38 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?

[ChickenOnSunday]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w exactly
EDD? 2/5/15
Symptoms? Zip. Have yet to feel any BH. I'm just moving slower.
How are you sleeping? Not great but it is because I have a sinus infection with a wicked cough to go along with my sinus pain and congestion.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM but I only made it to 37w4d with my first.

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal measurement and doppler. Everything was great.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope. Those start at 39w.
Are you dilated? Don't think so.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? 39w

[mandamooch]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w 3d

EDD? 2/2/15

Symptoms? All the typical ones. Insomnia, what feels like a pulled groin muscle, pain in the hips are my top 3.

How are you sleeping? Horribly. Yesterday was the first time I took benadryl as a form of a sleep aid because I got 2 hrs the night before.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM and really petrified how it will be with Henry and a newborn.

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

Doppler and fundal measurements are average. I had my first NST on Monday though because I lost 3 lbs and went from 0 to 3 cm in 4 days. Everything was great though and little man was showing off for the NST.

[wendy46001]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w 3d
EDD? 02/02/15
Symptoms? My hips are going to fall off and if a sciatica removal was possible I'd be first inline
How are you sleeping? Sleep??? whats that? between peeing constantly, random pains, a DH that snores and a 3yr old who gets up at 6am like clock work who can sleep
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM.

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? All mostly good, being monitored for low fluid. Was told to up my 100oz of water to 130oz (lol, see peeing comment above)
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? yes
Are you dilated? No, all I got from the Doc was a "wow she's still really far up there"...gee thanks
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope, she'll get here one day
When is your next appointment? 39wks

[le83]

How far along are you? 38 Weeks today
EDD? 2/5/15
Symptoms? Pelvic Pain, BH Contractions, and Fatigue
How are you sleeping? Terrible...to having to pee every couple of hours to hip pain
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? My last appointment was this past Tuesday and everything looked great
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope, will be doing one at my next appointment
Are you dilated? Not for sure since they didn't check
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No date
When is your next appointment? 1/27/15

[dreemkin]

This helps me feel not so alone


Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w4d
EDD? 2/1 (superbowl sunday)
Symptoms? Achey vag. Swollen feet. The usual.
How are you sleeping? Could be better, could be worse.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM but only got to 37w with my DD so this is new to me.

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal and doppler were good.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yup, 3rd one so far
Are you dilated? Yes, 2cm but still thick
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? Monday the 26th.

[babycfeb2015]

How far along are you? 38w1d
EDD? 2/4
Symptoms? Pelvic pain/pressure, sore lower back and randomly naseous
How are you sleeping? Shitty. Up every two hours to pee or switch sidesfromhip pain
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 and doppler both were good. No u/s or NST until 40 wks
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? 1cm and 50% for the third week in a row. Frustrating to hacve no progress I get why people dont want to find out now
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope. Will prob get induced the 9th if I go that late
When is your next appointment? 1/29

[flyster]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38 w 4 days
EDD? 2/1
Symptoms? Swelling, pelvic pain/pressure and way too many BM's. My earlier constipation has gone running away.
How are you sleeping? Not so great. Up 2 or 3 times a night to pee and waking up to turn over from hip pain quite a bit. Last night I was up at 5 super hungry and had to have pre breakfast.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? They don't really do anything, just weight, urine, Baby's HB and Cervix check. Everything is good/normal.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? Not really, maybe like 1 cm. She said baby's head is right down there and I'm at minus 2 station, so he's getting a bit lower, but still pretty happy hanging out.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next Friday, 2 days before my EDD.

[BellinghamMama]

How far along are you? 38+2
EDD? Feb 3
Symptoms? sore pubic bone, BH, some anxiety, stretch marks, waddling
How are you sleeping? not terrible now that the heartburn has decreased
FTM? STM? Baby boy number two on the way

Tell us about your appointment - Everything seems normal. Talked about "spinning baby" into a better birth position. Thinking about taking skullcap herbs for anxiety, and placenta encapsulation to help with anxiety/PPdepression after delivery.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No
Birth plan: home birth with two midwives and mw-in training. Buying plastic-sheeting for the bed/floor is giving me Dexter-vibes
When is your next appointment? Next week- getting close!

