Appointments Check-In (3/23-3/29)

[ThePalindromicOne]

Here is our weekly appointment check-in! Share with us the happenings at your OB, MFM, midwife, etc. appointments over the next week!

[kemdupuis]

Wah! I have my GD test tomorrow. I am so panicked that I won't pass. Wish me luck!

[laurenlou83]

We have a growth ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow. I need them every 4 weeks now since my GD diagnosis last week. I'm not happy to have GD, but I am excited to see our little man!! I'm sure so much has changed since we saw him at 20 weeks. Fingers crossed everything looks great and he isn't measuring too big

[megd893]

pbubblegum, sorry to hear you're still feeling terrible. Hopefully they'll have some answers for you soon! Baby's doing okay?

Have a non-routine U/S today to "reassess placenta issues and monitor fetal growth". I went in on Friday and told them I've realized I'm not comfortable with the lack of monitoring they're doing for my son and I. So, we have an U/S today with my 28 week docs appointment next Monday for results. FX the boy is growing strong and the placenta hasn't thickened!

[megd893]

Mar 23, 2015 10:36:44 GMT -5 pbubblegum said:

Mar 23, 2015 10:30:48 GMT -5 megd893 said:

pbubblegum, sorry to hear you're still feeling terrible. Hopefully they'll have some answers for you soon! Baby's doing okay?

Have a non-routine U/S today to "reassess placenta issues and monitor fetal growth". I went in on Friday and told them I've realized I'm not comfortable with the lack of monitoring they're doing for my son and I. So, we have an U/S today with my 28 week docs appointment next Monday for results. FX the boy is growing strong and the placenta hasn't thickened!

We are ok thanks. Well, yes and no. I'm constantly nauseous and throwing up and work is stressing me out. This is on top of my anxiety and depression issues.
I hope your U/S comes back positive and there are no more complications. I'm happy to hear you are sticking up for yourself, my GP is giving me a hard time and I usually end up crying after my appointments with her. 
You're somewhere north of Toronto right? 

That sounds terrible.  I had the stomach flu last weekend and that was bad enough thank you.  Have they done any testing on you specifically?  Is there anything you can take? What are they giving you a hard time about? 
Thanks for the positive thoughts.  I had a hard time because I went in asking for an US once and was told they don't like to do more than is necessary, so this was a second go at it.  I just, don't like the lack of knowledge I have/they have when there is NO reason they can't be watching him closer.  
I'm an hourish west of Toronto.  

[Bluedaisy]

Failed the one hour glucose this past weekend so Friday I go for the long one. Fingers crossed! I'm sorry to hear that you ladies have some awful sounding doctors!

[turtletyme]

I am waiting at my glucose test right now. I was not prepared for it to be today (no warning!) and I had a hard candy before my ultrasound, so I am convinced I will fail. My placenta is still partial previa, unfortunately, but we will check again in four weeks. The good news is, my blood pressure remains awesome, so I may not have to deliver early. (Dr is still considering induction on my due date if needed.) I will be back with my test results!

[sordidvolition]

Failed my 1hr today and I have low iron. Wah wah

On the plus side, no cleft lip and the placenta moved up!

Now I go back thurs am for the dreaded 3hr test

[carolyngrace]

I had my checkup with the midwives yesterday. Everything was great! Baby was head down, back towards my right side. She pushed him around and helped me feel where the butt and back were. I'm measuring 32cm (at 30 weeks) which is in the big end of the normal range. The heartbeat was SO LOUD compared with how it used to be!

I'll have two more visits (3 weeks apart) and then I'll begin my weekly visits at 38 weeks!

[txngrl31]

I had my routine check up this afternoon - going every three weeks now and then after the next appointment, every 2 weeks.

It' became real this afternoon when the nurse handed me a packet about labor and delivery, as well as paperwork for DH and me to fill out, including the birth certificate paperwork. Everything was great, but since I voiced concern over feeling like I'm not gaining enough weight (I'm on the lower end of recommended weight gain), the OB ordered an ultrasound ( for my peace of mind) for the next appointment. I'm measuring 29 cm at 29 weeks, which is perfect, but maybe she did it because I tend to worry a lot?! Well, of course I'm going to worry now. At least we get to see our little girl! I was also informed that I passed the 1 hour glucose test.

TDAP shot next visit...we are trucking right along y'all!

[ThePalindromicOne]

Mar 24, 2015 18:09:56 GMT -5 sordidvolition said:

Failed my 1hr today and I have low iron. Wah wah

On the plus side, no cleft lip and the placenta moved up!

