Weekly Appointments 5/25

[sully326]

May 26, 2015 21:52:22 GMT -5 nicolec78 said:

Looks like I'm stuck with twice weekly appts. Tuesdays are labs (blood and urine), NST, ultrasound, BP checks and OB chat. Fridays are NST, BP checks, urine and OB chat. This afternoon took almost 2 hours with everything they had to do. I'm also pretty sure I have oral thrush. I've been using inhaled asthma meds for 30 some years and of course get it now. What stinks is OB wants me to see my GP to treat it. Great, like I have time to fit in another doc visit while working full time. They know how to treat yeast infections everywhere else just not the mouth.

Yeah, the twice a week thing is pretty annoying. Especially when the appointments take hours. I was at mine almost 2.5hrs today & I was over it. I have three appointments this week. THREE. Ridiculous.
Sorry to hear about the thrush. Hopefully you can get it taken care of soon!

[nicolec78]

Thanks sully326. I had to keep repeating in my head this is for the baby. I'm hoping my GP can see me Friday after my OB appt. Feeling at the end of my rope.

[lalamomma]

I switched doctors mid pregnancy and because she didn't see a cystic fibrosis screening she ordered one, and I found out yesterday I am a carrier (though I don't actually have CF) so DH has to get tested to see if he is also a carrier. We had no idea this was a concern. If he is a carrier we have basically a 1/4 chance of our baby having CF. DD doesn't have it so we are praying DH is not a carrier either.
I am 3cm 50%. Baby was head down and crazy.
She had me go in for a blood draw to watch for pre eclampsia symptoms and I get to do a 24 hour urine collection today. WOOHOO!

[Flick]

Just got back from my appointment and I am at a complete loss for words. No preeclampsia yet but my BP was 134/112. Nurse checked twice and dr checked. Dr talked about admitting me right then and there but ultimately sent me home with the instructions to check it twice a day and if the bottom number is over 110 give them a call and immediately come in for induction. I asked best case scenario vs worst case scenario. Worst case scenario is I check my BP at 2-3 and the number is high so I go to be induced today. Best case scenario I get to 38 weeks then they induce. I'm 35+1, I'm supposed to have all this time left and now two weeks has been chopped off, it just feels really surreal.

[veggiemo]

Just got back from 39 week appt:

Good BP, no weight gain since last appt-yay!
Had my first cervical check: 1cm, 50% effaced.
Baby's head is still "way up there" so I'm not ready yet.
I told doc I would like to go 1 more week and he said that's probably possible. Skipped the membrane strip for that reason.

Made my next appt on my due date 6/4 and will have my membrane sweep then. I really wanted to make it to June and looks like I will!

[Flick]

budders I've been out of work since January so I spend most of my day resting anyways, that's why all of this is such a shock to me. & I hope your appointment tomorrow goes really well and is super uneventful. I'm sending all of my T&Ps to you, here's to hoping you get to keep LO in there for a little while longer.

[Widget123]

May 27, 2015 10:36:21 GMT -5 fatmilkisdelish said:

So when I finally got seen yesterday (for my 36 week appointment) my doc said- "well the nurse didn't prepare you for your gbs test and you were supposed to get your Tdap vaccine today.. But since you're not ready we will wait until next week's appointment...the baby's head is low, but doesn't seem so low that you'll go into labor in the next week or so"………so basically I waited for 2 hours to NOT get what I needed yesterday, and he is guessing (based off of...measuring my fundal height? ) that I shouldn't go into labor. All I needed was a fucking gown and a nurse with a needle, and we could have done everything. Now I'm thinking - well, if I do go into labor in the next week or so, I will HAVE to have antibiotics because you didn't test for gbs, and my baby won't have the benefit of immunity that this vaccine was going to offer. Just give me 5 seconds and I'll get naked dude, no worries. Grab a needle and a swab and we are good to go.

