Weekly Appointments 7/2

[Deleted User] · July 2018

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dexnie · July 2018

Appointments today and tomorrow - last GI and OB visits in NYC. I’m 30.5 weeks along (whoa) and now on the every other week OB schedule.

My big question for my OB is when I should restrict out of town visitors (traveling via airplane, staying in our home) who opt out of the flu shot. Wondering if mid Sept will be permitted.

smsaulino · July 2018

I'm 31 weeks.

I have an appointment on Friday that I'm super excited for. It's not an ultrasound appointment but the OB will finally write me a prescription for something for my sickness.

I am concerned because I don't think I'm gaining enough due to being sick.

I will also need to talk to OB about any child preparation classes in the area because the hospital where I'm delivering doesn't have any available.

adirat · July 2018

@dexnie We are planning to tell our families that they need to have a flu shot and a TDAP booster before coming to see the baby. I'm in NY too, and flu shots typically become available at the beginning of September, so barring an especially early delivery, we can tell everyone to go to Rite Aid/CVS for a shot first. My doctor was the one who said the same for TDAP which had not occurred to me.

knitknitread · July 2018

I've got my 28 week appt on Thursday. I'll be asking him about the tdap shot. I'm not sure if he does it in office or if I need to make my way down to the health department.

I'll be mentioning my bouts of lightheadedness and nearly nightly rounds of BH contractions. It's probably normal pregnancy stuff but might as well mention it. I'll also be asking when they'll be checking my iron levels again, where he wants them to be, and what the plan will be if my levels don't rise enough before delivery.

I'll be asking our families to get the flu shot (and tdap if they are due for one). This should be fun to "argue" with my ILs >.<

dexnie · July 2018

@adirat we sent out an email with that request (no flu shot/no TDAP = no baby time) and of course my dad's wife responded about the flu shot and GBS risk (1 in 2 million chance of contracting GBS after flu vaccine - far more likely to develop GBS after getting the actual flu, and she's high risk for flu exposure given her job) - but anyways. It's her decision and told her we'd miss her, so it's technically handled. but my dad is looking at flights before 9/15 knowing he may cancel anyways if I haven't given birth (I'm due the first week of Sept and if he doesn't come ASAP he's mandated at work until mid-Nov) and I'm wondering if I'm being too rigid. they don't live in NYC and I'm not sure if the flu shot will even be available to them by then, KWIM? It's really no dirt off my shoulder either way, but I'll ask for my dad's sake.

adirat · July 2018

@dexnie That stuff annoys me... I got a little vaccine injury-related pushback and I directed them to that same research that you can also get GBS from the flu to total silence. Eye roll.

Anyway, I hope the flu shot is available by then! Last year, we got our flu shots before IVF and I'm certain it was the first week of September. I started seeing ads at the CVS on 34th and 3rd in late August.

SkilledSailor · July 2018

@dexnie The pediatrician we spoke with last week said places like CVS and Walgreens will likely get the shot in mid to late August. I'm due the 3rd so I'll be looking out for the signs.

Patience7150 · July 2018

This is my last week WITHOUT an appointment this pregnancy!!! I'm just going to sit over here and waste my time.

arbell615 · July 2018

I’ve also told my family to get their flu shot as soon as it’s available. I know it might not be by the time baby is here, but they should all still be up to date with TDAP since I made them get that shot before DD was born. My mom keeps making fun of me, asking if she’ll have to wash her hands before she holds this baby (thinking the answer is no because it’s the second kid). Ummm yes! Baby won’t have any vaccinations! It’s entering cold and flu season! Everyone will wash their hands!

I have an appointment on Friday for a routine check and my TDAP, also hoping to hear about my GD test today or tomorrow.

nackie · July 2018

@arbell615 I thought it was pretty standard practice to wash hands before holding a baby regardless of time of year. Most of our guests didn’t even need to be asked with#1.
We’ll also be asking everyone that visits to get the flu and TDAP. I expect some push back from my aunt who thinks vaccines cause autism, but we’re holding firm with that rule.

Had my 30 week appointment today. Dr said everything was measuring right on track and baby has his head resting on my bladder. I knew there was some large part there based on my need to pee every 30 minutes, but it’s good to know it’s his head, not his butt.

spottedginger · July 2018

I’m waiting for my four hour GD class to start. Then I have a midwife appt Thursday morning.

jhjocelyn · July 2018

Glocuse and reg ob appt tomorrow. We’re trying to get together with friends beforehand so that the visit has a clear end time and doesn’t linger all dayy... not sure how that is gonna go.