[jensoprano82]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38 w 1 day
EDD? 2/4
Symptoms: pelvic pressure. Some intermittent tightening w no pain in upper abdomen
How are you sleeping? I don't want to say anything and jinx it
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? First timer!

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
Cervical, Doppler, weight, fundal measurement, all normal
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes!
Are you dilated? 3cm w 70% effacement
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, but doc doesn't think I'll make it as far as my due date based on how dilated I already am
When is your next appointment? Next Thursday

[mands1125]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w2d
EDD? 2/4/2015
Symptoms? lots of pelvic pressure and BH contractions
How are you sleeping? horribly, thanks for asking
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? First time

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?- measuring on track (a little bit small I guess) but overall, normal
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes since week 36
Are you dilated? He gave me a generous "fingertip" on Tuesday
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope, not at this point, I am not interested and the Dr. isn't pushing at this point. My OB does not want me to go past 41 weeks though so I'd imagine I will set a date at my 40w appointment if I make it.
When is your next appointment? Next Tuesday

[lulu783]

How far along are you? 38w exactly
EDD? 2/6/15
Symptoms? Feeling lots of 'period cramps' and definitely moving slower. My feet have been super swollen for a week or so now and I've developed carpal tunnel in my left wrist.
How are you sleeping? Depends on the night. Sometimes great, sometimes I've got the insomnia from 1-4ish.
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 and doppler. I was measuring 3w ahead last week, and right on track this week.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope. Those start at 39w.
Are you dilated? Don't think so.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope but they said they typically let FTM's go about 10 days past EDD>
When is your next appointment? Tues 1.27

[kerrigrooves]

How far along are you? 38+3
EDD? 2/3
Symptoms? swollen fingers
How are you sleeping? terribly - wide awake @4, peeing every 2 hrs
STM - have a 2 yr old who's about to get her world rocked

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? all normal
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? yes, but it was voluntary
Are you dilated? no
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? no but b/c I had a c-sec and trying vbac, they wont let me go much passed EDD
When is your next appointment? 1.27 (39 wks)

[krispy83]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w 3d
EDD? 2/3/15
Symptoms? LOTS of pelvic pressure and pain, sciatica, some contractions
How are you sleeping? Like crap. Between the pelvic pain and the sciatica, turning over is like a 5 min process, but my hips seem to insist on it every hour or so. Good times.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? 2nd time

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal measurement was right on track, 38 cm. HB sounds great on doppler. Her head is in my pelvis (as opposed to on my right hip where it's been for the past few weeks) and she's pretty much ready to go.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No. She could have if I wanted, but I didn't see the point and they hurt like hell, so I declined.
Are you dilated? N/A
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope, but my MW said she thinks it will be a matter of just a few days, rather than hours or weeks
When is your next appointment? Next Wednesday 1/28 if necessary.

[seamonster]

How far along are you? 38 +1
EDD? 2/6
Symptoms? swollen ankles, hands hurt (basically carpal tunnel type symptoms), waddling, feeling like there's a bowling ball in my pelvis
How are you sleeping? I have to pee at least every 3 hours and the second time usually keeps me awake for at least an hour. So I go to bed early to try to squeeze in a total of 6-8 hours depending on how quick I can fall asleep after the bathroom
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? U/S, didn't measure baby this time, just fluid levels. Baby is halfway to being fully engaged.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No, won't be done until it's gametime
Are you dilated? no idea
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? We'll schedule an induction after due date passes for early week 41 (I don't want to go to 42 weeks with ILs coming in when I'd hit 42 weeks)
When is your next appointment? next Thursday, and I'll meet the OB covering while my OB is OOT (right before my EDD)

[thedish]

How far along are you? 38w2d
EDD? 2/7
Symptoms? Menstrual like cramping, pelvic pain/pressure, always hungry...
How are you sleeping? Some nights good others terribly. Most all nights include the 2-4 time bathroom wake up.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM.

