Oh goodness. Ok I think there's some confusion going on here. I too have twice weekly appointments, one of which is a weekly bpp. While yes, in order to pass a bpp, baby has to practice breathe. However, your baby isn't actually breathing. Babies don't take their first breaths until they're born. When you breathe, it sends oxygen to the baby via umbilical chord, you do the breathing for the baby. Baby only makes the MOVEMENTS of breathing, aka practice breathing. Baby isn't actually taking breaths. Yes, during a bpp they do have to see the baby taking practice breaths, it looks as thought they're breathing (chest goes in and out like ours). Again, they're not actually breathing, it's just a movement they do to practice breathing. If the tech fails to see the chest rising, they'll switch the monitor to show oxygen movement through the umbilical chord (shows up blue.. Had to do that a couple of times). As far as feeling the baby doing practice breathing, I had no idea. I've felt something similar and when I asked my dr she did a chuckle. I'm going with probably not....
I didn't mean she was actually breathing I thought I put in the original post practice breathing... I see the title and I left off practice in the title but seriously folks...
No Need to QFP. I get it, I shouldn't call people what that I called them and is apparently a TOU violation. But ultimately, just calling a spade a spade and I'll own that. To anyone who has been rude in this post, you can't be surprised to be called out for it. If you're being rude, own it and know that not everyone's going to just let that slide. I'd rather get a TOU violation for calling people out than sit idly by.
No Need to QFP. I get it, I shouldn't call people what that I called them and is apparently a TOU violation. But ultimately, just calling a spade a spade and I'll own that. To anyone who has been rude in this post, you can't be surprised to be called out for it. If you're being rude, own it and know that not everyone's going to just let that slide. I'd rather get a TOU violation for calling people out than sit idly by.
It's nice to see so many "doctors" on this thread! Anyways, I asked the ultrasound tech AND the doctor today and both confirmed that this is possible. Although I haven't experienced it, I'm pretty sure OP could have! All of this sarcasm and sass just sounds like a bunch of miserable, nasty pregnant women. Did your momma ever tell you if you don't have anything nice to say, just shut up! I never understood how happy people could work so hard to tear someone else down.
No, my mom doesn't often tell me to "shut up"
Mine either. My mom always said it's not mean if it's true.
Oh goodness. Ok I think there's some confusion going on here. I too have twice weekly appointments, one of which is a weekly bpp. While yes, in order to pass a bpp, baby has to practice breathe. However, your baby isn't actually breathing. Babies don't take their first breaths until they're born. When you breathe, it sends oxygen to the baby via umbilical chord, you do the breathing for the baby. Baby only makes the MOVEMENTS of breathing, aka practice breathing. Baby isn't actually taking breaths. Yes, during a bpp they do have to see the baby taking practice breaths, it looks as thought they're breathing (chest goes in and out like ours). Again, they're not actually breathing, it's just a movement they do to practice breathing. If the tech fails to see the chest rising, they'll switch the monitor to show oxygen movement through the umbilical chord (shows up blue.. Had to do that a couple of times). As far as feeling the baby doing practice breathing, I had no idea. I've felt something similar and when I asked my dr she did a chuckle. I'm going with probably not....
I didn't mean she was actually breathing I thought I put in the original post practice breathing... I see the title and I left off practice in the title but seriously folks...
I didn't put practice but that's what I meant ... some of you guys are rediculous... no one thinks a baby actually breathes in the womb... do they?
QFP.
Also- it's HDBD, so feel free to participate. Since ya know, you're "37 weeks" and all....
ETA: Remind me again why you have 2 BPPs a week?
I'm 39... that's why I get 2 a week... I don't even know what those other letters mean... It seems a bit more ignorant to me that some of you actually believe someone could believe a baby could really breath in the womb... guess I thought I was speaking to a more advanced audience. .. or just a bunch of bullies...
If that's the case, you've been in the wrong BMB the whole time. Unless you're talking about your age. Not that I care how old you are or how far along you are either (and I don't mean that negatively, honest!!).
If that's the case, you've been in the wrong BMB the whole time. Unless you're talking about your age. Not that I care how old you are or how far along you are either (and I don't mean that negatively, honest!!).
If that's the case, you've been in the wrong BMB the whole time. Unless you're talking about your age. Not that I care how old you are or how far along you are either (and I don't mean that negatively, honest!!).