So disappointing. I felt very upset about this... But I can't even say it was because of the wait- it was because the doctor wasn't going by the plan!!! Sorry for being all cranky about it, but it felt like irresponsible practice to me, and sticking to the normal plan really calms my nerves. Whatever I guess. Next week it is

That is totally redic.  If I were you I would have thrown a fit.  It should take all of 2 seconds to get a tdap shot ready.  I really don't know what they have to do to prep for a GBS test, but that sounds off to me too.

[Widget123]

May 27, 2015 9:07:48 GMT -5 Flick said:

Just got back from my appointment and I am at a complete loss for words. No preeclampsia yet but my BP was 134/112. Nurse checked twice and dr checked. Dr talked about admitting me right then and there but ultimately sent me home with the instructions to check it twice a day and if the bottom number is over 110 give them a call and immediately come in for induction. I asked best case scenario vs worst case scenario. Worst case scenario is I check my BP at 2-3 and the number is high so I go to be induced today. Best case scenario I get to 38 weeks then they induce. I'm 35+1, I'm supposed to have all this time left and now two weeks has been chopped off, it just feels really surreal.

That BP is way out of wack.  The way things have been going for you it doesn't sound like you have much longer, sorry to say.  But making it to 35 weeks is still an accomplishment, so try not to stress about it too much, just have those bags packed and SO on stand-by.

[gigi3126]

May 27, 2015 10:36:21 GMT -5 fatmilkisdelish said:

So when I finally got seen yesterday (for my 36 week appointment) my doc said- "well the nurse didn't prepare you for your gbs test and you were supposed to get your Tdap vaccine today.. But since you're not ready we will wait until next week's appointment...the baby's head is low, but doesn't seem so low that you'll go into labor in the next week or so"………so basically I waited for 2 hours to NOT get what I needed yesterday, and he is guessing (based off of...measuring my fundal height? ) that I shouldn't go into labor. All I needed was a fucking gown and a nurse with a needle, and we could have done everything. Now I'm thinking - well, if I do go into labor in the next week or so, I will HAVE to have antibiotics because you didn't test for gbs, and my baby won't have the benefit of immunity that this vaccine was going to offer. Just give me 5 seconds and I'll get naked dude, no worries. Grab a needle and a swab and we are good to go.

So disappointing. I felt very upset about this... But I can't even say it was because of the wait- it was because the doctor wasn't going by the plan!!! Sorry for being all cranky about it, but it felt like irresponsible practice to me, and sticking to the normal plan really calms my nerves. Whatever I guess. Next week it is

This is ridiculous! I would rage...but pretty much everything sets me off right now. Can you just get the Tdap at the pharmacy? My OB just sent me to Walgreens for it. In and out in 15 min. DH did his at the same time too.

[junch817]

May 27, 2015 10:36:21 GMT -5 fatmilkisdelish said:

So when I finally got seen yesterday (for my 36 week appointment) my doc said- "well the nurse didn't prepare you for your gbs test and you were supposed to get your Tdap vaccine today.. But since you're not ready we will wait until next week's appointment...the baby's head is low, but doesn't seem so low that you'll go into labor in the next week or so"………so basically I waited for 2 hours to NOT get what I needed yesterday, and he is guessing (based off of...measuring my fundal height? ) that I shouldn't go into labor. All I needed was a fucking gown and a nurse with a needle, and we could have done everything. Now I'm thinking - well, if I do go into labor in the next week or so, I will HAVE to have antibiotics because you didn't test for gbs, and my baby won't have the benefit of immunity that this vaccine was going to offer. Just give me 5 seconds and I'll get naked dude, no worries. Grab a needle and a swab and we are good to go.

