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30 week visit (updated)

wendylainewendylaine
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So I go in for my 30 week visit tomorrow and not really sure what to expect. We have only been doing ultrasounds monthly with the MFM and I had one at 28 weeks so I don't think I will have another one of those. However I am contracting SO much lately I would like to have the reassurance of seeing how thick my cervix is measuring. Should I expect him to check me "manually"... if he doesn't should I ask?

Also my blood pressure keeps going up. I talked to the on call doctor over the weekend and she sort of left it up to me whether I felt I needed to go in to the ER or wait until my appointment because it was high, but not scary high and I wasn't exhibiting any swelling or headaches. If doctor decides to do a 24 hour catch or something should I be prepared to stay overnight at the ER or do they let you take those and do them at home?

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Re: 30 week visit (updated)

  • jquirke9881jquirke9881 member

    Did the MFM check your cervix at 28 weeks?  Do you go back to the MFM soon?  If your MFM did one 2 weeks ago I wouldn't expect them to check tomorrow.  My OB never checked, I was checked at every MFM appointment and she stopped at 32 weeks.

    I have done several 24 hour urine catches due to high BP and they have all been done at home. 

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  • mars724mars724 member

    I didn't see an MFM, so my OB did everything. I had monthly ultrasounds until about 28 weeks, then bi weekly. then around 33-34 weeks I started doing weekly non stress tests and weekly OB apts. He only checked my cervix the last week or two, at my request. 

    But, I did go to the ER (Labor and Delivery really) about 5 times in the last few months, my rule for myself was "better safe than sorry". I had some dehydration issues and some major headaches, but all were kept in check. And whenever I called the on call doctor, they'd always end with, "if you're still worried, go to L & D" so I did.   

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  • elizabeth0705elizabeth0705 member
    imagewendylaine:

    Also my blood pressure keeps going up. I talked to the on call doctor over the weekend and she sort of left it up to me whether I felt I needed to go in to the ER or wait until my appointment because it was high, but not scary high and I wasn't exhibiting any swelling or headaches. If doctor decides to do a 24 hour catch or something should I be prepared to stay overnight at the ER or do they let you take those and do them at home? 

    If you are worried, you should go to the ER and don't feel guilty! It is their job to give you good care.

    Side vent: I really hate when the doctor says "I'll leave it up to you." I am not an MD---that is why I am seeing you for your medical expertise!! My doctor is pretty bad on this point. Very frustrating...

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  • wendylainewendylaine
    Urine wasn't showing any protein at today's appointment and my blood pressure was actually really LOW so my doctor completely blew off the high readings I have had at home. He did do a FFN test since we were not doing a ultrasound today and I have been have a ton of BH. Hopefully that will come back negative so I will have some peace of mind and quit timing them all the time untill the next ultrasound in 2 weeks ; )
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