Now I go back thurs am for the dreaded 3hr test

I became anemic too (hemaglobin drop from 12.7 to 10.9) and had to start iron... blah!

[sordidvolition]

They gave me pills, too. My level was 9.4. They wanted 11 or higher. They gave me these pills where you take iron pills for 21 days then a 7 day placebo. It's like horse-pill sized birth control

[wifedeangel]

I had the GD test this morning, and also gott TDAP booster, and have been sleepier that usual since. I also got the hospital registration packet, which brought on a mild freak out. From now on, appointments will be every two weeks for the next 6 weeks, then it's weekly! This is all going so fast!

*edited to add that I passed! And I have low iron as well, which is not surprising, I usulaly do.

[sapphyre0702]

MFM visit to check growth and fluid levels in LO's kidney. Growing right on target and weighs a healthy 3lbs 4oz! The fluid in his kidneys is normal as well! The MFM called him Goldilocks baby because everything was just right - sorry for the AWing. Fingers crossed everything stays as it should for the next 10 weeks!

[trixi282]

Just did a big update in my other post, but today my MFM appt went well and the size of the mass in baby's chest is back down after Monday's double-shunt procedure.

Baby is growing well though and is right on track otherwise in terms of size development. 
I go back Monday for another F/U and Wednesday next week I am scheduled for a series of fun appts:
Fetal MRI, U/S, and Fetal Echocardiogram - I'll be at the hospital almost all day, boo!

[periwinkledaydreams]

I went in for a non routine last Friday with my OB because I had ended up in the ER Thursday afternoon with severely low blood pressure due most likely to A. long term pain of a 6 week uncontrolled migraine B. not falling asleep for literally seven days C. all of which being contributed to by stress, anxiety, and medications and also the fact that I lost 6 pounds since my 25 week appointment. She admitted me to L&D all weekend with IV fluids and had an MRI of my head and brain, and they attempted to balance my medication levels to both get my headache under control and get me to fall the fuck to sleep (which I finally did, on and off, the third night.. I AM SO TIRED) So I'll see my OB again next Friday for my regular 28 week appointment, then the neurologist on Monday to follow up from the MRI, and FINALLY Wednesday I get to meet with an MFM and have my first level 2 ultrasound to make sure all is well. Im so relieved to know MFM will be with me from now on to help manage everything. I am so so anxious about the effects of all the medication and hoping this will relieve alot of that for me and maybe lead to some better insight and oversight and relief for my head.

[trixi282]

Mar 24, 2015 6:59:14 GMT -5 Joolschweets said:

pbubblegum I really hope things get better for you and you get some answers.

I've mentioned before, the lack of time/interest from my Dr really frustrates me and I often leave feeling totally lacking in info and upset. I had my latest appt yest and for the first time I didn't wait 2 hours. Yay! I brought DH and he was actually pretty helpful, we knew the appt was going to be super short as ever so he helped me to remember the 4 main things I had wanted to ask. (I'm terrible at this, I'm usually so pissed off by the wait and her manner that the questions disappear til I'm home). She kept trying to leave the room and he kept prompting me to ask what I needed to. It was speedy but efficient for a change!

And now it's 2 weekly appts for me. Yikes!

First, I'm glad your H prompted you to ask the questions you had - good for him!

Second, your doctor sounds horrible!  She should not be trying to leave when you have questions that have not been answered!  If I were you (or even your H could do it) I would mention to her that you feel like you're not getting the attention and time you need with her.  You understand she's busy, but at the same rate this is all new to you and you need to know you are an important patient to her.  You feel rushed and that makes you uncomfortable.

Seriously, she needs to know - because there are probably others out there that feel the same way and also don't speak up.  It's not good to feel rushed along!

[nicolec78]

Had my first ob appt after my 2nd level II ultrasound was in. My little guy is a really big guy. He's measuring in at 30
Weeks, really 27 tomorrow. We will have growth check ultrasounds. They will not change my due date. I'm just shocked because my other two were so small. Doc said older ladies have bigger babies. I will have my second GD test next week so we will see if that is an issue.

[periwinkledaydreams]

pbubblegum I hope you start getting some answers and some relief!

[mrskblack11]

periwinkledaydreams, so sorry to hear about your long weekend at the hospital. I hope you get some more good sleep and relief from the migraine!

[mrskblack11]

Had a check-up today. Everything looks good. OB commenting on my nice ankle bones = bonus. No mention of my weight gain = YAY. I was supposed to get the Tdap shot, but they were out. Now I start going every two weeks.

Also got the "if you are eating cereal, you should stop" talk, because eating cereal = 10lb babies. I can however eat all the bacon and eggs that I want.