So disappointing. I felt very upset about this... But I can't even say it was because of the wait- it was because the doctor wasn't going by the plan!!! Sorry for being all cranky about it, but it felt like irresponsible practice to me, and sticking to the normal plan really calms my nerves. Whatever I guess. Next week it is

That is complete and total bullshit!!! Of course I'm such a people pleaser, I probably wouldn't have said anything and bitched about it later, which is my own issue, but I would be PISSED OFF!!!! They aren't going to do 2 important precautions because they would have to leave the room for 3 minutes to let you take off your pants and get what they needed??! That is beyond mind blowing to me. Get your priorities straight doc!!!

You know what - the more I think about it, I don't think I could not not say anything. This makes me all sorts of ragey!!!

[lalamomma]

May 27, 2015 10:36:21 GMT -5 fatmilkisdelish said:

So when I finally got seen yesterday (for my 36 week appointment) my doc said- "well the nurse didn't prepare you for your gbs test and you were supposed to get your Tdap vaccine today.. But since you're not ready we will wait until next week's appointment...the baby's head is low, but doesn't seem so low that you'll go into labor in the next week or so"………so basically I waited for 2 hours to NOT get what I needed yesterday, and he is guessing (based off of...measuring my fundal height? ) that I shouldn't go into labor. All I needed was a fucking gown and a nurse with a needle, and we could have done everything. Now I'm thinking - well, if I do go into labor in the next week or so, I will HAVE to have antibiotics because you didn't test for gbs, and my baby won't have the benefit of immunity that this vaccine was going to offer. Just give me 5 seconds and I'll get naked dude, no worries. Grab a needle and a swab and we are good to go.

So disappointing. I felt very upset about this... But I can't even say it was because of the wait- it was because the doctor wasn't going by the plan!!! Sorry for being all cranky about it, but it felt like irresponsible practice to me, and sticking to the normal plan really calms my nerves. Whatever I guess. Next week it is

I would have demanded it! Some offices are so ridiculous! You wait and then get subpar care? No. I mean if you show up late they aren't accommodating! You handled it in a nicer way than I would have been!

[Deleted]

May 27, 2015 10:36:21 GMT -5 fatmilkisdelish said:

So when I finally got seen yesterday (for my 36 week appointment) my doc said- "well the nurse didn't prepare you for your gbs test and you were supposed to get your Tdap vaccine today.. But since you're not ready we will wait until next week's appointment...the baby's head is low, but doesn't seem so low that you'll go into labor in the next week or so"………so basically I waited for 2 hours to NOT get what I needed yesterday, and he is guessing (based off of...measuring my fundal height? ) that I shouldn't go into labor. All I needed was a fucking gown and a nurse with a needle, and we could have done everything. Now I'm thinking - well, if I do go into labor in the next week or so, I will HAVE to have antibiotics because you didn't test for gbs, and my baby won't have the benefit of immunity that this vaccine was going to offer. Just give me 5 seconds and I'll get naked dude, no worries. Grab a needle and a swab and we are good to go.

So disappointing. I felt very upset about this... But I can't even say it was because of the wait- it was because the doctor wasn't going by the plan!!! Sorry for being all cranky about it, but it felt like irresponsible practice to me, and sticking to the normal plan really calms my nerves. Whatever I guess. Next week it is

I'm sorry that is so upsetting. If it makes you feel any better regarding the GBS test most doctors do it between 35-37 weeks so if you do it next week it would still be within the recommended schedule for when most doctors do it.  for the TDAP that makes no sense why they could not have just done it there.

[whoopsadaisy]

So 38w6d appt today - still about 50% effaced, but now dilated 1cm. BP normal and weight same as last week. She said at this point in pregnancy there is no point in measuring fundal height because baby is head down and engaged (Which baby also was the last three weeks, but they still measured it? Whatever). She didn't even mention a membrane sweep and I totally didn't even think of it. She said to stay active and "have as much sex as possible." Yes, Ma'am!
We have an ultrasound tomorrow because at 35 weeks baby was measuring in the 90th percentile for growth, and they estimated about 6lbs 9 oz at that time. Given that baby should be growing at 1/2 pound per week, hopefully tomorrow's ultrasound approximates the baby weighs less than 9lbs. I know ultrasounds have a huge margin of error, but it would help my nerves to know it's still just a baby, not a turkey.

