No News Is Good News

Dr. Norwood was on vacation this week, so I saw his associate Dr. McCants again. Such a sweet person. I feel a little bad--after being the EASIEST patient for Dr. Norwood for 30+ weeks--no complications, questions, panicky phone calls over little symptoms, problem visits--I suddenly have lots of questions, and Dr. McCants has to answer them! ;) I guess I'm just thinking things through more now that we're only about 4.5 weeks away from my estimated due date. Fortunately, Dr. M is very patient and eager to answer my questions, no matter how "out there" they are.


Highlights from this appointment: 

• Received routine Group B Strep and HIV tests (results in a week or so)
• Heard baby's heartbeat (~150-160 bpm)
• Baby is head down and has not "dropped" yet
• I'm measuring exactly on schedule (35/36 weeks)
• Weight, blood pressure, etc. are good (didn't gain any weight in the last two weeks)

When she felt for his head, I asked her if his head feels really big. She hesitated for a second and said, "No, not unusually big." But what is she going to say? "Yes, your baby's head is HUGE, good luck with that." 

She asked if I was feeling kicks and punches all over the place, and I said yes, and that they're getting really strong, but I'm just glad he's not using my ribs as a footrest or punching bag. She said I'm lucky because I'm not carrying super high, I've just popped straight out, so he doesn't need to be up in my ribs.

As much as I like Dr. McCants, I had sort of hoped to see Dr. Norwood this week because I have questions about his personal preferences (how does he feel about delayed cord clamping, under what circumstances would he do an episiotomy, etc.). Also, my company makes a product that helps heal C-section incisions up to two weeks faster, and they have offered to give me a unit just in case I end up having to have a C-section (PRAY THAT I WON'T!). So I need to see if he would be willing to apply it, and if so, would he allow one of our clinical account managers to be in the operating room to help with the placement.

Good news is, I go back in a week, so I can ask him then! I can't believe it's getting so close. Bring it on!