pgal check-in 12/16

rainbowminion · December 2015

How is everyone doing this week? We are getting so close!

We discussed our concerns about my gestational diabetes at my OB appointment yesterday. It just doesn't seem to want to stay under control despite a strict diet + 2 types of insulin. So we're doing weekly nonstress tests and sizing scans every 4 weeks starting this Friday. My OB was very patient and responsive. I have the feeling that she's doing this more for my anxiety than because she's concerned about Minion, but I'm A-OK with that.

purpletulip · December 2015

@rainbowminion - I hope the extra appointments will ease your anxiety.
We are getting close!

I have an ultrasound this afternoon. I'm just a little worried about his size, because that's a trigger for me (my son who died was on the low side of weight and had a very hard time gaining after he was born. It was really stressful and I think I'd be nervous about this ones weight even if Zeke hadn't died)

oxsarah7ox · December 2015

Glad they are doing everything they can to make sure you are less stressed @rainbowminion because that is awesome. I hope they figure things out a little bit more. What week are you right now?

Things are going okay this week. We had our birthing class on Sunday, and although amazing and super informative, of course it scared the hell out of me. Now all I can think about is my baby being breech, or problems with the cord, or a c-section. All things I cannot control, but anxieties rising like the tide! Other than that we are just getting excited and ready for baby to come. Hubby realized we have around only 10 weeks left now and is in super "get things done" mode.

rainbowminion · December 2015

Thanks guys!

@oxsarah7ox I'll be 32 weeks on Friday. I know what you mean about all the things that can go wrong. I have to keep reminding myself that most of the time things go fine. Doesn't help too much though, I find being in denial works much better.

oxsarah7ox · December 2015

@purpletulip hoping the appointment goes well today. I am sure everything will be fine. @rainbowminion is right, I think we all need to get out of our heads sometimes and live in denial a little bit. It's so hard though.

purpletulip · December 2015

My "little" guy is measuring 4lbs11oz! (About a week ahead) I'm so pleasantly surprised

i had a rough time in the waiting room after the u/s though... A woman came in with a baby that reminded me of Zeke. When I first saw just his face in the car seat I had one of those excited moments of looking forward to February, but when she took him out something triggered some flash backs and I started tearing up. I ended up going to the bathroom and having a sob session.
Fortunately my appointment was with a dr that's become a friend and she was supportive and I ended up feeling a lot better by the time I left.

oxsarah7ox · December 2015

Sounds like your appointment was a legitimate emotional rollercoaster. Glad it ended on the high part

PinkRoses · December 2015

I completely understand the anxiety, @rainbowminion! It's awesome that your OB is "indulging" you and giving you what you need to feel more comfortable. That's a sign of a great doctor!!

@purpletulip I'm sorry you've been encountering lots of triggers lately. I can't imagine how hard that appointment must have been, but I'm so happy you have a supportive OB and that you got great news! 4lbs 11oz is AWESOME!!! There are full term babies born that size!

Nothing much new to report with me - just trying to keep my blood pressure up with the salt and water diet and iron pills. So far I THINK I can tell a difference... I think i'm feeling light-headed and weak less often. However my hands and feet are soooo swollen and painful.

Has anyone else reached the point where they're just so conflicted? All of the aches and pains and extreme fatigue are really starting to wear me down. In addition I have a lot of work going on and Christmas stuff and did I mention we're moving the week after Christmas? So in some ways I can't imagine doing this for another 8-10 weeks, but on the other hand I also don't feel quite ready for her to actually be here. And then of course I feel guilty for feeling either/both ways.

Stay well, ladies!!!

cbou · December 2015

@rainbowminion - I'm glad you are getting frequent checkups and I hope that is helping to ease your anxiety!

@purpletulip - I'm glad baby is measuring a little big! I'm sure that is quite a relief.

@PinkRoses - I'm glad they are getting your blood pressure under control.

My anxiety has been creeping up since I'll be 30 weeks soon, but overall I'm feeling pretty optimistic. I've been struggling with heartburn and reflux and had a nasty vomiting spell last night from all of it, but baby is just squirming away in there and seems to be doing well.

oxsarah7ox · December 2015

@PinkRoses I hear ya. I feel like I am stressed and wore down one minute, then anxiety kicks in, but then the exciting parts pop back up too. Just trying to hold onto the exciting things like baby girl moving around in there like a square dancer, even when I do feel like passing out!

@cbou I hit 30 weeks this week and feel ya on the anxiety! I feel like 30 weeks is such a turning point where I am really supposed to have a lot of stuff done, and figured out. Glad baby is moving away in there though, makes it all feel better.

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