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Had another appointment with my backup doctor today, got the Rhogam and passed the GD test with flying colors, but I'm 28 weeks and measuring at 34 cm., so it's another ultrasound for me. I honestly am not too concerned, I know it's going to be polyhydramnios again, but then I googled and freaked myself out, EVEN THOUGH I'VE ALREADY GONE THROUGH A PERFECTLY NORMAL PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY WITH POLY!!!! Lol, anyways. I lost 2 lbs. since my last appointment, so I think I'll be sticking with a mainly primal diet. Anyways, so that's about it. I'll be glad when this polyhydramnios resolves itself.

@FarmWifeGina: so glad you passed!!!

@Ash: My 3 hour is tomorrow morning and I'm nervous! I also have a feeling that I'll be bored out of my mind, but at the same time, it will be a nice break from the first week of school!

@FarmWifeGina: you always find the silver lining lol! I go in at 9 so I'm hoping to not be there too long. I see one of the doctors afterwards. Fingers crossed for a peek of Cricket's goods! And for a good appt!

@lilteacherbee: Good luck! Dh is going with so I'm sure my 1hr will go fast...

Well I've had 3 blood draws so far, 1 to go! The poor nurse feels so badly because my veins are ridiculous. I'm totally used to it at this point, between my m/c last year (making sure my levels were going down because they took foreverrrr) and getting blood drawn during this pregnancy every month for the antibody stuff. But it has taken 2-3 sticks for EACH time this morning. I seriously have a billion band aids. My veins are teeny tiny and they "roll." Woohoo! Lots of fun over here

@sweetooth: Nope, I was told not to eat after midnight, so I haven't had anything except the drink and some water since right before I went to bed at 10pm. It's okay, but I have a killer headache from all the sugar. I've got 30 minutes until my last draw and then I'm outta here! I should know by the end of the day if I passed (fingers crossed!). I asked about their numbers. For the fasting, they like below 95. One hour later-below 180, two hours later- below 160, and three hours later- below 135.

@Ash: I'm sorry!! Did they tell you your number?

It's not too bad. I literally got stuck 11 times (I counted!), so that sucks. I didn't start feeling like crap until right at the end. Odds are that you'll pass the 3 hour. Hopefully we both will!

@lilteacherbee: my 1hr was 167.

I hope we both pass too! I don't know why I'm so disappointed in not passing.

@Ash: Mine was 148. I know my office usually doesn't even do the 3 hour if its above 180. But 167 still isn't exceptionally high. I'm thinking good thoughts for you!!!

@sweetooth: I got to school right as my class was going to lunch. We had pizza and strawberries today, 2 of my faves!! I took a Tylenol too and now I'm feeling much better, thank goodness. I thought I might pass out at the end when they were trying to get the last blood draw. They have to use the blood pressure cuff to try to get my veins to cooperate and that was making me dizzy!

@Ash: Nope, they didn't say anything about changing my diet. And I'm so jealous about the finger sticks! My office JUST changed policies where they do blood draws now. I think finger sticks hurt worse but they are quick. Each time I got my blood drawn today, it was a 20 min process!

@lilteacherbee: Oh noooooo. I'm sorry, lady. That blows super hard. Now what happens??

@ms.janedoe: @sweetooth: Thanks guys I know it's not the end of the world, but it still sucks. They would be referring me to MFM, but I'm already being seen there. I actually have an appointment next Thursday for a growth ultrasound, so they are going to see if I can meet with the nutritionist as well.

My grandmother has diabetes (but hers has to be controlled with insulin), so I'm pretty aware of the diet and finger pricking and such. I try really hard not to complain about pregnancy because it took 13 months and a miscarriage to get here, but I kinda just wanna know why it has to be complicated for me?! I know I'm seriously blessed to be pregnant with a seemingly healthy baby boy....it's just frustrating!!

I'm trying to think of positives:
1) I will have to make healthier choices which will be better in the long run
2) Maybe losing the baby weight will be easier because I won't gain as much?
3) I'm terrified of birthing a huge baby because I'm small. And because I'm just paranoid in general (losing baby in labor/stillbirth). It makes me feel better that I will be closely monitored.
4) If they talk about induction, at least I will have a good "end date" rather than possibly waiting 1-2 weeks overdue and being freaked out about #3 /\

@MrsCB: Thanks I'm sure I'll have some questions once I process it a bit more.

@Ash: Good luck on Monday!! I really hope you get better news than I did!!

@lilteacherbee: I'm sorry you didn't pass, but I think you were able to find more than a few positives to look forward to! Might also help explain why he has been measuring so big all along (in addition to your due date theory). Hugs!

@lilteacherbee: bummer about the test! Way to look on the bright side, though. @Ash: good luck!!!!

Yesterday was the first time I had an issue with my office...They are transitioning to this new computer system, so they forgot to put my appt in the system, and only had my next one in. They got me in, though, so that was great.

@Mrs. J: Thanks! I'm super nervous... and these 3 days of a carb loading diet suuuuuuuck!!!

@FarmWifeGina: You can have them That's the way I took it as... I'm not a huge carb person anymore so it's actually pretty hard. Especially because most carbs are fattening... wah wah wah! I'm so nervous for Monday!

@FarmWifeGina: Hahahaha! Understood.

@Ash: good luck!!

@Ash: Good luck!

Thanks guys I think I'm ready to put my big girl panties on and deal with it now. It's just a couple of months, I can do this!

@Ash: I'm thinking about you!! I know what you mean- mine was out of control after the drink!