37 Week Appointment Check-In

[PikoPiko]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37+4
EDD? 2/15
Symptoms? Still getting butthurt daily. No swelling yet, but my legs are getting even more useless these days when going up the stairs. The butthurt is making driving difficult and I can't sit down for more than 15 mins. My bump is humongous this month, I swear it grows nightly while I sleep.
How are you sleeping? Not too great with all the pee breaks and the BH that comes with them. Charley horses 2 nights in a row, ugh...
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? None of these fun things. The OB only did the Doppler. Oh, and I too am the group B positive club. I reminded her I'm allergic to penicillin, she said she's noted it down and I'll be getting something else for sure.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No
Are you dilated? Barely, if 1.5cm counts -- at 34 weeks
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, but I was told by the OB she'll induce me 10 days past me due date if the baby decides to be tardy
When is your next appointment? Next Thursday 2/5

[angeldcf]

How does this work? Is this the official post, & we roll over each week? Either way, I need more posts to 'member'

How far along are you? 37 tomorrow
EDD? 2/20
Symptoms? more pelvic pressure, right hip keeps popping out/loose ligaments so difficult to walk
How are you sleeping? ok. Woke up twice with excruciating Charlie horse
STM

Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Pee, vitals, Fundal, doppler. Found out I'm GBS+ so getting IV abx
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No but think it starts next week
Are you dilated? n/a
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? not yet
When is your next appointment? 2/5

[schnitz9]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37 wks 4 days
EDD? 2/16/15
Symptoms? All the same that I've been having the whole pregnancy. Vomiting, reflux, lower back pain. Getting a few BH here and there. All of a sudden now I have the worst ever Heartburn. Having had it all pregnancy (as I take several meds for it) and now its just unbearable. Yippy! Super tired, but today is my last day in the office. Thank god!
How are you sleeping? Horrible. I have to sleep in a recliner since 20 wks so I really miss my bed. Can't wait to sleep in it again!
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal still on target at 37, no U/S, HB at 140. Found out I'm GBS neg. Only test I actually pasted this pregnancy.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yep
Are you dilated? no change from last week. Still about a fingertip, softened a bit, and he could feel his head
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Talked to the doc to see if they would let me go past my due date with GD and since my sugars are in check and I'm not on insulin he has no problem with that. Yahoo!!
When is your next appointment? mon 2/2

[kaydee0402]

How far along are you? 37 weeks exactly
EDD? 02/20
Symptoms? Acid reflux, back pain, exhaustion and the occasional contraction. But I have my prenatal massage tomorrow so I'm looking forward to getting rid of this back pain!
How are you sleeping? Meh. That's the only word I can think of for it. Not terrible, not great, but meh.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Little Man's heartbeat is perfect. I'm measuring around where I should. My GBS came back negative so YAY!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? I got two on Tuesday after my car accident so I declined to do another one.
Are you dilated? Nope
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Thursday, 02/05

[sccurrier]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? currently 37w + 5
EDD? 2/19
Symptoms? Heartburn times a million lately, more general uncomfortable-ness, BH/cramping like it's cool and I'm just exhausted.
How are you sleeping? I wake up at least three times to pee during the night and almost every time I have to turn over. Plus it's harder to get comfortable enough to sleep now.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? doppler, FH the other normal bp/weight/urine stuff. I just realized that I didn't get my GBS results though!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope
Are you dilated? Probably not
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? RCS 2/12, but I'm hoping I go into spontaneous labor before then and have a VBAC.
When is your next appointment? 2/10

[cougarette]

How far along are you? 37w1d
EDD? 2/23
Symptoms? Back aches are continuing. Either cramping or stretching, it's hard to tell. There's definitely no pattern, though.
How are you sleeping? A little better so far this week, though it's hard changing positions
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Last week I was measuring a little behind, so my dr ordered a U/S. They said he's measuring about a week behind, but my dr isn't worried and said it's totally fine. He's estimated to be about 6lbs
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?  Not this time
Are you dilated? Not sure
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? 2/11

[osumegs]

How far along are you? 37w4d
EDD? 2/21
Symptoms? increasing BH contractions
How are you sleeping? up usually 1-2 times a night. I just hope I fall back asleep before DH starts his hour long hit the snooze button routine in the morning.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? HR in 150s, measuring right on track. Predicting (for what that's worth) an 8-9 lb baby (MUCH better than my husband's birth weight of 10lb10oz - let's hope she's right lol)
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? No change from last week, still at 1 cm. Starting to thin and head definitely lower
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? Feb 13

[mamabisme]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37 weeks
EDD? 2/25
Symptoms? Still pretty comfortable, thankfully. My right hip has started to bother me on and off but aside from that I can't complain.
How are you sleeping? Better than I have been the last few weeks. I still wake up frequently to pee but falling asleep a lot easier and I'm not having as tough a time staying asleep, as I was. Still, my energy level has recently taken a hit but that's to be expected.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? 3'rd time mom.