Regarding the flu shot, dd was a January baby and diagnosed w cf by 10 days old. Fil refused to get a flu shot and avoided seeing dd for the first few months of her life. He never spoke to us about the topic, his mother gave him an awful hard time about it. He hand wrote an odd little story book and mailed it to dd in leu of visiting? We would have let him visit, as long as he was coming from home (not straight from one of his teen event things). we were more concerned with people who would be around a ton. As it turned out, no one dared visit or help, so it ended up not being an issue except w fil because we didn’t know that was why he wasn’t coming around.

klj0228 · July 2018

We are requiring flu and TDAP too. Don’t care how people feel about it, I do not want my newborn baby to be sick. She will have no control of who she is around and what they bring with them so as her momma it’s my job to protect her as best I can.

arcticseal-2 · July 2018

30 weeks yesterday and spent a few hours in emergency due to a sinus infection and potential dehydration. Now on antibiotics and s l o w l y getting better...

jumpy57 · July 2018

@arcticseal-2 oh no! Rest up and feel better!

Patience7150 · July 2018

This may not be the appropriate thread for this, but since we discussed flu shot and TDaP, anyone else not overly concerned with the flu shot? It's not going to prevent colds/germs, flu season is barely started, and definitely not peaked in September, and idk, maybe I need to be more concerned, but even with a Febubaby I felt safer saying "If you've been around sick people or you, yourself, are feeling sick, please let us know when you're feeling better and we'll reschedule."

samd6 · July 2018

How far along: 27+6
Reason for appointment: 28 week appoinment, ultrasound and glucose test
Concerns / How did it go: all is good! Passed the glucose test, have a mild mild iron deficiency and baby is growing on track (very average!). I have decided I prefer the lemon lime glucola to the orange.
Questions: not now but I’m sure I’ll have them later lol. We are on every two weeks now

DanyTargaryen · July 2018

Patience7150 said:

This may not be the appropriate thread for this, but since we discussed flu shot and TDaP, anyone else not overly concerned with the flu shot? It's not going to prevent colds/germs, flu season is barely started, and definitely not peaked in September, and idk, maybe I need to be more concerned, but even with a Febubaby I felt safer saying "If you've been around sick people or you, yourself, are feeling sick, please let us know when you're feeling better and we'll reschedule."

I'm with you on this one and glad you posted because I was thinking it was just me. I'll get a flu shot hopefully before delivery so I can pass on some of it to DS2, but I did not require it of visitors. Yes there can be cases that early, but not enough to make me overly worried. The one person who I might worry about would be my cousin because she's an elementary school teacher but she already gets a flu shot as early as possible for that exact reason.

**all said assuming no medical concerns that would require more attention to this

dexnie · July 2018

Patience7150 said:

This may not be the appropriate thread for this, but since we discussed flu shot and TDaP, anyone else not overly concerned with the flu shot? It's not going to prevent colds/germs, flu season is barely started, and definitely not peaked in September, and idk, maybe I need to be more concerned, but even with a Febubaby I felt safer saying "If you've been around sick people or you, yourself, are feeling sick, please let us know when you're feeling better and we'll reschedule."

Flu season won’t peak in Sept but our babies won’t be eligible to be vaccinated until March at the earliest. As someone who’s due the first week of Sept (and measuring ahead each week), I may not be able to get the flu vaccine if I go early. With a 5-20% chance of contracting the flu depending on the year (and the knowledge that, historically, 80% of children who die from the flu are unvaccinated), we will be following CDC and ACOG vaccination recommendations to the letter.

Patience7150 · July 2018

@dexnie What I'm doing for me is different than what I require of visitors. I personally will be getting a flu vaccine as soon as it's available to try to pass on whatever I can, understanding that I personally may need to get vaccinated again since having a flu vaccine be ineffective in February/March is not my idea of a good time. I was just a little shocked (?? probably too strong of a word) by how many were requiring visitors to get flu vaccines in like...August (since it'd be 2 weeks before the vaccine is even effective against the flu, which if you're going to require it, why not require it be effective before seeing your LO) which would, again, leave those visitors exposed in February/March, right when flu season peaks. Idk, it's awkward timing, no doubt, and there will be some exposure no matter what, but I was just curious if I was alone in my thoughts or if others were in the same boat.

nlc8424 · July 2018

@Patience7150 I agree with you too. As I've mentioned before since I work in healthcare I'm required to get a flu shot or wear a mask once flu is declared prevalent. I likely will get the vaccine ASAP knowing I might have to get it again since flu in NY hangs around for quite a while. I'd likely also make my H get it shortly after baby is born since he'll be going back to work before me and works with the general population. Other visitors I'm iffy on making them have the flu shot. Typically my parents get it done pretty early and that's who we will see the most of. But, I'm not overly concerned about it ATM.

