On Friday at exactly 38 weeks I had my most recent doctor's appointment. Baby Beyer and I had a very good check up. All my vitals continue to be healthy and strong and I am not retaining any excess fluid (only a small amount, which at this point the way the heat has been is Cleveland comes as no surprise). The baby is measuring a good size (as far as when the doctor measures from the bottom to the top of my uterus). Baby Beyer continues to have a strong heart beat at 150-160 bpm. When Dr. McGrew did my internal exam he determined that I am currently 1 cm dilated. I knew I had to be something bc the internal was not anywhere as near as uncomfortable as it was the first time (granted it wasn’t a picnic, but it was better). He said he was also able to feel the head which was in a very good position for delivery (the fact that he could feel the head kind of weirded me out a bit I am not going to lie). Hopefully when I go again this Friday we will have additional progress.
Last week I was tested to see if I am a carrier for Beta Strep (20% of pregnant woman are). It’s the same bacteria that cause strep when we get it. The test confirmed that I am a carrier. What this means is once I get to Hillcrest they will hook me up to an IV so I can begin taking antibiotics to combat the Beta Strep so that when Baby Beyer is ready to come out he/she does not get infected. The doctor said it takes about 6-8 to get 2 doses into the system which means now instead of hoping for a super fast labor, we just continue to hope for one that isn’t like 20 hours, but one that is long enough to make sure I am able to get all of the medicine I need in my system prior to the delivery stage. It also means that once I know I am in labor instead of potentially waiting a little at home we will go right to Hillcrest so I can get hooked up to the IV.
I have talked with a few friends who I did not even know also had this and I am happy to report that all of their little ones are just fine. In 99% of cases if the mom has the antibiotics prior to the baby’s arrival then the baby does not pick up any of the bacteria which is very comforting. Most deliveries tend to at least one minor set back…maybe this will be ours and we are just finding out in advance.
Joe and I just continue to pray for a happy & healthy little boy or girl whichever it is. I must say that sometimes I feel like Baby Beyer is trying to “break out” (of my stomach that is). The last 2 days the baby has been going crazy and my stomach has been moving around a lot…it’s quite funny to look down and see your shirt moving in so many directions! It’s crazy to think that our “due date” is only 12 days away J
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