Anyone else doing weekly or biweekly BPP or NST?

kmpls

I have to do the BPP 2 times per week and if LO doesn't do all the movements on the BPP then we do an NST. I just started these this week and have to keep doing them until birth.

So, far LO hasn't practiced breathing long enough on the BPP so, I have had to do the NST. Luckily we passed the NST today!

My dr is having me do these d/t hbp issues. Anyone else doing these? I am trying not to stress about them but LO not doing the breathing on 2 of them has me stressed.

Chelsie Lee

I am doing them too.  My doctor told me that I should stress less because I am doing them twice a week so they can catch anything before it becomes a major issue.  I don't think they are making me stress less but it is definitely nice to have the reassurance that everything is okay.  It at least gives me an afternoon of not thinking that there may be something wrong. Plus I get to see and hear my LO which is always nice.

kmpls

Chelsie Lee:

I am doing them too.  My doctor told me that I should stress less because I am doing them twice a week so they can catch anything before it becomes a major issue.  I don't think they are making me stress less but it is definitely nice to have the reassurance that everything is okay.  It at least gives me an afternoon of not thinking that there may be something wrong. Plus I get to see and hear my LO which is always nice.

We have the same due date!

eyunger1

I have a BPP scheduled for Monday.  I'm not sure whether this will turn into a recurring thing or not, because my sugars have been diet-controlled and on the low side.  At my most recent growth u/s LO did a fair amount of practice breathing, so they didn't schedule anything else until this coming Monday.  I guess we'll play it by ear and see if further monitoring is warrented.

bump54321

Yup.  I start next week.  So, I'll be going to my OB once per week plus having the BPP and NST once per week.......also due to hbp, pre-e risk issues.   

Sara8

YUP. BPP and NST once a week until i hit 36 weeks then i go twice a week

jenniemarie3

I've had biweekly NSTs since 35 weeks b/c of HBP.  Good luck!  It's actually a relief to know twice a week that the baby's doing great!

bjmyangel

Yep, NST twice a week until delivery.  It is reassuring to know my little girl is ok.  I have to go to the hospital to have it done though.  If you can do it at your dr's office, you're SO lucky!!

Kitty*Mama

I start weekly BPP next week due to GD.  I'm actually very happy about the opportunity to get weekly reassurance  

Married2MrWright

I've had a weekly US where doc checks LO's breathing and weekly NSTs.  So far, so good.  I'll be induced tomorrow, so I guess we've passed with flying colors.

I hear you about the tests being stressful though...they stressed me out too.  I found that eating just before I went in and drinking ice water during it helped the baby be more active...you might try that as well.