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March 2022 Moms
morgantu
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Weekly Check in 12/20
morgantu
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EDD / Weeks + Days:
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact:
FTM/STM/TTM+:
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green:
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie?
Re: Weekly Check in 12/20
EDD / Weeks + Days:
27 weeks + 4 days
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact:
As tall as a 3 hole punch 😆
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Blue
Upcoming Appointments: Dec 29th MFM for high risk scan/consultation & Jan 3 OB check up
How are you feeling?: I'm feeling good mostly. Pregnancy constipation and hemorrhoids now 😝 Trying not to stress about upcoming appointments and awaiting NIPT results.
Rants/Raves: We decided as a family to cancel my side of the family Christmas. Would have just been my mom, 3 brothers and our spouses and children. Some have sick kids and thought it best though they've tested negative to cancel our get together. Rationally, I understand fully..am even okay with it. On the other hand, This is the 3rd Christmas holiday without our Dad and Christmas was always his thing so it seems extra tough to not come together
Questions: I've been taking OTC Pepcid on the days that I have such bad heartburn Tums won't knock it out. Its starting to not work as well. My OB said basically anything OTC is fine to take, so with that in mind, Any recommendations? What's working for you?
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie?
I LOVE holiday movies. I used to keep the television on Hallmark around the holidays and watch every movie possible even if they all have the same story line 😅. Now with DD, that doesn't happen. But every year, I HAVE to watch Polar Express and Miracle on 34th Street. Hot cocoa and Polar Express on Christmas eve has been our tradition for a few years now.
EDD / Weeks + Days: 28w / March 14 (though Doc thinks we will probably be closer to March 1)
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: eggplant?
FTM/STM/TTM+: Complicated
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: January 3 OB and ultrasound
How are you feeling?: Physically, pretty good! Typical aches and pains of course, but everything feels pretty manageable at the moment. Emotionally, also pretty good most of the time. Celebrating Christmas with my 3yo is just full of magic and excitement, so that’s got me pretty jolly lol. Plus, Hello 3rd Trimester!! That’s a relief. Doctor said I’m borderline for gestational diabetes, so I’m testing my fasting blood sugar for the next 2w leading up to my next appointment, that has me a little nervous but if I have GD I want to make sure it’s controlled. I still hate having an anterior placenta, and her low-movement-felt days make me anxious…I think she may have flipped head down this last weekend too, because where/how I feel her movement has changed, and my belly just looks different to me.
Rants/Raves: Rave: I just love Christmas time, and now that DS is old enough to really get excited about it, we are having the best time. Rant: My MIL. That’s all I’m going to say, because it would take way more time than any of us have for me to spew it all out, but my MIL…oof.
Questions: natm
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? Favorite Christmas movie is White Christmas, has been since I was about 8 lol. Though we really like Noelle this year too.
EDD / Weeks + Days: 28w, third tri! March 14 (but RCS will be the week of 3/7)
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: eggplant
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: Thurs for GD one hour and OB appt
How are you feeling?: pretty good, evenings I get nauseous a bit. I’m begrudgingly realizing I just cannot tolerate super sweet things right now. A piece of toast? Fine. A sugar cookie? Nausea for hours. It’s weird and makes me worried about the GD test. And I also think it’s rude to be grossed out by sugar the week of Christmas!
Rants/Raves: Christmas with a toddler is gonna be so fun!
Questions:natm
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? I really love The Holiday and Elf.
@achanceintime I feel you on the anterior placenta woes. She was quiet last night, not good for my nighttime anxiety, and now she’s doing karate chops. I really need her to respond more when I poke her. 😬
@rachelredhead +1 for elf! So good!
EDD / Weeks + Days: 27+1 3/20
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: as tall as an ipad? lol kayyyyyy
FTM/STM/TTM+: stm
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: green
Upcoming Appointments: next week i get the full gamut: GTT, placenta check US, ob check. I'm going to really try to nail down with the dr RCS or VBAC. Unless my placenta is still previa- in which case, moot.
