I was 28 weeks on Wednesday and had my check-up with glucose test. I passed the test the first time with Avery, but I was still nervous. This office does a meal test where you have 5 meals/snacks to choose from instead of drinking the drink. Because several options invovle milk, both times I've chosen a pb&j, 15 potato chips, and a Coke. With Avery, I'm sure I ate normal that day since I was a school, but this time I thought it would be good to eat mainly protein with just a few carbs thrown in. My appointment was at 2:20 so I had to eat at 1:20. I was pretty hungry when that time rolled around.
My efforts were in vain, because a not-good number popped up on the tester. I was so bummed. I was seeing the doctor who delivered Avery instead of my nurse practitioner, and after the stress of the finger prick and the test results, the bottom number of my BP was slightly elevated. My nurse practitioner would have waited and done it again, but this nurse didn't. So, the doctor just had great news in all areas! She said my glucose reading was so high, so wasn't going to put me through the 3-hour test. However, I've seen plenty of scores online that were higher, and many of those people passed the 3-hour. Instead, they've given me a diet to follow, and I'll go back in 2 weeks, have my sugar checked while fasting, go get breakfast, and have it checked again. Then supposedly I'll see a dietician if needed. I say supposedly because I really got no guidance on any of this. The doctor wanted to do some bloodwork because of my "elevated" BP, and it was then I realized that the doctor was done with me without giving me any instructions. The nurse gave me a sheet for a 2,000 calorie diet, but I wasn't told whether to count calories or carbs, which seems to apply more to this. My nurse practitioner is off until Tuesday, so I'm kind of winging it until then.
I know this has little to do with my lifestyle and all to do with what this particular pregnancy is doing to my body, but it's still frustrating. The most frustrating part though has been the lack of help with what I'm supposed to do. Today I've been hungry, and I know that's not good for the baby or a person my size. The doctor is great in the delivery room, but she falls extremely short compared to the time my nurse practitioner takes with me. I'm ready to talk to her on Tuesday and find out a little more before I go back the 10th. I feel she'll say my BP was no issue, especially since it was just a tad higher than normal and my urine was clear.
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 28 weeks
Size of Baby: Baby Center says 2.25 pounds and about 14.5 inches long.
Total Weight Gain: I had gained 4 or 5 pounds (can't remember my weight last time), so I think that was good since we just went through Christmas. I was measuring 27 weeks this time, where last time I measured on time. Obviously neither I nor the baby are packing on too many pounds.
Maternity Clothes: Oh yes. I'm still getting into some of my regular pants and wearing them with the band, but I feel that's coming to an end. I'm thankful that I can still wear my coats and hopefully won't have to buy a new one.
Movement: We have another mover on our hands. In the last few weeks we've really transitions from kicks and flutters to movement where I can feel body parts pushing and moving against me. Sometimes I'm not sure what's going on in there. Hiccups occur several times each day.
Gender: It's a boy! His name is Samuel Vincent, and we'll call him Sam.
Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty well. I've been waking up again in the early mornings and then waking every 30 minutes or so in the last week. Indigestion/reflux woke me up a few nights ago.
What I Miss: I miss being able to carry Avery comfortably. It can even be a challenge to sit together or rock. I also miss not worrying about how everything is going, if I'm over-doing it, etc. I'm sure there will be some food added to this list next time.
Cravings: My cravings continue to come and go. Something will be really good one week, but I won't want it the next. I still really want a turkey sandwich and haven't let myself have one in awhile. Once Sam comes, we may be making a trip to the Outer Banks to get my favorite turkey sandwich with apple slices. I've really wanted chocolate pie for awhile, and my mom is making one this weekend. Somehow it will get fit into that diet!
Symptoms: I'm feeling pretty good. I had a sinus infection for about 2 weeks that was a pain. Indigestion has come back some in the last few days, but I'm hoping that was holiday eating. It's getting harder and harder to carry Avery up the steps without dying. Sometimes I feel like I may have restless leg symptoms. I only notice it at night when I lay on the couch, and it's only in which ever leg is on top when I'm laying on my side.
Best Moment This Week: The Christmas holiday was wonderful, as was all the time at home to spend with family and rest. Also, we've been reading a Christmas book that talks about Mary and Joseph having a lot to do to get ready for baby Jesus. Each time we get to that part, Avery talks about getting ready for baby Sam.
What I'm Looking Forward To: I'm looking forward to continuing to receive good reports at the doctor's office. I'm looking forward to moving (hopefully) well before Sam's arrival, having everything settled, and having all my baby gear in one place. And truthfully, I'm looking forward to saying good-bye to teaching for a bit.
2 comments:
You poor thing! I'm so sorry, hopefully your NP will give you more info. I can relate to it not being your lifestyle, but the pregnancy itself. I had pre-e and I had none of the pre-determiners, it was just the way my body handled pregnancy with high BP
Hang in there until Tuesday! I have a friend who just went through this too. Yes, Evie likes for Henry to share his toys but she does not always want to share with Henry. It is so cute watching them interact more. Evie is so proud of Henry for learning to sit up.
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