36 Week Appointment Check-In

[ChickenOnSunday]

I'm starting a check-in post for each week remaining of our pregnancies. This will give everyone a chance to read what the other members of F15 are going through as far as symptoms and medical intervention. Maybe seeing that others are going through some of the same pains and struggles will give folks comfort that things are progressing right on track. Obviously, the opposite could also become apparent that medical invention is necessary in some circumstances. I would suggest reading some responses prior to posting your own information.

Tell us about you -
How far along are you?
EDD?
Symptoms?
How are you sleeping?
FTM? STM? 10th time mom?

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
Are you dilated?
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?
When is your next appointment?

[nbad311]

I had my 36-week on Monday.

How far along are you? 36w1d on Monday
EDD? 2/15
Symptoms? Nothing too bad besides stomach crowded-ness! BH usually at night a few times a week that feel like mild period cramping. A few random leg cramps at night.
How are you sleeping? 7/10 all things considered. I wake up usually twice, always pee, and usually take about 20-30 minutes to fall back asleep.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM!

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? She measured fundal, but didn't say anything specific and I didn't ask - I assumed this meant "good" and/or "average". Had my b-strep and hemoglobin tests done, awaiting results. She said heartbeat sounded good and he's head-down
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope - they start at 38w at my office
Are you dilated? PROBABLY NOT
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? 1/27, when I will be 37w2d

Good luck all 36-week'ers!

[michelle142]

How far along are you? 36w2d
EDD? 2.17
Symptoms? A lot of cramping over the last 24 hours - upper thighs, back, lower belly. Lots of BH. Baby has dropped. DD is head down and pretty much ready to roll.
How are you sleeping? Like crap.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
measuring at 34 for a fundal height (MW suspects because she's so far down), 130BPM on the doppler, had GBS swab done (was negative)
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No check until I ask for one - will probably ask at 38 weeks
Are you dilated? N/A
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Monday

[dronkeygal]

I had my 36-week appointment on Tuesday.

How far along are you? 36w3d at my appt on Tuesday
EDD? 2/14/15
Symptoms? Braxton Hicks contractions, lower back pain, hip pain when sleeping, charlie horses in legs, hemorrhoids
How are you sleeping? Not well. I wake up every 1.5 hours to flip over and/or pee
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal measurement (measured big, as usual), Strep B test (still waiting on those results) and doppler to listen to LO's heartbeat. My BP/pulse is still normal and they finally stopped giving me a hard time about my weight.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No, they said they will not do an internal exam unless I ask for one.
Are you dilated? Not sure
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Monday, 1/26 - I'll be 37w2d

[Deleted]

Great idea ChickenOnSunday!


Tell us about you -
How far along are you?

Today I am 36w 4d by my count (36w 1d by my LMP count which is what the MW is using)

EDD? Feb 15 (me) Feb 18 (MW)

Symptoms? Itchy belly and breasts, heartburn, back and hip pain, especially at night. BH contractions daily, but not in any pattern. Hemorrhoids. Vulva pain. And this bump is getting so heavy it feels like it will just rip off at times. Oh and GD.

How are you sleeping? Terribly. Painfully. On the couch.


FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?

Fundal measurement 38 cm. was 37 at 34 weeks and 34 at 30 weeks, so my suspected large baby maybe won't be after all? Doppler as well, all sounds normal. Since my blood sugar levels are well managed at this point with diet, MW is treating my pregnancy like normal.

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No, but I think maybe next week?

Are you dilated? I don't know.

Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No.

When is your next appointment? Next Tuesday.

[hernsy]

How far along are you? 36w 2d
EDD? 2/17
Symptoms? Eh, hips hurt, heartburn, hemorrhoids but that's about it.
How are you sleeping? Not well. Heartburn and up to pee 3 times or so a night. Rolling over is an Olympic event.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? fundal is normal, GBS neg, heartbeat is good. We think she is finally head down, but she's still really high. She seems content to hang out for the duration.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? Not one bit.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next Wednesday

[WittyLittle]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 36 weeks 3 days
EDD? 15/2/2015
Symptoms? Had a small bleed, and getting more 'impressive' BHs
How are you sleeping? Craaaaaaap, though better when I'm alone in the bed and can sprawl out.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? FM was 32cm (we have a small baby), baby is 3/4 dropped, head down. U/S showed that he's catching up on growth, everything looked great thank god
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope, here they avoid it to avoid introducing bacteria. I won't have one until I'm having contractions 5 minutes apart!
Are you dilated? No idea!
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next Monday.

[mrsclark731]

I need to take note the other ladies due the same day as me

How far along are you? 36w 3d on Wednesday
EDD? 2/15
Symptoms? Tossing and turning all night. Constantly peeing and exhaustion.
How are you sleeping? Eh. It has been worse and it could be better. Sleeping in the recliner at least a few hours every night.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM!

