Comments on: 34 weeks pregnant: OB pregnancy appointment

By: DispatchNinja

DispatchNinja — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:37:38 +0000

I wouldn’t worry about your blood pressure since “normal” is a realitive term, 120/80 may be normal for one person, but not for some one else. I have low blood pressure normally, so 120/80 would actually be high for me. Plus it also depends on the person taking the blood pressure, on more than one occasion I’ve had the assistant place the stethoscope on my forearm, which is the complete wrong placement …. anywho don’t sweat the small stuff and try to enjoy the last few weeks bc the big day will be here before you know it, and you might find yourself missing that baby belly

By: tjwriter

tjwriter — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:11:35 +0000

On the blood pressure thing, I agree with the above. 120/80 is the very high end of normal and pregnancy can lower your pressure because your blood volume increases by 60%, so if the docs are concerned about your low pressure, I wouldn’t worry.

Internals never bothered me. I only was checked twice in my first pregnancy, but during my second, I received checks every visit at the end. Be prepared for some possible cramping afterward.

Everything does feel slow at the end. And the lack of “normal” movement means the little man is running out of room. My second kept trying to stretch sideways, and it got downright painful.

By: megan

megan — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:41:18 +0000

Jane,
The exam won’t hurt. Will just be uncomfy. If you ever get your membranes swept, that will hurt.

Anyways, you’re going to have to get used to the exams. Once you go into labor, you’ll be checked every hour!

By: Jessi

Jessi — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:15:14 +0000

Great to hear things are looking good!

As for internals, they’re very uncomfortable. And you may bleed/spot afterwards, don’t panic unless it’s a lot. My internals hurt more each time I dilated more. And when they check you during labor! HAH! That hurts…Just be prepared.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:26:39 +0000

Maria, Megan, & Lainie – Thanks for the comments on contacts/glasses. I expect to keep my contacts in for sure!

Tracylynne – The internal didn’t hurt? Yay, maybe there is hope for me! You are the only (and I stress ‘only’) person that I’ve heard that from. Sounds like you have a lot to do, I wish I was in the same boat. If I can just hold out and stay occupied until Saturday then I’ll have my thank you’s to do and stuff to put away.

Melissa – I wish I could say ‘don’t be nervous’ but then I’d pretty much be a hypocrite because I’m nervous about it. I think it’s just not knowing what to expect. After the 1st one (even if it does suck) at least I’ll know what to expect the next time around. I’m curious if your doc does one at your next appointment, let me know. I saw a preview for that movie and thought it looked good. I thought we’d see ‘the proposal’ tomorrow, but maybe we’ll see that one instead. Or both

Sarah – I know what you mean. Both are such different movements, but it just means we are getting one step closer, right? And, if you miss the kicking that much, you can always get pregnant right away to feel it again. LOL

Gretchen & Torie – Thanks for the info on blood pressure!

Cathy – Congrats to you!! What an exciting road you have ahead of you. I wish you and your little one a happy and healthy 9 months!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:38 +0000

Great Q and A…Just wanted to post big congrats and I hope your delivery goes well!

Found your blog through google. I just found out I am pregnant June 3rd…I’m not due until January 2010. So I’ve got a ways to go! Your blog is lots of fun to read!

By: Torie

Torie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:44:51 +0000

I think my biology teacher said normal blood pressure for women is more like 110/70, so I wouldn’t worry about it being low.

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:52:48 +0000

Normal BP is anything under 120/80. There’s not really a low end unless you are in some sort of shock (ie- bleeding profusely). Hope this helps!

By: Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com

Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:13:05 +0000

I love the rolling around!

But I miss the kicking…

By: Melissa, the blogger

Melissa, the blogger — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:46:55 +0000

p.s. I just saw “Away We Go”. It’s about a couple in their 30′s expecting a baby and I think any preggo woman would really enjoy it.