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stepherg
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Name: Stephanie
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36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
I am assuming that tonight is my internal exam and Strep B test. What is it like? Does it hurt? Hopefully my Dr. can shed some light on what this baby is doing and how big he/she is!
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Posted 7/27/05 11:02 AM |
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monkeybride
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
I have had 2 internals because of pain and cramping and its not pleasant but not unbearable. I am only 32 weeks though so I am not sure how it will feel at 36 weeks.
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Posted 7/27/05 11:17 AM |
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emilain
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
strep b is usually in week 37, that is when they usually start internals, so maybe at nexy week's visit.
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Posted 7/27/05 11:38 AM |
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Giannas-mama
Happy Birthday baby girl!!

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Name: Nicole
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
My Dr. started my internals at 36 weeks...I guess it depends on your Dr.
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Posted 7/27/05 12:17 PM |
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Emily77
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
Depends on the doctor - my doctor did the strep B test at 36 weeks (doesn't hurt one bit - a little swab) and she started internals at my 38 week appointment. That felt like a little pressure, but not nearly as bad as a regular pap smear (in my opinion). Basically, I wouldn't worry about it. I found it to be totally fine and I had no pain, cramping or bleeding after.
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Posted 7/27/05 12:42 PM |
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stepherg
LIF Toddler

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Name: Stephanie
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
I just called and they said YEP...be prepared for an internal....
Thanks everyone! Let's hope they have some good news like "hey...your baby wants to come early!" Wishful thinking huh?
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Posted 7/27/05 12:45 PM |
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berlykim22
LIF Infant

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Name: Kimberly
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
I had my appointment yesterday, and had a stress b test and internal. not fun but not that bad either, really quick - thank goodness.
All seems good!! baby is right position etc.
best of luck!!!
keep us posted...
i made my next 4 appointments, its going to be crazy goine every week, especially with work, trying to get the correct appointment, I had to make 2 morning appt too!!
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Posted 7/27/05 1:47 PM |
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stepherg
LIF Toddler

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Name: Stephanie
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
Posted by berlykim22
I had my appointment yesterday, and had a stress b test and internal. not fun but not that bad either, really quick - thank goodness.
All seems good!! baby is right position etc.
best of luck!!!
keep us posted...
i made my next 4 appointments, its going to be crazy goine every week, especially with work, trying to get the correct appointment, I had to make 2 morning appt too!!
When is your last day at work? I'm aiming for August 12...but I commute 2+ hours each way and I don't know if I can make it that long!! I can't believe we're almost there!!!!!!!!!! I'm getting so EXCITED!!! I keep tearing up when I think about it.
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Posted 7/27/05 1:53 PM |
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berlykim22
LIF Infant

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Name: Kimberly
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
Well Lucky my commute is not that long usually 35-45 minutes by car!!! So I am planning on working up until my little bean arrives!!! I am pretty busy at work now, bc we have our golf outing in 2 weeks, so my boss is a nervous wreck, but I am convinced this baby is not going to come early....
I can't believe its almost over, it went so quick...
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Posted 7/27/05 1:56 PM |
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SoinLove
Making big changes

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Name: Kristin
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
It definitely depends on the doctor. My doctor never did a single internal. He did the strep B at 36 weeks and then he'd just check my cervix quickly to see the progress. I had actually been a bit concerned because he hadn't, but I had people reassure me that it was normal.
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Posted 7/27/05 5:01 PM |
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stepherg
LIF Toddler

Member since 5/05 444 total posts
Name: Stephanie
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Re: 36 Week tonight...is it my internal?
Had the internal and strep B test. OUCH for the internal!! He said "I feel a head, but you are all closed up!"
I was very tense so I"m sure that's why it hurt!
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Posted 7/27/05 8:06 PM |
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