Oh goodness. Ok I think there's some confusion going on here. I too have twice weekly appointments, one of which is a weekly bpp. While yes, in order to pass a bpp, baby has to practice breathe. However, your baby isn't actually breathing. Babies don't take their first breaths until they're born. When you breathe, it sends oxygen to the baby via umbilical chord, you do the breathing for the baby. Baby only makes the MOVEMENTS of breathing, aka practice breathing. Baby isn't actually taking breaths. Yes, during a bpp they do have to see the baby taking practice breaths, it looks as thought they're breathing (chest goes in and out like ours). Again, they're not actually breathing, it's just a movement they do to practice breathing. If the tech fails to see the chest rising, they'll switch the monitor to show oxygen movement through the umbilical chord (shows up blue.. Had to do that a couple of times). As far as feeling the baby doing practice breathing, I had no idea. I've felt something similar and when I asked my dr she did a chuckle. I'm going with probably not....
I didn't mean she was actually breathing I thought I put in the original post practice breathing... I see the title and I left off practice in the title but seriously folks...
I didn't put practice but that's what I meant ... some of you guys are rediculous... no one thinks a baby actually breathes in the womb... do they?
QFP.
Also- it's HDBD, so feel free to participate. Since ya know, you're "37 weeks" and all....
ETA: Remind me again why you have 2 BPPs a week?
I'm 39... that's why I get 2 a week... I don't even know what those other letters mean... It seems a bit more ignorant to me that some of you actually believe someone could believe a baby could really breath in the womb... guess I thought I was speaking to a more advanced audience. .. or just a bunch of bullies...
You're having 2 BPP scans each week at 37wks gestation, solely because you're advanced maternal age?
^was wondering the same. I'm AMA, as well, and have had a grand total of two ultrasounds this PG. a dating one at 13 weeks and the anatomy scan at 20. Hmmm....
I am thinking that there are other factors at play if she's having two per week. I am AMA but high risk due to history of preterm delivery and other factors, and I have had many extra ultrasounds and have a BPP ultrasound every other week now. Two per week sounds like a lot, though!
The real reason this thread blew up is because of OP's history with the active posters here and because of the nature of the post. There's no point in trying to break down individual comments to verify anything. As far as MUD goes, this would be pretty lame... not like one of the boards my sister was on where someone posted pics of her twins and then said one died, then the other... and the pics turned out to be iPhone pics of old printed pictures from ~15 years ago.
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BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
I am thinking that there are other factors at play if she's having two per week. I am AMA but high risk due to history of preterm delivery and other factors, and I have had many extra ultrasounds and have a BPP ultrasound every other week now. Two per week sounds like a lot, though!
The real reason this thread blew up is because of OP's history with the active posters here and because of the nature of the post. There's no point in trying to break down individual comments to verify anything. As far as MUD goes, this would be pretty lame... not like one of the boards my sister was on where someone posted pics of her twins and then said one died, then the other... and the pics turned out to be iPhone pics of old printed pictures from ~15 years ago.
It was insane. It is pretty easy to take a picture posted online and get the metadata from it, but the person who first called her out on lying (and showed proof) got in deep trouble with the other posters before they slowly realized that she was right--because she was accusing a woman claiming such a huge loss to be totally fabricating the story! It was quite a rollercoaster.
TTC#1 since May 2011
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
Oh goodness. Ok I think there's some confusion going on here. I too have twice weekly appointments, one of which is a weekly bpp. While yes, in order to pass a bpp, baby has to practice breathe. However, your baby isn't actually breathing. Babies don't take their first breaths until they're born. When you breathe, it sends oxygen to the baby via umbilical chord, you do the breathing for the baby. Baby only makes the MOVEMENTS of breathing, aka practice breathing. Baby isn't actually taking breaths. Yes, during a bpp they do have to see the baby taking practice breaths, it looks as thought they're breathing (chest goes in and out like ours). Again, they're not actually breathing, it's just a movement they do to practice breathing. If the tech fails to see the chest rising, they'll switch the monitor to show oxygen movement through the umbilical chord (shows up blue.. Had to do that a couple of times). As far as feeling the baby doing practice breathing, I had no idea. I've felt something similar and when I asked my dr she did a chuckle. I'm going with probably not....
I didn't mean she was actually breathing I thought I put in the original post practice breathing... I see the title and I left off practice in the title but seriously folks...
