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33 week appointment

technigirltechnigirl
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So I had my OB appointment today and I'm somewhat relieved to say that everything is going Ok so far.  Preeclampsia has not reared its ugly head (at least, not yet).  I made them redo my blood pressure though - they took it right after I walked in and it was 118/65.  I told the NP that that's not normal for me so when we finished the appointment, she took it again and it was 102/60, which is normal for me.  Whew!  Everything else looked good too.  Interestingly, my belly is measuring right on time this pregnancy, whereas with DD it was always a couple of weeks behind.  I wonder if that's because my abs are not as strong?  LOL.  Maybe the baby is just bigger.  Last time we assumed it was behind because I'm tall (5'10"), but DD was a smallish baby too, at least in weight.

I'm a a little swollen in my feet/ankles, so we're watching it but it won't become a concern unless it gets up to my thighs, in my face, etc like it did last time.  I'm feeling pretty good and have been able to continue my regular exercise program so far.  

How is everyone else doing?

Melissa 

Me - 38 DH - 38 DD - 2 pregnancy
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Re: 33 week appointment

  • danuli8danuli8 member

    Wow, your normal BP is 102/60? That's awesome! I've been hanging out in the 110/70 range, but it has been nice and steady the whole way through.

    I know you've been worried about a reappearance of pre-e, but it sounds like you are actually doing r

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  • ShellBear+ShellBear+ member

    Sounds like you are doing great.  That is an awesome bp and kudos to you for continuing to exercise.  I have always measured 1-2 weeks ahead and my last growth u/s she was right at the 50th percentile so I don't worry about it.  I have a

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  • AlicialgbAlicialgb member
    Wow!  That's a fantastic BP, mine isn't even close to that on a good day! So glad you had a great appointment!

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    Wow, your normal BP is 102/60? That's awesome! I've been hanging out in the 110/70 range, but it has been nice and st

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  • technigirltechnigirl
    Thanks ladies, I will keep trying to hang in.  I think I can make it through the pregnancy, it's afterwards that I'm not so sure about these days. 
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  • MT-HeadMT-Head member
    Techgirl, I have had the same thing happen with my son once or twice during this pregnancy, although most of the time I have more patience than DH does.  Don't you just hate it when they laugh when you tell them not to do something?  Now, mine h
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  • technigirltechnigirl

    imageMT-Head:
    Techgirl, I have had the same thing happen with my son once or twice during this pregnancy, although most of the time
    Me - 38 DH - 38 DD - 2 pregnancy
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