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? My appts are nothing special and continue to be quick and uneventful. I consider that a good thing. I haven't needed any additional ultrasounds (since 20 weeks) or NST's so hearing the heartbeat on the doppler is really as exciting as it gets for me. I am getting antsy to meet this baby in person, though!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No.
Are you dilated? I hope not.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? c/s on my due date
When is your next appointment? 1 week. I actually scheduled my final two appts today so that was weird.

[lilyelayne]

Feb 4, 2015 15:00:29 GMT -5 mamabisme said:

I haven't needed any additional ultrasounds (since 20 weeks) or NST's so hearing the heartbeat on the doppler is really as exciting as it gets for me. I am getting antsy to meet this baby in person, though!

This! I'm happy I haven't had problems but ultrasounds are so awesome. I haven't had one since 20 weeks either.

[MrsPavlov]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you?
37w 2d

EDD?
2/23

Symptoms?
LOTS of pelvis pressure, tons of BH lately, crazy fatigue, embarrassing waddle. Feels like my hips are being pried apart by a baby head or something.

How are you sleeping?
Crappily. Just now started waking up 2x each night to pee which is really getting to me. Started falling over at 8 instead of 9 to make up for it.

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 on track, heartbeat was good. She squished around on my stomach and said he's in the 6-7 pound range now. Still head down. Dr said I'm on track for my EDD.

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
Yup.

Are you dilated?
Still a 1, same from last week, but my effacement is now 75%.

Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?
Nawp.

When is your next appointment?
Next Wed, 2/11

[mamabutt2]

Tell us about you -

How far along are you?
37w, 3d

EDD?
2/22

Symptoms?
BHs are getting more frequent and are now slightly painful compared to just being uncomfortable. Charlie horses were in full force in both legs a couple nights ago. Other than that, just my normal swelling and hip pain.

How are you sleeping?
I get like one really great night of sleep a week.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom?
FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
Heart beat of 150 or 140 something. Doc's weight guess based on my belly size and his position puts him at a mid- to high- 6 pounder for now Doc told me she was comfortable with me doing nipple stimulation/sex/other "labor inducers" to move along my cervix and jump start labor if I was comfortable with it. She's also comfortable with me going until 5 days after my due date. She starts worrying about stress of delivery on me and baby if I hit 41 weeks.

Does your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
Yes, she will be checking at every appointment till delivery.

Are you dilated?
As my doctor said "a fingertip plus a little wiggle room" lol Also thinning and softening of my cervix has started.

Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?
Nope!

When is your next appointment?
Next Thursday.

[lilyelayne]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you?
37 weeks (tho technically I had my '37 week' appt on Tuesday at 36,5)

EDD?
2/26

Symptoms?
BH, heartburn, hip pain at night or if I sit for too long

How are you sleeping?
I've got nasal congestion right now so sleep is extra interrupted, but I'm getting enough sleep altogether.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom?
FTM, first pregnancy

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
Normal urine & BP. Lost 3 lb since last week which made my OB ask if I'd been sick or anything, which I hadn't. I think I'd just overdone it on sodium for lunch prior to last week's appointment & so my weight was artificially high at last check. Normal fundus measurement & fetal heartbeat. OB & I agreed to avoid induction if possible, but we'll revisit when I hit full term, depending on internal exams. Oh, and GBS negative, yay!!

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
No. He'll start doing them weekly next time.

Are you dilated?
Don't know.

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

When is your next appointment?
Tues 2/10 (my birthday!)

Now that I'm 37 weeks, I've finally made it as far along as my mom when she had her first child. She developed an incompetent cervix, so her first pregnancy was the easiest/longest, but I'm still glad to have made my own personal milestone. I almost feel like any longer my LO stays inside is bonus development time, so I'm happy for him to do so. Still crossing fingers for a Feb birthday!

[thegiraffe]

Still 20 days to go till my due date, guess I'll try and up my post count in the meantime!

How far along are you?
37w 1d

EDD?
2/25

Symptoms?
Still some rib and back pain although it's eased up a bit. Hip and pubic bone pain.

How are you sleeping?
OK, getting up to pee a couple times a night.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom?
FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
GBS negative, measuring on track for everything else. Lost 1 lb since last week.

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
No

Are you dilated?
Don't know

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

When is your next appointment?
Tues 2/10

[unconventionalatbest]

How far along are you? 37 weeks, finally.
EDD? 2/26
Symptoms? Food aversions and cravings are getting intense again.
How are you sleeping? 4 to 5 hours a night on average. It's a tired life right now.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? 3rd time.

