Oh, the other part of my appt. weight gain. My doc said "would I have preferred you gain less? Yes. But I know you and I know you are doing absolutely everything you can. So don't listen to any other doctor you see that's going to tell you are gaining too much because it's just what your body is doing."
Oh, the other part of my appt. weight gain. My doc said "would I have preferred you gain less? Yes. But I know you and I know you are doing absolutely everything you can. So don't listen to any other doctor you see that's going to tell you are gaining too much because it's just what your body is doing."
I'm loving your doctor today. Clearly she/he understands and respects all you've been doing.
Oh, the other part of my appt. weight gain. My doc said "would I have preferred you gain less? Yes. But I know you and I know you are doing absolutely everything you can. So don't listen to any other doctor you see that's going to tell you are gaining too much because it's just what your body is doing."
That is such a great and helpful message. A doctor that lives in reality how refreshing!
Just got back from my u/s. They started taking my blood pressure and it was through the roof and I just burst out crying. How embarrassing. Was able to see the gestational sac and yolk sac. Didn't see a heartbeat, though she said she might've seen a tiny flicker. She didn't say anything about a fetal pole either, and I forgot to ask. I go back next Monday for another u/s.
I got my flu shot in the office too. When did you guys do bloodwork for Rh testing? When I first got there she said I was going to have it done today, then before I left the nurse said nevermind, we're not doing it today. I thought that was a bit weird and of course it's worrying me that she didn't see everything she wanted to. I'm a freaking basketcase.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Yay, shoeless! I know it can be complicated raiding a girl especially if you have a complicated relationship with your mom, but I'm sure you'll do great!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
6w1d today. Have my first ultrasound tomorrow and I am soooo nervous. I have no symptoms and everything I read is all "you are probably experiencing morning sickness by now" and "your boobs are probably really sore" and "you probably have food aversions". Yep, none of that. So it makes me nervous that there's nothing going on in there. And even better, DH is out of town until Thursday, so he can't even go with me. I'm going to be a wreck tomorrow.
I can pretty much ditto this. 6w3d. First ultrasound Friday. No symptoms. DH won't be at my appointment (he will hopefully be Skyping in though!). Let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow kellikans. I'll be thinking of you!
Mushe I'm pretty sure I'm O+. I can't remember if they did a type and screen on our first visit before we started treatment. Maybe they did, she looked in the chart and saw that I didn't need it.
Had my appointment today. The doctor was very nice and seemed to really understand my concerns. I can still have a c-section if I feel I need one, so that makes me feel a lot better. Unfortunately I'm stuck doing the GD test, because they make everyone do it here. She recommended the 2 hour test, since it's common to fail the 1hr, so that's what I'll do. I don't know how I'm going to get through 10 hours without eating and then keep down a sugary drink. I usually have to have a glass of milk before bed, then something to eat right after I wake up or I feel faint. If I have anything high in sugar on an empty stomach, it makes me sick. I've always been this way, even before pregnancy.
I feel wiped out. Even though the appointment went well, it was stressful not knowing where to go, and learning that I have to go somewhere separate for all these things (lab work, scans). I think I'm suffering a bit of culture shock mixed in with separation anxiety from my London hospital. Props to G22 who has to do all this, AND in a system where she doesn't speak the language.
Oh yeah, and the dog puked up his breakfast and then I puked when I had to clean it up (no one else home). So that was fun.
Mushe I'm pretty sure I'm O+. I can't remember if they did a type and screen on our first visit before we started treatment. Maybe they did, she looked in the chart and saw that I didn't need it.
I bet that's it! I'm A+ and H is a + too, so it's not needed.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
I feel you, loira! Let us know when you take it so we can give you good thoughts. I'm the same way and my old OB did the two hour. This was with DS, of course, but it's all the same today. What helped me was sipping a tiny bit of cold water, and they also let me stand outside in the cold for a few minutes. The fresh air helped it stay down, but I did wish I would have asked for a ride to/from, because I was shaky afterwards.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Had my appointment today. The doctor was very nice and seemed to really understand my concerns. I can still have a c-section if I feel I need one, so that makes me feel a lot better. Unfortunately I'm stuck doing the GD test, because they make everyone do it here. She recommended the 2 hour test, since it's common to fail the 1hr, so that's what I'll do. I don't know how I'm going to get through 10 hours without eating and then keep down a sugary drink. I usually have to have a glass of milk before bed, then something to eat right after I wake up or I feel faint. If I have anything high in sugar on an empty stomach, it makes me sick. I've always been this way, even before pregnancy.
I feel wiped out. Even though the appointment went well, it was stressful not knowing where to go, and learning that I have to go somewhere separate for all these things (lab work, scans). I think I'm suffering a bit of culture shock mixed in with separation anxiety from my London hospital. Props to G22 who has to do all this, AND in a system where she doesn't speak the language.
Oh yeah, and the dog puked up his breakfast and then I puked when I had to clean it up (no one else home). So that was fun.
I'm glad you came away from the appt with some reassurance! I hope you slowly start feeling at home there, especially with the new doctor and his staff. It's tough to start over with a new doctor, especially the farther along you are.
Also I had an episode in early tri where the dog threw up and I gagged and threw up while cleaning it. Not one of my shining moments. lol
kellikans, Rh bloodwork was done at my initial OB appt along with whatever else they draw. There was like 8 vials they took.
I didn't get the Rhogam shot until 28 weeks though. I'm a tad jealous of all you lucky + positive blood types out there. One less needle. With me being A- and my H A+, I needed it.
I hope Monday's appt being more reassurance for you!
I feel you, loira! Let us know when you take it so we can give you good thoughts. I'm the same way and my old OB did the two hour. This was with DS, of course, but it's all the same today. What helped me was sipping a tiny bit of cold water, and they also let me stand outside in the cold for a few minutes. The fresh air helped it stay down, but I did wish I would have asked for a ride to/from, because I was shaky afterwards.
Good tips! I'll bring a water bottle and some food. My mum was going to take the day off to drive me to and from, but I might be able to do it at the lab services that are within walking distance. No way am I going to try and drive myself.
Post by belovedbride07 on Oct 6, 2015 18:28:31 GMT -5
I had an ultrasound at the perinatologist today. The babies are doing well, but lying on my back almost made me pass out! I ended up having DH bring me home after and I took a short nap, but I still feel crappy. And because I didn't actually start working (from home) until noon, I still have 3.5 hours of work to do. I just want to turn on Netflix and snuggle down in bed.
Trying for #3; FET 8/18 -- BFN. Leaving things up to chance for now... After three years, three IVFs, and two FETs, we finally have our miracle babIES!
Post by cactuscookie on Oct 6, 2015 18:54:59 GMT -5
boiler717, that sounds like good news, but since I suspect you're going to keep following the GD diet and self-testing your glucose levels anyway, it probably doesn't affect you too terribly much.
belovedbride07 - Yikes! Doesn't it kind of seem like the perinatologist of all people should have known that you shouldn't be lying on your back?!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.