@concreteangell man having a c/s withour laboring first was a whole new ballgame. I haven't needed anything more than Motrin and other than my incision and residual swelling I feel normal
Regular 38 week check up on Friday. Nothing exciting should be going on. Buuuut my husband said that the baby told him, he's coming the following tuesday, so according to "them" it's my last appointment lol.
Regular 36wk appointment on Thursday. I'll have my GBS test done at this appointment and then I will start my every week check ups next week. Nothing exciting just ready for baby to be here.
Regular 36 week appointment on Wednesday, they'll also do an ultrasound to check on position since last time baby was breech. It's the first of my weekly appointments....I can't believe it!
I had my NST this morning and apparently they didnt see what they wanted bc now I'm going to ultrasound... Just waiting my turn. I'm sure she's fine but I'm worried at the same time and I refuse to google what this could mean...
ETA also panicking bc I was going to pack my hospital bag this weekend and I didnt and now I'm wondering if I jinxed myself somehow...
@Gretchypoo try not to worry, even though I know it's hard. I always think, if it's a true emergency they wouldn't make me wait. So that's a good sign! I had one NST done and she kept moving off the monitor so they made me do an u/s too and all was well. Hoping the same end result for you!!
@PerraSucia you have no idea how reassuring that is to hear. I've been so anxious about this c/s and your comment has pretty much made my day! I'm so glad you're recovery is going well this time around. ❤
************* First BFP: 12/16/13 EDD: 08/23/14 Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
Hugs @Gretchypoo! I hope LO was just sleeping or something. I'm on my way to my 39 week appointment, dressed to the nines in sweats and moccasins. This frame wasn't fitting into anything else this morning and there's no way I was gonna struggle with snow boots, which have been the only other footwear I've been able to wear lately. Nope.
We'll see if the several hours of 6-to-7-minute interval BH contractions did anything other than keep me up all night
FX @Xstatic3333 and @Gretchypoo! @Gretchypoo your comment about jinxing yourself cracked me up, and way to not google! You'll know what you need to know soon enough... I hope everything is okay!
Sooooo this week is becoming worse and worse by the day. I apologize ahead of time, but this is gonna be a long rant.
Last week I asked my doctor what the plan was for delivering this baby and monitoring his kidneys (quick backstory: At 20 weeks we had low AFI. Since then it has majorly come up, but we've had continuous monitoring every 4-6 weeks because his kidneys are large, but they haven't seen any cysts, blocks, fluid, or reason for them to be large.)
At my 34 and 36 week appointments with my OB team (they rotate every appt. so I never see the same person twice) they said "everything looks great!", even in regards to the kidneys. So at 37 weeks I questioned what our plan is, do we have one, am I talking to deaf ears at this hospital, are we just going to ignore it, etc. The OB that day look dumbfounded like "hmmm... yeah, you're right. There is no plan in place... what should we do?!?! ::sticks finger up her nose...::
Now all of a sudden, on Wednesday, at 38 + 3, I have four appointments! One is an appointment with the Junior League Fetal Center who makes up a team of fetal surgeons at 10am, then at 1pm I bring their diagnostic information to a Urologist, then I go to my OB at 1:30, and finally have an Antenatal screening at 1:55. I'm very happy that finally someone gives two shits and is addressing my concerns so we can make a plan but... I'm 38 +3 on Wednesday! What if he came or still comes before then?!?! How come we are all just now actually going to look into this and do something about it?!?! I feel like everyone has said it's all good this whole time and now it's a big emergency :-(
So glad to hear it @Gretchypoo! I have my regular 37 week checkup on Wednesday. Then we have our second appointment with our doula on Thursday, and I have acupuncture on Friday. I go to acupuncture weekly now that I'm 37 weeks to try and make things move in the right direction so I won't go too far past my due date. Fingers crossed it works!!
Glad you got good results @Gretchypoo!! These darn kids and theyre silly habits are already getting us! Lol
@Xstatic3333 thinking of you and hoping for good results!!
2 NST, and 35 week apt, with GBS swab, ultrasound and possible internal exam. She said she was booking the induction date this week so we'd have a slot reserved.. I guess I'll find out if there's a set date. Still in denial baby will be here in two weeks. Time to decide on what purchases still need to be made..
@Gretchypoo I'm so glad to hear your u/s showed baby was fine! (I didn't pass my nst this past Weds and didn't have my bag fully packed for a 2.5 day hospital stay! I got it packed well now though!)
@TeacherMom2517 yeah wow, that seems very last minute to be sorting out a plan! But I'm very glad to hear that they are trying to be prepared. I've been wondering what they could be doing for you since you first mentioned the possible kidney issue. Best wishes that you have enough time left for your doctors to figure it all out!
I had another NST today that looked "beautiful" but I only had one small contraction during the monitoring. (All my NSTs while hospitalized this past week looked great until I had a bigger random contraction). I'm happy they didn't want to keep me today, but still nervous. I go back in 2 days for another NST, ultrasound & exam.
