I kind of figured that must be the difference between then and now. I'm 27 weeks with our third and an "older" mom (37 years) so I had to have a special ultrasound and blood tests done. My OB probably would have refused to see me if I didn't have it done--not because he's a dictator but to protect himself. So I consented because I like him as my doctor and all the tests came back fine but it caused some worry for me and extra expense for me and the insurance company.
Best wishes to you and your wife and baby. I know you'll let us know when the big event happens.
I'm having my third in December and I am holding onto 37 for the moment (I'll be 38 in the very near future). I find the fuss over an "older" mom funny. I think the hospital assumes I'll need a walker to get to the delivery room, and they'll just mix in the Geritol with my prenatal vitamins. Lucky for me, my ob/gyn understands my position on pre-natal testing. If it will give information useful for treating, I'll do it, but nothing that is intended just to help me "decide" whether to terminate. He knows that is not an option (his reply: "good for you!"). I just remind him to have me sign a waiver so his insurance carrier doesn't give him a hard time. I think I have the best ob/gyn in the world, and his office staff is fabulous as well... that makes all the difference, doesn't it? Especially since I'm having children during my golden years and all...