Monday, March 9, 2009

36 week appointment

I had my 36 week appt this morning. I had the Strep B test. I was reading about Malfunction Junction's doctor visit last week and kept thinking about that this morning. That paper sheet thing covers just fine in the front, but you always try to cover your ass with it. And why? He's going to see everything in a few minutes anyway.

I had my doctor this morning and he checked the heartbeat (fine), measured my belly (fine), and we talked about labor a bit. He said to work as long as I am comfortable. I can work right up till I deliver for all he cares. Which is great, but I'm starting to feel more pregnant now. Like waddling if I'm not paying attention and getting more difficult to get up/down from chairs. I asked about the delayed cord cutting. He asked why. I gave my reasons. He said nothing has been proven either way, but he's not in a hurry to clamp or cut the cord, so no worries. He said they'll put him on my chest, clean him off, then clamp/cut.

I go back every week now. He said that if I start to go into labor, they won't stop it. 28 days left...

eta: I officially gained 1 lb according to their scale!