@FreshBakedBrownies I'm glad you had your bag packed! I was like "oh em gee, my H is going to have to pack and God knows what he is going to grab." Last time I asked him to grab me undies he went right past all the comfy cotton grannies and grabbed a lacy pair. I was like, who are these for?
@Gretchypoo lmao! My H had to pack my hospital bag last pregnancy, because I was admitted after monitoring. Thankfully the night before I had typed and printed my labor plan, packing list, list of people to call etc. My H is very good with lists so that saved me, but dear goodness I was worried about what he'd pack.
thinking of you @Xstatic3333, I hope your fluid levels check out fine
After my ultrasound today, my fluid levels are back up to a high enough level that it's no longer considered 'low end of normal' so it's all good. I was thrilled about that. Baby is doing practice breathing, moving well, heart is beating steady and my BP is good too so all is well. She's measuring at 7lbs 7oz and I'm 37 weeks today. I feel relieved, grateful and lucky. Also had the pre-op with the doc who will be doing my csection and she said we're set to go for the 7th (unless baby girl decides to come early on her own or any other problems arise.) I was thinking I was about to have a birthday twin tomorrow!
Re: Appointments: Week of January 23
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
Me: 37 - H: 39
TTC#1: 01/2016
BFP: 06/18/2016 - EDD: 02/20/2017 - Born: 01/27/2017
@Xstatic3333 I'm thinking about you, girl!
ETA also panicking bc I was going to pack my hospital bag this weekend and I didnt and now I'm wondering if I jinxed myself somehow...
Hoping all of you with appointments get good news!!
Married: October, 19, 2015
EDD 2/22/17 DS1 born on 3/2/17
EDD 3/8/20 DS2 born on 3/10/20
EDD 11/24/23
(Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
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married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
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I'm on my way to my 39 week appointment, dressed to the nines in sweats and moccasins. This frame wasn't fitting into anything else this morning and there's no way I was gonna struggle with snow boots, which have been the only other footwear I've been able to wear lately. Nope.
We'll see if the several hours of 6-to-7-minute interval BH contractions did anything other than keep me up all night
37 week appt this week...nothing special.
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
36 week checkup today, plus GBS swab. Good times.
Last week I asked my doctor what the plan was for delivering this baby and monitoring his kidneys (quick backstory: At 20 weeks we had low AFI. Since then it has majorly come up, but we've had continuous monitoring every 4-6 weeks because his kidneys are large, but they haven't seen any cysts, blocks, fluid, or reason for them to be large.)
At my 34 and 36 week appointments with my OB team (they rotate every appt. so I never see the same person twice) they said "everything looks great!", even in regards to the kidneys. So at 37 weeks I questioned what our plan is, do we have one, am I talking to deaf ears at this hospital, are we just going to ignore it, etc. The OB that day look dumbfounded like "hmmm... yeah, you're right. There is no plan in place... what should we do?!?! ::sticks finger up her nose...::
Now all of a sudden, on Wednesday, at 38 + 3, I have four appointments! One is an appointment with the Junior League Fetal Center who makes up a team of fetal surgeons at 10am, then at 1pm I bring their diagnostic information to a Urologist, then I go to my OB at 1:30, and finally have an Antenatal screening at 1:55. I'm very happy that finally someone gives two shits and is addressing my concerns so we can make a plan but... I'm 38 +3 on Wednesday! What if he came or still comes before then?!?! How come we are all just now actually going to look into this and do something about it?!?! I feel like everyone has said it's all good this whole time and now it's a big emergency :-(
Phew! But my lesson has been learned-- I'm packing my bag tonight!!!
Thanks for the well wishes @madamerwin @foxrosy @Patience7150 @MrsLittleMac @krob @concreteangell @Xstatic3333 and @leslie1331!!
I have a 36w ultrasound and prenatal appt tomorrow, I am excited to see him, its been a long time.
Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09
Mia - 6/16/11
Surprise! due 2/23/17
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
@Xstatic3333 thinking of you and hoping for good results!!
2 NST, and 35 week apt, with GBS swab, ultrasound and possible internal exam. She said she was booking the induction date this week so we'd have a slot reserved.. I guess I'll find out if there's a set date. Still in denial baby will be here in two weeks. Time to decide on what purchases still need to be made..
My boobs are magic.
@TeacherMom2517 yeah wow, that seems very last minute to be sorting out a plan! But I'm very glad to hear that they are trying to be prepared. I've been wondering what they could be doing for you since you first mentioned the possible kidney issue. Best wishes that you have enough time left for your doctors to figure it all out!
I go back in 2 days for another NST, ultrasound & exam.
thinking of you @Xstatic3333, I hope your fluid levels check out fine
After my ultrasound today, my fluid levels are back up to a high enough level that it's no longer considered 'low end of normal' so it's all good. I was thrilled about that. Baby is doing practice breathing, moving well, heart is beating steady and my BP is good too so all is well. She's measuring at 7lbs 7oz and I'm 37 weeks today. I feel relieved, grateful and lucky. Also had the pre-op with the doc who will be doing my csection and she said we're set to go for the 7th (unless baby girl decides to come early on her own or any other problems arise.) I was thinking I was about to have a birthday twin tomorrow!