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? 39, baby's hb is 135, stripped my membranes today
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? Im a very stretchy 2/2.5.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next Wednesday 2/4

[miniwheat]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 37w 6d
EDD? Feb 10
Symptoms? Back pain, cramping and crabbiness.
How are you sleeping? I get up every 90 min 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? Doppler, fundal height and general questions. Nothing exciting but its exciting to be at the end and so close to meeting this LO!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No. I am a RCS so we are skipping those
Are you dilated? Not sure
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? CS Feb 3!!
When is your next appointment? Feb 2 for pre op blood work and a check up with the OB preforming the operation.

[abb1701]

How far along are you? 38w 3d
EDD? 2/6
Symptoms? General discomfort and crankiness
How are you sleeping? Up every hour or so to pee
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? My weight, BP, and LO heartbeat are normal. But his fundal is still small so I go tomorrow for another ultrasound. (I'm trying not to freak out)
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? Still fingertip (grrrr)
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Ultrasound tomorrow. 39wk appointment next monday.

[dacora]

Filling this out again for 38 weeks now that I've had my appointment.

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38 weeks 3 days
EDD? Feb 8th
Symptoms? Swollen feet, heartburn, general discomfort, lots of BH contractions.
How are you sleeping? Not terrible, as well as could be expected with having to pee all the time and hip pain.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Another growth ultrasound, she's still measuring big but not big enough to warrant inducing early.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yep.
Are you dilated? Just a fingertip, 50% effaced.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, but we're talking induction at the end of next week to make sure I don't go past my due date.
When is your next appointment? Feb 2nd

[izzy0927]

How far along are you?
38W 3D
EDD?
Feb 8
Symptoms? Acid reflux, crampy, sore body, SPD aches

How are you sleeping?
Sitting up in the recliner
FTM? STM? 10th time mom?
FTM


Tell us about your appointment -

Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
Had a standard 38 week appointment on Monday. I saw a different provider at my practice, and she suggested I go in for a growth u/s since I'm overweight (I guess that means the fundal measurements might be misleading? IDK) and haven't had one yet. My fundal measurements have always been exactly on track, but oh well, it was another chance to see this guys little face. He has the roundest little cheeks! Anyway, the u/s tech thinks he's a little under 7 pounds, so not a huge baby at all. But I know these estimates can be off, so I'm not really too concerned about any of it. 
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
Nope- we talked about it, but with the impending blizzard we decided to hold off until the 39 week appointment just in case it got labor going.
Are you dilated?
IDK!
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?
Nothing scheduled
When is your next appointment? Tuesday 2/3

[munchkin8590]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w 4d
EDD? 2/7/15
Symptoms? contractions, nausea, fatigue
How are you sleeping? Not well at all.. between getting up to pee and pure discomfort, I can't get more than 3 hours a night
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM but I only made it to 37w with my first

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? measurement and Doppler. She sounds great. Had my membranes stripped for a 2nd time. Crossing my fingers for actual results this time
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? yes
Are you dilated? Only 1cm
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? 2/4/15

[misshart00]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38+3
EDD? Feb 8
Symptoms? Tons of contractions. Lots of back pain. The usual
How are you sleeping? Not too bad. As long as I'm not having contractions
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? I don't really remember. Doctor sent me straight to the hospital from her office.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? 3cm still
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Yes
When is your next appointment? 6 weeks PP.

[cloe111479]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38+3
EDD? Feb 9
Symptoms? lots of cramps, swollen feet
How are you sleeping? Pretty ok. Getting up to pee is what wakes me but I do go right back
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? Ftm

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal -- right At 38. Hb 151.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? 1 cm but almost 2
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope.
When is your next appointment? Next thurs at 3

[crabigator]

How far along are you? 38 weeks today.
EDD? Feb 12
Symptoms? Heaviness and hardness in the belly, fatigue.
How are you sleeping? Pretty well. A few times, extreme baby movement has woken me up, but I'm so tired that I tend to sleep pretty well otherwise.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? Second time!

Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? My main highlight is listed below!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Ohhhhh yeah.
Are you dilated? I am (somehow!) dilated to 5 cm, 70% effaced, with the baby's head, in my OB's words, "incredibly, incredibly low." My bag of waters is intact but bulging, and I could go at any time. But that's also what they said at my last appointment 9 days ago, when I was 3cm (effacement and baby position the same).
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope, just a "I'll probably be seeing you VERY soon" from my OB.
When is your next appointment? In a week, on Feb 5. Given that my OB thought I was going to give birth last week though, if I'm still pregnant by then, I may punch someone.