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Got my strep B swab, her heartrate is perfect, she thinks she is head down, and I have my growth ultrasound scheduled for Monday.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes--my cervix is 'high and tight.'
Are you dilated? NOPE
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Ultrasound scheduled for Monday, OB appointment Wednesday

[angeldcf]

Jan 22, 2015 15:52:15 GMT -5 ChickenOnSunday said:

How far along are you? 36wks tomorrow
EDD?  Feb 20
Symptoms?  can't complain really.  Started some leg swelling but BP is good- just on my feet too long w/o compression stockings on my days off.
How are you sleeping?  Not terribly.  Wake up 1-2x/night to pee
STM


Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?- GBS, doppler
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? not yet
Are you dilated?  n/a
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? OB asked if we wanted to start talking possible induction date closer to 40wks.  Told him nope, I wanted baby to set the date & was ok going into March.  He chuckled and said that would be pushing his comfort level but would start talking poss induction date after 41.5 wks.
When is your next appointment? weekly now

[nomnomasaur0426]

How far along are you? 36+6
EDD? 2/13
Symptoms? Pain everywhere - intensifying in my hips and back (which have always been painful), peeing constantly (I seriously peed 3times within 20min the other night - DH was impressed haha), carpal tunnel, pre-e, and just had another 3hr GTT today to see if I have late onset GD
How are you sleeping? OK, not great, getting up more often to pee and just feel more uncomfortable in general
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Still measuring right where I need to be, HR was 142, and had my GBS test done
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Not yet...I thought my OB would do one this appointment
Are you dilated? Don't know yet
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope! Hoping to avoid an induction if I can
When is your next appointment? Next Wed 1/28 with a growth u/s on Friday 1/30

[cinnamonsugar]

Tell us about you - I'm a STM who works as a medical office manager and we are having our second daughter.
How far along are you? 36 weeks 5 days
EDD? Feb 15
Symptoms? Lots of increasingly painful BH, Pelvic pain and pressure, REFLUX, heartburn, nausea with vomiting, and lots and lots of swelling
How are you sleeping? Some days okay, some days terrible
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? 2nd

Tell us about your appointment - it went quickly
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Beta strep test done- will get results next week. I'm pretty anemic. Fundal height was 37, Doppler revealed a normal HR of 140-ish
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? Nope
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? Next Wednesday

[MommyOfAMiracle]

How far along are you? 36w3d
EDD? 02.16.2015
Symptoms? I did, but not so much anymore other than the occasional swelling
How are you sleeping? Meh. I have some good nights I guess, but not many.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM!!

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Had our last growth scan a week ago and LO is looking great and estimated at weighing 5lbs 13oz!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope, not until 37 weeks
Are you dilated? Won't know until next week.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment?Monday 01.26.2015

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? Today 36w, 3d
EDD? 2/16
Symptoms? Some period-like cramping in the evenings, frequent peeing, occasional sciatic pain in left lower back/leg depending on where LO's positioned
How are you sleeping? Not bad, all considered. Occasionally need to get up to pee or wake up to change sides.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? fundal measurement normal, Positive for Group B Strep (boo.), managing blood sugars well for gestational diabetes...my amniotic fluid is high (97th percentile) but baby's measuring pretty normal (47th percentile)
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? not yet
Are you dilated? dunno
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, though she keeps flipping around in there. She was breech last time, head down this time. She's keeping us all on our toes.
When is your next appointment? Exactly 37 weeks, 1/26. I'll have both Weekly appointments and U/S to monitor growth, etc.

[kmcookie]

I am a FTM (formerly KristinMTBell on TB) living outside Boston. I miss wine.

How far along are you? 36w on Wednesday at my appointment
EDD? 2/18
Symptoms? Hip and back pain when I am in any one position for too long. Pain in hands with increasing swelling. Mild cramping.
How are you sleeping? Pretty well. I wake up often to change positions or to pee, but I fall back asleep easily enough.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM!

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? I had some suspicions that I might be leaking fluid, which happened not long before my appointment. I went in for the normal time, but she ended up not measuring my fundal height or using the doppler. She tested to see if the discharge was amniotic fluid, and it wasn't! They also sent out urine for testing, and I haven't heard back about the results, which I checked online. It says there are crystals in my urine, and I'm scared out of my mind about kidney stones. I wish they had called with the results today. I feel fine though.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes.
Are you dilated? High and tight
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? 1/29 (37w1d)

Thank you for this post!!! It was great to read everyone's experiences, and it was also wonderful to write about mine.

