March OB apt

[akemt]

I had my apppointment today and all is well. I'm feeling rather confident in my new doctor. I've gained 4 lbs this month (finally) and hopefully it won't become a problem of putting on too much weight now! LOL

My doctor agreed that my pulse and blood pressures, while not bad, are higher than my norm and require careful watching since the BP should be at its lowest now instead of 15-20 pts higher from my baseline. She offered to have me start coming every 2 weeks now (even if just for BP checks) but I told her I was fine with 4 weeks at this point. She'll be informed as soon as anything goes haywire anyway! [;)] She did mention that we will be upping the visits soon and setting up more of a BP schedule (when to take them at home, etc...though not in so many words). She said that I was intelligent (EGO BOOST! [:D] [:I]) and knew what to do. Which from what I understand, meant that she wasn't too concerned about letting us keep close watch at home at this point because I am fairly well informed.

The doctor is more concerned about AFI's in the 3rd trimester and we'll probably take another look when I get to that point in a couple months. According to her report I was at 10.4 cm which is still considered good, but below average. I was a tad concerned because Emma's was at 16 at this point and plummeted so quickly. She explained to me the differences between scoring AFI's in second and third trimesters (2 quadrants versus 4, I think) and it put me more at ease. I was already in my third trimester by the time we had Oligo problems so I never knew the difference between them.

So, while I still feel impending doom on the horizon [;)] (LOL you know what I mean) everything is going great!

Catherine (22), Moderator (pregnant again)
DH Britton (27)
Emma Margaret (03/02/03) 37 weeks from PIH & oligo
Baby #2 due August 11, 2004

[alimarie]

Catherine,

Congrats on the great appt! Wow, I never had to worry about gaining weight with my daughter. It was more of an annoyance to see how much I was gaining at the end. I dread that if it happens again.
Excuse my ignorance but what is AFI level? I assume maybe amniotic fluid?



AliMarie---mommy to Madalyn Anne-born at 35 wks due to severe pe (9/18/2001 4lbs. 14oz.)

[akemt]

Yep, I had Oligo (low fluid) with dd #1. AFI stands for amniotic fluid index.

Catherine (22), Moderator (pregnant again)
DH Britton (27)
Emma Margaret (03/02/03) 37 weeks from PIH & oligo
Baby #2 due August 11, 2004

[alimarie]

Thanks for the clarification. I was onto it!

AliMarie---mommy to Madalyn Anne-born at 35 wks due to severe pe (9/18/2001 4lbs. 14oz.)

[julie f]

Catherine,

So glad your appt was good! Sounds like your doctor is a keeper!

Julie (27)
Zachary James, 7/22/03-7/27/03, born at 26wks - severe pe

Southern California Coordinator

[sweetiesuzy]

Glad to hear the great news about your appointment! You are cooking right along. We are half way there... [:D] Hooray! I have my level II ultrasound tomorrow to confirm everything is OK with the baby. I am nervous, but will let you know how it goes.

Hugs,
Suzanna

DS 3/25/95
DD 10/26/01 stillbirth
DS 12/30/02
AND ~ Peanut edd 8/6/04(It will be July)

[julie f]

Oh my gosh, half way there????????????? When I just read that I couldn't believe it! It seems like just yesterday yall announced your little babies-to-be....!!!! Well, maybe it doesn't seem like just yesterday to you [;)] but, where has the time gone?!?!

Suzanna - lots of good wishes for a great u/s, can't wait to hear your update.

Julie (27)
Zachary James, 7/22/03-7/27/03, born at 26wks - severe pe

Southern California Coordinator

[evansmom]

Catherine,
So glad to hear all is well so far! Just keep thinking positive thoughts...it sounds like you're on the right track!


Lauren 27
DH Jeff
Evan 12-9-01 (PIH @ 29 weeks)
EDD 7-11-04