Appt #31 – “See You In September” ???
It’s Monday. That means another non stress test (NST), fluid level check (AFI) and visit with OB Dr B. I had a feeling going into the visit that my fluid level would be higher. This past week I’ve felt extra…
Appt #30 – OB, NST, triage, frustration, medication, BLAH!
So Thursday started off pretty uneventful. Had another OB appt just to have an NST. My doctor wasn’t in the office but his partner was. I called him in to ask some basic questions. He noticed the frequent contractions on…
Appt #29 – OB (throwing away my to-do list)
Finally passed the 34 week mark!! Had a busy weekend working on the baby room and hanging with the fam. It also came with a great deal of Braxton Hicks contractions, some of them quite intense. I’ve had to take…
Basal Rate Fun
The last couple mornings have been really bad. Waking up with blood sugars between 138-150. Then it takes 2-3 hours to bring that number down to an acceptable level so I can eat breakfast. The first morning I thought maybe…
Appt #28 – OB visit (basal rates, low sugar, preterm labor, cervix check)
(33 + 5 weeks) I know its only been two weeks since I switched but I really, really love this new OB. He’s very warm, friendly, personable, funny. And you can tell he really enjoys his job. I get the feeling he…
Appt #26 & 27 – NSTs
Getting used to this new OB visit schedule! Every Monday I’ll have a visit with the doctor as well as a non-stress test (NST) and a scan to check the amount of amniotic fluid (AFI). Then every Thursday I’ll go…