Post by nexttonormal on Feb 8, 2016 14:30:25 GMT -5
Day of appointment: This morning
Weeks/days: 36w 6d
Any questions/concerns?: I was only concerned about getting to and from my appt. safely because of the snowstorm.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Nope.
How did it go?: Well, the snowstorm was the last thing on my mind once I got there. The baby's heart rate was high on the Doppler, and wouldn't go down, so my OB hooked me up for a NST (first time for that). Of course I'm freaking out because her usual HR us around 150; and the monitor was picking up as high as 195. She had me on it for about 45 minutes, I told her I really had to pee so she let me go and hooked it back up after.. and the baby's HR was back to normal. It was definitely stressful, (more for me than baby I'm sure), but I'm glad I didn't have to drive into Boston during the snowstorm to have a more long-term monitoring. I go back next week for my 38 week (whaaaat?!?!) appt, so hopefully baby is behaving herself in there.
Any questions/concerns?: Any progress from last week's 1 cm dilated? I'm just so stressed at work I think I need to just stop so I may ask her to write me on leave.
Post by zombiesquad on Feb 8, 2016 15:34:28 GMT -5
Day of appointment: Today 2/8
Weeks/days: 36+6
Any questions/concerns?: For some reason my blood pressure skyrocketed today. The nurse had me lay on my left side for awhile and fortunately, it came down so all is well. My only other concern was the protocol for my positive GBS results. They gave me paperwork to give to admissions when I get to the hospital. Other than that, like some of you ladies already mentioned, my doc to proceed as normal. I can labor at home, but if my water breaks, definitely come in.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Yes. When the nurse told me I'd be checked today, I think that's what made my blood pressure rise. My doc said I could pass on the check, but my pants were already off so I said why not. So she did a "gentle" check. I guess that meant she wasn't going to stretch the cervix or anything, and it certainly didn't hurt this time. But she did say baby's definitely head down and I was at 1. Obviously, not an indication of anything, but kind of nice to know.
How did it go?: Good. Blood pressure came down. Baby's in position. We're ready to rock!
Married since 2010 DX w/PCOS in Feb 2011 Five cycles w/Letrozole+TI+IUI BFP w/injects+IUI in 2012 DD born May 2013 NTNP since 2015 Early miscarriage March 2015 TTA April/May BFP June! DS born February 2016
Post by almachs0786 on Feb 8, 2016 16:50:46 GMT -5
Day of appointment: Today (2/8)
Weeks/days: 34+4
Any questions/concerns?: Not really.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Sono, no CC
How did it go?: As expected. We haven't been able to see babies for a while because of all the swelling in my stomach, but heartbeats sounded good. Doc actually said that he doesn't see me making it through this week, so we will see!
Day of appointment: Today 2/8 Weeks/days: 35w6d Any questions/concerns?: Not particularly. Ultrasound/cervical check?: Cervical check and the Group B swab How did it go?: Cervix has started to thin but not yet dilated. Still waiting for swab test results.
Post by DanaScullyX on Feb 8, 2016 18:47:20 GMT -5
Day of appointment: Today, Monday
Weeks/days: 34 weeks, 6 days
Any questions/concerns?: what's fibroid up to?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: ultrasound only with the MFM today
How did it go?: great! Baby is still totally head down, growth is perfect (no more giant head!) and they think I'm a go for vaginal delivery. We graduated from the MFM also.
Any questions/concerns?: I was only concerned about getting to and from my appt. safely because of the snowstorm.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Nope.
How did it go?: Well, the snowstorm was the last thing on my mind once I got there. The baby's heart rate was high on the Doppler, and wouldn't go down, so my OB hooked me up for a NST (first time for that). Of course I'm freaking out because her usual HR us around 150; and the monitor was picking up as high as 195. She had me on it for about 45 minutes, I told her I really had to pee so she let me go and hooked it back up after.. and the baby's HR was back to normal. It was definitely stressful, (more for me than baby I'm sure), but I'm glad I didn't have to drive into Boston during the snowstorm to have a more long-term monitoring. I go back next week for my 38 week (whaaaat?!?!) appt, so hopefully baby is behaving herself in there.
Glad she's okay! My heart about stopped today when the nurse was hooking me up to the monitor was unable to find the heartbeat right away. These little ones need to start cooperating and stop stressing us out!
Any questions/concerns?: Why am I bleeding??? (Even though I know they can't answer that!) Is he still in a transverse position?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Don't think so.
