39 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?

[mishka29]

How far along are you? 39 and 1
EDD? Jan 28 - yeah my date changed but I never left
Symptoms? Back pain, pelvic pressure
How are you sleeping? Not great
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? Stm

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Nothing exciting
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope vut I can get one done at 40
Are you dilated? Not sure
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next week...hoping it won't be needed

[trin42]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 39 wk 2 days
EDD? Feb 1
Symptoms? N/a
How are you sleeping? A little insomnia
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? I have a 21 mo DS

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
Had a 3rd growth ultrasound to decide on inducing or not due to DS having his shoulder get stuck during delivery. He was 8# 11oz sho a little larger than average. DD is projected at 9# 5oz but ultrasound can be off by a pound.

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes as I asked for a membrane sweep to try to avoid induction

Are you dilated? 3.5 cm

Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Jan 28th. They'll break my water and start a low dose of pitocin.

When is your next appointment? N/A

[wendy46001]

How far along are you? 39 weeks 1 day
EDD? Feb 2
Symptoms? currently sitting on a heating pad because of my sciatic
How are you sleeping? did manage a few hours last night so that's a plus
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Measuring on track, heart rate good. Just waiting now
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? currently 2
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next Tues. I really dong want to make it till than

[RedGiant]

How far along are you? 39 weeks 1 day
EDD? Feb 2
Symptoms? Backache, random contractions
How are you sleeping? Not great
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM - DS turned 2 last week

Tell us about your appointment - 
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Measuring on track for fundal height, doppler of heart beat sounded good
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? I declined this week since I've been 3cm for the past 2 weeks and don't expect a change 
Are you dilated? As of last week's check 3 cm
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Thurs Feb 5, but I hope I don't need it.

[lrjjj08]

How far along are you? 39 weeks
EDD? 2/4
Symptoms? Back pain, heartburn
How are you sleeping? Not too bad, some nights are better than others
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? 3rd time mom

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? All good
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? 2cm and thick.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Yes 2/4 for my rcs
When is your next appointment? This was my last, I go to the hospital Tuesday for my pre op.

[mands1125]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 39 weeks today!
EDD? 2/4/2015
Symptoms? Just a ton of pelvic pressure, gas, nausea, and general discomfort I am also crabby pants. Is that a symptom? lol
How are you sleeping? some nights better than others but overall, terrrible
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?- My appointment for last night was canceled on Monday morning due to the impending storm which ended up being nothing. I was able to get a cancelation reschedule for tonight.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? - Last week, yes I was only a fingertip
Are you dilated? barely from what I understand
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?- Nope
When is your next appointment? Thurs 1/29 and then my 40w on 2/3

[kerrigrooves]

How far along are you? 39+1
EDD? 2/3/2015
Symptoms? the usual
How are you sleeping? some nights better than others but overall not so well
STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?- my appt was yesterday and nothing to report but they said he's sunny side up now and to sit on a medicine ball. Heartbeat was fine.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? - I was only a fingertip
Are you dilated? no
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?- they will induce 40+2 since Im going for a vbac so (2/5)
When is your next appointment? 2/3 at 40 weeks

[ChickenOnSunday]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 39w
EDD? 2/5
Symptoms? Belly hardens off and on. 1st tri gas has come back.
How are you sleeping? My sinus issues are finally gone so I'm sleeping much better.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Did fundal and doppler. I'm measuring small at 34.5 weeks but that isn't anything new. My OB is predicting she weighs 6.5 pounds.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes and also swept my membrane
Are you dilated? 1.5 - 2 cm
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Going for a VBAC but did schedule a RCS for 2/12
When is your next appointment? Tuesday, 2/3

[seamonster]

How far along are you? 39W today
EDD? Feb 6
Symptoms? My fingers hurt from muscle swelling leading to carpal tunnel (hopefully it clears up soon after birth). Lots of pelvic pressure, back pain, and being crabby and emotional.
How are you sleeping? What is this sleep you speak of? I'm getting about 2-4 hours at a time if I'm lucky. Last night I got a total of 4 hours with long periods of being awake.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?Growth U/S. Still measuring on track and looking good. Currently predicted to be around 8.5 lbs, which isn't too bad
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Nope. Not until I go to be admitted to L&D
Are you dilated? No clue
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Post-due eviction starts Feb 13 at night for eviction to be done by Feb 14. Hoping he doesn't go that long.
When is your next appointment? Feb 4

[kartish]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you?
39w 1
EDD?
February 8th
Symptoms?
minor heartburn and nausea, some swelling
are you sleeping?
hip pain makes sleep miserable
FTM? STM? 10th time mom?
FTM
Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
The midwife says baby is measuring around 8 pounds from the lady u\s
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
Yes, incredibly painful I might add
Are you dilated?
Lay appointment I was barely a 1
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?
No
When is your next appointment?
February 5th

