woowoo, the plan is for me to have weekly NSTs along with OB appts starting at 36 weeks. Thankfully my OB office is down with scheduling them back to back so I'll have a NST immediately followed by my regular OB appt-I work 4 10 hour days and am off on Mondays so I'm relieved I can keep it all on my days off and not have to reschedule patients. The only way I can see that changing is if something comes up at my growth scan in a couple weeks (another one of those things that is only happening because I'm AMA) or at one of my OB visits.
1. How far along are you this week? 27w6d as of today
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I think girlfriend has started to get the hiccups Nowhere near the frequency that AJ did so far (he would get them 2-3x/day) but still fun.
3. Questions for the group? Not that I can think of.
4. Did you celebrate Easter or Passover this weekend? How did it go? We had Easter brunch/egg hunt at my parents Sunday morning, then egg hunt/dinner with FIL and family friends in the afternoon/evening. It was a busy day but everything went great and AJ was worn the F out by the time bedtime rolled around
Last night I assembled the swing at 8 p.m. H tried to tell me I looked tired and I should sit and relax for an hour before bed. Dude. I'm always tired, I'm only going to get more tired, and this kid is coming in 5 weeks. Unless he is ready to prioritize my projects over his, this is what we are left with.
2. Nothing much. I'm starting to get some energy back which is amazing. A lot of my food aversions are also starting to subside. It's great! Also I have really popped and feel huge.
3. Nothing this week.
4. We're lapsed Catholics and haven't been to church since P was baptized, so we didn't go to church. We did make an Easter basket for P, which he ran past 3 times, even looking at it. Couldn't have cared less until he realized there was a small bus and some hot wheels in it - then he was really pumped. I had considered hiding some eggs, but once he pulled that with the basket, we just decided to skip it this year. Months ago, my mom bought tickets to Book of Mormon, not realizing it was Easter Sunday. DH had to stay home because we didn't have anyone to watch the baby on a holiday. Bummer since I think he would have loved it. But I have to laugh a little that it was Easter Sunday, going to church never crossed our minds, and then I went to see Book of Mormon. Oops. Also it was awesome.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?
Had a growth scan this past Friday and baby boy was looking good--measuring 2 weeks ahead, but that wasn't really surprising since DD was large as well. Also at that appointment found out that my second choice surgeon should definitely be a possibility if I want to go for a scheduled c (he's on duty when I'm 39 weeks even), and my first choice surgeon may be a possibility (he's scheduled to be there when I'd be 39+4, but normally does other surgeries that day). I'll know for sure when I go for my 36 week appointment since I should be able to schedule then.
Otherwise I'm just feeling enormous and tired.
3. Questions for the group? Any thoughts on deciding between a scheduled C-section or a VBAC?
4. Did you celebrate Easter or Passover this weekend? How did it go?
We celebrated Easter with the ILs. It was fun--they set up a mini egg hunt for DD. MIL made a lovely dinner and I just brought dessert.
scm1011, I am AMA and my practice has not mentioned inducing at 39 weeks at all.
Yankees21, the NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle thing is the best safe thing I've found for allergies. My OB okayed Claritin and Flonase recently too, but I'm well out of first tri.
woowoo, I started every other week appointments at 28 weeks. I had a growth scan at 32 weeks, and another at 36 weeks. I'll start every week appointments at 36 weeks. I was also AMA for my last pregnancy with DD and never went more than once a week, I think I just had a quick sono at all of the weekly appointments since she was measuring big, not sure do that again this time.
oliviapope, I just wore the Gilligan O'Malley sleep bras from Target last time. The Kindred ones intrigue me though.
NST/OB apt this morning went well. I've started seeing two other OB's in my practice pretty regularly and I like how much both of them at least make me FEEL like they are taking a collaborative approach to my care. He said that it's really just been in the last year or so that the Perinatologist/MFM groups they work with have been recommending the twice a week NST's starting at 34 weeks for AMA patients - primarily those close to 40 or older (I turn 40 in July). The incident of issues with the placenta (abruption, detachment, etc) does increase fairly steadily (for reasons that they don't understand quite yet) as the age of 40 approaches and passes, hence the added concern.
However, he was willing to allow me two more weeks with a BPP ultrasound only provided I commit to daily kick counts and every-other day blood pressure readings at home (I had a little bit of hypertension pre-pregnancy, although it's been good throughout pregnancy).
The NST test was interesting. He mentioned that it has roughly a 55% false positive rate, so once I start coming in for twice a week (which will be at 36 weeks), to understand and expect that there might be an NST that will require a follow up ultrasound.