I'm hoping DH is on his best behavior tomorrow. He normally doesn't come to appointments with me but is coming because he doesn't think I'm demanding enough when it comes to having my questions answered.
Any questions/concerns?: Why am I bleeding??? (Even though I know they can't answer that!) Is he still in a transverse position?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Don't think so.
I'm hoping DH is on his best behavior tomorrow. He normally doesn't come to appointments with me but is coming because he doesn't think I'm demanding enough when it comes to having my questions answered.
If he is still transverse my doula also just suggested Mayan abdominal massage. It looks like it feels good too, so I'm thinking about trying it out. There are not a ton of practitioners. I was so happy to have a non-spinning babies recommendation.
Any questions/concerns?: Why am I bleeding??? (Even though I know they can't answer that!) Is he still in a transverse position?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Don't think so.
I'm hoping DH is on his best behavior tomorrow. He normally doesn't come to appointments with me but is coming because he doesn't think I'm demanding enough when it comes to having my questions answered.
If he is still transverse my doula also just suggested Mayan abdominal massage. It looks like it feels good too, so I'm thinking about trying it out. There are not a ton of practitioners. I was so happy to have a non-spinning babies recommendation.
That's good to know. I'll have to see if anyone does them in my area. Thanks!
Any questions/concerns?: Nope. Realizing I'm getting close.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Had a growth scan to make sure everything was ok. No cc.
How did it go?: Good. LO is measuring in the 34th percentile at 4lbs 14ozs (of course this could be off some)- she said anything between 10th & 90th percentiles is acceptable with growth curves; Head down - woo hoo.
Appt. in 2 weeks (Group B strep test and cerv. check) and then weekly appointments start.
Any questions/concerns?: I actually had a few questions this morning... I asked my MW about how they do inductions. We also spoke about a prescription for a breast pump and getting L&D's number so DH and I can schedule a tour.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: no
How did it go?: The NST went great! They actually let DH stay today. (The room has two seats and two NST machines so last week they had another woman on the other one so he had to go out to the waiting room.) Because of that, other than my ultrasound at 36 weeks, I'll be going by myself to my appointments. We also went ahead and scheduled an induction for March 13th (right at 39 wks), but she said if I change my mind we can always cancel it. It's just easier to have it scheduled and have the room booked than to wait to try to schedule it and not be able to do it because there's no room. We'll see. I know it's better for the kid to come on his/her own, but after what happened with Annabeth, even the thought of reaching 40 weeks is enough to make me start crying.
Day of appointment: I had an appointment and u/s last Friday, and then another appointment this Thursday. Also had my first NST on Monday, and another one this Thursday. Whew - I am exhausted from all the appointments!
Weeks/days: 36w6d
Any questions/concerns?: Want to talk to them about birth positions. I hurt my back last time from laying down, so hoping they will let me squat. Is that weird?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Yes, I am 75% effaced and cervix is "soft" but only a fingertip dilated. Stay baby stay!
How did it go?: The u/s was great (baby weighs 5lb 12oz) and I got my GBS. Cannot believe this is the end!!!
Day of appointment: I had an appointment and u/s last Friday, and then another appointment this Thursday. Also had my first NST on Monday, and another one this Thursday. Whew - I am exhausted from all the appointments!
Weeks/days: 36w6d
Any questions/concerns?: Want to talk to them about birth positions. I hurt my back last time from laying down, so hoping they will let me squat. Is that weird?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Yes, I am 75% effaced and cervix is "soft" but only a fingertip dilated. Stay baby stay!
How did it go?: The u/s was great (baby weighs 5lb 12oz) and I got my GBS. Cannot believe this is the end!!!
Day of appointment: I had an appointment and u/s last Friday, and then another appointment this Thursday. Also had my first NST on Monday, and another one this Thursday. Whew - I am exhausted from all the appointments!
Weeks/days: 36w6d
Any questions/concerns?: Want to talk to them about birth positions. I hurt my back last time from laying down, so hoping they will let me squat. Is that weird?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Yes, I am 75% effaced and cervix is "soft" but only a fingertip dilated. Stay baby stay!
How did it go?: The u/s was great (baby weighs 5lb 12oz) and I got my GBS. Cannot believe this is the end!!!
That is a lot of appointments!
I know, right? Its because of my high-risk status tho, so I guess I am glad they are monitoring me so closely!
Day of appointment: I had an appointment and u/s last Friday, and then another appointment this Thursday. Also had my first NST on Monday, and another one this Thursday. Whew - I am exhausted from all the appointments!
