Last week I went in for my 34 week appt and the nail bitting, toe clenching, ok it's not that bad...Strep B test. At 34 weeks I was already dialated to a 1cm and 70% thinned out. He also mentioned that if I make it to Full Term and up to my due date that she could be 8-9lbs and therefore 'alternative measures to help get her out would be discussed.' Seems to me the only other alternative is a C-section, so praying she comes on her own before we reach that point.
This week at my 35 week appt I am still at a 1cm but now 80% thinned out, exciting since there's still progression coming along. Unfortunately I recieved a positive on the Strep B test. At the time the Dr. didn't seem to concerned as he said 1 in every 5 women are tested positive with Strep B. But after coming out of the dr appt I still had questions such as, could this have been prevented? How did I get it? How come I didn't know I had it? So after a lot of research I found a site that pretty much answered all my questions and I thought I'd post it here for those first time mom's or first time carriers of Strep B. http://pregnancy.about.com/od/groupbstrep/a/How-To-Protect-Your-Baby-From-Group-B-Strep-Gbs.htm
Seems like thank goodness for modern day medicine and the knowledge we have now that we can help limit the outcome of illness to our future babies. And it leaves me feeling at peace knowing that her outcomes of an illness are slim to none with recieving antibiotics...just not looking forward to the needle in my hand during labor! YUCK!
Either way I'm still excited for this new adventure and phase in my life. The anticipation of when she'll enter our lives and I can sleep on my tummy once again. :)
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