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My Due Date: October 7, 2018I have given birth!
Age: 40 years old
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Final MFM Appointment
By Mem401 » Posted Sep. 13, 2018 6:58pm - 735 views - 14 comments
Yes, today was my last MFM appointment! I've gained another 4 pounds. So that puts me at 13 pounds gained since I got pregnant. Not too bad. My blood pressure was slightly elevated. They also had the results of my 24 hour urine test I did. I do have preeclampsia. "Preeclampsia with no severe features" is what the doctor said. So she told me that I don't have to go on bed rest but that I should take it easy. She's also really glad we are going ahead and inducing next week.
The baby was doing good too. She still has good amniotic fluid levels. She passed her BPP with flying colors. And she is still head down, facing back, ready to go. They did a final growth scan too. She is estimated to weigh 6 pounds and 5 ounces which puts her in the 41st percentile. The doctor said that it hasn't been 3 weeks since our last growth scan so it could be very wrong, but since her measurement today was pretty much in line with all her previous measurements, it probably is pretty close. I think 6 lbs 5 ozs is pretty good for a 36+4 measurement.
Oh and Tuesday night I think I started losing my mucus plug. I had a big, tan, mucus blob that night. I noticed smaller blobs a few times yesterday, but this morning I passed another BIG blob of it and have passed a few smaller ones since then. I told the nurses about it and they felt like she will come this weekend on her own. That would figure with this baby. She seems to like doing things on her own time. So we will see.
I'm still amazed at how dilated I was Tuesday. I understand you can be at 2.5 for weeks or longer, but with this being my first pregnancy, I was just amazed.
Anyway...thank you all again for all the sweet comments! :) I'll update if anything changes and if not, I'll post Tuesday after I see the OB again.
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Final MFM Appointment
By Mem401 » Posted Sep. 13, 2018 6:58pm - 735 views - 14 comments
Yes, today was my last MFM appointment! I've gained another 4 pounds. So that puts me at 13 pounds gained since I got pregnant. Not too bad. My blood pressure was slightly elevated. They also had the results of my 24 hour urine test I did. I do have preeclampsia. "Preeclampsia with no severe features" is what the doctor said. So she told me that I don't have to go on bed rest but that I should take it easy. She's also really glad we are going ahead and inducing next week.
The baby was doing good too. She still has good amniotic fluid levels. She passed her BPP with flying colors. And she is still head down, facing back, ready to go. They did a final growth scan too. She is estimated to weigh 6 pounds and 5 ounces which puts her in the 41st percentile. The doctor said that it hasn't been 3 weeks since our last growth scan so it could be very wrong, but since her measurement today was pretty much in line with all her previous measurements, it probably is pretty close. I think 6 lbs 5 ozs is pretty good for a 36+4 measurement.
Oh and Tuesday night I think I started losing my mucus plug. I had a big, tan, mucus blob that night. I noticed smaller blobs a few times yesterday, but this morning I passed another BIG blob of it and have passed a few smaller ones since then. I told the nurses about it and they felt like she will come this weekend on her own. That would figure with this baby. She seems to like doing things on her own time. So we will see.
I'm still amazed at how dilated I was Tuesday. I understand you can be at 2.5 for weeks or longer, but with this being my first pregnancy, I was just amazed.
Anyway...thank you all again for all the sweet comments! :) I'll update if anything changes and if not, I'll post Tuesday after I see the OB again.
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from Mem401 » Posted Sep. 14, 2018 5:36pm Thank you! |
 | Comment from Starmama14 » Posted Sep. 14, 2018 2:59pm Yay! Sounds like Miss Maggie is ready to make her entrance into this world :) Can't wait to hear all about it and see her pics! Good luck! |
| Comment from Mem401 » Posted Sep. 14, 2018 12:13pm Thank you all! My Braxton Hicks are picking up in frequency and strength, and I’m still losing mucus plug. May do some walking to help her along! I just walk a fine line with that because of my blood pressure and swelling. I would love if she came on her own terms! I will keep updated! Y’all are so sweet! :) |
 | Comment from calvingirl » Posted Sep. 14, 2018 3:06am Good luck! Can't wait to hear about a smooth delivery and a healthy baby in your arms. You certainly sound like you're on your way. |
 | Comment from Newlyjg » Posted Sep. 13, 2018 7:39pm Maggie surely means business, it looks like she will enter all on her own. Exciting times, enjoy every minute. I pray you have a safe and quick delivery. Sorry about the pre-eclampsia diagnosis. But you still are doing very well. |
| Comment from Celenes_Mommy » Posted Sep. 13, 2018 7:31pm that seems to be the trend, babies coming right before induction so they don't get forced out. Can't wait to see a baby update! |