[tammynixx]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 36 weeks 5 days
EDD? Feb 15th
Symptoms? Heartburn, hip and back pain, cramps
How are you sleeping? Horribly!
FTM? STM? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? I have two NSTs a week. Baby seems good
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No
Are you dilated? N/A
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? RCS Feb 13
When is your next appointment? Tomorrow at 11am

[sccurrier]

Just realized I posted in the wrong thread! Carry on.

[reneamac313]

How far along are you? 36 weeks at appointment on Tuesday
EDD? 2/17
Symptoms? Back pain, hip pain, occasional headaches, BH contractions that feel like mild menstrual cramps
How are you sleeping? Not too well. Waking up about every 1-2 hours to either pee and/or switch sides
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment - 
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?Everything is looking good. Baby girl is head down but her head is not behind my pelvic bone just yet, although my doctor said that most likely won't happen until I'm in active labor. Her hb was at 140 when she actually stopped moving enough for it to register. Negative for b-strep. Another growth u/s scheduled on Monday.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes, I had my first one.
Are you dilated? Yes, at a 1.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?No.
When is your next appointment?Next Tuesday, 1/27.

[wirtlehm]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37 + 1 today... 36 + 5 at my apt on Tuesday
EDD? 2/12
Symptoms? Sore back, no sleep, exhaustion, shortness of breath..
How are you sleeping? Not good, not bad... I can get about 2 hrs of sleep before I wake up to pee... and then of course every two hrs after that...
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Nothing was said about the fundal measurement so I'm assuming we're right on track there. Heart beat was 140 and baby girl is head down, woohoo!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yup!
Are you dilated? 1 WHOLE CM!!!
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, this baby is coming out on her own time... unless we approach 42 weeks... then she's comin' out on mamas time!
When is your next appointment? Next Tuesday, Jan 27.

[maddscientist]

How far along are you? 36 weeks today!
EDD? 2/20
Symptoms? my feet have started swelling in the last week, and I haven't seen my ankles since and I had to take off my wedding ring. Otherwise, nada.I have been very very lucky so far this pregnancy
How are you sleeping? great. no problems here, still only getting up once to pee - although my snoring has finally driven H to the guest room some nights....
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? My CNM doesn't do much except fundal height, check HB (which she didn't tell me what it was), and feel for position (head down). I was measuring right on at my appt. last week 34.5cm, but I am still going bi-monthly - so next appt. isn't until 37 wks. at which I will have the GBS test.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope.
Are you dilated? Who knows? but doubtful
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No.
When is your next appointment? Next friday, 1/30.

[schnitz9]

Jan 22, 2015 15:52:15 GMT -5 ChickenOnSunday said:

I'm starting a check-in post for each week remaining of our pregnancies. This will give everyone a chance to read what the other members of F15 are going through as far as symptoms and medical intervention. Maybe seeing that others are going through some of the same pains and struggles will give folks comfort that things are progressing right on track. Obviously, the opposite could also become apparent that medical invention is necessary in some circumstances. I would suggest reading some responses prior to posting your own information.

Tell us about you -
How far along are you?-36 wks 4 days
EDD?-2/16/15
Symptoms?-Still throwing up 2-3 times a day, lower back pain, terrible reflux ( have to sleep in a recliner), feet swollen, extreme fatique
How are you sleeping?-HORRIBLE.  Haven't been able to sleep in my bed since 22 weeks. Have to sleep in a complete 90 degree angle or I will vomit in my sleep due to reflux and digestive issues but hey he's still cooking and healthy and thats all that matters
FTM? STM? 10th time mom?-FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?-Appt was on mon at exactly 36 wks.  Fundal was measuring at exactly 36 as well. Doppler was 130 GBS test taken haven't gotten the results yet
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? -yep
Are you dilated? -Cervix has softened and he said his head has moved down
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?-NOPE
When is your next appointment?-mon 1/26

[dronkeygal]

Makes me happy to see so many of us share a lot of symptoms. Definitely helps in making me feel less crazy/alone.

[kaydee0402]

How far along are you? 36 weeks today!
EDD? February 20.
Symptoms? Bad heartburn here and there, exhaustion and just raging mood swings.
How are you sleeping? Okay. I have to get up for bathroom breaks and sometimes have trouble getting back to sleep, but for the most part, okay.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM!

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal height was 38, and the doctor said I have a big placenta. I should have asked what that means, because now I'm confused as to what that means. Heartbeat was at 140, but we had issues getting him to stay in one place long enough to catch a heartbeat. He kept kicking and trying to squirm away. He's head down and ready to go!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope, but they will do one next week.
Are you dilated? More than likely not.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Not at this time!
When is your next appointment? Thursday, January 29.

