July 2019 Moms
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Appointments Week of 01/07
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What is on the schedule for everyone this week? Any questions? Let us know how your appointments go!
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Re: Appointments Week of 01/07
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I have my 14-week appointment tomorrow. Think it's just to discuss bloodwork that I had done a few weeks ago. No US that I'm aware of, though I'd be happily surprised if there was one.
@jennm0724, I originally was going to go to a practice that required participation in this type of group. I ended up switching because I wasn't into it. They assigned "homework" for each meeting, and these were in addition to your regular OB appts, so like an extra appt every month or something. I can see where it might be helpful for a first time mom. But I am on my third kid, with two little ones to take care of, I found the time commitment sort of a deal breaker. Not to mention the whole group sharing aspect. Good luck! I'm interested in how you like it.
i have my NT scan on Thursday with an OB. They said it is one of the few times I’ll meet with an actual OB during this whole process. Which is fine because I LOVE by OB nurses! I’m excited to see baby again!
I also have to do GD testing this week. I’m not looking forward to it as I can’t stand nasty things right now, and I’ve heard the horror stories, so prayers I can keep the goo down. And prayers that I pass... I don’t think I’m going to pass.....
Any questions I should ask this week?
Its really not as bad as you've probably heard. I would highly suggest chugging it instead of taking the full 5mins. The faster you drink it the less you taste. Depending on the flavor it's like a really sweet watered down Gatorade with the texture of a completely melted popsicle (the ones in the clear plastic that you push up).
The 1hr is more a screening so if you fail it, it doesn't necessarily mean you have GD. They send you do to the 3hr one which is much more accurate.
You've got this!!
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I did a similar program with my first and as a FTM I LOVED it. Like suddenly I was in a group who wanted to talk about being pregnant as much as I did! They also always gave us like the mini one on one midwife check in for any questions that felt too personal or whatever.
@hakele good luck with the test! They made me test early also. It's not super fun but not the worst either - especially in the scope of birthing babies.
@hakele My GD is tomorrow...i'm with you so nervous that i won't pass. i know it's for the best to know sooner than later if i do, but i'm already analyzing my food and don't want to have to add another layer of scrutiny. Good Luck Thursday!
@erynpdx I'm trying to have an open mind and I think you're right its all about luck. Could end up being a group of duds LOL! I do have a lot of friends who have kids already and feel like I can ask them things where I might be more comfortable rather than a group of strangers and their SO's.
I had a thorough ultrasound at 9W after a bleeding scare and my doctor went over the full results. Over the phone they told me nothing was a concern, but the report my doctor showed me said I had a very small fibroid and one ovarian cyst.
Blood test wasn't bad. I think these are getting easier for me. Now to catch up on all the work I've been missing...
In other news, my due date got bumped from July 21 to July 24 which I suspected might happen based on my own hunch about when I conceived.
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Normally earlier ultrasounds are more accurate as far as dating goes. As they get bigger they go through growth spurts which can cause dates to seem a little bit off.
If this was your first ultrasound it's likely you could have ovulated earlier than you thought causing you to be further along or once again just caught in a growth spurt.
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Did blood work right after so I'll get my results from the pre-natal screening tests next week at my next dr. appointment.🤞
Everything is looking good with #3. In excited for the anatamoy scan in a month!
Also had a first Gestational Diabetes 1-hour test. And... I failed. I absolutely expected to fail. I know that I'm sensitive to big dumps of sugar... which is why I don't do that.
Also, for anyone else, if you have to do the glucose screening, the liquid was hyped up as being really nasty. But it really wasn't bad. It was just like flat orange soda. So if you like orange soda, you will be fine.
For smoothies, you can always do flavors you like and then add an unflavored protein powder like hemp. I do Califa almond milk, almond probiotic, almond butter, banana, hemp powder, psyllium husk and some ice.
I hope the meds help you feel better soon!
Good luck, my doc hasn’t gone so far as hyperemisis because I’m keeping things down, but I just can’t bring myself to eat because of the nausea and aversions.