Update on me: I was able to get in to see the specialist today instead of tomorrow. I've been put on (home) bed rest, and given the first of my 2 steroid shots. Doctor said the first goal is to get me through the next 2 weeks, then they'll reassess. He's pretty sure they'll 'get a few more weeks' out of me, but they're not taking any chances. I spoke to H today to update him on this and remarked that weirdly I feel better having seen the specialist, even though the news wasn't totally reassuring. H said he felt worse, so that makes me happy - not that he feels bad, more that I'm glad he grasps the seriousness of the situation.
It's a good thing I'm at my parents' house and have people to wait on me hand and foot.
I would like to know how it's possible at 11w2d that I look AT LEAST 20 weeks pregnant by 3pm. A stranger carried my large bag of dog food to my car today because "you shouldn't be lifting that!"
I didn't have the heart to tell him I wasn't even three months. I'm sure he thought it was due in Jan/Feb.
Had my first OB appointment today too. Not so great news is that my BP is up already and I have protein in my urine. I have to go back for a recheck next week.
My clinic has started doing the glucose test at 14 weeks and again at 28 weeks, so I will have my first one at my next 4 week check, ugh.
My OB started me on meds (labetalol) @ 16w b/c my BP was high. I think she said typically it may go up in 1st tri, down in 2nd, and then back up in 3rd, but since mine was going up in the second tri I had to meds. I monitored my BP 3x per day and sent her my #s weekly. She was mostly looking @ the bottom number to make sure it wasn't consistantly over 100. If it was we raised my meds. The biggest drawback was that the meds made me so damn tired - especially when we got to the higher dose (started @ 200mg/ day and ended at 1200mg/day). I had lots of extra u/s and NSTs - DS was born early and small (which is typical for high BP) but otherwise very healthy hang in there!!
ivy, we'll try to keep his flight as is, but since it's standby he can change it last minute. There's no way he can get back in the next 2 weeks anyway, so we'll cross our fingers and hope I last until they reassess me on the 2nd. Then depending on what they say, he'll look into cancelling his conference and changing his flight. I'm just pleased he's taking this a bit more seriously.
bcarp30, I have Netflix and a VPN to access all countries.
I just pried my rings off my chubby swollen fingers with significant effort. I thought the benefit of being so pregnant in Fall/Winter was less swelling? I'm fooling myself?
I just pried my rings off my chubby swollen fingers with significant effort. I thought the benefit of being so pregnant in Fall/Winter was less swelling? I'm fooling myself?
Maybe, but a lot of it has to do with your body rather than the temps. I was pregnant through the summer in Texas and had zero swelling. I was prepared for it, but nothing.
I just pried my rings off my chubby swollen fingers with significant effort. I thought the benefit of being so pregnant in Fall/Winter was less swelling? I'm fooling myself?
I've not had any swelling in my hands, but after a week in which I found I had gained a considerable amount of weight, I took off my wedding ring. It just wasn't worth forgetting about it and possibly having to deal with it later.
On the plus side, at least you are not ringless AND being driven to your appointments by your father. I make sure to address him loudly as 'Dad' in the waiting room lest anyone think any creepy thoughts.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Nov 20, 2015 10:38:35 GMT -5
The only time I've had a hard time getting my rings off was when we were in Florida and I was a bit swollen in general.
@cookiemonster03, I measured 36w at my last appointment too, so I say we must be right on track for twins! I haven't had strangers ask though... Maybe I have perfected the resting bitch face? Lol
@cookiemonster03 along the same lines as your enjoyment by not explaining your size I also get the enjoyment of seeing people's faces when they ask what # baby this is and when I tell them it's my second and that DD is 12. It's priceless seeing them trying to process that. Depending on who it is I'll either leave them hanging or explain. Is it bad to give them that info just to see their face? LOL
Post by callmehales on Nov 20, 2015 11:09:48 GMT -5
actually got my u/s from the OB today, baby is measuring 11w6d (so 4 days ahead!) and a HB of 164!! i'm sure the IF anxiety will never fully go away...but i feel like i'm finally getting more excited than nervous!
actually got my u/s from the OB today, baby is measuring 11w6d (so 4 days ahead!) and a HB of 164!! i'm sure the IF anxiety will never fully go away...but i feel like i'm finally getting more excited than nervous!
Yay! My 11-week ultrasound was a bit of a turning point for me too. I actually pulled out that ultrasound picture a couple times to look at later, and DH and I kept talking about how much the baby was flipping around in there.
Are you doing an NT scan and chromosome screening? That was another big turning point for me as far as the anxiety. (The next/last was feeling regular movement.)
actually got my u/s from the OB today, baby is measuring 11w6d (so 4 days ahead!) and a HB of 164!! i'm sure the IF anxiety will never fully go away...but i feel like i'm finally getting more excited than nervous!
Yay! My 11-week ultrasound was a bit of a turning point for me too. I actually pulled out that ultrasound picture a couple times to look at later, and DH and I kept talking about how much the baby was flipping around in there.
Are you doing an NT scan and chromosome screening? That was another big turning point for me as far as the anxiety. (The next/last was feeling regular movement.)
that's monday!! because of thanksgiving, it's bumped up a little.
Had my last PIO shot last night, I am so happy to be done!
I'm kind of bummed/ nervous that we won't have another ultrasound until 20 weeks now. We opted out of the NT scan but now I almost wish we were doing it just to see baby again.
The only comment I've had from a stranger so far was a sample lady at Costco, who said, "You're having a girl?" Me: "yep". Her: "God, I'm good." I did have to laugh because the way she said it was so funny, but I couldn't resist snarking, "well, you had a 50% chance".
Every time someone asks me when I'm due they say something along the lines of "really? No way! You aren't going to last that long. Is it twins?" This has been happening since June. Although given I'm measuring the same as @cookiemonster03 that makes sense LOL More mucus plug out today. My sciatica is acting up big time, I'm in my chair with a heating pad and having 5 overnight guests this weekend.
Every time someone asks me when I'm due they say something along the lines of "really? No way! You aren't going to last that long. Is it twins?" This has been happening since June. Although given I'm measuring the same as @cookiemonster03 that makes sense LOL More mucus plug out today. My sciatica is acting up big time, I'm in my chair with a heating pad and having 5 overnight guests this weekend.
Have you tried acupuncture/cupping for sciatica? I found it to be helpful.
Every time someone asks me when I'm due they say something along the lines of "really? No way! You aren't going to last that long. Is it twins?" This has been happening since June. Although given I'm measuring the same as @cookiemonster03 that makes sense LOL More mucus plug out today. My sciatica is acting up big time, I'm in my chair with a heating pad and having 5 overnight guests this weekend.
Have you tried acupuncture/cupping for sciatica? I found it to be helpful.
Yes! I am doing acu, joint adjustments (from a DO but similar to a chirp adjustment), and therapeutic massage. I do one a week, in December I'm upping to 2 a week. My next appt is Monday!
I had a woman at work say "you look terrible, are you feeling ok?" Morning sickness kicked in big time so I was NOT in fact feeling ok, but that's not the point! You don't just say that to people. So, I politely gave her a hard time and didn't acknowledge that she was right. Lol.
I sympathise with the morning sickness, but I love that you're getting lots of signs this pregnancy is sticking around!
I had my last shower today!! The cake was beautiful -- super girly (glitter sprinkles!) and the topper is a Christmas ornament. So perfectly me, I love it!
Oh and it was so sweet that oneslybookworm attended, especially with everything going on her life. I felt like I had all the TTTC girls with me there <3.