[silv3rlining]

May 27, 2015 8:34:42 GMT -5 michyme123 said:

I have an appt at 4pm today, I will be getting checked for GBS and I am going to mention how I have had cramps with brown discharge all day yesterday and again today. I'm only 36w2d so I doubt she will check me? But who knows! So curious what all this spotting means I didn't have it with my first. Will update tonight!

My OB starts checks at 36 weeks.

[Widget123]

May 27, 2015 8:34:42 GMT -5 michyme123 said:

I have an appt at 4pm today, I will be getting checked for GBS and I am going to mention how I have had cramps with brown discharge all day yesterday and again today. I'm only 36w2d so I doubt she will check me? But who knows! So curious what all this spotting means I didn't have it with my first. Will update tonight!

I got checked last week at 35.  My doctor brought it up and I wanted to be checked anyway because I knew I was going away for the weekend and although it doesn't mean anything for sure it was reassuring to know that baby was high with no dilation.

[flbabychin]

I had my first of my now-weekly appts today. Had the GB strep swab and first cervical check - doc says I'm 60-70% effaced, a fingertip dilated, and at a -3 station. Baby is head down too, thankfully. I also found out today that I guess my OB's office never decided to update the change in my EDD that was predicted at my NT ultrasound way back when. I was originally given 6/22 as my EDD, and then it was supposedly updated to 6/26 based on the growth at the NT. But, since my OB felt like 4 days wasn't that much of a change, he kept the original due date. It's no big deal, and actually I'm kind of excited that it means I could potentially be meeting my baby earlier if he comes closer to that date.

[Widget123]

May 27, 2015 13:11:19 GMT -5 michyme123 said:

May 27, 2015 12:53:14 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

My OB starts checks at 36 weeks.

good to know, thanks! (And Widget123) also. My precious dr only did checks at 40 weeks so I'm curious about this one. Not gonna lie the constant spotting yesterday and today has me curious so I really hope I get checked. I was induced last time and even though it went well, would love to start on my own this time...

If that is the case I would just ask.  I doubt the dr is going to say no

[silv3rlining]

May 27, 2015 13:33:58 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Just had my 36 week appointment. Got an ultrasound and got to see little cutie! Tech said she has a lot of hair, which is great because now I know there is a reason for all the heartburn/acid reflux Also estimated her weight at about 6lbs. Nothing else too exciting. I did make my last 4 weekly appointments, which was crazy to think about.

With DS the tech had shown me his hair on the US. When I was giving birth the nurse said she could see his head. I asked her what color his hair was and she said he was bald...clearly she was blind as he came out with a FULL head of dark dark brown hair...even my mom had asked if I was sure I wasn't giving birth to a kitten.

I have not seen hair in LOs US this time and haven't had the reflux/indigestion as bad as last time. I'm expecting her to come out bald. Somewhat sad and ironic that the bot would have the awesome hair and she'd get the short end of the stick. Guess we'll find out soon.

[ravinraven216]

My 11:30 appointment took over 90 minutes today. I was not a happy camper.

My BP was much better today, but I had higher levels of protein in my urine than last week. The LPN wanted to do some additional tests for hypertension, since my symptoms don't quite fit in with how pre-eclampsia typically manifests. She ordered a blood test, 24 hour urine test, and a non-stress test. They were waiting for a room to open up, so she sent me to get my lab work done. I put my little slip in the door of the lab and someone then put theirs on top of mine, so they were seen before me. I was pissed. Having to wait so long (I could have completed my stress test in the time it took to get done at the lab) left me tense and upset - I felt like I was wasting everyone's time and that I was going to blow my non-stress test because I was so anxious. It went really well though and was kind of relaxing except that it forced baby into my rib cage. DH was a sport about everything taking way longer than usual.