[PikoPiko]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 36+5 today
EDD? 2/15
Symptoms? Just started this week, actual butthurt, and random pain in the vagina when I walk
How are you sleeping? Like a log except for the 3-4x pee break
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Uneventful, OB didn't even do fundal height cos the belly doesn't change much at this point, she said. Heard the heart beat though She grabbed my crotch to check if the baby is still head down - and he is. Good baby.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Not yet. That comes at 38 weeks
Are you dilated? I was only about 1.5 or 2cm at 34 weeks, haven't been checked since.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? Next thursday

[cginge]

How far along are you? Today I am 36w, 1d. I was 36w exactly at my appointment yesterday.
EDD? 2/19
Symptoms? Period-like cramping, heartburn, insomnia, pain in ribs
How are you sleeping? Not well at all. Due to my wiggling, I've been banned to the couch. Recently, I've been falling asleep around 11 PM and then waking and staying up at 3AM. Last night, though, I slept from 10 PM to 7 AM, yay. Also, I usually need to chug water/eat a snack in the middle of the night. I'm going to try to stop that.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? I had my official 36w appointment yesterday and got checked out again today due to really high BP. Fundal height is measuring right on track. Baby's hb is averaging 145 and he did great on the NST. He is head-down with his knees in my ribs, and he's at a -4 (so, like, not really engaged at all). I had a contraction during the monitoring and he did fine, yay.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes, due to the sharp cramping.
Are you dilated? Not at all. I am 50% effaced though, for whatever that's worth.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope.
When is your next appointment? Next Tuesday

[ChickenOnSunday]

Jan 23, 2015 9:49:23 GMT -5 dronkeygal said:

Makes me happy to see so many of us share a lot of symptoms. Definitely helps in making me feel less crazy/alone.

This is what I was aiming for by creating all of these check-ins. You should really look ahead and see the fun you have yet to experience.

[dronkeygal]

Jan 23, 2015 15:09:05 GMT -5 ChickenOnSunday said:

Jan 23, 2015 9:49:23 GMT -5 dronkeygal said:

Makes me happy to see so many of us share a lot of symptoms. Definitely helps in making me feel less crazy/alone.

This is what I was aiming for by creating all of these check-ins. You should really look ahead and see the fun you have yet to experience.

Definitely helps!  And...nope, nope, not gonna look.  In denial about the misery ahead.  

[agm04]

How far along are you? 36w.
EDD? 2/23
Symptoms? Cramping, heartburn, crap sleep.
How are you sleeping? Last night was decent, but generally like crap. Between heartburn and my startling awake every time she moves (she's breech, I want her to turn), I'm a mess.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? heart rate was 162 (she was awake!), she's still breech (quick ultrasound), vag/ass swab for GBS, repeat blood work bc my hospital requires it to be current in calendar year...fun stuff!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope.
Are you dilated? N/A
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, and thankfully my OB agreed to let me go into spontaneous labor even if she doesn't turn. I live really close to the hospital (like less than a mile), so getting there in time for a c section isn't an issue.
When is your next appointment? I have an appt with the OB who will be doing our ECV (to try to get her to turn) on Wednesday afternoon. Then next regular appt next Monday at 37 weeks. Time is really flying now!

[sarabell]

How far along are you? 36 weeks
EDD? 2/24/15
Symptoms? Lots of BH, sharp cervix pains followed by pink CM, excruciating pubic symphisis issues
How are you sleeping? 6 to 8 broken hours per night
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment - GBS swab, demanded referral to PT
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal height right on target. MW told me to make sure to eat more protein because carbohydrates make big babies.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope
Are you dilated? n/a
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next week (37w)

[wanderinga]

I had an appointment yesterday at 35+6 but I'm going to count it as my 36 week appointment!

How far along are you? 36 exactly
EDD? 2/24
Symptoms? BH's, but other than that I'm doing okay!
How are you sleeping? I've had a little improvement the past week and am only waking up 2-3 times a night to pee.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal was right on track, HB was in the 140's.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes, I had my first one for this pregnancy. She said she felt his head which always weirds me out.
Are you dilated? Nope!
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, letting him cook until he's ready.
When is your next appointment? Next Wednesday, 2/4

[PikoPiko]

Jan 27, 2015 13:52:18 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Jan 23, 2015 14:12:03 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Symptoms? Just started this week, actual butthurt, and random pain in the vagina when I walk

Um yes I feel like someone kicked me in the snatch when I try and climb into bed and occasionally when I am walking around. WTF is this all about!! 

Now I'm 37 weeks and the butthurt persists.  It's there constantly and gets worse with BH. Someone needs to post that everything hurts gif.

There is an art of climbing into and out of bed, brace your belly as you get in and out, I *think* it helps.