[hbanana18]

I had my 28week appt yesterday complete with my GTT. I am now scheduled for every 2 weeks. I was excited because they told me they will do a growth check around 32-34 weeks and I hadn't expected any more U/S. Now waiting for results of GTT. They told me today or Monday. So eating all the carbs until then. @mrsblack - they told me to expect tdap next time. Is it bad that I am happy my husband finally has to get a shot too?? Lol

[carolyngrace]

Mar 27, 2015 10:43:04 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

Also got the "if you are eating cereal, you should stop" talk, because eating cereal = 10lb babies. I can however eat all the bacon and eggs that I want.

If that is true I am totally screwed. I have always eaten at least one bowl of cereal a day, and as you can guess that's only gotten worse with being pregnant. But luckily I am a tall woman with some pretty big hips. We have a history of big babies anyway in my family, so I'm just going to roll with it!

[trixi282]

Mar 27, 2015 10:43:04 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

Had a check-up today. Everything looks good. OB commenting on my nice ankle bones = bonus. No mention of my weight gain = YAY. I was supposed to get the Tdap shot, but they were out. Now I start going every two weeks.

Also got the "if you are eating cereal, you should stop" talk, because eating cereal = 10lb babies. I can however eat all the bacon and eggs that I want.

Errr what??  (in reference to the bolded). Granted I don't typically eat tons of cereal, but what?!

2nd - YUM, and damn you for putting that picture - now I want to EAT ALL THE BACON!

[mrskblack11]

trixi282, carolyngrace, her theory is that cereal is FULL of carbs which turn into sugar which equals higher blood sugar levels which makes the baby gain weight. She also said if your family has a history of big babies, genetics usually win. This has just her observation, she has not done any studies. Cereal = evil.

[laurenlou83]

Mar 27, 2015 12:03:00 GMT -5 mrskblack11 said:

trixi282, carolyngrace, her theory is that cereal is FULL of carbs which turn into sugar which equals higher blood sugar levels which makes the baby gain weight. She also said if your family has a history of big babies, genetics usually win. This has just her observation, she has not done any studies. Cereal = evil.

I can understand her theory behind this.
With GD your placenta has a more difficult time breaking down sugars. If the baby gets too much sugar, or if it is built up, it can cause him/her to grow at a more rapid rate. As you said carbs turn into sugar. This is why the do growth U/S every few weeks if you are diagnosed with it and you have to stick to a strict diet or take medication to regulate these sugar levels. 

It doesn't always hold true... ie. my sister had GD and her daughter was born at 6lb5oz. I'm hoping I'm like her

[trixi282]

While true most cereal is carb-a-licious, and I see laurenlou83's point... that's a little wacky.

I ate cereal a lot for dinner when I was pregnant with my first, and I ate a ton of carbs in general. I do this time too - and my first was only 7lb3oz (and a full week past her due date) and this little Nugget is measuring a little ahead, but they also moved my due date back a full week early on with dating U/S.

I will continue eating my carbs since I don't have GD I have a bagel with cream cheese 5/7 days of the week, talk about carbs and sugar!

[mrsholley1344]

Mar 24, 2015 7:57:38 GMT -5 Bluedaisy said:

Failed the one hour glucose this past weekend so Friday I go for the long one. Fingers crossed! I'm sorry to hear that you ladies have some awful sounding doctors!

I failed my one hour also. They said I just barely failed it, but I am still super nervous. I really want a water birth, and my midwife won't do the if you have GD. Pluse I hate having blood draw. 3 hour test on Tuesday.

[laurenlou83]

trixi282, I agree it is a little whacky, I was just saying I suppose I can understand her doctor's way of thinking.

I wasn't eating a ton of carbs this pregnancy - I have a bagel once every week or 2, pasta is the same, if I eat a cookie it's literally 1 or 2, not the whole package, I don't like cereal (yeah, I'm weird), but yet I got diagnosed with GD. I think everyone is SO different it is hard to say what could cause big babies or not. But hey, I love bacon, so if I doctor encouraged me to eat more I would totally go with it!!

I was 6lb 10oz and DH was 9lb 3oz, so I'm just hoping this little guy can meet me somewhere in the middle

[turtletyme]

Mar 27, 2015 12:28:01 GMT -5 mrsholley1344 said:

I failed my one hour also. They said I just barely failed it, but I am still super nervous. I really want a water birth, and my midwife won't do the if you have GD. Pluse I hate having blood draw. 3 hour test on Tuesday.

Same boat! My numbers were also only "slightly elevated" and I am going on Tuesday too. Fingers crossed for both of us! The odds are in our favor, from what I have researched. What a pain and a waste of a day, though!