I didn't put practice but that's what I meant ... some of you guys are rediculous... no one thinks a baby actually breathes in the womb... do they?
QFP.
Also- it's HDBD, so feel free to participate. Since ya know, you're "37 weeks" and all....
ETA: Remind me again why you have 2 BPPs a week?
I'm 39... that's why I get 2 a week... I don't even know what those other letters mean... It seems a bit more ignorant to me that some of you actually believe someone could believe a baby could really breath in the womb... guess I thought I was speaking to a more advanced audience. .. or just a bunch of bullies...
You're having 2 BPP scans each week at 37wks gestation, solely because you're advanced maternal age?
Yeah you get royal treatment after 35 and probably because I miscarried right before this pregnancy and had placenta previa that moved but I think it is based on advanced maternal age mainly
I am thinking that there are other factors at play if she's having two per week. I am AMA but high risk due to history of preterm delivery and other factors, and I have had many extra ultrasounds and have a BPP ultrasound every other week now. Two per week sounds like a lot, though!
The real reason this thread blew up is because of OP's history with the active posters here and because of the nature of the post. There's no point in trying to break down individual comments to verify anything. As far as MUD goes, this would be pretty lame... not like one of the boards my sister was on where someone posted pics of her twins and then said one died, then the other... and the pics turned out to be iPhone pics of old printed pictures from ~15 years ago.
What are you talking about? What history do I have with the posters here? Are you implying I have done something non integral? Wow your a bit paranoid... says more about you than me... all this because I posted in excitement that I could feel my baby practice breathing... you need help
I am thinking that there are other factors at play if she's having two per week. I am AMA but high risk due to history of preterm delivery and other factors, and I have had many extra ultrasounds and have a BPP ultrasound every other week now. Two per week sounds like a lot, though!
The real reason this thread blew up is because of OP's history with the active posters here and because of the nature of the post. There's no point in trying to break down individual comments to verify anything. As far as MUD goes, this would be pretty lame... not like one of the boards my sister was on where someone posted pics of her twins and then said one died, then the other... and the pics turned out to be iPhone pics of old printed pictures from ~15 years ago.
What are you talking about? What history do I have with the posters here? Are you implying I have done something non integral? Wow your a bit paranoid... says more about you than me... all this because I posted in excitement that I could feel my baby practice breathing... you need help
So I was defending you to some extent, but I guess you didn't get that. I don't remember the exact post, but you've been called out before by some of the posters here. I am not paranoid at all. I just said that if you were making this all up, that it would be pretty dumb (in effect, I didn't believe that you were), so there was no need for people to analyze everything you say.
Don't go around telling other women that they need help. That will win no fans or allies here.
TTC#1 since May 2011
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
I am thinking that there are other factors at play if she's having two per week. I am AMA but high risk due to history of preterm delivery and other factors, and I have had many extra ultrasounds and have a BPP ultrasound every other week now. Two per week sounds like a lot, though!
The real reason this thread blew up is because of OP's history with the active posters here and because of the nature of the post. There's no point in trying to break down individual comments to verify anything. As far as MUD goes, this would be pretty lame... not like one of the boards my sister was on where someone posted pics of her twins and then said one died, then the other... and the pics turned out to be iPhone pics of old printed pictures from ~15 years ago.
What are you talking about? What history do I have with the posters here? Are you implying I have done something non integral? Wow your a bit paranoid... says more about you than me... all this because I posted in excitement that I could feel my baby practice breathing... you need help
So I was defending you to some extent, but I guess you didn't get that. I don't remember the exact post, but you've been called out before by some of the posters here. I am not paranoid at all. I just said that if you were making this all up, that it would be pretty dumb (in effect, I didn't believe that you were), so there was no need for people to analyze everything you say.
Don't go around telling other women that they need help. That will win no fans or allies here.
I'm sorry I just felt like I was being attacked I should have read it different. .. I thought you were comparing me to a fake poster and was hurt...
I have no post that I recall that "called me out" I am honest to a fault and generally I am quick to admit if I am wrong.... I have walked away from a convo but I never have been dishonest in what I spoke...
This whole post has progressed to a place where women started getting mean even attacking just because I rofl'ed in my post... seriously went a bit overboard...
