I had planned on bringing one of my doulas with me to the appt for support, because there were three things I DID NOT want to discuss with the dr: 1. How "big" the baby is. 2. Cervical check. 3. Induction. But, with my history of delivering LGA babies in my 38th week, I anticipated an argument about at least one of those three.
My doula couldn't make it, there were some logistical issues, so I braved the appt on my own.
Turns out my biggest argument was with the nurse! She was really pushing for the cervical check, I politely declined over and over. Then my first BP reading was slightly elevated (132/84) and she said "uh oh! Well, we'll check it again in a few minutes" then goes on still trying to convince me why it's a good idea to get a cervica check, and that maybe the dr can "get things started" by checking me. SIGH. Next BP check was 124/82, which she said "is still elevated compared to your other readings!!"
No kidding lady...could it be because I'm more pregnant than I've ever been before, AND you're harassing me????
So she leaves, dr comes in, hardly mentions a thing about anything (this is the dr I like less, and one reason is because he's very short on words, not one to strike up a conversation with). He did ask when my others were born, but didn't say a thing about this one going later. He asked how long my labors were, and reminded me to call a little sooner this time so we are sure to make it (my last was only 2 hours of active labor).
Then he said something that made me laugh outloud...he said "you're not really that big, and from behind you don't look pregnant at all." Right...because I've gained 44 pounds and it's ALL in my belly, doc! My 40 week picture is on my blog www.blockboys.blogspot.com and you can see how "not really that big" I look
I think it was his attempt at striking up conversation, like I said, it's really awkward with him because he's just not a chatty guy.
Anyway...I'm crampy and cranky today. Like really cranky. My husband started the morning off on a bad note, but I won't go into details, suffice to say he's on my poop list today. I wish these cramps would either go away or turn into something. I feel like I'm about to start my period with low deep crampy feelings and aches in my hips and thighs. I also woke up really gassy this morning. The end of pregnancy is SO much fun.
My doula couldn't make it, there were some logistical issues, so I braved the appt on my own.
Turns out my biggest argument was with the nurse! She was really pushing for the cervical check, I politely declined over and over. Then my first BP reading was slightly elevated (132/84) and she said "uh oh! Well, we'll check it again in a few minutes" then goes on still trying to convince me why it's a good idea to get a cervica check, and that maybe the dr can "get things started" by checking me. SIGH. Next BP check was 124/82, which she said "is still elevated compared to your other readings!!"
No kidding lady...could it be because I'm more pregnant than I've ever been before, AND you're harassing me????
So she leaves, dr comes in, hardly mentions a thing about anything (this is the dr I like less, and one reason is because he's very short on words, not one to strike up a conversation with). He did ask when my others were born, but didn't say a thing about this one going later. He asked how long my labors were, and reminded me to call a little sooner this time so we are sure to make it (my last was only 2 hours of active labor).
Then he said something that made me laugh outloud...he said "you're not really that big, and from behind you don't look pregnant at all." Right...because I've gained 44 pounds and it's ALL in my belly, doc! My 40 week picture is on my blog www.blockboys.blogspot.com and you can see how "not really that big" I look
I think it was his attempt at striking up conversation, like I said, it's really awkward with him because he's just not a chatty guy.Anyway...I'm crampy and cranky today. Like really cranky. My husband started the morning off on a bad note, but I won't go into details, suffice to say he's on my poop list today. I wish these cramps would either go away or turn into something. I feel like I'm about to start my period with low deep crampy feelings and aches in my hips and thighs. I also woke up really gassy this morning. The end of pregnancy is SO much fun.
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