I was not dilated at all at my 39 week appt yesterday and 70% effaced. My blood pressure was almost back down to normal for me at 110/63. I am measuring smaller now than last week apparently because baby's head is even further down. I haven't gained any weight since the beginning of March so that's a plus! If I don't go by Monday they will schedule an induction. Dr told me too tell my husband sex is the only mechanism that really works to inside labor otherwise so he needs to get on it...he just laughed at me
Had my 39 week this morning. BP was "wonderful" (in my ob's words ) and my swelling minimal today so that was good. Head is getting lower but only dialated to maaaybe a 1, barely. DS was the same way though so I am really not surprised. Talked to her about my concerns with dull headaches the last few days and she said to pay attention that they don't get worse or wake/keep me up at night (so far they've only been during the day) and then also to check my BP at home 1-2x a day and if either number is over 140/90 at all to call asap (as well as if headaches change). Otherwise at this point she didn't feel it necessary to talk about an induction date at this point. I'm sure if I make it to my next appointment we'll talk about scheduling one.
Well my 37 week appt was apparently this morning instead of this afternoon. Oops. But they pencilled me in and I just got done. The nurse was trying to give me a guilt trip and I'm like, "I've never missed or been late before so I though I've been doing pretty good." Haha. Don't make me angry lady.
Bp is still good. Lucy's heartrate was 132, whereas last week it was upper 160s. But usually when it's higher it's afternoon after lunch. So I'm not surprised.
I caved and got checked again. This time was far lest uncomfortable. Maybe because the NP has smaller hands. Haha. Still only 1cm though, so maybe I can use that to assure DH she's not planning to come early. I am softening though she said, and she confirmed baby has dropped. I knew it! She also said Lucy kicked her when she had one hand on me while the other was inside. Haha. She didn't like the invasion.
Oh and GBS negative! Whoo hoo!
ETA the NP asked about contractions and I told her I have BH literally all the time, but of course irregularly. While she was measuring my belly she said "ooh, you're having one now. Really tight." And I'm thinking, "I barely feel that. Usually they're worse." Lol.
Good 39 week appointment today! Got checked and I'm nearly 2 cm dilated, 70% effaced, and according to her "baby's head is really low" (I asked about station and she said -2 almost -1). Next week appt (on my due date 4/5) they'll do an ultrasound and biophysical profile to check placenta and fluid levels, and if all looks good I was told it was up to me if I wanted to schedule an induction that week or wait till after 41w (which is what I will almost certainly do). I was giddy excited leaving the appointment - can't wait to meet her!! Shiz is getting real!
@aboxofchocolates I used to take them before pregnancy. In the first trimester I had to take only prenatals without iron because of the nausea. But when I hit the second trimester, I started taking prenatals with iron every other day, so that I could avoid too much constipation. Now, iron supplements are probably a little more intense than just the iron in prenatals, but they do make slow release ones like @catem07 said. I was told about one called Slow-Fe. You might ask about it. But overall the constipation can be battled with fiber and yogurt, and the nausea has been fine as long as I don't take them on an empty stomach.
@aboxofchocolates I have taken iron every day for YEARS. During pregnancy I have to go on a suped up supplement because my anemia gets so bad. I'll echo everyone's suggestions of choosing a slow release one, as that will be gentler on your digestive system. You can also ask your doctor about some of the prescription strength ones, as most of those are slow release and some had additional things in there to help with constipation. But, in general I find that having a serving of yogurt with granola (my breakfast) a day keeps things running smoothly. I do find that I need to take it on an empty stomach, give it a half hour or so, and then eat my breakfast or else I get pretty nauseas and gassy.
I had my 39 wk checkup yesterday, and all was well minus the fact that I've made no more progress. Still 2cm and 50% effaced. DH has been offered a new job recently, and with that plus getting ready for baby, we realized his anticipated month of leave wasn't going to happen. Now that we look at the calendar, I have to have this baby this weekend in order for him to get 2 weeks off before starting the new job. Any longer and he will have less than that to be home with us. Now he and I are talking about an induction, which I didn't want to do if I didn't have to. The thought of him not being able to be home (and not having a ton of flexibility with a new job) makes me sad, so I'm going to call my OB's office today to see what our induction options are. I have so many mixed emotions right now.
@Magheeta I definitely understand where you are coming from. I posted in the FB group about how I hated having to make a decision about induction, and I really don't want to be induced. However, with us moving at the beginnjng of June I was also worried about how we will get everything done. The sooner LO is here (hopefully) the easier it will be for us when we need to drive 5 hours out of town for interviews, house hunting, getting DH set up to work from home in May, etc. If I had chosen to wait until the end of the week it was just less time between birth and a 5 hour drive/stay...which has to happen at least once by the end of April.
Sorry you are facing a sinilar situation I hope you are able to get as much time with your husband home as possible!
@wagnerw - thanks for the encouragement. I remember seeing your post now that you mention it. I just scheduled an induction for Tuesday the 4th, so while it isn't ideal, it still gives me some time to process and prepare (and pray I go into labor between now and then!!). I hope baby arrives early for you guys so it helps with your situation, too!
Just had my weekly check up at 39+2. After a night of awful back contractions every 10 mins. Doctor seemed shocked at how low baby's head is and said that's why I'm so uncomfortable. They said I'm 100% effaced but still only dilated 2cm. They kind of scared me a little and said that when my body starts having productive contractions they think hes going to come really fast so if I have any hesitations just go straight to the hospital and don't wait for a full hour of the contractions that make me sweat and take my breath away. She said she doesn't think I'm making it to my next appointment and that it'll all happen quickly so just rest and stay hydrated.
We had a BPP on Tuesday since she's measuring small. They said she's in the 11th percentile and if she drops below 10 % they may want to induce. Though she scored well on the BPP. Today was a 38+4 appt with a Midwife. They said I'm 1cm and 50%effaced, and that she was really low. The midwife said she could feel the sutures of the babies head.
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Bp is still good. Lucy's heartrate was 132, whereas last week it was upper 160s. But usually when it's higher it's afternoon after lunch. So I'm not surprised.
I caved and got checked again. This time was far lest uncomfortable. Maybe because the NP has smaller hands. Haha. Still only 1cm though, so maybe I can use that to assure DH she's not planning to come early. I am softening though she said, and she confirmed baby has dropped. I knew it! She also said Lucy kicked her when she had one hand on me while the other was inside. Haha. She didn't like the invasion.
Oh and GBS negative! Whoo hoo!
ETA the NP asked about contractions and I told her I have BH literally all the time, but of course irregularly. While she was measuring my belly she said "ooh, you're having one now. Really tight." And I'm thinking, "I barely feel that. Usually they're worse." Lol.
ETA: I'm one cm, not effaced, -3 station. Long way to go.
DD1 born 5/24/10.
Missed M/C at 14 wks Feb 2012.
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Sorry you are facing a sinilar situation
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Today was a 38+4 appt with a Midwife. They said I'm 1cm and 50%effaced, and that she was really low. The midwife said she could feel the sutures of the babies head.
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