Appointments and Updates week of 8/6

middleschoolmommy · August 2018

When is you appointment?

How far along will you be?

What is being discussed?

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

runwmusic · August 2018

When is you appointment?
had it today
How far along will you be?
24w4d
What is being discussed?
24 week apt
Questions/Comments/Concerns:
glad to hear hb and fundal height was all good but I gained EIGHT POUNDS since my last appointment and am up 20 overall. I am having such a hard time emotionally with the weight gain. Ready to get back into serious running and weights and terrified of how fat I'll be by the end of this.

smulrich16 · August 2018

When is you appointment?
They were this morning
How far along will you be?
24w3d
What is being discussed?
I had fetal echos done on each baby with Peds Cardiology. They needed to check up on Baby A's heart issue and make sure that Baby B's heart was good (last time they were both moving too much to be sure). Then I had scans/measurements with Maternal Fetal and a follow up with him. All is good, both babies are measuring together and on track and my MFM doc is happy with my progress.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
I'm so happy to hear that the babes are doing well. I'm with @ftm_jen on the weight gain issues. I was doing really great in the first tri and had only gained about 10 lbs (keep in mind I am having twins) up until about week 18. Then my last two appointments I jumped up 10 lbs EACH TIME. That's 20lbs in a MONTH. From last appointment to this one my weight stayed stable, but holy crap I'm struggling with my body image right now. I'm trying not to push myself too hard, but I'm trying to make sure I make it to the gym 5 days a week to try and stave off this weight gain and make it easier to recover after.

middleschoolmommy · August 2018

When is you appointment?

Wed 8/8, our 10 yr anniversary!

How far along will you be?

25+3

What is being discussed?

Last attempt to get pics of baby girls heart before sending me to a specialist. Little one has not cooperated the last 2 times they've tried and, while the mfm says there are no signs that are causing concerns, they want clear pics since I'm diabetic pre-pregnancy.

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
I'm glad we will get to see baby girl on our anniversary, especially since we won't even be able to go out to dinner until Saturday! 10 years sure has gone by quickly.

lifesabeach85 · August 2018

When is you appointment? Tomorrow

How far along will you be? 27.6

What is being discussed? Just a check up. They wanted me to go ahead and come every two weeks, rather than jump from 26-30.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I’ll ask if they can do my tdap booster in house or I need to go to CVS.

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

When is you appointment? Today

How far along will you be? 27w4d

What is being discussed? It's my first PT appt on my new regular schedule (twice a week for a month).

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I am kind of nervous because at my initial appt she gave me stretches to do and I haven't been able to do them because I slipped in the shower and the pain got worse. I had mentioned that to my OB and he told me to not do any stretches until I get re-evaluated because I might have compounded the issue. I hope the PT isn't too upset that I haven't been following directions but I trust my OB more so I am following his advice.

msb11182018 · August 2018

At my appointment right now, 27 weeks today. Drank the awful orange glucose drink and waiting for my blood draw. Also was able to get my tdap and rhogam shots out of the way. Going to be a hot mess of bandaids by the end of the morning.

bswishe4 · August 2018

When is you appointment? Thursday 8/9

How far along will you be? 24 + 3

What is being discussed? Go over the results of my latest scan to see if any progess has been made with my low lying placenta (it hasn't, the tech already told me and he is so low I feel like he will pop out). We will get a plan together and discuss scheduling a c-section with the thought he may not move up. Also should be scheduling my glucose testing this time I think.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: No just playing the wait and see game

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

I had my PT appt yesterday and got re-evaluated. Turns out my hips separated more, enough to make my left leg longer than my right by an inch and a half! I am SO SORE today from yesterday's appt. I feel like it's too early for me to be waddling like this!

highsteaks · August 2018

@tessiesmom26 no wonder you’re in so much extra pain! what did the pt recommend to help?

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

@highsteaks Stretches and a pregnancy support belt. I also have twice a week appts where she will stretch me out and try to relax the muscles back into place.

lurvleybunchococonuts · August 2018

@tessiesmom26 OUCH! I hope the appointments, stretches, and support belt help! That sounds so uncomfortable

highsteaks · August 2018

@tessiesmom26 i hope it helps quickly too. which belt are you getting? (i may or may not be asking for selfish reasons, too)

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

@highsteaks I have the name written down at home. I will look tonight and let you know!

firsttimespartanmom · August 2018

@tessiesmom26 that sounds so painful! Hope you start feeling better soon.

just got back from my 27 week appointment. Got my glucose drink for next week, everything else looks good! Moving to appointments every three weeks now. Crazy to think we only have three months to go!

offtoneverland · August 2018

@firsttimespartanmom That's so interesting to hear your appointments are every 3 weeks. Mine are every 2 weeks starting now, and I'm 27 weeks as well.

firsttimespartanmom · August 2018

@offtoneverland I think she just did it this time to get me on track - I was 27 weeks today so I’ll be 30 weeks at my next appointment, and then I am assuming she will go to 2 weeks starting after that.

mockingjay1 · August 2018

@tessiesmom26 - wow that sounds so painful. I hope the stretching, exercises, and belt help!

