38 week check up

**KKCondrey** · 02-02-2005, 06:41 PM

Everything was still looking good. The heart rate was back up to around 150 (it was in the 130's the last 2 weeks) and she is still very active. The nurse laughed and said it looks like she wants to come out and I told her that was fine with me....lol
She's dropped somewhat so I am getting sore in my lower tummy and pelvic area. Next week they are going to do an ultrasound to take a guess at her weight and to make sure that I will be able to deliver without having to have a c-section.

As far as my group B strep test goes, it came back positive but I've known more people that have had a positive test than a negative one so it doesn't bother me. The dr. said that the only downfall is if I wanted in and out of the hosptial quick that it would be okey for me, but the baby has to stay 2 day's and most new moms won't check out until they can take the baby with them which is what I plan on doing. Besides my insurance allows for 3 day's with a regular birth and 5 day's with a c-section so staying 2 day's won't be a problem.

**Heather** · 02-02-2005, 07:10 PM

Kat, so happy to hear everything is going good. She is just "kickin'" to see her Mommy and Daddy. I wish you all the best over the next few weeks, I know how excited you must be, what a special time for you and Joe.

**guest2** · 02-02-2005, 08:08 PM

She'll be here so soon! Enjoy that extra day in the hospital where you can get some rest!

**KKCondrey** · 02-02-2005, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by hmsclmom
She'll be here so soon! Enjoy that extra day in the hospital where you can get some rest!

You sound like my mom, she told me to stay as long as the insurance would allow.....

One of the girls I work with moved close to where I live and said anytime I just wanted to take a quick nap or a shower or run to the store that she would stay here with her and I didn't have to give her a dime (as long as I have rice krispie treats around as well as cable and internet...lol)

**frugalmel** · 02-03-2005, 05:43 PM

Not long now!!

**Missy** · 02-03-2005, 06:05 PM

Woo Hoo Kat, not long now! Take it easy. Gosh after the first two kids, I see hospital time as my own personal "get-away" lol. Why? because they help ya in there, they bring stuff to YOU, they fluff and cluck over you. They bring ya goodies (sponsored by efamil or similac new mom gifts) and if you hurt, they bring you somethng for that, etc etc. Not to mention the visitors you get bearing little goodies. I got more chocolate that way...

take advantage of that time.

**SewCrafty** · 02-03-2005, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Missy
Woo Hoo Kat, not long now! Take it easy. Gosh after the first two kids, I see hospital time as my own personal "get-away" lol. Why? because they help ya in there, they bring stuff to YOU, they fluff and cluck over you. They bring ya goodies (sponsored by efamil or similac new mom gifts) and if you hurt, they bring you somethng for that, etc etc. Not to mention the visitors you get bearing little goodies. I got more chocolate that way... take advantage of that time.

I see you are looking forward to your hospital stay Missy!

Kat, I'm glad to hear everything is going well and I can't wait to see your little angel as well.

**PrairieRose** · 02-03-2005, 07:28 PM

It's getting close! Can't wait till you have that precious baby in your arms Kat!

**Missy** · 02-03-2005, 08:27 PM

Sure am, lol. The nurses act like personal bouncers too. They will make sure i don't have visitors when I am not up to it, or when I just wanna be left alone. It's great!

And besides, the chocolate is great!

**KKCondrey** · 02-03-2005, 09:09 PM

Chocolate???? Did someone say Chocolate

**bamamomto4** · 02-03-2005, 10:14 PM

How exciting! I can't wait till she's born

With my first--I was ready to go home the next day,with the 2nd I was ready that night.With the 3rd 2 or 3 days was fine with me,but with the 4th,I stayed 4 days (had csection) and wanted to stay at least 2 more days...but,they kicked me out LOL!!!