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Post by snippet17 on Jan 27, 2016 17:48:59 GMT -5
Since it is almost February.
My next appointment is February 4. Which the plan to check my cervix. Which I guess it means they want to see if I am dilated. I am assuming that due to post on my month board at bc. I, also, have the nasty strep b test. After this appointment I might be at going to appointments every week. craziness.
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Post by gingerlady on Jan 27, 2016 18:01:23 GMT -5
I currently have an appointment scheduled on 2/10, but DH and I may take a last-minute vacation (babymoon!) that week. In which case I will reschedule to whenever my OB wants to see me. It's probably a quick "pee in a cup, get weighed, check blood pressure, check heartbeat" type of appointment anyway. When do they start measuring my belly? I vaguely remember doing that on my OB rotation in med school...
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 27, 2016 18:58:37 GMT -5
I currently have an appointment scheduled on 2/10, but DH and I may take a last-minute vacation (babymoon!) that week. In which case I will reschedule to whenever my OB wants to see me. It's probably a quick "pee in a cup, get weighed, check blood pressure, check heartbeat" type of appointment anyway. When do they start measuring my belly? I vaguely remember doing that on my OB rotation in med school... My first measurement was at 27W, but some doctors will start later or sooner. |
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Post by gingerlady on Jan 27, 2016 20:19:48 GMT -5
Yeah I was always suspicious of the belly measurements. The last two times I've seen my OB she used the exact words "there's no need for me to place my cold hands on you this visit". Both visits were shortly after ultrasounds (my NT scan then my A/S) so it's not like a belly feel would show anything more! But now I'm a bit worried about my OB's cold hands... Haha!
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 27, 2016 20:27:33 GMT -5
I hope the ob (its one I don't know) I have next week lets me do the strep test myself.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 28, 2016 7:20:09 GMT -5
Belly measurements seem silly. What if the person is overweight? They feel for the uterus and measure for that. I am obese and they haven't had an issue yet. Mine go from my pelvis to almost my boobs everytime. I am carrying very high. |
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 28, 2016 7:22:58 GMT -5
At my baby shower, one of the games was that everyone cut a piece of rope as long they thought would fit around my belly. That was not my favorite game, especially since I was self conscious how big my belly was. My only request was no games. Which I knew my SIL would have no issues with since she had none for her bridal shower. |
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Post by gingerlady on Jan 28, 2016 9:45:08 GMT -5
Re: fundal height. I think while the absolute measurement may be higher if you carry extra weight in your belly, the rate of increase (1cm/week or whatever) should be the same for all women regardless of their starting size. That being said, if you're getting scans or NSTs then they're probably more accurate.
Re: showers. So I've actually never been to a real baby shower before, so I have no idea what to expect. My cousin recently offered to throw me one though. I'm going to have to do some research but I can tell you right off the bat that I don't want to play any silly games. I'd rather just hang out with people, chat, eat, etc. I'm also uncomfortable with registries and gift-receiving in general.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 28, 2016 10:16:12 GMT -5
Yes, the fundal height is what's being measured - the length of the uterus, essentially. It seems to be replaced by more scans I think. I wonder if it's another case of people thinking technology is always better ... even though this measurement has been standard maternity care forever. My OB said their office only has patients get scans the third trimester if they are measuring 2 cm bigger or smaller, high risk, late, and there may have been one or two other reasons. The office I go to is located right in the hospital, so if they needed to get an ultrasound right then and there they could always get one of the mobile units that are located there. I had about 6 ultrasounds already. And I hated my last one since it was causing me to feel dizzy so I am fine without having another one unless there is an issue. As much as I want to see her, I know she will be here soon. |
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 28, 2016 10:37:06 GMT -5
I have my second appointment on 2/10. I'm not really looking forward to it because I know they're going to do a bunch of blood tests and stuff. Also? At my last appointment they did a vaginal ultrasound and...I am not a fan. I really hope they don't plan to do one at every single appointment. Obviously now going to a midwife that works out of a doctors office associated with a hospital, the whole process is completely different than last time with the midwife who worked for herself. So far I preferred the lower maintenance midwife experience  Vaginal ultrasounds are the worst. At least you do not need a full bladder, but it is painful. I would let her know that you want low maintenance as possible. At one of my classes there was thought by a doula (she was an awesome teacher) and she was talking about the midwife's that are now located at the hospital that I am using. She said that the patient just needs to let the doctor/midwife know how low maintenance, etc. that they want their visits to be. |
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Post by chipmunk on Jan 28, 2016 10:47:44 GMT -5
I've an appointment 2/10, just another routine OB check, and I'll be asking for the boob pump prescription at that point so I can make my insurance pay for it. I'll pick up my FMLA paperwork at that time too.