Weeks/days: 36w6d
Any questions/concerns?: Want to talk to them about birth positions. I hurt my back last time from laying down, so hoping they will let me squat. Is that weird?
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Yes, I am 75% effaced and cervix is "soft" but only a fingertip dilated. Stay baby stay!
How did it go?: The u/s was great (baby weighs 5lb 12oz) and I got my GBS. Cannot believe this is the end!!!
I'm the same with all the appointments! I'm at my first of twice weekly NSTs right now. Also, yesterday, this baby was also weighing in at 5 pounds, 12 ounces!
Any questions/concerns?: my palms and bottom of my feet started itching a few day ago. Of course Google has awful things to say about that.
OB did have blood drawn to make sure my liver is functioning properly (because of the itching). I already have bad kidneys, so if my liver is acting up we will go ahead and deliver. Waiting on results.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: both. Ultrasound looked good. Baby is measuring a week ahead and approximately 7 lbs 4oz. He looks like dad!
I am 2 cm dilated. This is awesome, because my first pregnancy I never had any progress.
How did it go?: seeing the baby on the ultrasound made me have an "oh shit" moment. I can't believe I'll have another baby soon!!
Any questions/concerns?: Any progress from last week's 1 cm dilated? I'm just so stressed at work I think I need to just stop so I may ask her to write me on leave.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Just cervical check
How did it go?: Will let you know
Still at 1, next appt is with growth scan and ultrasound appointments were all booked, only opening is next Fri so I'll be closer to 39weeks. I just keep on trucking.
Day of appointment: Monday I had one of my weekly NSTs, all was good! My second weekly NST is Thursday at MFM, along with a BPP ultrasound to check fluid levels, heartbeat, placenta, cord flow, and practice breathing.
Weeks/days: 33+5
Any questions/concerns?: Baby boy was measuring in the 89th% last week, everything was 2 or 3 weeks ahead, I'm curious if they'll do another growth scan. They do them every 4 weeks which would put me at the week of delivery (37 weeks, scheduled for 3/4). I'm going to ask tomorrow.
How did it go?: Fine. My OB was on vacation so I saw another doctor in the practice, and while she was nice I missed my OB. Oh, well. I am GBS+ so antibiotics during labor again. She also measured my fundal height for the first time in this pregnancy and then noted "that's a big baby."
How did it go?: Fine. My OB was on vacation so I saw another doctor in the practice, and while she was nice I missed my OB. Oh, well. I am GBS+ so antibiotics during labor again. She also measured my fundal height for the first time in this pregnancy and then noted "that's a big baby."
Why. WHY. Why do they feel the need to make comments like this?? It's only going to freak you out... LOL
Post by peachesncream on Feb 10, 2016 13:05:06 GMT -5
Day of appointment: Today
Weeks/days: 36w5d
Any questions/concerns?: Nope!
Ultrasound/cervical check?: Not today
How did it go?: Went well! 3 weeks ago my fundal height was behind, last week it was right on, and today it was ahead. Whatever. The doctor mentioned I could be induced at 39 weeks if I wanted - I said for now I am not interested.
How did it go?: Fine. My OB was on vacation so I saw another doctor in the practice, and while she was nice I missed my OB. Oh, well. I am GBS+ so antibiotics during labor again. She also measured my fundal height for the first time in this pregnancy and then noted "that's a big baby."
Why. WHY. Why do they feel the need to make comments like this?? It's only going to freak you out... LOL
Out of curiosity - what was your FH?
I have no idea. The growth scan I had at 33 weeks measured him at 59th percentile for overall size, and 97th percentile for head size. FWIW, I remember my OB commenting on DS's size at about this point in the pregnancy (based on palpation), and he ended up being a hair under 8 pounds at 39w3d. So I did take her comment with a grain of salt, lol.
Ultrasound/cervical check?: 4 cm dilated, 80% effaced. yay progess!
How did it go?: Good, I'm trying not to make myself crazy guessing when I'll go into labor. I know it could still be several weeks.
Ohhhhhhh. This is why I am glad I'm not getting cervical checks yet - I'd be going NUTS knowing that information! Squee!!! Gonna be soon, though - no matter how we shake it!
Day of appointment: Today 2/8 Weeks/days: 35w6d Any questions/concerns?: Not particularly. Ultrasound/cervical check?: Cervical check and the Group B swab How did it go?: Cervix has started to thin but not yet dilated. Still waiting for swab test results.
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