Baby #2: 36-38 Week Appts

 

38 Week Visit

 

Just a quick update from the 38 week visit which was right at 38 weeks to the day. I had been really anxious for that appointment to see if all of the contractions were doing anything as I was getting more uncomfortable and tired of them by the day. I honestly didn't think we would make it to that appointment. Anyway, here are the stats from that visit:

 

My weight was up 29.2 pounds by their scale

Blood pressure was 120/78

Measured at 39 weeks

Babe's heartrate was 132

Cervix was 2-3 cm and 80% effaced and very soft

Babe was at -1.0 station

Bishop score = 7

 

I was somewhat disappointed that I wasn't dilated more than I was. I was also having anxiety about needing to have Babe before Thursday, the 3rd, because not only was my doctor leaving (he was on vacation for LA and was really hoping he could deliver #2) but my photographer who was planning to come take delivery pictures was leaving for the weekend. Big stress, I tell ya! :) I had such awesome pictures of Landry's delivery and was really hoping for them this round, too. So before he checked me I told him to be extra aggressive and try to stir things up a little. He didn't oblige and stripped my membranes and sent me on my way.

 

37 Week Visit

 

Group B strep from last week was negative

Trace protein in my urine (normal)

Blood pressure 120/74

Weight up 25.4 pounds total

Babe's heartrate was 135-140

Measured at 37 weeks

 

36 Week Visit

 

Weight had increased 6.2 pounds in last month (since 2/17/14 visit)

HgB was 13.2

Blood pressure was 114/72

Measured 35.5 weeks

Babe's heartrate was 162