I'm apparently going to have another appointment at the end of February for my GD test round 2, but that hasn't been set up yet.
Friend of mine wants to throw me a baby shower, with my input on everything at her request. I don't have a lot of people in this area friends and family wise, so I think I'm going to just gently suggest the few of us go out for lunch or something, more of a girl's afternoon type deal. I'm against any games except if they want to have a friendly bet on exact date/time of birth, weight, and who will she look more like.
Good luck with any efforts to try and fit around my belly- I'm 23 weeks on Saturday, and still not really showing that much. I've been getting bummed out, seeing all these pictures people have done on week by week measurements, and all the bellies at 23 weeks I'm seeing are quite noticeable. Sigh.
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Post by gingerlady on Jan 28, 2016 11:16:44 GMT -5
chipmunk I'm only about a week behind you and not showing much either, so I understand where you're coming from. If I wear a tight shirt you would notice, but I'm not into wearing tight shirts 
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Post by gingerlady on Jan 28, 2016 11:24:41 GMT -5
I can see how you feel, and it must be difficult. On the plus side, at least your co-workers are not literally POINTING AT YOU talking about how massive your belly is and how they can't believe you aren't due till April and how uncomfortable you look. That is also very, very annoying. Two of my coworkers had babies in the last six months. Neither knew the sex. The popular game around our office? "It's going to be a boy! You're carrying high!" and similar enlightened comments. Basically, "Let's critique how you look, and tell you what the old wives think about it!" One coworker kept saying, "The baby's coming today! It's storming out! Babies come when it's storming!" This is disheartening, especially since everyone I work with has at least one master's degree. Ugh, this whole "carrying high vs. carrying low" thing drives me bonkers. I think it's a major reason why I couldn't be team green. I don't want other people speculating about what's going on inside my uterus. |
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Post by chipmunk on Jan 28, 2016 11:28:39 GMT -5
good points there regarding people making comments... entropicbeauty, even though I'm not really showing as pregnant, (I had quite a belly to begin with, that still jiggles), I can't comfortably wear my jeans or work slacks anymore, and even with the belly band, it feels uncomfortable/tight ish. I'm in maternity dresses and skirts (with leggings or bike shorts underneath) at work, (with my normal shell tops) and in workout shorts, leggings, and pants when I'm home/out and about (with normal t shirts). |
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 28, 2016 11:36:27 GMT -5
chipmunk - I didn't have a bump either. I couldn't even tell a difference if it was not for my pants and doing weekly/biweekly pictures. Hell I am 34 weeks and my thermal shirts still fit me. I cannot tell if any of the contractors I regularly work with know or not. I think one of the new guys told them but they had no clue by how I eat or by how I dress.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 28, 2016 11:43:41 GMT -5
I know I have said this before. But I am so happy sometimes that I work with all guys. No one would say some of this stuff to me due to worrying about a lawsuit or telling one of the owners. Not that I would sue anyone over that.
Closest comment I got was one where my coworker said 6 months instead of 6 weeks. But that's an easy mix up.
People still question that I am carrying a girl. Yep both the ultrasound and blood test got it wrong.
My belly still jiggles too in the bottom if that makes anyone feel any better.
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Post by chipmunk on Jan 28, 2016 11:57:16 GMT -5
I have no idea why people think it's okay to comment on pregnant bodies. I guess unless they are saying "wow you are so beautiful and glowing and you look exactly perfect." That I can get behind. I really wanted to share this on Facebook yesterday www.scarymommy.com/pregnancy-comments/?utm_source=FBBut I think certain family members (*cough* my mom *cough*) and some coworkers I have on fb would take major offense to it DH is still refusing to let me get a taser for when I finally start showing and the hands come out. I'm holding out for an extendable metal police baton. |
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 28, 2016 12:02:18 GMT -5
DH is still refusing to let me get a taser for when I finally start showing and the hands come out. I'm holding out for an extendable metal police baton. Well, a couple months ago my mom thought she had a right to touch my belly because she's my mom. I was like Nope, it's still MY body and I don't want to be touched willy nilly. She got super offended by me saying that. And pulled me aside to tell me I need to consider HER feelings next time. ARE WE SISTERS??? I had the same convo with my mom. Wtf |
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Post by chipmunk on Jan 29, 2016 8:08:07 GMT -5
Dunno if this counts as an appointment, but I'm taking my tour of the birth center on Valentine's Day!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 22:01:36 GMT -5
Trust me, it's true. Same applies with the full moon. D was born on a full moon. |
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