Weekly appts. 2/8-2/12

[FunniBunni]

Day of appointment: Today (Wednesday)

Weeks/days: 33+4

Any questions/concerns?: Not really. I'm curious when cervical checks start. 36? 37? Also wondering who will be on call 3/25, in case we decide to induce.

Ultrasound/cervical check?: unsure, but my money is on no.

How did it go?: I'll check back.

[adorebel]

Day of appointment: Wednesday

Weeks/days: 36 + 4

Any questions/concerns?: Not really. I found out I'm negative for GBS, which is yaaaaaay. Then I was in a huge rush because I was running late to get back to work!

Ultrasound/cervical check?: Actually, my doc told me today that he won't do any internal checks unless I go past my due date because he thinks it will just create unnecessary anxiety, haha.

How did it go?: Good! Baby is growing and her heartbeat is great. He said she's dropped, though not quite all the way, so labor could start soonish or, you know, not for several weeks. He says he would guess she won't be crazy late, though... We'll see!

[FunniBunni]

Feb 10, 2016 16:37:58 GMT -5 FunniBunni said:

Day of appointment: Today (Wednesday)

Weeks/days: 33+4

Any questions/concerns?: Not really. I'm curious when cervical checks start. 36? 37? Also wondering who will be on call 3/25, in case we decide to induce.

Ultrasound/cervical check?: unsure, but my money is on no.

How did it go?: I'll check back.

Ended up being a reg appointment, NBD.  I found out that I'm a little anemic though, so she wants me to start iron.  I told her I didn't want to, because I was slightly anemic last time too, they put me on iron, and ended up so constipated that I ended up in the ER.  It was NOT a fun day.  She told me to take it anyway, and added stool softners as well.  Still don't know how I feel about this.

I decided not to bring up induction.  I mean I feel fine now, so I think I'll just chill and see how I feel in another 2 weeks.  Maybe I'll bring it up then, and maybe I won't.  We talked about birth control, and we agreed that Mirena is an excellent choice for me.  They can't put it in at my 6 week appointment though, because they have to submit an authorization for it, and THEN put it in at a separate appointment.  We're switching to Kaiser after the baby is born though, so I asked them about cost, and I have ZERO share of cost through them.  So maybe I'll just see them for my PP appointment.  

I get my GBS test and my first cervical check at my next appt. (35 weeks.)  I also got to make appointments for 36 and 37 weeks.

[Missy0483]

I do not know how you ladies walk around dilated. Especially at a 4. I would be freaked out feeling like I'm "open" haha. Just for reference:

[mom2boxers]

Missy0483 - disturbing visuals. I had never really thought about this.

[adorebel]

Feb 11, 2016 12:09:25 GMT -5 mom2boxers said:

Missy0483 - disturbing visuals. I had never really thought about this.

This is definitely going to make me think about/get hungry for crackers and bagels when I'm in labor...

[jewel441]

Back from my appt everything is good with me and baby. All my labs came back good and BP was normal. Baby is still in her same bad position and we talked a lot more about the version this week. Next week I have an U/S thurs and then Fri they will do the GBS, etc. if she is not head down Thurs at the scan they will schedule the version around 37 weeks and they said expect to go home from it with the baby. It's not 100% but most likely you are having the baby then. 2 weeks, that is nuts. Obviously I'm hoping that it doesn't come to that. Flip baby!!!!

[rachelilly23]

Feb 12, 2016 9:33:31 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

Back from my appt everything is good with me and baby. All my labs came back good and BP was normal. Baby is still in her same bad position and we talked a lot more about the version this week. Next week I have an U/S thurs and then Fri they will do the GBS, etc. if she is not head down Thurs at the scan they will schedule the version around 37 weeks and they said expect to go home from it with the baby. It's not 100% but most likely you are having the baby then. 2 weeks, that is nuts. Obviously I'm hoping that it doesn't come to that. Flip baby!!!!

Really? I didn't realize versions make you go into labor!

