back from OB appt :(

natalee215 · June 2010

My appt sucked today. My OB got to the office late so he wasn't rushing which is annoying to begin with. When I asked him why he wasn't doing an internal exam, he said that there's no need unless I'm having contractions. This may be true, but I really think it was because since he got to the office an hour late, he was now behind on all his appointments so he was rushing through. So I have no good news to report in terms of progression, but then it got worse.

I tested positive for Strep B. WTF. I'm so pissed. I realize that this means nothing to 99% of the pregnant women because they were planning on getting epidurals and therefore need an IV anyway. Why can't all of them test positive for it? Why do I have to be in the 25% of people who do? Now I have to be hooked up to an effin IV for antibiotics. Now I just feel like nothing is going to work out and I'm going to end up with an epidural, pitocin and everything else for that matter. I'll probably end up needing a c-section, too. Of course I started crying in the office and now I can't stop.

Since I was annoyed at my doctor, I made next week's appointment with the midwife. Maybe she'll have something optimistic to tell me.

BlondeBeachBride08 · June 2010

Honey, don't stress. The IV does not make it ANY more likely that you will need interventions in labor! And the antibiotics will make it safe for your baby to come out. I know it's not the news you were hoping for but this doesn't change anything!!

hugs!

Ashleysred · June 2010

Trust me, I totally know what you're going through. When they told me that K was breech I wanted to punch my doctor in the face, I was so upset. I cried right there, in the office, the entire car ride home, and everytime I thought about it that night, and when I called L&D to find out their policies on C-sections. But having an IV won't make it so you won't be able to do this naturally. Having an IV will not necessarily lead to interventions.

ETA-I went to the doc monthly until 36 weeks, then every two weeks. I wouldn't have had an internal until 38 weeks (I didn't make it this far). So don't worry too much about not having an internal.

Hugs.

MrsAzull · June 2010

first off...HUGS

My doc didnt do an internal exam until 38wks, so it seems every doctors office does things different. Like you said maybe your midwife will bring your spirits up.

I know you know this, but I will say it anyways, regardless of what happens in the hospital (iv, pitocin, csection etc) the outcome of all this, your little bundle of joy will make it all worth it. In the end you wont care how it all happened, as long as that LO is perfect in every way. (and you too) I never expected a Csection and well that's just how things ended up, I wouldnt change a thing cuz I have A and he's perfect.

HUGS for you, try and stay positive and keep to your plans.

dani_girl08 · June 2010

BlondeBeachBride08:
Honey, don't stress. The IV does not make it ANY more likely that you will need interventions in labor! And the antibiotics will make it safe for your baby to come out. I know it's not the news you were hoping for but this doesn't change anything!!
hugs!

This exactly. I know it's not the results you wanted, but it will be OK, & it's what's best for you & baby!!!!

Eleise96 · June 2010

Ugh, I hate it when you feel like the doctors are rushing. Sorry you had to deal with that. And, like Morgan said, having and IV doesn't mean you'll have to have an epi or pitocin. And, the IV ensures that Baby C will be healthy. Hopefully your next appt will be a better experience. HUGS!

natalee215 · June 2010

Thanks, girls. I'm sorry that I sound like such a brat, but I'm just upset. I realize that things could be much worse.

AprilJT · June 2010

natalee215:
Thanks, girls. I'm sorry that I sound like such a brat, but I'm just upset. I realize that things could be much worse.

You're not being a brat. I understand that its frustrating when things don't happen the way you want them to. When Rowen was born every single thing I said I didn't want I ended up getting, but I got a healthy baby in the end so that is what you need to concentrate on. I also wouldn't worry about the internal. I never got one with Rowen because my Dr didn't do them until 38 weeks and I gave birth at 37. Hopefully your midwife will make you feel better next week! ((Hugs))

Buttercup29 · June 2010

I hope your next appointment with the midwife goes a little smoother. Hugs to you friend.

MrsBlayne · June 2010

Eleise96:
Ugh, I hate it when you feel like the doctors are rushing. Sorry you had to deal with that. And, like Morgan said, having and IV doesn't mean you'll have to have an epi or pitocin. And, the IV ensures that Baby C will be healthy. Hopefully your next appt will be a better experience. HUGS!

Agreed! I had an IV because I got fluids because I was vomiting so much. I actually asked my best friend to start it for me, otherwise I wouldn't have had it. You can still go natural! My only tip would be to ask them to not put it in your hand, because after 12 hours it hurt! Also, I would have never had an internal until I was in labor if I hadn't asked them to. Stay positive and I hope your next appt is better.

ludyjanboltz · June 2010

MrsAzull:

first off...HUGS

I know you know this, but I will say it anyways, regardless of what happens in the hospital (iv, pitocin, csection etc) the outcome of all this, your little bundle of joy will make it all worth it. In the end you wont care how it all happened, as long as that LO is perfect in every way. (and you too)

HUGS for you, try and stay positive and keep to your plans.

Nicole took the words right out of my mouth. I also tested positive, had to be induced early - so lots of pitocin, the whole nine yards. Somehow I managed to escape having a c-section by a matter of minutes. Anyways there were a lot of things that did not go anywhere near how I had hoped, but the important thing is that I ended up with a sweet, healthy baby.

I know it's tough, but try not to stress out about it. This is one of those things that you have no control over.

And, I hated it when my doc was late. I hated the feeling that she was totally rushing through my appointment.

Hugs, hugs, hugs!

Ms.Beachbum08 · June 2010

Natalee, Maybe after the two bags of meds they can take the IV out? I have now tested positive twice for it. HUGS though. I know that you want to go natural.

libertadw · June 2010

Natalee, don't take this the wrong way but don't be so pessimistic! You will be hooked up for an IV, you can keep saying no to the meds if you would like to, no biggie! The staff will respect your wishes. You will be fine honey, It is better that they found it now and not while in labor. HUGS!!!!