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This is a discussion on Appt update within the Due in May forums, part of the Due Dates By Month category; So when I get there they hook me on the monitor. The HR nurse comes in and tells me that ...
So when I get there they hook me on the monitor. The HR nurse comes in and tells me that my legs are normal and probably from the weather... I almost started crying I was so fusterated. So then my OB comes in and says the baby looked good. My BP was 160/111 which she didn't like... and I showed her the swelling in which she didnt say much about. She asked me if I had been tested for the Group B strep yet and I told her no so she said she wanted to do that. Then she asked me if anyone had discussed a plan for me and I said NO. So she asked me how I felt about an amnio early next week to see if his lungs are developed. She said it would come back in 24 hrs and if that was favorable then we could deliver. I told her I would be ok with that and she said ok. She asked if I had any questions about the process and I said no, and she sent in the MA to come get my BP again and take me off the monitor.
I go back in an exam room and get ready to be swabbed. I asked her if my legs were normal, and she said in most cases yes. But she did say that because of my BP and the swelling was sudden, it probably wouldnt go away until I delivered. So she went ahead and swabbed me and checked me. She said I am 2 cm dialated and 50% effaced... she could feel his head. She said that usually with BTDT moms the mom and baby usually dont progress this early, and the baby usually doesnt drop until labor. She said he still is up there a little bit, but I definately have progress especially for being 36 weeks.
Then she asked me if I was busy tomorrow and I told her no. She gave me instructions to take my BP when I get up in the morning and call them at 8am... leave a message with the nurse that the dr wanted me to leave her a message with my BP and status of my swelling. If my BP is the same and my swelling hasn't gotten any better, then she said my cervix is favorable for induction tomorrow. If my BP and swelling are better, then she will get the amnio scheduled tomorrow for the beginning of next week. But she wanted to hold off scheduling that until she hears from me tomorrow. I think that she is thinking I am going to have a baby tomorow, so why schedule it!!! She told me that regardless if his lungs are ready or not, that it may just have to be done tomorrow.
Can I honestly say that, and you all know it because I have been posting it... my BP readings have been up there all this week... I dont think tomorrow is going to be any different for me. I have been having a feeling he was going to be born this week... especially since tomorrow is my DD's 11th birthday =)
well congrats on getting some answers and a plan in order i hope it is a day for you tomorrow...i saw you swelling and yikes...i mean it does look painful...NORMAL? is the nurse crazy? well good luck to you tomorrow....and how ever you want it all to turn out....i mean i would wish for a high BP lol but i know its not a good thing lol kwim?....its almost overwith girl.....
well when I got home from my dr's it was 178/116, now it's 179/110. I don't think it's gonna get much better than that =) The OB even mentioned something to the fact that I will probably be hoping for a high reading tomorrow =) She probably would too at this point!
I can't believe that nurse said that swelling was normal. Did she have cankles? hee hee, kidding of course. But seriously, your legs were really, really swollen.
I'm glad the Dr. has a plan for you. Good luck tomorrow!!!
HOLY MAN!!!! I can not believe the nurse said it was normal. That’s CRAZY!!!! I am glad your doc has a plan. GOOD LUCK and KUP!!!!
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Whew, glad you were finally seen and a plan instated. I know it is a bit early, but that is so much swelling and pain to have to deal with. Good luck tomorrow, KUP.
Glad you have a plan now. BTW, I still do not think that amount of swelling is normal. Crazy....anyhoo... please keep us posted and gosh....you just might be a Mommy again tomorrow!!!
MY BP's this morning were 190/122 and 178/120 (I had a few others as well that were consistant with that too) I caled the nurses and she is going to page my OB (little did I know she was oncall today!! Hence why she wanted me to check in with her, she would be delivering my baby ) and then they will cal me back, hopefully soon!!
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Last edited by ~onesinlove~ : 05-09-2008 at 05:29 AM.
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i hope it is a day for you tomorrow...i saw you swelling and yikes...i mean it does look painful...NORMAL? is the nurse crazy? well good luck to you tomorrow....and how ever you want it all to turn out....i mean i would wish for a high BP lol but i know its not a good thing lol kwim?....its almost overwith girl.....
8/24/07
Drew 04.09.04 
