Anyone else actually kinda like NSTs?

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I’m high risk b/c of preexisting HBP, gestational diabetes and a softball sized cyst on my left ovary. I’m 33.5 weeks and have NSTS twice a week.  I actually find them kind of relaxing, getting to listen to little man’s heartbeat and movement swishes for a half hour :) anyone else enjoying theirs?

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I did until yesterday.. it looked as though LO’s heart rate kept dipping.. I was on the monitor for 5 HOURS! then got sent to labour and delivery where they monitored it closer and decided it was dipping with movement which is apparently not too much of a worry because movement is a good thing.. so now I’ve been moved out of labour and delivery back onto the ward. 🙄 it’s still doing it over here but the doctor doesn’t seem concerned.. I’m not convinced though to be honest.. I’m 35+5 with baby number 2... i delivered at 34+4 with baby number 1 for the same reason although he wasn’t moving much (I also have protein in my urine but blood pressure is stable for now)
I had my first dose of steroid injections yesterday so due the next lot today at some point.. it’s 6am here now (UK) Lets see what today brings.. I honestly thought she was coming yesterday when they wheeled me round to L&D..; my c-section is currently scheduled for 5th Feb (I’ll be 39+4 then)

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It depends on who is doing mine. The OB I don’t mind much. The perinatologist though? His office is badly run and they don’t warn you before they use the acoustic thingy. So the first time his MA used it I of course freaked out.
Plus at my Perinatologist’s office, he’s much more picky about the results. He’ll keep me on the nst for up to an hour and a half before he just sends me to hospital. The annoying thing is that the OB sees the same results in his and doesn’t seem to care much. I’m sure the peri is just being cautious but luckily for me it’s almost over! But I don’t mind them. I get rashes from the bands though.

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I definitely don’t mind going. I really like the main nurse I see. It is pretty calming too! Plus I’m a paranoid mama...so being able to know my sweet boy is doing ok twice a week...that makes me so happy!

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I hated them just because my little one was SOOO active that she was constantly kicking the monitor off and it was difficult for them to get a baseline on her. She basically failed every week, which stressed me out. It was fun to see her so often though. When are you due?

Anyone else actually kinda like NSTs?

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