How are you feeling?: not bad. I've started waking up to pee at 4am and not being able to get back to sleep, which is annoying af. Otherwise, just the usual mild heartburn, restless legs, constipation.
Rants/Raves: Rave: +100000 to everyone excited about Christmas with a toddler. We are having so much fun already. It's so pure and adorable.
Rant: We are getting company this week (my parents and brother/his gf) and so we are trying to get our little house projects finished up before they get here. Of course, EVERY project turns into something much more involved that expected and now we need an electrician and a contractor.
And the projects aren't getting done before they get here so our house is going to look trashy. Bah humbug lol.
Questions: nerp.
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? I really like the old rudolph and frosty, plus elf and the grinch! Extra fun when we read the grinch with DD!
EDD / Weeks + Days: 28 weeks +5 days, due March 9
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Loaf of wonder bread, I think it said? Lol
FTM/STM/TTM+: Complicated
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: Tomorrow at MFM, 12/22 at regular OB, 12/29 MFM, 1/3 MFM, 1/11 MFM and I’m sure Wednesday there will be a regular OB scheduled in between the January MFM visits…
How are you feeling?: Tired and a little under the weather. DH was nice enough to kiss on me Thursday night before admitting Friday that his throat had been bothered since the day before. So he’s been treating his cold with all kinds of stuff and I’m like “Welp, I can’t use any of that. Cool.” 😆
I’ve been super emotional lately, a large contributing factor is my best friend refuses to talk to me citing she wants to be alone. It’s been almost a week since I tried to confide in her about my worries after my MFM appointment and it just feels like a slap in the face to get a cold shoulder when all I was looking for initially was a little support.
Rants/Raves: At the risk of being a broken record, just don’t understand my bff right now. She acted kind of stand offish when I was pregnant with DS, and she’s definitely been testy with me at times this pregnancy, but on the whole she’s been a great friend for 13-ish years even if we don’t always see eye to eye.
Because I don’t really have any other friends, it’s been amplifying my feelings of being alone/ unsupported. Only good thing that’s come of this is DH has been more tender and gentle with me.
Just hoping for good news at MFM tomorrow to boost my mood a bit.
Questions: Anyone else have friends that act differently when they’re pregnant?
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie?
I love the songs ‘What Child is This?’ and ‘Breath of Heaven’
‘Let it Snow’ was always a childhood favorite though due to having a December birthday. I would always hope for a snow day on my birthday.
Movies, I love Rankin Bass classics like ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’ and ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’. Again, being a December birthday probably factored in, but I would always request to watch both on my birthday as a child.
EDD / Weeks + Days: 27 weeks
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: lettuce
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: Glucose test - I will wait until after Christmas
How are you feeling?: Pretty good. Had some emotional moments this week and weekend and a spot of insomnia.
Rants/Raves: Rave: I am done my Christmas baking. I have trays and trays of cinnamon buns (wish I could share with you guys) - I also have 2 kinds of shortbread, gingerbread, sugar cookies, and my husband's grandma's tea rings. I think I am all set! I also did the rest of my christmas shopping and my christmas grocery shopping over the weekend (except Hubby's stocking).
Rant: border restrictions making it difficult for me to see my little bro for Christmas. Also could rant about how hard it is to do my running around, cleaning, cooking, and shopping for christmas with pelvic pain and a major waddle going on.
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? SO MANY! I have to agree with @achanceintime about White Christmas - I usually watch it on Christmas eve while I wrap gifts, prep christmas morning breakfast. Also agreed with @friends-fan about Hallmark movies, which have been non-stop all month in my house. Miracle on 34th was also my fave as a kid, so I gotta squeeze that in too. I also watch Love Actually, Family Stone, and the Holiday most years while I bake. Michael Buble Christmas is on repeat all month as far as music goes.