3. Questions for the group? Any thoughts on deciding between a scheduled C-section or a VBAC?
This is just so personal.
For me, I'm on the very edge of even qualifying for a VBAC. Once my OB started talking about an increased risk of uterine rupture I ran for the hills on that idea. That said, I am also terrified of the idea of labor. I have zero personal desire to push a kid out - others feel very strongly the other way. I also had an extremely easy recovery the first time around. It took about 30 seconds for me, H and my OB to agree a RCS is the way to go.
It's all moot at this point - #2 is breach as well.
I have a client that would like me to come for a quarterly meeting on May 6-7. I will be 35+5 and 35+6 on those days. We had our Q1 meeting the first week of March, so this is a month "early" for the Q2 meeting. They obviously all know I'm very pregnant, as I was already 27 weeks at the last meeting. I didn't think there was any chance I'd make the Q2 meeting with a 6/5 due date.
This client is either a flight or a 7 hour Amtrak trip away, each way. I'm good to say "sure, but webex or phone only!", right?
I have a client that would like me to come for a quarterly meeting on May 6-7. I will be 35+5 and 35+6 on those days. We had our Q1 meeting the first week of March, so this is a month "early" for the Q2 meeting. They obviously all know I'm very pregnant, as I was already 27 weeks at the last meeting. I didn't think there was any chance I'd make the Q2 meeting with a 6/5 due date.
This client is either a flight or a 7 hour Amtrak trip away, each way. I'm good to say "sure, but webex or phone only!", right?
Post by farfalla2011 on Apr 24, 2019 6:59:37 GMT -5
Susie, I wouldn't even think twice about calling into the meeting. It is very common for people in the company I work for to be remote. But, considering how far along you are, I don't think it would be an issue at all.
Susie , I wouldn't even think twice about calling into the meeting. It is very common for people in the company I work for to be remote. But, considering how far along you are, I don't think it would be an issue at all.
They really prefer us to come in person, but the unanimous responses make me feel better about setting limits on that at nearly 36w along! Being the only woman at my firm (and in the room at meetings with this client) sometimes I lack confidence is saying "no" in these situations though. I shouldn't.
Quite honestly it might've been moot anyway. I hate and avoid the Amtrak route whenever possible (sooo freaking long), and I'm not sure my OB would write an "ok to fly" note at almost 36w for a client meeting. In my last pregnancy they said emergency travel only (my mom was late stage with terminal ovarian cancer) after 35w.
Susie if you think they will be disappointed you aren’t coming in person can you preface by saying per your OB you are not cleared for travel/being too far from hospital at this point in your pregnancy?
Post by chocolatepie on Apr 24, 2019 9:44:02 GMT -5
I had my NT scan this morning and all my anxiety and sleepless nights were for no reason. Baby looks perfect, strong heartbeat, neck measurement fell within the normal range.
I started bawling on the table and the ultrasound tech had to wait for me to pull myself together before she could get the measurements. So embarrassing :/
They drew for NIPT and we are waiting for those results before announcing. It's through Natera; I am hoping it only takes about a week. I'm getting excited to share our news now. I waited 10 years so what's another week or so, right?
I had my NT scan this morning and all my anxiety and sleepless nights were for no reason. Baby looks perfect, strong heartbeat, neck measurement fell within the normal range.
I started bawling on the table and the ultrasound tech had to wait for me to pull myself together before she could get the measurements. So embarrassing :/
They drew for NIPT and we are waiting for those results before announcing. It's through Natera; I am hoping it only takes about a week. I'm getting excited to share our news now. I waited 10 years so what's another week or so, right?
I can totally relate and was a mess leading up to that appointment. My 1st loss was 11 years ago, so the anticipation is extremely high over here as well. The wait between the draw and the results is horrible! I hope it truly is a week! It was a little over 2 weeks before I got mine.
Susie if you think they will be disappointed you aren’t coming in person can you preface by saying per your OB you are not cleared for travel/being too far from hospital at this point in your pregnancy?
I had my NT scan this morning and all my anxiety and sleepless nights were for no reason. Baby looks perfect, strong heartbeat, neck measurement fell within the normal range.
I started bawling on the table and the ultrasound tech had to wait for me to pull myself together before she could get the measurements. So embarrassing :/
They drew for NIPT and we are waiting for those results before announcing. It's through Natera; I am hoping it only takes about a week. I'm getting excited to share our news now. I waited 10 years so what's another week or so, right?