[kellylynn]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 39+1
EDD? 2/9
Symptoms? Trouble sleeping (getting comfortable, peeing every 2-3 hrs.), lower back pain, slight swelling.
How are you sleeping? Not well
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? She is measuring right on track (fundal and heartbeat).
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? Still at 1 cm
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No
When is your next appointment? Next Monday- My due date 2/9

[michelle142]

How far along are you? 39
EDD? 2.17
Symptoms? Cramping, Exhaustion
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? measuring 38 - Had an NST done since her HB was undetectable and movement has been iffy. Everything came back ok, she's just running out of space and/or a little lazy. I had 4 minor contractions while on the monitor.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yep
Are you dilated? 4/5cm, 70% effaced
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? Next Monday 2.16

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 39w0d
EDD?2/16
Symptoms? Some irritability/absentmindedness, period-like cramps but nothing regular yet, random sciatic pain depending on how she lays
How are you sleeping? Not bad, considering I expected worse by now, though I do wake up frequently 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? U/S shows her head down and facing back, so she's ready! Fundal/heartbeat all that looks good.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yup
Are you dilated? 1cm dilated (I know it means nothing, but I was happy to see something's progressed), 50% effaced, -3 I think he said. She's still sitting high.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Because of my GD, I'll be called by tomorrow morning with an induction date...praying she comes on her own before then!
When is your next appointment? No more appointments--it's just about baby time!

[thesquirrelsrwatchin]

How far along are you? 39 and 2
EDD? 2/15/15
Symptoms? Lightening Crotch, Prodromal Labor, RLS
How are you sleeping? Pretty well as long as the RLS and contractions don't keep me up.
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 is down to 36. Doctor says it's because LO is dropped and getting ready for delivery day.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? 80% effaced, finger-tip dialated. It's kinda nice to know the prodromal labor is doing something even if that doesn't mean a whole lot about when I will go into active labor.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Not yet.
When is your next appointment? Monday 2/16. Doctor says that IF I make it to that appt.

[MommyOfAMiracle]

How far along are you? 39w1d
EDD? 02.16.2015
Symptoms? Not much. Some BH but that's about it.
How are you sleeping? Can't seem to sleep in, up all night peeing, but getting better sleep than in the past
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Doppler 142
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yup
Are you dilated? Nope. Not effaced either.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Induction date scheduled for 02.17.2015 at 6:45pm
When is your next appointment? 02.17.2015 before my induction.

[hernsy]

How far along are you? 39w 1d
EDD? 2/17/15
Symptoms? Heartburn, period cramps, tight belly (BH?)
How are you sleeping? eh, not much
FTM? STM? 10th time mom?FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? heartbeat good, doctor thinks she's less than 7.5 lbs and he doesn't think she will be coming anytime soon.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? yes
Are you dilated? not much more than last week. He gave us some instructions of what to do to try to speed up labor.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? not yet. he was even talking 41 weeks at this appointment
When is your next appointment? next Wednesday 2/18 ugh.

[GeekBeagle]

How far along are you? 39w3d
EDD? 2/20
Symptoms? Pelvic/hip pain, carpal tunnel
How are you sleeping? Still sleeping well. My biggest problem is getting my brain to shut off when I want to fall asleep.
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 was 40, HB around 150
Did your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes.
Are you dilated? Barely. Pretty much no progress since last week.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Working on getting an induction date scheduled. It will likely be in the first few days of March, which irrationally upsets me. I really want a February baby, so I'm hoping he decides to come on his own soon.
When is your next appointment? Next Monday, 2/23 (REALLY hoping I don't need it)

[cougarette]

How far along are you? 39w1d
EDD? 2/23
Symptoms? Back and hip pain, some cramping with no pattern
How are you sleeping? Sleeping okay, though it hurts to roll over and my hips are hurting
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Everything looked "perfect", but I wasn't given numbers
Did your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? No, but she did ask if I wanted to be checked. I figured since it doesn't mean much I'd wait until next week's appt (assuming I make it to that one)
Are you dilated? Not sure
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? 2/25, which is apparently what they have as my edd.

[AppropriateChocolate]

How far along are you? 39w tomorrow
EDD? 2/26(according to the Dr Im not gonna make it)
Symptoms? Back and hip pain, some cramping, contractions 7-10 mins, blood tinged mucus
How are you sleeping? Been up since 5..
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Everything looked "perfect", HB 160
Did your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? Yes, 2cm 90% effaced.
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? Nope
When is your next appointment? 2/25, which the doctor doesn't think ill make it to.

[MrsPavlov]

Tell us about you -

How far along are you?

