This morning I had another doctor appointment; it went very well.
The non stress test went just great. The grouchy nurse I had last time was a bit more cheerful this time around...she even smiled. :) So Logan was cooperative for her. He actually moved around a bunch without me having to coax him much at all. He even threw a couple hard kicks my way...ones that made me say 'whoa'. :) Such a cutie.
Anywho, the doctor told me that I had tested positive for Group B Strep. I made him check the chart 2 different times because I could have swore that the doctor last week told me I was negative. Well now I must research this farther. He did say that if I was pre-term (which I'm not...since I'm at 38 weeks) that it had risks. He mentioned that they will give me antibiotics when I go to the hospital and they will tell the pediatrician so they can keep an extra eye on Logan at the beginning...but he told me not to worry. So naturally I will hop on the Internet and check it out...hopefully I will not grow concerned. I really have a feeling that he will be just fine, but I'm sure all Moms-to-be think that. :)
He said that my labor & delivery file is already at the hospital...so that is exciting to hear even though it really means nothing. :)
He then proceeded to fill out a little piece of paper and acted as if he were leaving...I said hey, are you done? (Meaning, I was fully expecting to have an 'exam' each week now) He said that because I wasn't dialated at all last week and I haven't had any real contractions in the last week that really nothing has changed. Well, I admit I was a little disappointed (apparently I really wanted to get felt up...haha!!!).
So I did ask him how long after my due date would they induce me...he said they wouldn't let me go past 41 weeks (pretty standard from what I've heard). I also asked if I could still work after my due date if he hasn't yet arrived (I had gotten an impression that you couldn't work past your due date). He said that it is recommended as long as I'm feeling fine...it will help keep my mind off 'waiting' and if I were to take time off, it would take time away from being on maternity leave. Works for me!
So one week from today we'll find out more.....
2 comments:
I think it's between 1/3 and 1/2 of all women who are Group B Strep carriers. Not usually a big deal, unless they miss it during the pregnancy. The antibiotics will be in with your other IV drip, and actually help after the baby's born, to prevent all kinds of sicknesses (for up to a few months) and also it reduces the risk of SIDS. In kind of a twisted way, it's good to test positive.
Well that's good to know...thanks!!!
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