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Measuring 35 weeks this week, but she was only two behind last week, so midwife said it's probably just position. She feels big apparently and will probably be bigger at birth than her two brothers. Had my first nst due to decreased movement over the weekend. All is well.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No
Are you dilated? ? I hope, but probably not.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No. Still on the long and slow cook plan.
When is your next appointment? Next Thursday (38 weeks)

[AppropriateChocolate]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37 weeks today
EDD? 2/26
Symptoms? Intense BH, night sweats, nausea,sciatica, over all grumpyness. Etc. Etc.
How are you sleeping? Still not sure what that is at night, but I get a few good naps during the day.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment - Today
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? NST due to baby not moving within the previous two hours before appt, the little girls heartbeat was good but she refuse to move until the nurse put some vibrate thing on my tummy and baby girl got pissed and started moving and I started having contractions. She's ok after all, she just doesn't have any room in there to move at all.
Did your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes it was painful...
Are you dilated? same as last week 2cm 50% effaced. (Thought I would be further with all of the contractions/cramps but NOPE)
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? 2/12

[mylazypony]

Tell us about you -

How far along are you? 37 + 3 days

EDD? 2/22

Symptoms? Intense BH, killer heartburn, sciatica pain and fetal hiccups in my crotch all the time.

How are you sleeping? If I'm not suffering from awful heartburn, I get a few hours in between pee breaks.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment - Had a Sunday night appointment.

Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
My midwife did an estimate of the baby's weight. She's guessing 7lbs rt now.

Did your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope and she most likely won't ever.

Are you dilated? No clue and she won't be checking either.

Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope

When is your next appointment? 2/8

[ambz06060]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37+1
EDD? 2/25
Symptoms? Stomach aches and some very minor cramping. He is STILL so active!
How are you sleeping? Ok. But DH keeps yelling at me about snoring. I yell back to shut up. I am trying to get comfy.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Doppler: HB 140. Fundal height she said was on track, although she said it was 36... So I guess it's still ok. Weight gain...51 lbs holy crap.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yep. Softer no dilation.
Are you dilated? Nope
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? nope
When is your next appointment? Next Tues 2/10... Have to take a half day....poo

[Deleted]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37w
EDD? 2/26
Symptoms? A lot of BH, some heartburn and swollen feet, ankles and hands.
How are you sleeping? Surprisingly, really good.
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 on track, but OB still could't feel which way the baby was positioned. She asked another OB's opinion and she was also unsure so they sent me for a u/s to check. Thankfully, LO was head down so I feel ready to go!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope.
Are you dilated? No idea.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No.
When is your next appointment? 2/18 to see my OB and 2/19 for a class about what to expect post-partum.

[krysmill]

How far along are you? 37.4 EDD?2/24 Symptoms? - not many symptoms. Still feeling pretty good for the most part. How are you sleeping? For the most part good but I get up a lot to pee! A LOT! Tell us about your appointment -Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? I had a growth scan at my last appt. Baby is weighing in at a little over 6lbs. Dr. says that can be off by 1/2lb either way. No dilation, no nothing. Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Are you dilated? No nothing going on. Do you have a scheduled csection/induction: as of right now no. Dr wants me to going into labor on my own but she doesn't want me going past 40 weeks. When is your next appointment? 2-9

[allonsy221b]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37 + 3
EDD? 2/27
Symptoms? Everything hurts, nothing sounds good, waddle waddle
How are you sleeping? Not awful but it could be better
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Measuring a week ahead
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? no
Are you dilated? unsure
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Might have one soon but not yet
When is your next appointment? Next Monday

[danitaec]

As usual, bring up the tail-end of February here!

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37+3
EDD? 2/28
Symptoms? Swelling, not sleeping, feeling like my pelvis is being pulled apart
How are you sleeping? As crappily as can be expected
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Way high blood pressure (151/101!), baby HB 148, measuring on track; doc said his head is "way on down there", but it has been for the majority of the time; also, GBS positive
Did your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? nope
Are you dilated? mystery!
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? nope
When is your next appointment? Monday, 2/16

[thejollyrancher]

danitaec I hear ya! I feel like I'm always late to the party lol

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37+4
EDD? 2/27
Symptoms? I have a lot of feelings these days...oh and I'm pretty sure the baby is attempting to manually open my cervix.
How are you sleeping? Meh
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? baby is still measuring a bit ahead with good HB. Found out I'm GBS positive. Lame, but it is what it is.
Did your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? no
Are you dilated? Not sure
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? Next wed I think