We went to the doctor on Monday for our first weekly appointment. The appointment wasn't as good as it normally has been, but it wasn't bad either. This week we saw the nurse practitioner. (My doctor, Dr. Jorgensen did have her baby about a week ago so it looks like she will definitely be around for my delivery!)
Weight Gain: 1 pound; which I'm very pleased with....this brings the total to 29 pounds
Blood Pressure: Had to be taken 3, yes 3, times! After taking the first reading, the nurse had me lay down and then she came back to take it again. Well, it was actually worse. She had me lay down again and Johnny rubbed my back. The nurse came back in to take a 3rd reading and it was back to normal....thank goodness! She also told me that there was no protein in my urine which she was kind of concerned about with the swelling I have.
Heartbeat: Hearing Mellany's heartbeat always starts my week off right. This week it was at about 140 which the doctor said was great.
Measurement: I am measuring right where I should be for 36 weeks
Cervix Check: The doctor checked my cervix and said I am about 50% effaced and barely a "fingertip" dilated. Mellany's head is down (wahoo!) but is still high. Hopefully she will come down soon because having the NP feel for a "high head" was quite uncomfortable.
Injections: The nurse practitioner said that they suggest a flu shot and a TdaP shot to protect baby. I was totally game for the TdaP, but having never gotten the flu shot (even while teaching), I was a little reluctant. I decided to go ahead with both and while they didn't hurt whatsoever going in, my arms (especially from the flu shot) were so sore afterwards....even while sleeping!
Our next appointment is on Monday where all of the above will be repeated. Hopefully my BP will have gone down and I am even more dilated and effaced!
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