Edited to add: I have felt zero contractions. Zero. My OB asked if I have a very high pain tolerance... I do not. My body is just a complete joker.

[michelle142]

How far along are you? 38 weeks tomorrow
EDD? 2.17
Symptoms? cramping, a lot of contractions but nothing timeable, some spotting over the weekend.
How are you sleeping? Not too bad. I just wake up everytime I need a position change.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? measuring right at 38, 140 BPM on the doppler, baby is head down
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? She did this time. I was curious if anything was happening with all the contractions
Are you dilated? Yep, a solid 4cm and 50% effaced. About the same as I was by this point with DS.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Monday 2/9

[sleepymama29]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w 1d
EDD? 2/15
Symptoms? heartburn, contractions (nothing consistent), hip pain
How are you sleeping? Ok, have had insomnia the whole time so I'll be up for about 3 hours in the middle of the night
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal height 38.5 weeks, hb 132
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope, they start next week
Are you dilated? don't know
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope, hopefully she comes on her own like DD did!
When is your next appointment? Next Monday 2/9

[MommyOfAMiracle]

How far along are you? 38 weeks today
EDD? 02.16.2015
Symptoms? Braxton Hicks and Heartburn
How are you sleeping? Still a bit of a struggle.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? As for fundal doctor said, "that's what we call a full term belly!", Doppler - 140
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yup. Cervix is soft
Are you dilated? Nope
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? 02.09.2015

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w
EDD? 2/16
Symptoms? General belly discomfort, apparently my ketones are high in the mornings but I'm following my GD diet and peeing regularly enough. More to monitor, I guess.
How are you sleeping? Ok, all considering. Getting up at least once per night to pee and waking every time I need to turn.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal was measuring small today but they're not concerned (again, I'm blaming the GD diet), U/S looked good, had a bit of an anxiety freak-out when I realized the docs won't let me go past the week of her due date due to my GD. I'm gunna have a baby for sure before the week of the 16th is over! Holy crap!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes, first one
Are you dilated? Nope. High and soft.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? If LO doesn't show by her due date I'll be induced sometime that week.
When is your next appointment? 2/9

[cginge]

How far along are you? 37w 5d
EDD? 2/19/15
Symptoms? cramping, heartburn, sore ribs, leaky boobs, back aches
How are you sleeping? Still horribly. I've banned myself back to the couch and I imagine I'll be staying here for the remainder of this pregnancy. If I get 4-5 hours total, I consider my night a success.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? All normal. Little guy is still head down. My blood pressure is back to normal, yay!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes.
Are you dilated? 70% effaced and "an easy 1 cm dilated"..I know that means nothing, but it's nice to think my cramps are serving some purpose.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No. If no baby by EDD, this practice will set an induction date around 10 days post-EDD.
When is your next appointment? 2/10

[duckker]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 38w 5d
EDD? 2/12/15
Symptoms? ligament pain in pelvis, sore ribs, ankles that insist on swelling like parade floats
How are you sleeping? Not bad, actually. Had a rough go a couple of weeks ago, but have settled into a three hours, then pee then three hours then up and completely awake for no reason routine. So I'm rolling with it and trying to get a nap. It happens sometimes, mostly not.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM to a "body baby", but have two "soul babies" that moved in with us at 10 and 12 yo. (Now 15 and 17)

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Errything is good. We don't usually do u/s, etc. Measurements are on point, baby's pulse is 140, mine is 68 and blood pressure is low.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope, she doesn't do them unless you ask. And since she hasn't taken me to dinner, I'm not asking.
Are you dilated? No idea.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No. We talked through the options last night, though. She will let me go to 41 and then we will spend that week doing natural induction attempts--last one being breaking the water at 41 w 5 d. If I go to 42, it's off to the hospital for me.
When is your next appointment? Friday, 2/6. With my mom! And lunch after! (I'm a little excited about that. Haven't seen my mom in over a year, and she's coming Thursday to stay for a month. Yay!)