[Deleted User] · July 2018

I'm not too worried about the flu shot, personally @Patience7150 @DanyTargaryen I don't ever get a flu shot, so I don't see myself requiring family to get them.

Tdap tho, yes, if it's not up to date, I have already started to spread the word. And of course all the common sense, if you're not feeling well or have reason to think you may have been exposed to a sick person, please don't hold / come over to visit the baby. :smiley:

[Deleted User] · July 2018

I have my 30 weeks c/u tomorrow afternoon. I'll be seeing an actual doctor this time, and I plan to ask some questions about my recent labs, and see if it's a good time to chat about our birthplan.

cab1209 · July 2018

27+2 and had my glucose test today.......have to go back for the 3 hour as I was about 15 points over the cutoff. Anyone have to do the 3 hour and it come back ok?

treeofcheem · July 2018

I hadn't even thought about being able to get the vaccine before giving birth. And had never thought about the vaccine "wearing off" - seems like there's mixed information and opinions about that, but I don't usually get my shot early anyways. My EDD is 9/2, so it would need to be available in mid-August or so for me to get it to try to pass on some protection... I'll have to keep an eye out, I guess.

As far as guests, DD1 was an August baby, and we asked the people who would be helping care for her to get TDAP and the flu shot, but I for sure don't worry about other visitors. Wash their hands, yes. Stay away if they've been sick, yes. We didn't let random people touch her at church and other places.

We don't have anyone who would stay in our home or anything; maybe I'd feel differently if we did? I'll ask all grandparents (who are our daycare) to make sure they get their flu shots, but I don't expect anyone to be vaccinated by the time she's born. I'll have DD1 get her shot at some point, probably in October or so.

dexnie · July 2018

Patience7150 said:

@dexnie What I'm doing for me is different than what I require of visitors. I personally will be getting a flu vaccine as soon as it's available to try to pass on whatever I can, understanding that I personally may need to get vaccinated again since having a flu vaccine be ineffective in February/March is not my idea of a good time. I was just a little shocked (?? probably too strong of a word) by how many were requiring visitors to get flu vaccines in like...August (since it'd be 2 weeks before the vaccine is even effective against the flu, which if you're going to require it, why not require it be effective before seeing your LO) which would, again, leave those visitors exposed in February/March, right when flu season peaks. Idk, it's awkward timing, no doubt, and there will be some exposure no matter what, but I was just curious if I was alone in my thoughts or if others were in the same boat.

Yeah, we're just going to go with the CDC recommendations here, which state that grandparents, caregivers, and friends of the family should be vaccinated (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy/family-caregivers/index.html) and that they should receive the flu vaccine before the flu virus begins spreading in their communities since there isn't enough evidence to delay vaccination (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm). There's also no evidence that getting more than one dose of the flu vaccine in a single season benefits adult populations (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm). To clarify, I do agree with your questioning of when "flu season" visitor restrictions should actually begin (September? October?), which was what sparked my original post; it's not clear to me from the CDC website.

brandiac12 · July 2018

That’s good that she recommended the TDAP. No one told us and our son got pertussis at 6 months. It was so scary.

Patience7150 · July 2018

Thanks @dexnie, I appreciate the info!!

jhjocelyn · July 2018

@Patience7150

You have our basic philosophy too. In spite of dd’s cf, or more because of it. If anyone is sick in your household, we don’t want you in our house. Most friends and family understand now, occasionally we have to have awkward
conversations or not go to family events.

If any one is going to be here for extended periods of time, like my mom may stay over, mil is our primary babysitter and my neighbor has offered to be around and help a lot, those I’ll ask to get the flu shot at some point. I believe both grandmothers got tdap when dd was born so shouldn’t need it again...I’ll have to ask my
neighbor if she needs hers.

We don’t take chances w sick around here, dd hasn’t caught so much as a cold in almost 2 years. It’s a bit isolating sometimes, but she’s so healthy it’s hard to take a risk!

knitknitread · July 2018

Patience7150 said:

This may not be the appropriate thread for this, but since we discussed flu shot and TDaP, anyone else not overly concerned with the flu shot? It's not going to prevent colds/germs, flu season is barely started, and definitely not peaked in September, and idk, maybe I need to be more concerned, but even with a Febubaby I felt safer saying "If you've been around sick people or you, yourself, are feeling sick, please let us know when you're feeling better and we'll reschedule."