39 weeks, 3 days

EDD?

Feb 23

Symptoms?

Insane BH, very intense and lots of them, all day. Increased pelvic pressure, painful walking, heartburn. Had my first painful contractions yesterday after cervical check but they faded after a couple hours. No sign of popping the cork or BS.

How are you sleeping?

Up at least twice a night, very painful to turn over. Getting harder to get comfortable.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom?

FTM


Tell us about your appointment -

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

She didn't do a fundal height this time. Doppler/heartbeat was normal.

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?

Yes

Are you dilated?

3cm, 75%

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

Just scheduled induction for March 2 (41 weeks) but OB is confident he'll come before then.

When is your next appointment?
Wed, Feb 25, at 40 wks 2 days

[wanderinga]

How far along are you? 39+2
EDD? 2/24
Symptoms? Just the norm...back ache, BH's, etc.
How are you sleeping? Mehhh...other than being up a bunch to pee I do okay.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? STM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Fundal measurement was 36 because he is still posterior despite everything I've been trying to flip him!
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes, I asked for one today.  Nothing big to report other than that I was "really soft"
Are you dilated? Nope!
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? No, "He will come when he's ready" has been my mantra!
When is your next appointment? Next Thursday!

[flamegoddess]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 39 weeks

EDD? 2/26

Symptoms? Heartburn, hip, back, and pelvic pain, BH contractions, lightening crotch.

How are you sleeping? What is this "sleep" of which you speak?

FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Measured on track, BPM is 138, and for some unknown reason they did an NST (baby moves great and haven't had a problem, but I had to see a different doctor today due to a miscommunication with the receptionist) and apparently I'm having somewhat consistent small contractions.

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes

Are you dilated? Yes, loose 3cm

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

When is your next appointment? 2/24 if I make it that far.

[lilyelayne]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you?
39+1 (appt was yesterday)

EDD?
2/26

Symptoms?
Pelvic pressure & pain, low back pain, heartburn, rare contractions

How are you sleeping?
Mostly fine, waking for bathroom & to switch sides due to hip pain. Was up Wednesday night with a lot of pelvic pain and possible contractions, but no progression at my check the next day.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom?
FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
Normal weight gain, BP, urine, fundal height, fetal heartbeat.

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
Yes
Are you dilated?
No. Cervix is soft & high.

Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?
No. The longer I go without progression the more likely my OB will suggest induction, but currently he & I are both okay with just waiting and seeing if LO will exit on his own.

When is your next appointment?
Thursday 2/26

[tg01515]

Tell us about you -
How far along are you? 39weeks
EDD? Feb. 27th
Symptoms? Sore and uncomfortable
How are you sleeping? Depending on the night. Sometimes I sleep really good and other times I cannot fall asleep.
FTM? STM? 10th time mom? FTM

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment? Doppler was good.
Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check? Yes
Are you dilated? 2cm
Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date? We will talk about it if I am still pregnant next week, but OB said it is going to be around march 5th if LO doesn't come on his own by then.
When is your next appointment? Next friday, my due date, Feb 27th

[Mom2Ms]

How far along are you?
39w1d

EDD?
2/26/15

Symptoms?
I think I've lost the MP. Ill spare you the details. Lots of contractions, more of them, they are stronger now. Pelvic pressure.

How are you sleeping?
Yeah right. I have resorted to taking tylenol PM. It doesn't help much.

FTM? STM? 10th time mom?
Second time.

Tell us about your appointment -
Medical highlights (fundal measurement, doppler, NST, U/S, etc) of your appointment?
They did NST. Looks good. Fluid check, Im on the high side and more than last week, but doctor is not concerned. Did a growth scan. Seems good. They estimate that he will be 7 pounds 11 ounces. am concerned about his head though (see other thread).

Do your doctor/midwife do a cervix check?
Yes. Still only 70% effaced. No change from last week.

Are you dilated?
Yes. I am still at 3, almost 4. So little to no change from last week.

Do you have a scheduled c/s or induction date?
Not yet. We are going to talk about it on next appointment date which will be 39w6d.

When is your next appointment?
Next Wednesday 2/25/15.

[Deleted]

How far along are you?
39w1d

EDD?
2/26/15

Symptoms?
LO has finally wiggled down a bit and made it easier to breathe. I'm hoping it's a good sign.

How are you sleeping?
Better than DH, who has to move to the guest bedroom every night because I now snore due to having a cold.

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 on track. Head is somewhat fixed in the pelvis. Come on already!

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. At my next appt they will do u/s to make sure there is enough fluid. If everything looks good they will let me go to 3/13 (42+0) before they induce.

When is your next appointment?
4 Mars!!! Hopefully I will have gone into labor before that...