[jewel441]

Feb 12, 2016 9:56:02 GMT -5 rachelilly23 said:

Feb 12, 2016 9:33:31 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

Back from my appt everything is good with me and baby. All my labs came back good and BP was normal. Baby is still in her same bad position and we talked a lot more about the version this week. Next week I have an U/S thurs and then Fri they will do the GBS, etc. if she is not head down Thurs at the scan they will schedule the version around 37 weeks and they said expect to go home from it with the baby. It's not 100% but most likely you are having the baby then. 2 weeks, that is nuts. Obviously I'm hoping that it doesn't come to that. Flip baby!!!!

Really? I didn't realize versions make you go into labor!

Not always but that can certainly happen, however if you are at all dilated they often recommend induction if the version is successful as well, so that the baby doesn't have a chance to flip back. 

[Missy0483]

Feb 10, 2016 11:49:17 GMT -5 Missy0483 said:

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.

Ultrasound/cervical check?: Yup tomorrow!

How did it go?: I will check back.

Everything went well! NST showed one contraction, well I assumed these feelings were BH, but it spiked pretty high on the machine. NO big deal wither way. My notes in my account state another fetal growth/weight scan at 36 weeks. I already have my BPP scans scheduled and the 36 week one is on 3/3, so I'm guessing that's when the growth scan will be.

[halfahippy]

Day of appointment: today 2/12

Weeks/days: 36+2

Any questions/concerns?: heartburn relief?

Ultrasound/cervical check?: yes and no. I thought they were going to do both, but the ultrasound showed a breech baby so things have changed. I got the GBS test too.

How did it go? She's breech. I'm sad. What I thought was her butt is her head right in my ribs. They want to schedule an external version for sometime before 38 weeks. I'm supposed to hear from the scheduler this afternoon. I'm looking up stuff on spinning babies but struggling to focus enough to get it yet. I'm dreading a version, but dreading a c section even more I think.

[FunniBunni]

Feb 12, 2016 15:56:37 GMT -5 halfahippy said:

Day of appointment: today 2/12

Weeks/days: 36+2

Any questions/concerns?: heartburn relief?

Ultrasound/cervical check?: yes and no. I thought they were going to do both, but the ultrasound showed a breech baby so things have changed. I got the GBS test too.

How did it go? She's breech. I'm sad. What I thought was her butt is her head right in my ribs. They want to schedule an external version for sometime before 38 weeks. I'm supposed to hear from the scheduler this afternoon. I'm looking up stuff on spinning babies but struggling to focus enough to get it yet. I'm dreading a version, but dreading a c section even more I think.

Hugs. I hope it's successful.

[jewel441]

Feb 12, 2016 15:56:37 GMT -5 halfahippy said:

Day of appointment: today 2/12

Weeks/days: 36+2

Any questions/concerns?: heartburn relief?

Ultrasound/cervical check?: yes and no. I thought they were going to do both, but the ultrasound showed a breech baby so things have changed. I got the GBS test too.

How did it go? She's breech. I'm sad. What I thought was her butt is her head right in my ribs. They want to schedule an external version for sometime before 38 weeks. I'm supposed to hear from the scheduler this afternoon. I'm looking up stuff on spinning babies but struggling to focus enough to get it yet. I'm dreading a version, but dreading a c section even more I think.

Hugs! I am a week behind you in the same boat. I have my U/S thurs and if she hasn't flipped they will schedule. I have been doing spinning babies, seeing a Chiro, tried accupuncture, am doing moxibulition, and pretty much everything I can think of. Feel free to PM me if you wanna talk or want more info. FX she flips!

[jocountry]

Day of appointment: today 2/12.
Weeks: 37+4
Questions/concerns: is it going to come this weekend? The forecast is for freezing rain and it's a 90 mile drive.
Ultrasound/cc: yes. Both.
How did it go: great. Fastest and easiest appointment in a month. Baby is fully engaged in my pelvis but unlikely to make an appearance this weekend.

[mom2boxers]

Good luck halfahippy. Hoping she gets the memo and turns.

[ltlbandito]

halfahippy (hugs) Hopefully she turns on her own!

[halfahippy]

They scheduled my version for next Thursday. I'll be 37+1. Hopefully I can get her to flip before then though! Starting spinning babies tomorrow. I'm home alone tonight and nervous to do it without a spotter for the first time.
My mom calmed me down a lot though. My brother was breech and her water broke so she had a c-section and made me feel a lot better about the whole thing if it comes to that. I just want to know what is going to happen and what the plan is. I'm a total planner and this up-in-the-air, if this works then this thing sucks.