Do you have 2 bpps a week or an nst once a week and one bpp a week? I'm double high risk and only get one bpp per week unless she fails a weekly nst. Two bpps a week seems pretty unnecessary if you're only high risk for those factors.
Do you have 2 bpps a week or an nst once a week and one bpp a week? I'm double high risk and only get one bpp per week unless she fails a weekly nst. Two bpps a week seems pretty unnecessary if you're only high risk for those factors.
I just know they do 2 ultrasounds a week checking all the same stuff and then every other week they check her weight.. I'm not certain what the difference between a bpp and an nst are
@mebaby333 An NST is generally where they hook you up to fetal monitors for a set period of time and monitor the baby's heartbeat, movement and your contractions. For me (I get one every week), they have to record at least 20 minutes of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor, so if he's moving around a lot (always), I generally end up sitting there longer because he evades the heartbeat monitor. It's totally different from the ultrasound (which measures the rest of the markers/indicators for the BPP)--which is different equipment, visually looks at the baby's size, movements, etc. In my experience with my practice and the high risk doc I also go to, they often combine the results from the NST (non stress test) and the ultrasound measurements to get the complete BPP (biophysical profile) number. So there are 4 things they look for in the ultrasound part, worth 2 points each, and then the NST is 2 points as well. Basically, he must score 10/10 to pass. I get the full BPP every other week and the NST once a week, so the NST stands alone for my practice as a measure of baby's health as well. Again, this is speaking generally--I don't know if this holds true across all practitioners.
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BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
I just get ultrasounds.... but it would be awesome to get nst with it... I have been having a whole lot of bh or contractions with little to no pain just a little discomfort...
I don't know why they have me there 2 times a week besides what I said... my only other thing has been my thyroid which took a serious dump...
Oh and I think I automatically fall into some category because I have a daughter with Turner Syndrome. .. I think that adds into the whole deal somewhere. .. anyway
@mebaby333 An NST is generally where they hook you up to fetal monitors for a set period of time and monitor the baby's heartbeat, movement and your contractions. For me (I get one every week), they have to record at least 20 minutes of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor, so if he's moving around a lot (always), I generally end up sitting there longer because he evades the heartbeat monitor. It's totally different from the ultrasound (which measures the rest of the markers/indicators for the BPP)--which is different equipment, visually looks at the baby's size, movements, etc. In my experience with my practice and the high risk doc I also go to, they often combine the results from the NST (non stress test) and the ultrasound measurements to get the complete BPP (biophysical profile) number. So there are 4 things they look for in the ultrasound part, worth 2 points each, and then the NST is 2 points as well. Basically, he must score 10/10 to pass. I get the full BPP every other week and the NST once a week, so the NST stands alone for my practice as a measure of baby's health as well. Again, this is speaking generally--I don't know if this holds true across all practitioners.
Do you have 2 bpps a week or an nst once a week and one bpp a week? I'm double high risk and only get one bpp per week unless she fails a weekly nst. Two bpps a week seems pretty unnecessary if you're only high risk for those factors.
@alileecam : My SIL was on the May 2013 board! She said there was some crazy sh*t that went down which prompted a lot of TOU changes/bannings. Apparently some woman found out another woman's address and personal information and sent a letter or something to her husband. It was nuts from what she told me!
ETA: Wonder if it was the same woman?
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Do you have 2 bpps a week or an nst once a week and one bpp a week? I'm double high risk and only get one bpp per week unless she fails a weekly nst. Two bpps a week seems pretty unnecessary if you're only high risk for those factors.
What is double high risk?
I am high risk for one issue and high risk for another issue. And pretty major things.
I just get ultrasounds.... but it would be awesome to get nst with it... I have been having a whole lot of bh or contractions with little to no pain just a little discomfort...
I don't know why they have me there 2 times a week besides what I said... my only other thing has been my thyroid which took a serious dump...
Oh and I think I automatically fall into some category because I have a daughter with Turner Syndrome. .. I think that adds into the whole deal somewhere. .. anyway
@mebaby333 An NST is generally where they hook you up to fetal monitors for a set period of time and monitor the baby's heartbeat, movement and your contractions. For me (I get one every week), they have to record at least 20 minutes of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor, so if he's moving around a lot (always), I generally end up sitting there longer because he evades the heartbeat monitor. It's totally different from the ultrasound (which measures the rest of the markers/indicators for the BPP)--which is different equipment, visually looks at the baby's size, movements, etc. In my experience with my practice and the high risk doc I also go to, they often combine the results from the NST (non stress test) and the ultrasound measurements to get the complete BPP (biophysical profile) number. So there are 4 things they look for in the ultrasound part, worth 2 points each, and then the NST is 2 points as well. Basically, he must score 10/10 to pass. I get the full BPP every other week and the NST once a week, so the NST stands alone for my practice as a measure of baby's health as well. Again, this is speaking generally--I don't know if this holds true across all practitioners.