So, I'm more worried about it because both my ILs are teachers and we see them a lot. Realistically, I'm not going to get every single person who visits or interacts with the baby to get a flu shot or tdap booster. But I'd really like for those who will have a lot of contact to go ahead and get their shots, just this one season when he is too young to get his own shot ::shrug::

And of course I'd still have the "if you've been sick, are feeling sick, or have been around sick people then reschedule" rule.

nackie · July 2018

@Patience7150 I’m due 9/8 and expect this baby to come early, so I’ll likely get my flu shot at my 6 week pp appointment. If this baby is anything like our first, some friends will stop by the first couple of months to bring us dinner and meet the little guy. As long as we don’t get a freakishly early flu outbreak, I’m not worried about those visits. They’re almost all parents and were all very responsible with visits last time (DS was a January baby, so it was more of an issue).
My big concern is out of town guests. I don’t expect them to show up until Nov/Dec and they will need a flu shot before coming. DS got the flu this winter and even at 23 months it was so bad that it resulted in an ambulance ride and 5 hours in the ER before they were able to bring his fever down to a “safe” level. It was the most terrifying day of my life and I plan to do whatever I can to keep this LO as healthy as I can for as long as possible. Reasonable or not.

klj0228 · July 2018

I am due at the end of September and work in healthcare so I’m typically required to have it anyway. My thing is that you are contagious before you know you are sick and you could have gone to the grocery store, restaurant or any other public place and unknowingly been exposed to something and the bring that to my home.

To me personally the benefits of people having the flu shot are too great for me to not require it. I do understand if some people can’t get it before baby is born because of availability, but I would expect grandparents and close friends to have it before end of October.

lilidubs · July 2018

cab1209 said:

27+2 and had my glucose test today.......have to go back for the 3 hour as I was about 15 points over the cutoff. Anyone have to do the 3 hour and it come back ok?

I had to go back for the 3 hour even though my numbers weren't crazy, and that one came back fine! It sucks doing the 3 hour with all the blood draws, but I wouldn't worry about it if you were just 15 over

MandyMost · July 2018

The 3 hour comes back fine the majority of the time...the 1-hour is a screening test aimed to catch anyone who MIGHT have it, the 3-hour is a diagnostic test. That being said, my first pregnancy I barely failed the screening test (literally a couple points over) but failed the 3-hour and definitely had GD.

lpq0309 · July 2018

31 weeks, met with a new OB at my appointment yesterday. Didn't have any concerns other than discussing baby's VSD and if I had a follow up with a cardiologist after she's born. I didn't have any questions but she kept asking me if I was having any cramping or BH/contractions. I told her no and she was surprised.. I was confused by that? Is it normal not to have BH at this time?

treeofcheem · July 2018

@lpq0309 I think it really varies from person to person. I feel BH pretty early, some people never notice them at all, especially in a first pregnancy. It seems weird that an OB would be surprised by someone not feeling them.

treeofcheem · July 2018

I have an appointment on Thursday - 31 weeks. I think I'm getting my TDAP this time.

I also need to talk to my OB about the (slight) possibility of complications, which I'm not looking forward to. I have a rare but very, very mild bleeding disorder, so I feel like I have to be ready to educate her, and I don't know her well enough to know how that will go over. Also, I tend to minimize things, and this is probably not a huge deal but I want to make sure she's aware of it ahead of time. I'm nervous about making sure I communicate the right level of seriousness. In the back of my mind there's a fear of hemorrhaging after giving birth, and I want to make sure my care team is on the right page going into things.

adirat · July 2018

@treeofcheem I hope the conversation goes well. It may be awkward, but you do have to educate her in order to get yourself the best possible outcome!

@lpq0309 I agree with @treeofcheem -- I started noticing BH contractions during second tri but my doctor said plenty of people, especially FTM, don't notice them. Pretty normal.

jessicag85 · July 2018

Waiting for my 28 week appointment now. Its been an hour since my appointment time. But the practice recently went from two doctors to one so understandable. Had glucose one hour and anemia test a few weeks back so checking on that. He's active and I'm not too worried about anything.

jhjocelyn · July 2018

Had my appt today! Of the 3 ob’s I saw the one who’s the most abrupt, I’m 90% sure she has not birthed kids... She wouldn’t be my first pick to have for the delivery, but she is knowledgeable and would prolly kick butt in that setting.

Did my glucose test(1hr), should have the results in the next day or two. Got my Tdap done. Started famotidine for the ridiculous reflux, and need to work on more stretches to prep my hips as my tailbone pain is still present. Really just sitting feels like I’m on the bone and the bone is bruised, its totally minimal on a daily basis but I could see it being an issue come labor time.

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