Post by Teachermama on Oct 15, 2014 10:02:52 GMT -5
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?
Post by demandypants on Oct 15, 2014 11:12:34 GMT -5
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!