.
Post by Girlymama79 on May 20, 2015 20:23:51 GMT -5
I had my appt today. I have protein in my urine but normal bp. Now I have to do a 24 hour urine catch...fun stuff. Dr said it's precautionary right now but if I do have preeclampsia then she would induce me right away.
Girlymama79, I don't think anyone ever fills the jug! My theory is, they just make it that big to mortify you when you have to carry it back to the office.
Girlymama79 The jug has to be huge because if you can't fit the full 24 hours worth in there it's not valid. Do you get to use the fun little nurses hat looking pee catcher?
Had my 35 week appointment this morning. GBS test is next week as is TDAP I think. Fundal height was at 38. NP thinks he's just going to be really long which makes sense because DH and I were both long babies. It is the first time that I measured 3 weeks ahead, I've been measuring 2 ahead since they started measuring. Discussed when I plan to start leave (at 38 weeks) because I have killer commutes.
Heading to the docs this afternoon. The boy has been really quiet since about 7pm yesterday. I did a 'kick count' before bed when I realized just how long it'd been since I'd felt him. Even with an orange and ice cold drink, he only hit 6 kicks in 1hr 40min which is unlike him for it to be so long. We have a doppler at home and after finding him, his HR floated between 118-122 which is low for him (usually 140-160). I decided to relax and 'sleep' and re-evaluate this AM. I only felt him twice between going to bed and getting out of bed (again unusual) and at 7:30 started counting again. He JUST hit 6 in 2 hours so I called our nurses line at the doctors. His movements are much more subtle than usual and I've been cramping below my belly button since last night. No bleeding, but she wants me to go see doc at 3pm so he can poke around. She said they'll decide what to do from there. Hopefully this is me being a SS.
Post by ThePalindromicOne on May 21, 2015 9:22:24 GMT -5
missjenniebean. Glad to hear no NICU - sorry to hear about the bump in the road. I went back and read your birth story, do you mind me asking if you did delayed cord clamping?
Thanks so much guys @bendherova (bendherova), wormgerm, @dogmamma22 and @jemomma I'm sure everything is fine, I'm just having a FTM worry. I told the nurse I didn't want to be silly and go to the hospital especially if he was just getting big and running out of room. Her immediate first question was "any bleeding?" and luckily the answer is no. I'm going to try and stay calm and wait [what feels like 3 days] until my 3pm appt and then I'll be sure to update. Much appreciated.
Girlymama79, I don't think anyone ever fills the jug! My theory is, they just make it that big to mortify you when you have to carry it back to the office.
This is probably exactly why they made it that size
wormgerm yes I did. I have to keep reminding my 4 year old that just because it's called a hat doesn't mean it's for your head. Thankfully she hasn't put it on just keeps asking why I'm not wearing it.
Post by billyhorrible on May 21, 2015 10:00:11 GMT -5
megd893, you're not being silly. Please keep us updated. Even at this stage you should be getting consistent movement, even if more subtle. My doctor would have killed me for not going in last night if I were in your shoes. I know someone who had to be rushed into an emergency induction earlier this year because of low movement. The baby had barely any fluid in there. If she had waited....
billyhorrible thanks for that response, honestly. It's good to know that I'm justified somewhat in my concerns with it being such a fine line between SS and legitimate issues sometimes. I'm glad I called the doc, but sweet Jesus 3pm feels so far away.
Just a regular boring appt today. Boring appointments are good, so not complaining the office just got a call that my dr was away delivering a baby right after I checked in so because I don't live here they fit me in with another doctor, so that part was just meh to me because I'm 37w3d and was looking forward to talking to my dr (she was away on holidays last week so I had to see the on call OB then too). But I told them I get it because soon enough I'll be taking her away from the office too haha.
But, even with some new slight swelling in my feet/ankles, my BP was still completely normal, baby's heart rate was at 140-150 where it's been sitting for months now, and fundal height was 38 cm so there really was nothing to talk about anyway! When she saw I delivered preterm last time she got really excited for me when she discovered how far along I was now and I said 'Ya I did it!' And she was like 'you did do it!! That must feel so good!' So that was nice and cute
billyhorrible thanks for that response, honestly. It's good to know that I'm justified somewhat in my concerns with it being such a fine line between SS and legitimate issues sometimes. I'm glad I called the doc, but sweet Jesus 3pm feels so far away.
Final US today at 37 weeks on the dot. Baby is still breech with his arms and feet folded up by his face now. He has lots of hair on his head and HB of 141. Fluid is still good at 17 and she said my cord is great. The only thing I didn't like was that the U.S. Tech told me he is in the 21% for weight at 5 lbs 9oz so now I'm worried. I see my doc tomorrow morning for my follow up so I'm hoping she tells me what I already know and that everything is fine.
Final US today at 37 weeks on the dot. Baby is still breech with his arms and feet folded up by his face now. He has lots of hair on his head and HB of 141. Fluid is still good at 17 and she said my cord is great. The only thing I didn't like was that the U.S. Tech told me he is in the 21% for weight at 5 lbs 9oz so now I'm worried. I see my doc tomorrow morning for my follow up so I'm hoping she tells me what I already know and that everything is fine.
Everything sounds great. I don't think you should worry about weight at 21%, 50% is the average for a reason, there has to be babies that are above and below that. My DD was in the single digit % when she was born at 38 weeks, then dropped off the bottom of the chart, but within a few months she was up to 75% and higher.
Just had my 35 week appointment. BP good, GBS swab, cervix high and closed... I had one of my fave OBs who is super chill and said my weekend trip is totally fine. Scheduled the rest of my appointments alternating between her and another OB who i like who is more serious to balance eachother out
Final US today at 37 weeks on the dot. Baby is still breech with his arms and feet folded up by his face now. He has lots of hair on his head and HB of 141. Fluid is still good at 17 and she said my cord is great. The only thing I didn't like was that the U.S. Tech told me he is in the 21% for weight at 5 lbs 9oz so now I'm worried. I see my doc tomorrow morning for my follow up so I'm hoping she tells me what I already know and that everything is fine.
Everything sounds great. I don't think you should worry about weight at 21%, 50% is the average for a reason, there has to be babies that are above and below that. My DD was in the single digit % when she was born at 38 weeks, then dropped off the bottom of the chart, but within a few months she was up to 75% and higher.
Thank you! That does make me feel better. I think the reason it freaked me out is he had been measuring in the 50% for most of my pregnancy and at my US 2 weeks ago they said he was like 5.2 lbs. But then again, I'm not sure how they can get an accurate weight when he's squished in a ball. In the meantime, I'm just going to eat all the things to try and beef hi up!
Had my 37 week appointment yesterday. The APRN said I'm measuring 40 weeks and was unconcerned saying that I'm "definitely growing a big baby." I told her I was 9.5 lbs when I was born 2 weeks late and she said "well not THAT big" lol. I wish she were delivering patients still because I really enjoy her very calm and understanding nurse approach :-)
Trace swelling to my ankles but I barely notice and my BP is good. I'm also back to consciously avoiding looking at the scale.
Bad-ish news is that I'm GBS +. I was hoping to not get an IV at all during labor but I guess that's out the window now. Not that I'm afraid of needless or anything, I just wanted the most intervention-free experience possible.
38 weeks today. My BP has consistently been around 100/60, but today it was up to 116/84. No swelling or headaches, so hopefully it's just from stress at work. Dilated to 3.5cm, 80% effaced. Dr. said when labor does start, that I shouldn't waste time getting to the hospital. I guess that's good news, as long as DH will be in town and not a few hours away at work!
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