This maybe should go in unpopular opinions - but I cannot take National Lampoon's Christmas Movie. I actually get depressed every time I have tried to watch it. I know so many people love it - I don't think I know anyone else that gets my reaction to it.
EDD / Weeks + Days: 27+0, RCS around the 14th
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Gah. No idea. I would guess about the size if an original Pound Puppy pup. Just kickier.
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Blue 💙
Upcoming Appointments: Wednesday for GP (I'll ask about TDAP while there...I would prefer to get it early) and 11th for OB to book RCS etc.
How are you feeling?: Still sick. Plus heartburn has started. But I feel like I can see the finish line. Emotionally pretty good actually. He is allabout moving. He was head down already at last week's appointment and I'm starting to get used to his movement pattern so I'm slightly more calm.
Rants/Raves: I was on the computer for over 2 hours this morning trying to book my booster since it opened to 18+ today. Nope. They only opened 1 extra day of appointments in 3 locations so needless to say EVERYTHING is totally booked already. Grrrrrr. I'm hoping I can at least get in before the end of the month.
Questions: Nope!
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? Like @achanceintime definitely Wjote Christmas.
@realhousewife519 I feel you on the waddle:/ I do not remember being this uncomfortable this early with my girls. But I'm also doible the size I was with them so I guess there's that...
@faithmovesmountains Sorry about your BFF. Like I said previously all my closest friends are childless by choice so I get it. Even my sister says stuff that makes me super annoyed...I just have to remind myself she's living a different experience and that's ok. I hope your BFF cones around soon ❤
@morgantu Yay for toddler Christmas joy!! Hope all goes well at your appointment next week!
@faithmovesmountains I am so sorry your bff is behaving that way, especially in a time when you could really use the support. I don’t have many close friends either, and my relationship with my bff changed drastically after DS was born. She has a daughter, who was 6 at the time my DS was born, and I thought things would be a little different. But I unexpectedly became a SAHM, and I’ve seen her 3 times since then. We worked together,so I guess not seeing me regularly changed the dynamic. We still text and chat regularly. But it isn’t the same. Which is isolating for sure, especially as a SAHM. FX your friend comes around and your upcoming appointments all go well.
@achanceintime FX for good fasting glucose levels and for more movement!
@rachelredhead your stomach is being a total grinch. Good luck on your GTT this week.
@morgantu FX for good news re:placenta movement. And I feel you on the house projects. Nothing for us recently has been a simple 1 day fix either.
@faithmovesmountains im so sorry your friend isnt offering you the support you need right now. It sounds more like a ‘her’ problem and not anything you need to internalize and take personally (easier said than done). There is nothing wrong with you and your need to be listened to and supported right now. I can imagine it’s really hurtful though after how long you have known each other. I don’t think it would be a bad idea for you to reach out and gently share with her how you are feeling in a non-accusatory way. Good luck at MFM tomorrow! Let us know how it goes.
@realhousewife519 i need you to send me some of your baking energy! Usually my favorite thing to do but just not in the mood this year.
@Panaceia I feel for our Canadian friends having a hard time getting a booster. Really hope you are able to soon. Soooooo much C*vid at work this week. 😭 I feel it coming on again. Also- standard to get TDaP at 28 weeks here. Got mine this pst friday.
EDD / Weeks + Days: 28 weeks
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Blue
Upcoming Appointments: Glucose test today, OB appt tomorrow
How are you feeling?: Disconnected, still not feeling pregnant despite the growing belly, moving baby and the fact that I’m due in 12 weeks
Rants/Raves: Schools are rumoured to be switching back to online here, so looks like I’ll be home with my daughter for the remainder of the pregnancy
Questions: re: glucose levels. Has anyone had a low level an hour after the drink? I had eaten breakfast, drank the drink, and then an hour later my level was 3.9 when they drew the blood. RBC/hemoglobin were low too. I see the OB tomorrow so will ask there, but had only heard of high blood sugar during the test, not low.
