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F/U to first non-stress test

GherkinaGherkina
in High-Risk Pregnancy

My non-stress test went well yesterday.  I was only there for 20 minutes and it seemed to go pretty fast since the nurse kept coming to check on me every few minutes.  I was hooked up to the monitor and they gave me a button to push every time I felt the baby move.  I didn't have anything to read but that would have been difficult anyway since I had ice water in one hand and the button in the other.  Smile

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Re: F/U to first non-stress test

  • scott&kimscott&kim
    Enjoy them.  I have two each week and find them incredibly relaxing.
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  • orthomomorthomom member
    Good news. I have my first NST for this pregnancy today. But I had them weekly with DD for the last 4 weeks before delivery. They are relaxing I think. Something soothing about hearing your LO's heartbeat for so long.
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  • GherkinaGherkina

    You're both right...it was very relaxing.  I was afraid I was going to doze off...haha.  Luckily, I was focusing on pressing the button for movement so that kept me focused.

    Oh, and they did a fluid check afterward but I didn't get to see LO.  The nurse only did the 4 quadrants and didn't give me a peek.  Sad Only 3 more weeks till my next growth u/s though, so that's something to look forward to!

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  • annierificannierific
    Its only relaxing if the LO moves! My LO finds them a great time for a nap! so we are almost always sent to labor and delivery. they might be non-stress for her- for me they are STRESS. glad you all are enjoing them! not me.... :(
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  • bedebum13bedebum13 member
    Good to know - I have my first on the 31st.  Glad it went well!
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  • GherkinaGherkina

    imageannierific:
    Its only relaxing if the LO moves! My LO finds them a great time for a nap! so we are almost always sent to labor and delivery. they might be non-stress for her- for me they are STRESS. glad you all are enjoing them! not me.... :(

    Oh no!  That stinks!  I hope your LO doesn't keep that up for all of your tests!  Tell that kid to wake up!

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  • orthomomorthomom member

    imageannierific:
    Its only relaxing if the LO moves! My LO finds them a great time for a nap! so we are almost always sent to labor and delivery. they might be non-stress for her- for me they are STRESS. glad you all are enjoing them! not me.... :(

    I was going to tell you to drink some juice about 30 minutes before..then I saw your sugar mama icon. Maybe just a snack before...it usually gets them moving.

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