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February 2016 Moms
rainbowminion
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pgal check-in 1/12
rainbowminion
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Hi everyone! I'm a day early but I just read this article and I wanted to share before it gets lost in the mists of my pregnancy brain. 7 Things to Know about a PAL Delivery
I'm going today for what should be my final sizing scan. Last time they also did what I think was a biophysical profile, checking his heart and the blood flow through the cord, among other things, which I'm hoping they do again today. We are seeing our OB today too, so I don't know if she'll go over the scan today or want time to look at it and go over it with us next week.
My husband is so funny. Every doctor's visit he's absolutely convinced they are going to send us to the hospital. Meanwhile, other than baby hanging out in my pelvis, I have had zero signs of impending labor. Which is just fine since I'n not quite 36 weeks. I keep telling him baby needs a little more time.
I'm actually doing pretty well anxiety-wise. But, like the article brings up, I am concerned about how I will handle labor. I'm hoping I won't have flashbacks and will be able to stay in the moment.
I'm going today for what should be my final sizing scan. Last time they also did what I think was a biophysical profile, checking his heart and the blood flow through the cord, among other things, which I'm hoping they do again today. We are seeing our OB today too, so I don't know if she'll go over the scan today or want time to look at it and go over it with us next week.
My husband is so funny. Every doctor's visit he's absolutely convinced they are going to send us to the hospital. Meanwhile, other than baby hanging out in my pelvis, I have had zero signs of impending labor. Which is just fine since I'n not quite 36 weeks. I keep telling him baby needs a little more time.
I'm actually doing pretty well anxiety-wise. But, like the article brings up, I am concerned about how I will handle labor. I'm hoping I won't have flashbacks and will be able to stay in the moment.
Re: pgal check-in 1/12
I had a scare at home where I suddenly started bleeding quite a lot and I hadn't been feeling him move much today. I panicked and called 911 and they took me to L&D and they said baby looks fine but I'm in labor and it probably won't stop. I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow and I'm scared about everything right now- giving birth, having him come early, I'm not ready...
@rainbowminion how did your scan go?!
I'm doing pretty well, I think. I'm sure she's going to be late, so I'm trying to enjoy the time left. Or at least not freak out about everything. I've been moderately successful. Kind of.
@purpletulip what a roller coaster ride you've had! Sending you all kinds of good thoughts and prayers and vibes. I know 36 weeks isnt what you were expecting, but from what I've read baby should be pretty robot by now. The suck/swallow/breathe coordination has already kicked in, so that's great news!
Please keep us updated. Thinking of you and hoping everything is just wonderful!
@rainbowminion glad to hear H is so ready for baby to get here
@purpletulip how is everything going? Cannot wait to see pictures of baby! 36 weeks is totally okay, our dr said now that we are at 34 if we went into labor they wouldn't stop it because babies now are pretty safe and they'd be confident about that. Good luck!
@mwmiller4 sending good vibes your way to continue to not freak out
@pinkroses hoping all is going well right now
@mwmiller4 I hope you can somewhat enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. It's hard to wait when you just want them here safely.
My scan went great! He is still looking good and did a lot of practice breathing.
@purpletulip T&P for you and rainbow! Keep us updated!
Xoxo to all the ladies
@purpletulip - You and your family are in my thoughts! Here's to everything going smoothly. Let us know how you and baby are doing.
@oxsarah7ox - So glad your coworker and baby are doing okay - that's very scary!
I've been aright this week but now have a head cold. I hate staying home from work but decided to take it easy since the ob said she would make no effort to stop labor at our last appointment. On the off chance the physical stress of being sick kick starts labor, I want to be as rested as possible. I've had several stronger braxton hicks today - trying not to stress about it.
We are so close ladies!
It was a scary experience though, especially to my PGAL brain. I had a partial abruption so baby had to stay on the monitor and we knew things could go bad fast.
Once I was 10cm his heart rate was dropping really low so I had to get him out quickly.
He also has a deformity on his left hand from amniotic band syndrome which caused his 4 fingers to not grow properly. We haven't met with his pediatrician or any special doctors yet so we don't have many details.
I've had some moments where grief has hit but overall I'm just so grateful he's here and healthy. And so in love. It's a relief to see that he's he own person, if that makes sense.
I wish you ladies the best as your pregnancies are coming to an end and you'll be holding your rainbows soon. You've all been a great encouragement and support.