I got super shaky and nauseous about 30 mins after the drink, and then super tired a couple hours later. Didn’t have this issue when pregnant with my daughter.
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? Always Elf! I love sharing it with my daughter.
@night_nurse I had no energy to bake the last 2 years so my family and friends are all very happy that I was in the mood this year! we all have our years! For inspo, check out sallys baking addiction website, which is where I get a lot of my recipes from.
What is all this about the TDAP? I have never had that, is it a tetanus shot? Are we supposed to get them in pregnancy? - I have literally never ever had one in my life.
@realhousewife519 That makes total sense. The size of my bump and my inability to walk like a human definitely proves that theory! And you are so lucky with the COVID shots! I'm hoping they open more clinic appointments soon. SO got in for January 2nd, but now that it's basically open to everyone it's going to take forever to get booked in! Even all the pop ups here are basucally filled up before they even open. And the TDAP during pregnancy was not a thing with #1 but it is the recommendation here now. I got it with DD2 and I'll be getting it with this one. They typically do it I *think* around 32 weeks here, but I'm going to try to get it this week.
@Jeenyus Thanks 😊 I have learned that if I don't mix solids and liquids it is manageable, but it's still as bad as it was in first tri:/ Also, I had low RBC at my GTT but not low blood sugar...was it still within the realm of what the lab says is normal?
EDD / Weeks + Days: March 10, 28+4
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: something about a chocolate chip- sounds delicious
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: OB on the 30th
How are you feeling?: Really good. Had 3 busy but physically pleasant shifts at work this past week and and so grateful my body seems to be healing. Was worried about going back to work after the preterm labor considering how physically demanding my job can be. Proud of myself for resting and hydrating and focusing on nutrition and gentle movement. Ready to cook this baby another 10+ weeks if she’ll let me.
Rants/Raves: Ordered a pre-made prime rib roast dinner from Whole Foods and know for sure future me will thank past me for that decision. Stress-free Christmas dinner ✅ Also- passed my GTT with great numbers. Had to do the 3hr with my first and worried about squeezing that in before Christmas. Glad to not have to.
Questions:
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? It’s a Wonderful Life will forever and always be the best Christmas movie. If you have never watched it, it is so worth it ❤️
I’m sorry you’re still sick and thank you.
I’m sorry
@night_nurse
I took your advice to try messaging her again and I think you’re on the right track. After initially brushing me off, she said she wouldn’t be doing this if she didn’t care. Seems hard to fathom in the moment, being that I’ve definitely felt more alone, but it made me feel a bit better to have some words of affirmation, in a sense.
Also so glad you’ve been doing better since your preterm labor scare.
I've always thought of watching Its a wonderful life, im gonna need to do so!
@faithmovesmountains I have a friend that during my first pregnancy, things were tense. I felt isolated from her and felt it was due to being in different stages of life. Her child was 10 or so at the time and she was done at 1. I tried to keep her in the loop but I felt she wasn't slightly interested, so I didn't try hard to maintain the relationship. When I went to get checked bc of high BP reading on my home monitor and my dr decided to admit me and induce at 37 weeks. I was terrified as a first time mom. I notified my employer and my mom of the situation, no one else. 2 days later when my daughter was born, I later made a FB post to notify everyone at once because I was EXHAUSTED and didn't see the need to individually notify everyone. I didn't even get a congratulations. Long story short. She was hurt I didn't personally tell her. She hadn't even cared enough to come to my baby shower was my first thought. I let it go. Later found out after her ignoring all my messages for months, and I confronted her. She finally told me I had not personally notified her and she felt she deserved more than that. I apologized ..I really needed my friend PP. We somewhat made up. But things are still just not the same I told her first for this pregnancy....now months later, I am the one who messages first to update her. I feel like we have drifted again. I think it has to do with the different stages of life. Sorry for the long story. What I meant to say is, I get it. I don't think its a problem with us (you and i) I think it has alot to do with where our friends may be in their lives in relation to where we are. I'm 34 with a 2 year old and soon to be newborn. Shes got a teenager and loves to travel. I don't blame her but it does make me sad that we will never be as we were. I was there when her child was a toddler and on. I expected the same and I'm afraid its not going to happen. I hope the situation with your BFF is resolved soon. Its not fair to you to be so stressed over it when you already have so much going on. *Hugs*
@friends-fan so sorry about Christmas, hope you guys can still have a happy day
@achanceintime def had a flip here too, suddenly carrying lower and feels different
@rachelredhead so rude! Hopefully that pesky nausea disappears by Friday!