We did an elective ultrasound this week to peek at baby before we change doctors. He/she was pretty uncooperative and most of the time the placenta, a hand, or the cord was in baby's face but we did get a few good pics. So fun to see baby in 3D.

runningyogimama · August 2018

When is you appointment?
It was today.

How far along will you be?
28 weeks.
What is being discussed?
Normal check up. She looked over my blood sugar logs since i was tracking instead of taking the 3 hour test after failing the 1 hour, and she said I get an A+ and don’t need to keep tracking, just do my fasting one once in a while, so that’s exciting. She does still want me to check those and to do another ultrasound at 32 weeks to check growth, though.
Questions/Comments/Concerns:
I told her how my afternoon walk back to my parking garage/car (half a mile) is making me cramp consistently, so she gave me a note to park closer. I was hoping to wait to the last month to ask for a note for closer parking, but better to be cautious, I guess.

offtoneverland · August 2018

@runningyogimama So happy to hear you don't have to keep tracking your blood sugar. Hooray!

mrsdrez · August 2018

When is you appointment?
It was today.
How far along will you be?
26 weeks + 1 day
What is being discussed?
Got the results from my glucose test (passed) and blood work from Tuesday. My appointments have been fairly uneventful overall.. Mind you hearing the heartbeat never gets old. I start appointments every 2 weeks now, can't believe it's that time already!
Questions/Comments/Concerns:
I have been consistently gaining 5 pounds each appointment, like right on the dot. This week I think was less though. I've had weight/body image issues my whole life and I gotta say I have never loved my body more than I do right now. I feel like I may regret every pound after baby is here, but for now I'm embracing it!

I've yet to have to submit a urine sample for anything, is that weird?

firsttimespartanmom · August 2018

@mrsdrez my doc has had me submit a urine sample starting at 20 weeks, I think, I assume to check for protein in the urine since it’s a sign of pre-eclampsia. I thought that was standard practice but I’m not sure why your doc doesn’t require it?

runningyogimama · August 2018

@mrsdrez I’ve had to pee in a cup every appointment for every pregnancy, so that’s interesting.

lurvleybunchococonuts · August 2018

@mrsdrez it really varies not only between clinics but between doctors as well. The OB I saw early on while my current doc was on maternity leave requested a urine sample every appointment. My current OB hasn't requested any. Honestly I'd love to still be seeing the first OB but she has such a high patient load it'd be difficult to adjust/schedule now.

lifesabeach85 · August 2018

@mrsdrez I have had to submit a pee cup every appt both pregnancies to check for protein.

offtoneverland · August 2018

@mrsdrez You are in New Zealand, right? I'm assuming there are probably different practices over there. I've had to submit a urine sample at every appointment, too.

BabyBoyH92016 · August 2018

@mrsdrez My last pregnancy my obgyn made me pee every single appointment. This obgyn starts taking urine samples at 28weeks. I found it odd as well as first, but I’m assuming it’s because it’s unlikely to have preeclampsia early in the pregnancy. I’m sure if my blood pressure was high or if i had swelling or other symptoms, I would have to start sooner.

mrsdrez · August 2018

@offtoneverland I'm in Canada so maybe that's it. I should ask my friends and see what they have to say about their experiences.
@BabyBoyH92016 Maybe my next appointment then? Maybe I'll ask her too to see the reasoning.

Thanks guys!

BabyBoyH92016 · August 2018

@mrsdrez report back if you get an answer. I keep forgetting to ask mine why they they wait so long for urine test. I’ll try to ask at my next appointment too.

offtoneverland · August 2018

@mrsdrez Oh, oops! Must have been confusing you with someone else!

mockingjay1 · August 2018

@mrsdrez - my old OB (we just moved so I'll be seeing a new one) had me pee in a cup at every appointment to check for glucose and protein.

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

@highsteaks So sorry this has taken me forever to get back to you.. I couldn't log on to mobile over the weekend. The belt is a Serola belt. The PT wanted me to get it at a medical supply company but it was $45-50. I found some on Amazon Prime for about $20-25 so I think I will get one of those instead.

highsteaks · August 2018

@tessiesmom26 thank you! different brand on amazon or same?

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

@highsteaks I just searched Amazon for "Serola pregnancy belt" and a ton came up. I ended up going with this one as it seemed to have the best reviews and was on prime. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078K759HK/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&th=1

bswishe4 · August 2018

It does seem to be a provider preference on whether or not to urine test. I have had one every single appointments except the one time I saw the other provider (my practice has 2).

Finally received a call with my results - baby did move up a few centimeters so he is not completely covering the cervix anymore woohoo! I did pass the glucose (by a few points but it was a pass) however, I failed the iron test so I start medication today for anemia. Hopefully I can get some energy back with this.

eahayes · August 2018

When is you appointment?
tomorrow
How far along will you be?
26 weeks!
What is being discussed?
GD test. Really hoping I pass!
Questions/Comments/Concerns:
General concerns I may not pass, but I will cross that bridge when I come to it. Haven't gained excessive weight and have been exercising/walking when I can, but realllllly been into the carbs!

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