[jewel441]

Feb 12, 2016 23:16:50 GMT -5 halfahippy said:

They scheduled my version for next Thursday. I'll be 37+1. Hopefully I can get her to flip before then though! Starting spinning babies tomorrow. I'm home alone tonight and nervous to do it without a spotter for the first time.
My mom calmed me down a lot though. My brother was breech and her water broke so she had a c-section and made me feel a lot better about the whole thing if it comes to that. I just want to know what is going to happen and what the plan is. I'm a total planner and this up-in-the-air, if this works then this thing sucks.

Glad you are feeling better. JW bc I know it's very different places but did they make you feel like you would likely leave with a baby when you go in for your version?

[halfahippy]

Feb 13, 2016 6:55:27 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

Feb 12, 2016 23:16:50 GMT -5 halfahippy said:

They scheduled my version for next Thursday. I'll be 37+1. Hopefully I can get her to flip before then though! Starting spinning babies tomorrow. I'm home alone tonight and nervous to do it without a spotter for the first time.
My mom calmed me down a lot though. My brother was breech and her water broke so she had a c-section and made me feel a lot better about the whole thing if it comes to that. I just want to know what is going to happen and what the plan is. I'm a total planner and this up-in-the-air, if this works then this thing sucks.

Glad you are feeling better. JW bc I know it's very different places but did they make you feel like you would likely leave with a baby when you go in for your version?

Not at all. Actually, the midwife that I saw yesterday had me reschedule all my appointments up through 40 weeks with the OB. this practice has you switch between the midwife and an OB anyway, so I've seen the guy I'm seeing from here on out before. That kind of sucks too. The ob is kind of a jerk. I like the midwife better. But the only other ob option runs super late to all of her appointments. The 2 times I saw her I waited an hour past my appointment time.

[jewel441]

Feb 13, 2016 9:24:57 GMT -5 halfahippy said:

Feb 13, 2016 6:55:27 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

Glad you are feeling better. JW bc I know it's very different places but did they make you feel like you would likely leave with a baby when you go in for your version?

Not at all. Actually, the midwife that I saw yesterday had me reschedule all my appointments up through 40 weeks with the OB. this practice has you switch between the midwife and an OB anyway, so I've seen the guy I'm seeing from here on out before. That kind of sucks too. The ob is kind of a jerk. I like the midwife better. But the only other ob option runs super late to all of her appointments. The 2 times I saw her I waited an hour past my appointment time.

So interesting that it's so different. I did read online that a lot of places treat them/do them differently though... They basically said expect to leave with a baby for mine, not 100% but more likely than not. I only ever see a MW and the doctor will do it at the hospital, so it maybe different if we end up having one as well depending on what Doctor does it etc. fx for both of us for flippy babies!!

[halfahippy]

Feb 13, 2016 10:08:29 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

Feb 13, 2016 9:24:57 GMT -5 halfahippy said:

Not at all. Actually, the midwife that I saw yesterday had me reschedule all my appointments up through 40 weeks with the OB. this practice has you switch between the midwife and an OB anyway, so I've seen the guy I'm seeing from here on out before. That kind of sucks too. The ob is kind of a jerk. I like the midwife better. But the only other ob option runs super late to all of her appointments. The 2 times I saw her I waited an hour past my appointment time.

So interesting that it's so different. I did read online that a lot of places treat them/do them differently though... They basically said expect to leave with a baby for mine, not 100% but more likely than not. I only ever see a MW and the doctor will do it at the hospital, so it maybe different if we end up having one as well depending on what Doctor does it etc. fx for both of us for flippy babies!!

Ours will be done at the hospital too, just in case something happens. I'm halfway planning on being ready to have an outside baby, but not counting on it. Mostly from what you've said/what I've read online. I was planning on getting most stuff ready this weekend anyway, so it doesn't change much.
Definitely fingers crossed for flippy babies! Mine was super active from 3:30-6am and I was illogically hoping she would just turn, but no luck. I can still feel her in the same spot. I'm calling the few chiros around me that do Webster today.