@morgantu I read that as iPod 3 times and was like whattttt 😂😂 pregnancy brain
@faithmovesmountains so sorry about your friend, I hope she comes around and is there for you like you need and deserve
@realhousewife519 wow so jealous with how much you got done, that’s awesome!
@panaceia bahaha I love your made up comparisons 😂 ugh hate that with booster, do you have a small mom and pop pharmacy you can try? Everywhere was fully booked by me but my mom and pop was wide open, I feel like people forget about them 🤷🏻♀️
@jeenyus sorry you are still feeling disconnected, thinking of you
@night_nurse way to go with the self care, I know it’s easier said than done! Cook baby cook!
EDD / Weeks + Days: 3/3 29w5d
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: hand is as big as a golf ball
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue #2
Upcoming Appointments: tomorrow
How are you feeling?: my lower back is killing me, but my hips feel fine - complete opposite of last pregnancy
Rants/Raves: we are finally home! H took a PCR Friday morning and got the negative result Sunday night - I ran home 😂
Questions: natm
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? The grinch!
@friends-fan I'm so sorry you are canceling Christmas on your side of the family. It must be tough without your Dad in the picture
Love the Polar Express. I got the book for DS for Christmas!
@achanceintime @morgantu My son is almost 4, and love that he is in such a festive spirit! We've been doing Elf on the Shelf the past few days, and he loves looking for him every morning!
@faithmovesmountains Wish your friend was there for you for support. Hopefully, you can reach out to her and explain what you are going through and you can hear her side as well. Good luck with all of your MFM appointments!
@realhousewife519 Very impressed with all of your baking! That's amazing that you have all that energy! Good idea on waiting for your GTT!
@jeenyus Keep us updated on what your OB says about low levels!
@night_nurse So happy to hear that you and baby are doing well after that scare! And genius idea in pre-ordering food for Christmas dinner!!
EDD / Weeks + Days: 27+6, 3/16/22
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Eggplant
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Blue x2
Upcoming Appointments: Just had GTT today, Growth Scan at MFM tomorrow, 1/3/22 for OB
How are you feeling?: I've had pregnancy rhinitis for a few weeks now, and now recently more frequent nosebleeds. Also have had some legs cramps overnight. Pregnancy is fun! Just instacarted a Covid test to reassure that I don't have Covid. Other than those issues, just trying to survive these next few weeks.
Rants/Raves: A few raves: Trying to get as many holiday activities in as possible! We went to NYC yesterday to take my son to see Santa, finally moved his room into the spare room so his room will be the twins' room. Took a few days off after Christmas to help get that setup. Rant: DS lost his Hulk figure at the park. My brother gave it him, and I believe it's an older Hulk figure so could be a collector's item? DH and I looked everywhere, but haven't found it yet
Questions: Have we talked about going home outfits? I haven't gotten anything special, but am looking for some warm zip-up footies and hats for the boys.
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? I love Elf, Love Actually, Home Alone, and The Family Man. As for songs, love the soundtrack from Love Actually and definitely Michael Buble.
@jennifer_m21 This baby will wear the same outfit DD wore. A floral wrap top and little pants. I hope the rhinitis gets better! I put a humidifer in my room to see if that helps me. I'm not sure if it has or not, but I do feel like my skin is looking better haha.
@gembud Glad you made it home!
@night_nurse Preordering Christmas dinner is genius. Smart!
