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We had a good appt today. My blood pressure was good and Amelia's heart rate was in th 140s. And I finally had an internal check!! Yay!! I'm almost 2cm dilated and I'm 50% effaced. My midwife said she could feel Amelia's head - and Amelia actually moved when she touched her. Too funny! My midwife was like, "Whoa, that's a good little reaction!"
She asked me if I wanted her to sweep my membranes so I said sure. It wasn't at all painful, so I guess I lucked out on that. We'll see if it brings anything on. So far I don't really feel anything other than the same old crampiness. I did ask her what that was for those who have been feeling crampy as well. She said it was probably just the cervix "ripening" and from pressure of the baby's head. So it's good basically. It's not a "contraction," but it's progress.
Other than that, I was told to keep doing what I'm doing. She said she was glad to see I am where I am as a first time mom. So for now the waiting game continues...
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Last edited by NortheastWifey; June 2nd, 2009 at 05:00 PM.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Hoosier Girl!
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YAY for progress!! I can't wait to meet Amelia!!!
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: Delaware
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I was wondering how your appt went! Glad to hear it went well...hoping your midwife helped speed things along 
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Mom to Brady and Hannah
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Location: Rhode Island
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Yay for progress! Hopefully it's not too long now.
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Hollie that's awesome progression. Now I've heard of sweeping your membranes before. What exactly does this do? Is it to speed up your potential for your water to break on it's own? I'm so confused. I'm so glad your appointment went well. Are you happy with your progression. Did they discuss any inducing dates?
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Maryland
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Seems like your a little closer to meeting Amelia!
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Yah!!!  That is exciting news Hollie!!! Hopefully the stripping of the membranes will kick start things
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Platinum Supermommy
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I don't really know anything about membranes, but if you're progressing, that's good news!
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Mega Super Mommy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMerino
Hollie that's awesome progression. Now I've heard of sweeping your membranes before. What exactly does this do? Is it to speed up your potential for your water to break on it's own? I'm so confused. I'm so glad your appointment went well. Are you happy with your progression. Did they discuss any inducing dates?
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I guess sweeping (or stripping - I think it's called both) the membranes is when a Dr. or midwife sweeps a finger around your cervix. My midwife said the aim is to separate the membranes around your baby from your cervix and that it releases hormones called prostaglandins, which might kick-start labor. We'll see. So far I don't really feel any different. I've read online that sometimes it's effective, sometimes not. I'll take what I can get at this point, though!
As for inducing, she said they probably wouldn't consider that until I am a week and a half or so past my EDD. Gaaaaaa!!! Let's hope I don't go that long! I'm ready to meet my little girlie!
Oh, and I forgot to mention one of the best parts of this appt. I lost half a pound from last week. Woohoo!!! Haha! I know it's probably just a fluctuation of water weight at this point, but let me tell you - not seeing those numbers jump up was reeeeeally nice. It's been a while since that has happened!!
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Last edited by NortheastWifey; June 2nd, 2009 at 05:06 PM.
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Elliott's Mommy
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Sounds like a fantastic appt, Hollie! Come on Amelia--don't make your mommy wait until AFTER you're supposed to be here!
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I am so jealous but happy you have good progression going on! I hope the sweeping works for you and you can kick off a baby storm for us!
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Hooray for a great appointment!!! We all can't wait to meet your beautiful little girl!!
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Oooooh I bet you will go soon Hollie! That is so exciting. I keep coming on here everyday expecting SOMEONE to post that they are in labor! LOL Now I am going to have to watch carefully for a post from you!
I wish I knew where I stood, but they haven't checked me since I had my group B strep done. grrr LOL
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It sounds like you're moving right along! I'm like Toni- I anxiously check here everyday to see if any of you June ladies has gone into labor yet! I bet it won't be too much longer!
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Great news! I hope she's here SOON!!!
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That's great Hollie! It sounds like you had a good appointment. I hope that Amelia makes her appearance soon!
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Awesome! not much longer! Zane was born 5 days after my membranes were stipped, I lost my mucus plug 2 days later as well  Good luck!!!!
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Thanks for the info Hollie. I so hope stripping your membranes works for ya. Someone needs to start this baby storm!!!!!!!
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Mega Super Mommy
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Oh my gosh, I have been losing SO much MP. (Sorry for the TMI.) It's so gross!!! Lol! But, hey, it's progress.
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Mega Super Mommy
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I bet that has something to do with them stripping your membranes!!! I so hope this is good news for ya!!!!
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