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Appointments: Week of December 5
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What's the word from the bossy folks in the white coats this week?
NiceyMeany
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Re: Appointments: Week of December 5
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
from diabetic consultant, ob & dietician.
@janefelicity Sorry this is an extra stressor you're dealing with but good luck!
We are supposed so be wheeled in to see the MFM today for an ultrasound to take a look at AF. I'm not sure what that will tell us since we know it's almost gone/gone with the membranes being ruptured. Hopefully it's a positive visit, though, and I'm very excited about getting to leave my room for an hour lol
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
Also, had my first monitor hookup, and got super quesy and sweaty just because I was on my back for maybe 10 minutes. Idiot me just laid there with no circulation and didn't realize I could lay on my side. I called for help a few times, and ended up wandering into the hallway to ask someone what was happening. Their response; wow! you're really sweaty. Thanks. Thanks much.
Married: 10/10
EDD: 8/27/16 MMC 1/16
Rainbow Boy: 2/04/17
TTC: 4/18 BFP: 1/2/19
EDD: 9/6/19
@Janefelicity honestly, I found I felt much better about the whole GD thing after I met with the dietitian and talked about everything. I hope your class goes well!
So that so it will not be a fun conversation
Otherwise, I feel like it shouldn't even be a talking point. I read recently somewhere that almost 50% of women gain over the 25-40 range. I know several ladies that gained way more, had a healthy delivery all around, and then lost it all.
The only helpful conversation I can imagine relating to that would be the potentially uncomfortable effects of more weight. Like, you'd be at higher risk for achey joints, heartburn, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, Charlie horses. But, um, to me that's iffy anyway -- seems like almost all of us get at least some of that.
I feel like you don't need that kind of negativity in your life. Can you let her/him know that it's a sensitive topic for you, that you're eating well and staying active, and that unless there's a direct concern, could he/she not make weight a focal point?
@HeatSparks I failed my one hour but passed my 3 hour for GD, and my blood pressure is 110/70ish. BP has only gone up 10 points in the last month but no one has mentioned if thats a concern or not. It doesn't feel like it is.
He's a very compassionate doctor, and he does know my history with weight sensitivity, I don't feel he was trying to be condescending about it at all. I've just been dealing with some comments friends have made lately so I feel like I'm hyper sensitive no matter what he may have said. I told him I was worried that it was water weight due to the massive swelling in my face and hands and he didn't seem to think it was the water weight. I'm not having issues with mobility or other symptoms beyond what everyone else is going through. He had handed me a kleenex and said he wasn't trying to shame me he just had to bring it up.
Also, does everyone get growth scans? And is that different than just them doing the measuring tape? So far that has never been mentioned, but I guess that could start coming up this week (I'll be 29 weeks). Now I want one!!
Because ive not been able to keep my fasting levels below the recommended levels & my after meals levels are within range cause ive cut out carbs it means i need insulin to regulate as i shouldnt be cutting carbs altogether like i have been the past week.
So its back to the hospital on thursday again to learn what to do.
Also means that if babys sugar levels are low when shes born that i may have to supplement & bottle feed aswell as breast feed.
Oh & my babys head is massive which is giving me all the anxiety about a natural delivery!
@janefelicity Sorry to hear about the frustrating appointment, hope you are able to get things regulated with insulin and go on to have the birth/breastfeeding experience you're hoping for!
My ultrasound went as well as I could have hoped. My fluid is diminished as we would expect, but was still 4.6. I was prepared for the possibility of little or no fluid, so I was okay with it. It was just a quick check but she seemed to be squirming, practicing breathing, and doing all the things she should be. We didn't get to speak to the MFM. Here's to another day, 30+1!
FINALLY got a call from the dr office. Only 8hours after I initially called. Passed my sugar test with a 109!! Low iron levels/anemic though so getting a script for twice a day iron. Would explain my extreme exhaustion and lack of motivation though.
Congrats @lct2008!! That was literally my exact score and I had low iron. Word of advice, ask them about stool softeners or other non constipating remedies with the iron. Took me 2 days to feel like utter shit