Yay for a good NT scan! My NIPT results took exactly a week and that was with Good Friday/Easter thrown in there (I'm not sure if that matters in the world of lab testing or not), I hope yours come back quickly!
Ugh my sister has promised to "help a lot" after the baby comes. But I have been asking her for weeks when she will be able to help and she wont freaking tell me. So I opened up and told her I am super anxious and it would be very helpful to know, if she cant help NBD I'll get someone else. All I got was "I'll look at my schedule and we will work something out". SO THE SAME THING SHE HAS BEEN SAYING WHICH IS NOT HELPFUL!
Am I good to wait until Saturday and just tell her I look forward to her dropping by and helping when she can, but I needed to schedule some help and hired a sitter?
Post by lovelyshoes on Apr 24, 2019 20:26:38 GMT -5
namasteak that’s complete bullshit, especially after you told her that you were anxious. Just hire someone for your sanity. It completely sucks, but I find that relying on family ends up giving me more stress than it’s worth.
I have to vent a little bit. I am So over people. I’m sick of hearing omg you are still pregnant? What are you feeling? Are you feeling anything? Why not? I don’t know!! This is how the process goes! I’m also sick of hearing people’s birth stories. We are not related, I don’t care how your labor was literally 5 decades ago! I have also already given birth before, this is not my first rodeo. Why does anyone feel the need to compare themselves and act like there’s only one way to labor?
Pregnant women should be able to go into a private location during the last week of pregnancy if not two, where we don’t have to see people or talk to anyone and just get to relax, get massages and take walks and read. I am so sick of everyone at this point, I wish I could completely disconnect. Ugh hope everyone is having a better night. melmaria thinking of you. I hope you’re doing well.
Pregnant women should be able to go into a private location during the last week of pregnancy if not two, where we don’t have to see people or talk to anyone and just get to relax, get massages and take walks and read. I am so sick of everyone at this point, I wish I could completely disconnect. Ugh hope everyone is having a better night.
H wants to start a pregnant commune where women can go and be hormonal and do yoga or something. He meant it jokingly as a break for the men but SIGN ME UP. I told him last night I want to check into a fancy celebrity rehab facility or something.
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Apr 25, 2019 4:03:06 GMT -5
chocolatepie, yay for a good NT scan! I hope your results come back soon. My Natera test took like a week and they had to send it to the US.
Speaking of them, they just double charged us €425 again for the NIPT and I have little to no patience to deal with this crap. I don’t even know who to contact. I emailed our midwife and will try to find their email and get a refund. It’s been 6 weeks since we paid the 1st time. And it comes directly out of our bank account which is so annoying.
lovelyshoes I swear this is part of the reason I'm going to start taking PTO a few days before my induction. I'm so tired of hearing people's thoughts, opinions, questions, etc.
And it always happens at Publix. I swear, every time I go to Publix I come home knowing something I don't care to know about the cashier's life/pregnancys/kids/grandkids/etc.
Ugh my sister has promised to "help a lot" after the baby comes. But I have been asking her for weeks when she will be able to help and she wont freaking tell me. So I opened up and told her I am super anxious and it would be very helpful to know, if she cant help NBD I'll get someone else. All I got was "I'll look at my schedule and we will work something out". SO THE SAME THING SHE HAS BEEN SAYING WHICH IS NOT HELPFUL!
Am I good to wait until Saturday and just tell her I look forward to her dropping by and helping when she can, but I needed to schedule some help and hired a sitter?
For sure! That's infuriating. Don't offer if you're not going to actually help!
Ugh my sister has promised to "help a lot" after the baby comes. But I have been asking her for weeks when she will be able to help and she wont freaking tell me. So I opened up and told her I am super anxious and it would be very helpful to know, if she cant help NBD I'll get someone else. All I got was "I'll look at my schedule and we will work something out". SO THE SAME THING SHE HAS BEEN SAYING WHICH IS NOT HELPFUL!
Am I good to wait until Saturday and just tell her I look forward to her dropping by and helping when she can, but I needed to schedule some help and hired a sitter?
For sure! That's infuriating. Don't offer if you're not going to actually help!
It’s one of my biggest pet peeves ESPECIALLY with a new baby and when I have been (uncomfortable IRL) honest about my PPD/PPA struggles and how planning help will be helpful this time.
Today I’m going to ask Ds2s Preschool teachers if they can help just for those 6 days (3 days each week).
If my sister says something about helping at the times I asked (4hrs each of those days) I’ll just explain I needed and scheduled help because I hadn’t heard from her but it would still be nice if she came because then I could nap w/o worrying about baby waking.