Wow how did they diagnose you, pp?

I saw a different doctor and she didn't sem to be too concerned - bp was 131/82 and no protein in my urine. Dropped off my jug o' pee and gather I'll get the results at my next appointment.

I didn't get the sense that anything on my chart indicated to this doctor that would seem to push for induction at this point, which is good.

Not specifically prenatal but there are water aerobics classes at the Washington sports club in Columbia heights, DC

I've got my pee jug!

My only high BP spike was low 140s over low 80s (I forget the number but I remember her saying if the lower number was 90 or above then we would need to worry). I haven't been over 140/90 since.

But I've got the pee jug and should have blood test results hopefully by my Thursday appointment!

Thanks everyone for the advice and info about their experiences. It has been helpful and reassuring. I am looking forward to seeing a different doctor Thursday just to talk it out with someone new.

Ps: I always feel bad for pee processors!

Yes, I apologize - I do not have plans for an epidural. We have spent months planning on going without by choice because I want to move around and for other personal reasons - this is an ivf pregnancy and because of that, I feel like the conception was so artificial I want to birth to be a natural counter to that. This is my choice, I really don't have any problems with what others do. And I realize 110% that interventions are necessary (see comment about how my mom's stillbirth experience has shaped my view of pregnancy). We are very realistic I am just trying to arm myself with knowledge so I am not coerced into something that is unnecessary or possibly based on bias. I obviously take this seriously as I reached out and am headed in a bit for lab work and to get my pee jug.

So, I had planned on no epidural. I apologize if I sound rigid. I am so not.

I'm sure, I'll see what happens - my BP isn't that high (yet?) and I don't have the results from any of the labs I told the Dr I should probably have done.

I'm being proactive, but trying not to doom myself to a more difficult delivery than is necessary if it truly is just fat phobia

Anonymous wrote:Have them give you a 2nd bucket, just in case.

LOL ok, I will.
how gross.

also, I'm not going to get an epidural unless it is required. If it's only an induction, which at this point isn't planned yet, and I don't need magnesium, I'll be able to walk around - this is what I hope for.

Metz told me intermittent was fine....interesting.

Krapf is also very sweet but on maternity leave.

I am seeing Dr Metz (you can see my thread about pre-e). Generally I like her philosophy but I think it's common at GW - they seem very low-intervention in general. They do not do constant monitoring as standard, and everything you said is standard (positions, happy to do natural birth, you can have a tub if they have one available, you can shower, eat, etc.) you cannot deny the heplock if you are an OP patient, but really, I don't see how that would be a problem (to me, better to get a heplock when i know it's coming!).
I've been satisfied with my appointments so far (almost 37 weeks), never really run late, etc - make them first thing in the AM!. But, I do think she has issues with weight vs overall health of a woman. It's been an issue for me since I've had additional, likely unnecessary testing and all that.
I also never feel rushed and communication with the MyHealth program is good.
Anyone can delivery you at GW - you can request no interns, but I'm not so sure they will follow it.

luckily, you have options - adoption, termination, keeping the baby. Perhaps a visit to a therapist or social worker might be a good start since you still have time to determine the best path - but don't stew on it too long because your options will be more limited by laws and emotions, not what is truly best for you and your family.

you sound like you have a good head on your shoulders to be thinking about whether this is the best choice for you now, and I wish you nothing but luck.

so, we're going to do repeat labs and a 24hr urine collection (not sure why for that already, but whatever - I'm furloughed....hopefully it doesn't have to be EVERY pee because that'd be like 74 different times in one day at this point).

The stories of smoothly going inductions without epidurals made me feel better - my husband said there's no way he would let me be induced without the doctor giving us a legitimate reason, and he would try to have it held off as long as possible.

The good news is that in the shut down, I can get to the doctor more if they want to monitor me more without worrying about my job.

I don't think that I'd be a candidate for magnesium, but I am definitely going to ask under what conditions I become one.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I asked my Cantor about baby naming and she said that it is done at the bris, that it wouldn't make sense to have a different event with it.

I've come to terms with that and we are having a pidyon haben instead. The naming was important to me, but thats ok!

I think youll be fine, op, with whatever can work for your family. I'm of the belief that these expectations (food, lots of people) are for those who live near family who can do everything for them!

Not op, but very clever solution! Won't work if op is a Cohen or levy though... You sound like a very together person!

thanks (this was me, looks like I got booted off).
It is lame that baby namings can't take place later, when you are more....alive (?) as a parent. It's a special moment, IMO, if the name means something to you. We are having the woman who bat mitzvah's me and married us do the baby naming at the bris even if it's just a few people there.

You can also have just a reception at synagogue that more people can attend - sponsor an oneg or kiddish in honor of your new child a few months after birth. It would very much appreciated by the congregation, maybe they give you an aliya or something?

can you please not use my thread to argue? I was just looking for information/people's experiences.....

I'm sorry 15:59 that it was so hard for you to recover from your last pregnancy with pre-e. I hope you know that I do that this seriously, which is why I want to know for sure if these are issues I have that require induction vs. just fat fear from my OB.

agree - some more religious mohels migh care, but for the most part I think you'll be fine. Ours asked what we planned on having, I said just immediate family, very small group (logistics and ability to fit that many people in my home)
mazel tov!

I don't want to make people argue about what is or isn't! I've never been told my BP was high by previous doctors before pregnancy - after my elevated reading in august I did the blood test.

I'll circle back with this thread after Thursday's appointment - if nothing else, it creates an archive for future mamas-to-be