Weekly Appointment Thread: 09.19 - 09.25

SandNStarsNJ

Who's hitting up the OB/GYN this week? And how's it going?

MrsMaryK2016

I see my doc on Wednesday. I'm sure it will be the same old same old!

SandNStarsNJ

MrsMaryK2016 said:

I see my doc on Wednesday. I'm sure it will be the same old same old!

This. Exactly. Though I anticipate a comment on the weight gain front...

atcwag

Saw my new OB today - my previous OB is leaving the practice. She seemed nice enough. Gained 2 lbs. in 2 weeks, but still only up less than 10 lbs, so I'm not concerned. She didn't even mention it. HR was 147 and baby is finally head down @ 30+2. My BP continues to be awesome (was super good today 106/60) which is really reassuring since I was induced for gestational hypertension with DS. 

LadyBugMe101

I have my appointment today at 30+4. My weight gain has been constant but not significant. I may have an U/S scheduled for next week as a last little check-in on my little guy to make sure he is doing good. I am on epilepsy medication so his weight may be lower than average. Also dealing with insurance change due to new job... that was fun.

kvruns

SandNStarsNJ said:

MrsMaryK2016 said:

I see my doc on Wednesday. I'm sure it will be the same old same old!

This. Exactly. Though I anticipate a comment on the weight gain front...

I'm always nervous for that. Although only 2 Drs I've seen in rotation have said anything - 1 said "weight is good" and this last one said "weight is fine. you've gained 13 oz since the last appt". that was the first number ever mentioned. I've eaten like crap the last week and this weekend will be no better so I have a feeling it will be much more than 13 oz

SandNStarsNJ

Well, I was right. Everything - and mean everything - "looks great" expect my weight. Booo

leighry

@SandNStarsNJ don't let it get you down! My first pregnancy I lost weight from vomiting and ended up only gaining 12lbs by the end. My 2nd I lost initially again from vomiting but ended up gaining 40lbs by the end. I was horrified and every time I went in the OB was just like "try and slow it down." But my baby was also over 9lbs and I was determined to lose it. I joined WW and started running and when I got pregnant with my 3rd I was 40lbs lighter than with my first pregnancy. I was thrilled! But it still seemed like any weight I gained was a negative. I ended up gaining 40lbs and never lost it. I started this pregnancy almost 60lbs heavier than I was when I started my 3rd and have so far gained 20lbs. They haven't said too much yet about it, but now that I've tested positive for gestational diabetes I'm sure at all my future appointments weight will be a topic of discussion. I'm trying not to get too overwhelmed or upset.. but I'm definitely over this pregnancy. I'm trying to do my best to not beat myself up or let their comments get to me. Easier said than done though.

br0wneyeso1

My appt is tomorrow @32+1. I'll be having an ultrasound to see how much she weighs and also to make sure my fluid level didn't go back up. Positive thoughts!

MollySm

I had an appt yesterday at 31w 2d.  It had been postponed last week.  Baby measures perfectly, and the heartbeat was great.  The nurse touched on kick counts.  And I got my TDaP.  I chose to wait until next appt for the flu shot.  

kristah2

I'm in tomorrow. We find out if baby is still breech and if he is we will be getting a section date! Eep! 

SandNStarsNJ

Thanks @leighry! Stay strong over there.

jenesiso

I have my 2nd appt tomorrow (I have two a week for the preecclampsia) and I'm just mostly annoyed. I'm totally over this being pregnant crap lol...same old stuff I'm sure, just hoping they won't admit me as my baby shower is on sunday lol

anne11716

I have my second appointment tomorrow. I have two/week one with my regular ob to check up and get labs every time and one with the high risk on Fridays for different ultra sounds because of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. My labs have been good this week and my blood pressure was 122/86, not too bad! Tomorrow is a big one as it's a growth ultra sound and I'll be 34 weeks on Monday. 34 weeks is the goal! My ob told me to bring my hospital bag every Friday just in case but am thankful I'm almost to 34 weeks and hope I can make it a few more! Good luck to all of you ladies at your appointments! 

desoky01

We met with the perinatologist for a level 2 ultrasound Friday and regular doctor yesterday. They sent us to the specialist because baby's head measured 4 weeks ahead at the growth scan, but specialist thinks head isn't quite as big as initially feared. Brain structures look healthy, and head is measuring 74th percentile. We're very relieved! 

BmcD2016

I had my 30 week appointment this morning. All is well, my blood pressure was high at first so she rechecked it and it was lower. I also all of a sudden put on like 4 or 5 lbs in 2 weeks which is odd considering I barely eat anymore. My portions are so small now. And the final fun tidbit, baby is now measuring 3 weeks ahead instead of 2 like she was 2 weeks ago. So we will see how this pans out. 

kristah2

I am also up 4lbs. Ahh. My OB seems really happy with it though. But doesn't mean I am. 
Doc was confined baby has finally flipped. He took a peak with the ultrasound and nope. Still upside down. 
I go in next Friday for a big ultrasound to take a look at his development again and then meet my OB after. If he's still beech we will book a date for a section.