No, see, that would mean there was a potential issue for the baby. The NSTs and the (actual) BPPs monitor the baby. When there's a risk or a concern. Which is bad. Mommy's don't like risks and waiting for scary results. These are not things to hope for, they are not exciting or cool. Yes, us AMAs get frequent, quick US, [which are not generally full BPPs] to check that everything is ok and normal Bc we have somewhat more risk. But if you don't have other tests that's Bc everything appears ok. OK is good. OK is awesome! See?
I just get ultrasounds.... but it would be awesome to get nst with it... I have been having a whole lot of bh or contractions with little to no pain just a little discomfort...
I don't know why they have me there 2 times a week besides what I said... my only other thing has been my thyroid which took a serious dump...
Oh and I think I automatically fall into some category because I have a daughter with Turner Syndrome. .. I think that adds into the whole deal somewhere. .. anyway
@mebaby333 An NST is generally where they hook you up to fetal monitors for a set period of time and monitor the baby's heartbeat, movement and your contractions. For me (I get one every week), they have to record at least 20 minutes of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor, so if he's moving around a lot (always), I generally end up sitting there longer because he evades the heartbeat monitor. It's totally different from the ultrasound (which measures the rest of the markers/indicators for the BPP)--which is different equipment, visually looks at the baby's size, movements, etc. In my experience with my practice and the high risk doc I also go to, they often combine the results from the NST (non stress test) and the ultrasound measurements to get the complete BPP (biophysical profile) number. So there are 4 things they look for in the ultrasound part, worth 2 points each, and then the NST is 2 points as well. Basically, he must score 10/10 to pass. I get the full BPP every other week and the NST once a week, so the NST stands alone for my practice as a measure of baby's health as well. Again, this is speaking generally--I don't know if this holds true across all practitioners.
No, see, that would mean there was a potential issue for the baby. The NSTs and the (actual) BPPs monitor the baby. When there's a risk or a concern. Which is bad. Mommy's don't like risks and waiting for scary results. These are not things to hope for, they are not exciting or cool. Yes, us AMAs get frequent, quick US, [which are not generally full BPPs] to check that everything is ok and normal Bc we have somewhat more risk. But if you don't have other tests that's Bc everything appears ok. OK is good. OK is awesome! See?
You did read my whole post that you highlighted right? I know what it feels like when something is wrong... do you? I just meant it would be cool to be monitored because if what I have been feeling..
I just get ultrasounds.... but it would be awesome to get nst with it... I have been having a whole lot of bh or contractions with little to no pain just a little discomfort...
I don't know why they have me there 2 times a week besides what I said... my only other thing has been my thyroid which took a serious dump...
Oh and I think I automatically fall into some category because I have a daughter with Turner Syndrome. .. I think that adds into the whole deal somewhere. .. anyway
@mebaby333 An NST is generally where they hook you up to fetal monitors for a set period of time and monitor the baby's heartbeat, movement and your contractions. For me (I get one every week), they have to record at least 20 minutes of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor, so if he's moving around a lot (always), I generally end up sitting there longer because he evades the heartbeat monitor. It's totally different from the ultrasound (which measures the rest of the markers/indicators for the BPP)--which is different equipment, visually looks at the baby's size, movements, etc. In my experience with my practice and the high risk doc I also go to, they often combine the results from the NST (non stress test) and the ultrasound measurements to get the complete BPP (biophysical profile) number. So there are 4 things they look for in the ultrasound part, worth 2 points each, and then the NST is 2 points as well. Basically, he must score 10/10 to pass. I get the full BPP every other week and the NST once a week, so the NST stands alone for my practice as a measure of baby's health as well. Again, this is speaking generally--I don't know if this holds true across all practitioners.