I'm missing a lot of tags today. I read all the posts but I'm feeling a big overwhelmed trying to catch up. I'm sorry
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EDD / Weeks + Days: 29+5 / 3/3
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact:
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: I am super extra and scheduled a boutique ultrasound for today as a Christmas present to myself haha.
How are you feeling?: Good! Much better than I have in a long time.
Rants/Raves: Not a lot to update on. I would love advice from TTM's on how to prep your first child on the new baby and any advice for how to handle the transition. That might work better as a separate thread though.
Questions: Nope
GTKY: Do you have a favorite winter/holiday song or movie? All of them haha?
@kgg2241 yes! I've been using saline nose spray, and just started using the humidifier last night. I can breathe at night, but during the day, I still feel congested.
@Panaceia I'll start a thread!
Just got my Covid results using an at-home test kit. I'm negative, so the stuffy nose/congestion is definitely due to rhinitis. Will go to the store later to buy more tissue boxes lol.
Let me lead by saying, Lilly Rose is okay but it’s not the best news…
Possible TW, just to be safe….
They said the placenta is occasionally fighting the blood flow and they suspect it is the reason she is measuring small.
The placenta is not nearly as bad as it could be, but it’s concerning enough that they’ve ordered non-stress tests twice a week and will continue to monitor her placenta and practice breathing weekly, checking her growth again with official measurements 1/11.
To get in the 2 non-stress tests a week, they want me to go to my regular OB for the other test, so it will be many more appointments.
Additionally, I’ve been advised to pack my hospital bag as at any given visit they could determine I need to go to the hospital and have this baby.
They estimate with how things look now I might be able to get to 34/35 weeks and they will certainly try their best to give her as long inside as possible, but they said I need to essentially put my affairs in order and get used to the idea my baby will likely be a preemie in the NICU.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m so grateful they are doing all they can and they don’t even doubt she’ll make it. Her living and thriving means the world to me.
But this hits so hard.
After what I went through in my first pregnancy, I dared to hope any future pregnancies would be smooth sailing… I know that sounds dumb, but a part of me already breaks because I don’t have reliable childcare for my son and I know if I need to be with Lilly Rose in the NICU, I can’t be with him, but when I’ll be with him I won’t be there if she’s scared and crying… I know I’m thinking so far ahead, but there’s just a lot to process.
Hoping to make it closer to term so when she’s born she can come home, but trying to come to terms with her needs might indicate something very different.
Thank you.
To top it off, my best friend texted me today to say she feels I’ve been mentally and emotionally manipulative and I just treat her as a crutch. That additionally I need to let go of my PTSD and Anxiety, because I’ve allowed them to become my identity and so I’m holding myself captive. She makes clear that she is close to terminating our friendship and I just feel so sick and lost.
The main reason I talk and write with her is because we had similar interests and we had fun, but I thought friends supported friends in hard times…
And as for the PTSD and Anxiety, just being pregnant makes those worse, but I’m trying I really am. I’m ashamed of being a mess all the time. I try not to let these feelings control me, but they’ve been prevalent lately and I cry out to God for help and I just… I don’t know what else to do.
Let me know if I should stop posting here, I really am just trying to cope, but I don’t want anyone to feel like I’ve used them either.
My blood pressure has levelled off from last week, 119/63 now.
Low RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, ferritin, as well as low glucose - OB said I'm deficient in iron, so put me on a supplement and referred to dietician for some advice re: incorporating more iron rich foods into my diet.
OB I saw today was covering for my usual OB, but she happens to know a lot about epilepsy, so she was able to answer a TON of questions re: my medication, nursing baby, concerns re: baby withdrawing if I'm not able to breastfeed, titrating dosage down after delivery, and safety planning once baby has arrived. I was so thankful that our paths crossed!
I think it mainly has to do with how the placenta is holding up, if it gets bad enough they said steroid shots for baby’s lungs and then prep for labor.