What a week…
May 31, 2009 - 8:32 pm EST
What a week indeed. Lots of things have changed.
1. Last Tuesday at our prenatal appointment I was told that I should be leaving work right away. She gave me one more day to settle things, and unfortunately I was unable to even go that day. The next day Wednesday was pretty crummy for me.
2. Also, during the appointment the stress level about how much fluid I’m gaining was increased as we went over the report from the doctor we had seen the previous Friday at another hospital. They wanted more tests and more ultrasounds to keep an eye on things.
3. I spent 3 hours at the hospital on Thursday doing a more involved test for gestational diabetes. Bo-ring.
4. I spent 4 hours at the hospital on Friday for our scheduled appointment, and some unplanned impromptu appointments because it turns out I have gestational diabetes (potentially good ’cause that’s probably what is causing the excess fliud; much better than a congenital defect).
5. I’ve spent the last 2-3 days obsessing over my diet, and the results of testing my blood sugar levels after meals. Man is it depressing when it exceeds the target number. I’m not going to go into the details of gestational diabetes so I don’t bore you, but if you’re interested I’m sure you could google it. The main thing is most likely it will go away after I have the baby, but if I don’t keep my blood sugars down it can be bad when the baby is born.
6. I’ve spent the last 2-3 days waiting for this baby to come out. If you’re familiar with pregnancy, the baby has dropped. I’ve been having Braxton-Hicks contractions throughout the day. I’m exhausted mentally and physically. Oh, and I’m not working so I have plenty of time to brood.
However, I have to end with this caveat. Things haven’t been really terrible considering. Corey has been amazingly supportive and helpful. I’m just a very impatient person being challenged by this weaknesses. The baby will come out. Eventually. So I’m told.
Categorized: General
Beth
June 1st, 2009 @ 7:42 am ESTOh wow – sounds like very soon!!! So excited for you!! Have you been knitting lots to fill your time? And is gestational diabetes temporary?
Natalie
June 1st, 2009 @ 8:49 am ESTMy friend who had a baby recently also had gestational diabetes, and I know it was a struggle for her. My aunt also had gestational diabetes, I think with both babies, which did lead to larger birth weight in her case. My other aunt and grandmother on that side both have type 2 diabetes so I know its something more genetic on that side which I’m sure I’ll have to watch out for. But yah that does sound more promising if that is the reason for the extra fluid. Had you not been tested earlier? Or did it just start later on?
Not much longer, the last bit must seem like forever though!!
Kri
June 1st, 2009 @ 11:38 am ESTBeth, it is generally temporary. Some people still have diabetes after giving birth, but they think that may be more that their diabetes just happened to onset during pregnancy.
The knitting is hard because my belly is in the way. I can knit above my belly, but the dangling knits on my belly aggravates the itching. I haven’t been doing as much as I’d like.
Natalie, I’d been tested with the 1 hour glucose test very early, which seems to be routine for all pregnant mothers at CMC. When they were worried about my fluid they did the test again, and both results of the 1 hour tests were high, but not past the limit where they would consider it gestational diabetes. When my second one was high, they wanted me to do the 3 hour test which involves drawing blood 4 times to see how my blood sugar changed in that time. The first and last draws were OK, but the middle two were over the top. I’m guessing that means I’m just borderline.
Annie
June 1st, 2009 @ 2:38 pm ESTYikes, what a stressful week! Here’s hoping that your blood sugar stays under control and that baby comes out soon!
Kri
June 1st, 2009 @ 2:53 pm ESTThanks Annie!
Bridget
June 1st, 2009 @ 9:57 pm ESTJust remember, this is the last time in a long time you will be stuck with nothing to do. There’s a lot of excitement coming your way and you won’t remember what life was like “before” before you know it. Look around. Take some pictures.
Glad to hear that there’s a reasonable explanation about the fluid. The lack of one was kind of disconcerting. I had to do the second test, too. I’m so glad I had a book, and a fair to high tolerance for needles.
Kri
June 2nd, 2009 @ 6:47 pm ESTI know, I feel guilty about being upset with all this free time.
I don’t break down easily, but I don’t have a very high tolerance for needles. I can’t watch when they do it. It’s not the pain, it’s just creepy.
Oh, and I agree. Having an explanation really is a big load off. We probably don’t have to worry about congenital defects, and the baby seems healthy. It’s just me that isn’t!
Bridget
June 4th, 2009 @ 9:05 pm ESTDon’t feel too guilty. Boredom is still boredom, and excessive anticipation is still excessive anticipation. Take care of yourself!