No, see, that would mean there was a potential issue for the baby. The NSTs and the (actual) BPPs monitor the baby. When there's a risk or a concern. Which is bad. Mommy's don't like risks and waiting for scary results. These are not things to hope for, they are not exciting or cool. Yes, us AMAs get frequent, quick US, [which are not generally full BPPs] to check that everything is ok and normal Bc we have somewhat more risk. But if you don't have other tests that's Bc everything appears ok. OK is good. OK is awesome! See?
You did read my whole post that you highlighted right? I know what it feels like when something is wrong... do you? I just meant it would be cool to be monitored because if what I have been feeling..
Wouldn't it be cool to get a colonoscopy just because your stomach hurt after eating Mexican food? No, it wouldn't be cool. Eat beans and rice, expect diarrhea. Get pregnant, expect Braxton Hicks contractions. It's expected.
Your comment of it being "cool" is wildly insensitive to all of the moms who are anxious through their NSTs because there is something their doctor deemed necessary to monitor their child for its safety. Not because it was cool.
I just get ultrasounds.... but it would be awesome to get nst with it... I have been having a whole lot of bh or contractions with little to no pain just a little discomfort...
I don't know why they have me there 2 times a week besides what I said... my only other thing has been my thyroid which took a serious dump...
Oh and I think I automatically fall into some category because I have a daughter with Turner Syndrome. .. I think that adds into the whole deal somewhere. .. anyway
@mebaby333 An NST is generally where they hook you up to fetal monitors for a set period of time and monitor the baby's heartbeat, movement and your contractions. For me (I get one every week), they have to record at least 20 minutes of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor, so if he's moving around a lot (always), I generally end up sitting there longer because he evades the heartbeat monitor. It's totally different from the ultrasound (which measures the rest of the markers/indicators for the BPP)--which is different equipment, visually looks at the baby's size, movements, etc. In my experience with my practice and the high risk doc I also go to, they often combine the results from the NST (non stress test) and the ultrasound measurements to get the complete BPP (biophysical profile) number. So there are 4 things they look for in the ultrasound part, worth 2 points each, and then the NST is 2 points as well. Basically, he must score 10/10 to pass. I get the full BPP every other week and the NST once a week, so the NST stands alone for my practice as a measure of baby's health as well. Again, this is speaking generally--I don't know if this holds true across all practitioners.
No, see, that would mean there was a potential issue for the baby. The NSTs and the (actual) BPPs monitor the baby. When there's a risk or a concern. Which is bad. Mommy's don't like risks and waiting for scary results. These are not things to hope for, they are not exciting or cool. Yes, us AMAs get frequent, quick US, [which are not generally full BPPs] to check that everything is ok and normal Bc we have somewhat more risk. But if you don't have other tests that's Bc everything appears ok. OK is good. OK is awesome! See?
You did read my whole post that you highlighted right? I know what it feels like when something is wrong... do you? I just meant it would be cool to be monitored because if what I have been feeling..
Wouldn't it be cool to get a colonoscopy just because your stomach hurt after eating Mexican food? No, it wouldn't be cool. Eat beans and rice, expect diarrhea. Get pregnant, expect Braxton Hicks contractions. It's expected.
Your comment of it being "cool" is wildly insensitive to all of the moms who are anxious through their NSTs because there is something their doctor deemed necessary to monitor their child for its safety. Not because it was cool.
THIS!
As a mom who anxiously waits through weekly NSTs to monitor the health/safety of my son, THANK YOU!
Wildly insensitive? wow... I guess my thought that some of you are just searching for a reason to be rude is true... I've been there... seriously that doesn't mean no one else can ever think it would be cool to be monitored. .. I've suffered loss and I've had a child with Turner Syndrome. .. your just looking for a reason to try and make me feel bad for some part of this convo...
I just get ultrasounds.... but it would be awesome to get nst with it... I have been having a whole lot of bh or contractions with little to no pain just a little discomfort...
I don't know why they have me there 2 times a week besides what I said... my only other thing has been my thyroid which took a serious dump...
