On Wednesday, Jeanna and Karis (2) joined Hannah and I on our trek to Greenville for my weekly baby appointment. It was so weird not having Jonathan with me, but I was very grateful to have Jeanna tag along. She watched the girls in the waiting room, while I had my appointment. As I suspected, I received a much different report this week. I had a feeling that there is no consistency between exams when you are seeing different doctors, which leads me to wonder how they ever really determine how dilated or effaced you are. Anyway, this week's doctor informed me that I am still closed and my cervix is not thinned out-- VERY different from 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Oh well. I also tested positive for Strep B, which upset me a little, but after he explained that it has probably been hiding in my GI system for a long time and is just a bacteria that you pick up eating meat, fruit, or veggies, I felt better. It just means I have to be timely in getting to the hospital, so that they can give me antibiotics intravenously for about 4 hours prior to the baby's arrival. No weight gain this week, and everything else looks great. They don't seem to be as concerned with her large size as my prior OB was--yes, they think she's big, but I don't get the feeling they're thinking about inducing at this point. We'll see what next week's doctor says. Hannah is really beginning to understand that baby sister is coming out. I've let her watch a couple of episodes of A Baby Story (TLC) with me (so she could see that baby's actually come out--they don't show any details for those who might be wondering), and she gets so excited when the baby comes out. She is very concerned when the babies cry though. She wants to know why they are sad. Anyway, I think at this point, she knows that baby sister is really coming out of mommy's tummy and she is excited about it!
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Don't worry about the Strep B thing. They'll check the baby for it as soon as soon as she comes out and every time they come into your room.
I tested positive for it, too. It's just one more thing they'll pump through your IV. Since I was in labor for eternity, they had to give it to me 5 or 6 times!
Lori, I tested positive for Strep B as well. My OB said that over 80% of women have it. I also tested positive with Fordham, got the antibiotics and everything was fine. I was thankful to hear that it is pretty "normal" as well. Good luck the next few weeks. :)
lori- i also tested positive- not a big deal- but it worried me a little i remember. bethany also watched a baby story with me- it was a great resource for how the baby was going to come out! jeanna is keeping me posted, but know that we're praying for you here as well!
Hey Lori - glad everything is going well since your move and all the changes you guys have going on! I am praying for J and his new job as well :) I have BEEN there!!! For B strep, there are some things you can do to help it naturally (and you could do those things and even asked to be tested again before delivery if you don't want to go the antibio. route) - just email me if you're interested... I had to read a whole book about B strep for my "required reading" with the midwife!
I can't wait for Hannah to see the baby and be soooo excited!!! She's going to have a blast :) Love you guys and praying for you!
Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart! Psalm 37:4 :)
Lori, I'll join in in saying I was positive for Strep B also. Like they all said not a problem since your OB's know and can give the anitbiotics. There's a little section in What to Expect about it too which puts my fears aside.
Also, good idea about the Baby Story show. I'll have to let Philip start watching that in a few months. We're praying for you all the time. Love you all.
Hey Lori.. Great new look. Sorry that I haven't called. I will try this afternoon if that is ok? Just let me know :)
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