So tomorrow I get to pour my pee into a jug all day. I'll drop off on Friday and have my BP checked. If my protein is still high, I'm looking at either bed rest or possibly induction. Not really what I had planned for the weekend.

[erbear]

36 week appointment today - I'll get my GBS results in a week and baby is head down, positioned correctly (no longer sunny side up!), at -2 station, and I'm 50% effaced and 0 cm dilated. I forgot to ask for a weight guess but I'm measuring 37 weeks.

[tiffbot]

38w2d and had a regular appt today. Again pretty boring, which is always good news. Last couple appts my fundal height was back on track again and today was measuring 40 so between that and my dr just feeling the baby she's thinking I've got a big one coming haha.

My dr told me today she has a lot of us hovering around the 40 week mark now and goes to bed every night thinking 'I need to fall asleep right now because I don't know how long I'll be sleeping for tonight!'

ETA-I haven't had any cervical checks done either, for anyone who's wondering about different doctors/practices/what's normal

[sully326]

Had my growth ultrasound today (I'm 36w5d). Baby girl is measuring about 7lb 3oz. It could go a lb either way and both the tech and Dr said they think she may be on the +1lb side of things. They're thinking 8-9lbs at birth and that wouldn't surprise me. I haven't gained any weight in the past month but they don't seem concerned.

We also officially scheduled my RCS today and baby girl will be here June 12th at 12:45pm. It's CRAZY to me to know exactly when she'll be here & have it "set in stone". Plus, I got to pick which Dr I wanted and I'm so happy about that!

I have another NST on Friday (yay for 3 appointments in one week -_-) so we'll see how that goes.

[bendherova]

May 27, 2015 10:12:52 GMT -5 budders said:

May 27, 2015 9:07:48 GMT -5 Flick said:

Just got back from my appointment and I am at a complete loss for words. No preeclampsia yet but my BP was 134/112. Nurse checked twice and dr checked. Dr talked about admitting me right then and there but ultimately sent me home with the instructions to check it twice a day and if the bottom number is over 110 give them a call and immediately come in for induction. I asked best case scenario vs worst case scenario. Worst case scenario is I check my BP at 2-3 and the number is high so I go to be induced today. Best case scenario I get to 38 weeks then they induce. I'm 35+1, I'm supposed to have all this time left and now two weeks has been chopped off, it just feels really surreal.

I'm sorry, that's a pretty scary thing to be told at 35 weeks. I'm living this a bit myself right now, as I was told they're inducing at 39 weeks unless otherwise necessary, and I feel like it's all coming too soon. Did they take you out of work? That's been a huge help in keeping my BP more stable (with the exception of today).

Big hugs and lower/stable BP wishes for you both!

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May 27, 2015 13:54:55 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

May 27, 2015 13:33:58 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Just had my 36 week appointment. Got an ultrasound and got to see little cutie! Tech said she has a lot of hair, which is great because now I know there is a reason for all the heartburn/acid reflux Also estimated her weight at about 6lbs. Nothing else too exciting. I did make my last 4 weekly appointments, which was crazy to think about.

With DS the tech had shown me his hair on the US. When I was giving birth the nurse said she could see his head. I asked her what color his hair was and she said he was bald...clearly she was blind as he came out with a FULL head of dark dark brown hair...even my mom had asked if I was sure I wasn't giving birth to a kitten.

I have not seen hair in LOs US this time and haven't had the reflux/indigestion as bad as last time. I'm expecting her to come out bald. Somewhat sad and ironic that the bot would have the awesome hair and she'd get the short end of the stick. Guess we'll find out soon.

I've never noticed hair on an US before! DS came out with a full head of dark brown/black hair and I did not have any reflux my 1st pregnancy.  At 1-2 months his hair fell out and he was completely bald except for this funny old man patch at the back of his head.  his hair then grew back blond and curly. his eye color has always been blue though. I'm curious what this babies hair will be like! DH and I both have blue eyes so I'm assuming the blue eyes will be there again.

