Doctor's Appointment Today

[Teachermama]

Was NOT expecting me to be THIS close! I am 35 weeks 5 days. She gave me the Beta Strep Test, measured him, listened to his heartbeat, and then checked my cervix. 


I am measuring at 36 weeks. His heartbeat is in the 150s and I am 50% effaced. WHAT! 50% effaced? I was not ready for that!! I mean I was having contractions this weekend but I had not idea that they were going to result in anything! 


So now I am going to be the ignorant first time mom... what does this mean?!?!?! My mom was like get your duckies in a row, he can be here this weekend or in 4 weeks... 


Doc said start getting things ready, she doesn't think I am making it. AHH What?

[demandypants]

no way to know it could mean nothing at all or like your doctor said, it could be sooner than you expected. Baby is in charge, get used to that feeling. it will serve you well over the next year

[Teachermama]

Haha! I kinda figured it is all in his court...


I preregistered at the hospital, going to back my hospital bag tonight and his diaper bag just to be ready. Car seat is already installed.

[demandypants]

then it sounds like you have everything on your side ready for when the time comes! Try to relax and enjoy the time you have left!!

[azurely]

Omg that's crazy! I am a little jealous, but realistically I need to keep this baby in for another 3.5-4 weeks. I am 35w3d and don't have another appt scheduled until 36w5d. So I guess that's when she'll start checking my cervix, huh? I think I have been having some BH but nothing consistent, at least not that I have noticed.

[miss.colorado]

Eeeeek!  Excited for you!  I'm only 32 weeks and I have the freakout...I can't imagine how you feel now after getting the news   You can do it!!

[shekels1222]

Not really much. Sorry! When baby is ready he'll come!

I was 3cm dilated and 75% effaced at my 36w appointment. Didn't give birth until 38+3w.

[Teachermama]

Oct 15, 2014 12:01:10 GMT -5 azurely said:

Omg that's crazy! I am a little jealous, but realistically I need to keep this baby in for another 3.5-4 weeks. I am 35w3d and don't have another appt scheduled until 36w5d. So I guess that's when she'll start checking my cervix, huh? I think I have been having some BH but nothing consistent, at least not that I have noticed.

I am 35 Weeks 5 days and she checked me today and said that is going to be a regular thing. 

[Teachermama]

Oct 15, 2014 12:08:04 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

holy insane text!

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[Teachermama]

Oct 15, 2014 12:17:17 GMT -5 miss.colorado said:

Eeeeek!  Excited for you!  I'm only 32 weeks and I have the freakout...I can't imagine how you feel now after getting the news   You can do it!!

Yeah.. I am in the freak out stage.. 

when Doc said expect a baby BEFORE due date I just about fell off the table. 

[Teachermama]

Oct 15, 2014 12:56:27 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

Oct 15, 2014 12:55:52 GMT -5 Teachermama said:

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It's HUGE and bolded.

A bit unnecessary LOL

Hey it gave me options.. I didnt want boring text. 

[jennistarr1]

Oct 15, 2014 12:56:27 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

Oct 15, 2014 12:55:52 GMT -5 Teachermama said:

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It's HUGE and bolded.

A bit unnecessary LOL

am I missing something, it looks normal to me, maybe one font size bigger...nothing crazy though

[jennistarr1]

ready or not...time to wrap up some projects and hopefully squeeze in some R&R

[gretchenindisguise]

Oct 15, 2014 12:01:10 GMT -5 azurely said:

Omg that's crazy! I am a little jealous, but realistically I need to keep this baby in for another 3.5-4 weeks. I am 35w3d and don't have another appt scheduled until 36w5d. So I guess that's when she'll start checking my cervix, huh? I think I have been having some BH but nothing consistent, at least not that I have noticed.

Mine did a check last week at 36w6d because I was having some contractions that morning. Today at 37w6d she did not, because I haven't had anything since. She said she'd check next week.

I think there is some debate on if a cervix check will really tell you that much. Some get checked at 1cm and have a baby the next day, and others are walking around at 3-4cm for weeks.

[Teachermama]

Oct 15, 2014 16:15:19 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

Oct 15, 2014 12:01:10 GMT -5 azurely said:

Omg that's crazy! I am a little jealous, but realistically I need to keep this baby in for another 3.5-4 weeks. I am 35w3d and don't have another appt scheduled until 36w5d. So I guess that's when she'll start checking my cervix, huh? I think I have been having some BH but nothing consistent, at least not that I have noticed.

Mine did a check last week at 36w6d because I was having some contractions that morning. Today at 37w6d she did not, because I haven't had anything since. She said she'd check next week.

I think there is some debate on if a cervix check will really tell you that much. Some get checked at 1cm and have a baby the next day, and others are walking around at 3-4cm for weeks.

I know it all depends... but super scary. I have heard that some people walk around 80% effaced for weeks and someone else has their baby 8 days later

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[Teachermama]

Oct 15, 2014 13:57:32 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

Oct 15, 2014 13:50:15 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

am I missing something, it looks normal to me, maybe one font size bigger...nothing crazy though

It has since been changed from the original format. 

I changed it

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[MrsAggie]

First time mamas usually efface before they dilate. 50% effacement isn't super effaced but your body will make up its own mind on how fast it wants to go. It definitely makes it more real!

[Teachermama]

MrsAggie
i think thats it.. it just makes it real.