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Man, I haven't updated in awhile... It's a busy time of year for us and our DS is keeping us quite busy as well! Our last appointment went well with no worries. Wednesday I went for labwork and my 1 hour glucose test. I haven't heard about the results, but with my 1st pregnancy they called the next day to tell me I failed so I am assuming all is good. Our next appointment is 10/4 and I am excited to finally see the midwife that we saw most through DS's pregnancy. She was a ton of fun and always made appointments enjoyable.

Also this little one is seeming much more active than DS was, but it may just be my weak muscles this time. I am currently loving the big movements, but am also nervous as time goes on!

Glad to hear all of your reports and praying for healthy babies and mommies for us all!

Any ladies preparing for Maternity leave yet?? Things are already getting crazy at work trying to prepare... My leave starts Dec 13th!

@wahine08: @Vegmama: I envy both of you! I plan to work all the way till I'm told not to. Who knows when that will be.

Update: I went to the Dr. again today. I've been feeling light headed, having a pounding heart beat, & it's felt like I'm having a gallbladder attack (I have no gallbladder). He is concerned that it maybe my liver or pancreas. He drew labs & said if it gets worse just to go to the ER. He is hoping that it is just my uterus pressing on scar tissue which is causing my symptoms. Waiting sucks.

@wahine08: today. They just called & said I have to see my other OB, the specialist, today because my labs indicates that I have extra fluid on my kindeys....idk what the heck that means! Hopefully I can get the time off...

@wahine08: no the labs they did would have shown that.

@sugar.biscuit I hope everything is ok.... that doesn't sound like much fun on top of being pregnant with twins!!

@wahine08 I have talked to my boss about maternity leave, and she promises that I will get it, but we will see. She is 3.5 years old, so I don't take everything she says to heart (I'm a SAHM hahaha) Luckily my Mom is coming for the first few weeks and so even if my "boss" is demanding I'll have help

@navy_mommy how are you feeling? Is your back better yet?

Has anyone else done the glucose test yet? I have an appointment today, and I think it is too early, but they are coming soon....

@MamaBehr: did they tell you to fast beforehand? My dr made some off handed comment about not eating after midnight but I'm guessing that's only if you schedule it in the morning??

@MamaBehr: they did another u/s yesterday and found I have a small amount of extra fluid on my kidneys & Izzy is folded in half which is putting more pressure on those organs. Her hands and feet are by her ears.

There is nothing they can do about it right now. If it gets worse I can take ibuprofen & if it gets real bad they can put in a catheter to drain the fluid. I'd rather not do either.

As far as the glucose test goes I had my first test 2 weeks ago one Dr told me to fast the other told me I didn't have to. I fasted just to be safe. My next test is mid October & I get to eat 4 large Reese peanut butter cups instead of the nasty orange juice I had to drink the first time. I felt so sick after. Yuck! My results were good.

ETA: here is our latest shots of our little ones! Baby boy is on the left & baby girl is on the right. Baby boy looks like his daddy!

Ugh my glucose test is Friday! Not looking forward to it. But on a positive note - I can finally feel LO kick (I hadn't yet because of an anterior placenta)

@Vegmama: I didn't even know it was an option.

@wahine08 I chug the orange drink. It sucks but it isn't THAT bad. This is my third OB/GYN and third baby and the first time that there was a choice, but the nurse told me the orange is better.

@MrsH they told me to fast the two hours before hand. I will not only fast for at least three hours before but eat super low carb and low sugar for at least 24 hours in advance (I have had to take the 3 hour glucose test with both of my other pregnancies)

@vegmama I didn't know that was an option either! With my second pregnancy I was never technically diagnosed with gestational diabetes, but they wanted me to do the 3 hour glucose test TWICE in one week, and I said I wouldn't do it and just proceed as if I had gestational diabetes. The finger pricks aren't bad at all.

Well, I officially have a big baby already. I'm 25 weeks 3 days and measured between 27 and 28 weeks. I find it hilarious (and not unexpected). So I have been singing "I make big babies and I cannot lie" (just like "I like big butts") ever since I walked out of my appointment.

Oct 16th is my next appt and it will be "G" day (aka glucose test).

@wahine08: They give you a glucose monitor to do at home ... You check 2-3 times per day & record the glucose levels. So, no hospital!!

My hubby is going to do it along with me!

@Honeydew: I have never felt dizzy due to the glucose test (I have done two 1 hour tests and two 3 hour tests with previous pregnancies), but I know plenty of women who have felt this way and almost passed out. I also have one friend who threw up when she was almost done and had to go back and DO IT AGAIN!!!!

I had my appointment with the OB yesterday. She seems very nice and knows her stuff although I'm a little concerned that she has a very high C-section rate for her patients. She said that it is because many of her clients are recommended from an IVF clinic and many of them have elective c-sections. I will travel back to Bangkok to see her again in November.

I have not heard any mention from my local clinic here about the glucose test. I will ask next time I am in there. My OB pointed out that they have failed to do a blood typing for thalassemia which apparently should have been done so I have to chase them about that too! My next appointment with the local clinic will be 18th October.

Had my glucose test yesterday and passed, yay! I did one at 10 weeks also and had orange flavor, this time I had fruit punch, still gross but I thought it was better, tasted less sugary or something. As for the rest of my appointment, I'm not anemic, baby is measuring a little big, her heartbeat was good, and the past few days I've been having Braxton Hicks but my doctor said everything looks right on track.

@MamaBehr: I've been going to the Dr. Every two weeks since the beginning for labs. And once a month for check ups. My next appointment is in 3 weeks. Sooo...I guess its about that time for me too lol.

I just came back from my 24 week u/s (Ill be 25 weeks tomorrow) everything is looking good. Babies weigh just under 2 pounds each, breach & are measuring on time. They were ahead of time for the longest time. So I'm not sure what that means but the dr. wasn't concerned. Baby boy has some BIG feet though lol. I see my other OB tomorrow for a regular exam/appointment.

I find out tomorrow if I passed my glucose test (sure hope I did!). I should also know by Oct 30th what day my c-section will be scheduled. It will be December 27th or December 30th, which do you think is better? I could probably talk her into either.

I also have my appointments up until DECEMBER!! Crazy town!

@Sugar.Biscuit: I can't believe you have been going that frequently since the beginning!!! Will they induce you by a certain point? What is your doctor's goal for keeping the baby's baking, but not baking too long?

@wahine08: That's the breakfast I had today! Hopefully it results in not having to do the three hour glucose test Good luck on Saturday!

@MamaBehr: I would think the 27th.. then you get to spend NYE at home!

@MamaBehr: aww, I hope you pass the 3 hour! I do my 1 hour on the 29th and I'm so scared I'll be diagnosed with GD! It's really been my only worry since the beginning. I don't want to have to skip the pies and treats at all the holidays this year. Hopefully you won't have to either!! When do you have to do the 3 hour?

@MamaBehr: boo! Sorry you didn't have any luck on your 1 hr test. I was lucky & passed my test again. I was almost certain I was going to get GD considering that 6 years ago I was diabetic! Keep your chin up.

I'm now seeing a doctor every two weeks & not just going in for labs every two weeks. this shit just got real lol.