Another doctor's appointment down! I go to see the ob doctor once a month, at least until I get close to the due date and then they increase visits. Yesterday was my November appointment.
I also had to do another yucky sugar test. The first time I had a sugar test, I had breakfast, which the doctor had said was okay. Well, I had Chik-Fil-A which was loaded in sugar and failed the first time. As a result, I had to take a 3-hour sugar test. It's miserable! 3 hours of taking blood and no food! My sugar dropped really low and I thought I was going to pass out. The nurse even called as soon as she got results from the lab to see if I was okay! This time, I knew better than to have any breakfast. I chugged my orange syrup (very nasty stuff) and waited my hour, then had my blood drawn and was on my way. Waverly was just kicking up a storm - I think she got a sugar rush!
At the doctor's visit, my regular nurse was back! I was happy to see her. However, she looked at my chart and the nurse I had last time ordered the wrong sugar test! I was actually supposed to have the 3-hour test again. I almost cried! I just can't do that again! So, everyone cross your fingers and hope that the 1-hour test I did yesterday comes back okay and they just waive the 3-hour test!
Well, I may have lost weight last month, but I gained it all plus some this month. Little Waverly is growing - and mommy is growing with her! My blood pressure was little bit high, 155/74, so the doctor recommended that I begin taking a baby aspirin (81 mg) daily. This should help my blood pressure so that its not a problem later on.
We listened to the baby's heartbeat on the fetal monitor again. This time, we found her heartbeat right away! The doctor was very pleased. She said the baby's heart rate was in the 150's. I also asked the doctor about the pain I've been having near my pelvic bone. She said that this is normal, just soreness from the pressure. It's okay as long as there are no accompanying contractions. She suggested a baby belt, which would help relieve some of the pressure by holding the baby bump up more. This, however, isn't going to make a lot of difference, and she said just to rest more.
So, all is well in the baby world right now. I'll keep an eye on my blood pressure and get plenty of rest. In the meantime, I'm hoping that I don't have to go back for the 3-hour sugar test!
My next appointment is scheduled for Dec. 18th, at 9:30 AM. I also have an appointment for Dec. 4th, at 11:45 for a 3D ultrasound. I can't wait! Hopefully there will be really awesome pictures to share.
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