[sully326]

May 27, 2015 14:22:50 GMT -5 @poppyc8 said:

May 27, 2015 13:54:55 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

With DS the tech had shown me his hair on the US. When I was giving birth the nurse said she could see his head. I asked her what color his hair was and she said he was bald...clearly she was blind as he came out with a FULL head of dark dark brown hair...even my mom had asked if I was sure I wasn't giving birth to a kitten.

I have not seen hair in LOs US this time and haven't had the reflux/indigestion as bad as last time. I'm expecting her to come out bald. Somewhat sad and ironic that the bot would have the awesome hair and she'd get the short end of the stick. Guess we'll find out soon.

I've never noticed hair on an US before! DS came out with a full head of dark brown/black hair and I did not have any reflux my 1st pregnancy.  At 1-2 months his hair fell out and he was completely bald except for this funny old man patch at the back of his head.  his hair then grew back blond and curly. his eye color has always been blue though. I'm curious what this babies hair will be like! DH and I both have blue eyes so I'm assuming the blue eyes will be there again.

Yep, this baby has enough hair you can clearly see it on the US. Her head is covered.

[sugarkissed]

Had a pretty uneventful appointment today at 38 weeks, 5 days. 1 cm dilated, 80% effaced... I don't know what my BP was but I'm assuming higher than normal as I couldn't find a babysitter and had a screaming DD with me. She's terrified of my OB.

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May 27, 2015 14:34:31 GMT -5 sully326 said:

May 27, 2015 14:22:50 GMT -5 @poppyc8 said:

I've never noticed hair on an US before! DS came out with a full head of dark brown/black hair and I did not have any reflux my 1st pregnancy.  At 1-2 months his hair fell out and he was completely bald except for this funny old man patch at the back of his head.  his hair then grew back blond and curly. his eye color has always been blue though. I'm curious what this babies hair will be like! DH and I both have blue eyes so I'm assuming the blue eyes will be there again.

Yep, this baby has enough hair you can clearly see it on the US. Her head is covered.

Love that! My US tech last week said my LO has lots of hair too... And I'm definitely
Happy to hear it since my heartburn is so bad that I have to take Prevacid daily. Now I'm just curious if it will be light or dark!

[sully326]

May 27, 2015 14:54:20 GMT -5 @ktpatter said:

May 27, 2015 14:34:31 GMT -5 sully326 said:

Yep, this baby has enough hair you can clearly see it on the US. Her head is covered.

Love that! My US tech last week said my LO has lots of hair too... And I'm definitely
Happy to hear it since my heartburn is so bad that I have to take Prevacid daily. Now I'm just curious if it will be light or dark!

DS had lots of hair and the heartburn KILLED ME....I've had heartburn twice this time. Both times was following super spicy food & tums cleared it up pretty quick. I can see more hair on the US with her than I did with DS.

[mrskblack11]

38 week appointment. LO passed all the checks on the BPP. He was moving around like a champ. Fluid is still high at a 34. No dilation. LO is still high up.

I go back on Monday to check again and then to be induced.

[sabrinaml]

Just finished up with my 36 week check. Had the wonderful GBS screening done she also checked my cervix- nothing. That doesn't really surprise me much. My blood pressure was up and I had a little bit of protein in my urine. Oh and my weight gain was up 8 pounds in 2 weeks!! ( I personally think it's all in my legs and feet!)
She commented on how swollen I was (basically from my vulva to my toes). Add that with everything else and you get another 24 hour urine sample to be done tomorrow. Had to do a NST today, have some blood drawn, schedule to see my OB Friday and have another ultrasound scheduled for Friday. (Check growth and double check baby's position- she thinks it's head down but still up very high.)
She's already talking induction but we didnt discuss too much in that- will know more after Friday's appointment.