Oh and I think I automatically fall into some category because I have a daughter with Turner Syndrome. .. I think that adds into the whole deal somewhere. .. anyway
@mebaby333 An NST is generally where they hook you up to fetal monitors for a set period of time and monitor the baby's heartbeat, movement and your contractions. For me (I get one every week), they have to record at least 20 minutes of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor, so if he's moving around a lot (always), I generally end up sitting there longer because he evades the heartbeat monitor. It's totally different from the ultrasound (which measures the rest of the markers/indicators for the BPP)--which is different equipment, visually looks at the baby's size, movements, etc. In my experience with my practice and the high risk doc I also go to, they often combine the results from the NST (non stress test) and the ultrasound measurements to get the complete BPP (biophysical profile) number. So there are 4 things they look for in the ultrasound part, worth 2 points each, and then the NST is 2 points as well. Basically, he must score 10/10 to pass. I get the full BPP every other week and the NST once a week, so the NST stands alone for my practice as a measure of baby's health as well. Again, this is speaking generally--I don't know if this holds true across all practitioners.
No, see, that would mean there was a potential issue for the baby. The NSTs and the (actual) BPPs monitor the baby. When there's a risk or a concern. Which is bad. Mommy's don't like risks and waiting for scary results. These are not things to hope for, they are not exciting or cool. Yes, us AMAs get frequent, quick US, [which are not generally full BPPs] to check that everything is ok and normal Bc we have somewhat more risk. But if you don't have other tests that's Bc everything appears ok. OK is good. OK is awesome! See?
You did read my whole post that you highlighted right? I know what it feels like when something is wrong... do you? I just meant it would be cool to be monitored because if what I have been feeling..
Wouldn't it be cool to get a colonoscopy just because your stomach hurt after eating Mexican food? No, it wouldn't be cool. Eat beans and rice, expect diarrhea. Get pregnant, expect Braxton Hicks contractions. It's expected.
Your comment of it being "cool" is wildly insensitive to all of the moms who are anxious through their NSTs because there is something their doctor deemed necessary to monitor their child for its safety. Not because it was cool.
THIS!
As a mom who anxiously waits through weekly NSTs to monitor the health/safety of my son, THANK YOU!
And my comment of nst would be cool that affects you how?
Re: I can feel her breathing
Also- it's HDBD, so feel free to participate. Since ya know, you're "37 weeks" and all....
ETA: Remind me again why you have 2 BPPs a week?
I don't even know what those other letters mean...
It seems a bit more ignorant to me that some of you actually believe someone could believe a baby could really breath in the womb... guess I thought I was speaking to a more advanced audience. .. or just a bunch of bullies...
I think we can let this thread die now....
The real reason this thread blew up is because of OP's history with the active posters here and because of the nature of the post. There's no point in trying to break down individual comments to verify anything. As far as MUD goes, this would be pretty lame... not like one of the boards my sister was on where someone posted pics of her twins and then said one died, then the other... and the pics turned out to be iPhone pics of old printed pictures from ~15 years ago.
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
BFP #3 October 6, 2015. WHAT???
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
BFP #3 October 6, 2015. WHAT???
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
BFP #3 October 6, 2015. WHAT???
Don't go around telling other women that they need help. That will win no fans or allies here.
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
BFP #3 October 6, 2015. WHAT???
I have no post that I recall that "called me out" I am honest to a fault and generally I am quick to admit if I am wrong.... I have walked away from a convo but I never have been dishonest in what I spoke...
This whole post has progressed to a place where women started getting mean even attacking just because I rofl'ed in my post... seriously went a bit overboard...
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
BFP #3 October 6, 2015. WHAT???
I don't know why they have me there 2 times a week besides what I said... my only other thing has been my thyroid which took a serious dump...
Oh and I think I automatically fall into some category because I have a daughter with Turner Syndrome. .. I think that adds into the whole deal somewhere. .. anyway
@alileecam : My SIL was on the May 2013 board! She said there was some crazy sh*t that went down which prompted a lot of TOU changes/bannings. Apparently some woman found out another woman's address and personal information and sent a letter or something to her husband. It was nuts from what she told me!
ETA: Wonder if it was the same woman?
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BFP - 10/10/15, EDD - 6/20/16 - It's a BOY!
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Your comment of it being "cool" is wildly insensitive to all of the moms who are anxious through their NSTs because there is something their doctor deemed necessary to monitor their child for its safety. Not because it was cool.
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I guess my thought that some of you are just searching for a reason to be rude is true...
I've been there... seriously that doesn't mean no one else can ever think it would be cool to be monitored. .. I've suffered loss and I've had a child with Turner Syndrome. .. your just looking for a reason to try and make me feel bad for some part of this convo...