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@Mrs. J: Yummy! Have fun. Bring something to keep you busy!

@sweetooth: oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about baby's kidneys but you're right, if the doctors aren't too worried, chances are everything will turn out okay! I totally understand the worrying though, big hugs!

My glucose test is next Friday and I'm a little nervous, but hoping it will be fine!

@sweetooth: Aww, sorry about the kidney problems :(. But you're doing exactly what you need to for him while he's inside - keeping him calm, fed, and perfectly happy while he grows. I'm also pretty sure my friend's baby had this and it turned out to be a non-issue. Will they be doing extra monitoring for you? Since I'm "advanced maternal age" at 35, I get lots of extra ultrasounds.

@lilteacherbee: @Ash: @MrsCB: Thanks ladies It definitely does trigger those motherly instincts and emotions when you already feel like your little one needs help right out of the gate. But I am thankful for advanced technology so this is caught while he's in my belly and we can tackle it early on.

@lilteacherbee: Good luck at your glucose test!

@Ash: We're totally in the caboose together! End of the month due date, procrastinating on the nesting, and house projects!

@MrsCB: Glad to hear it was a non-issue for your friend. I did have one additional ultrasound, but for now, my next will be at 32 weeks. And then just the usual OB appointments.

@sweetooth: I'm sorry to hear about the kidney issue--fortunately, it sounds manageable and I'm sure it will be just fine. Doesn't help the worrying though, I'm sure.

I'm now in the every-two-weeks appointment phase--my next one is next Monday. I also had a follow-up ultrasound this week because at my 20-week appt. they thought my placenta was too close to my cervix. Fortunately, it moved up and all looks good. It was so fun to see baby again--he had his feet up by his head the whole time.

My glucose test is this Friday! They told me to plan on being there for three hours (boo).

@sweetooth: Aw hugs, it's great that they caught it early and can monitor it. I've told myself that a few times "if no one else is worried about it, I shouldn't be either". they're the trained professionals, right?

@DigAPony: glad that worked itself out! & woohooo for 2 week appointments now!

@sweetooth: Sorry to hear about his kidneys - those mama instincts kick in quick, hopefully it resolves on it's own but I'm sure he'll be in good surgical hands if he needs help.

I passed my glucose test yesterday - yay! I couldn't get off the couch for 3 hours afterwards but at least I don't have to do it again. I don't really understand why I sugar crash so hard since it's not like I avoid sugar and I don't notice a crash like that when I'm just eating normal food.

They had originally said that they wanted to induce me at 40 weeks because of an anomaly with the umbilical cord. But now they said since it seems to be an isolated finding and my 1st LO was born at 40 weeks 3 days they'll wait until I go into labor on my own as long as things keep looking good - yay!

@anbanan15: She didn't really say but it sounded like she didn't expect it to be too much later than the first time. When she found out when LO1 came she was like 'oh, you should be fine then, you probably won't make it to 41 weeks but we can start talking about membrane stripping or more gentle methods of induction if you do get to that point.'

The OB was in my husband's class so I kinda knew her, which might have been why everything thing seemed so much nicer this time and she definitely put my mind at ease. I don't see her for my next appointment but I think my later appointments I'm going to ask for her again - though I guess later appointments have cervical checks, which might me kinda weird with someone you know.....hmmmm.......guess we'll see if the next visit the OB is on the same page.

Had my appointment yesterday--passed the glucose test! They said the "standard" range was from 70-129 and I was at 101. I totally celebrated by getting Dairy Queen...

I also got my Rhogam shot and then a Tdap. I'm defffffinitely feeling the Tdap today--it screwed me over last night too as I was up 5 (FIVE, come ON) times to pee and I couldn't use my arm to hoist myself in/out/up/down in bed! Otherwise, baby is measuring right on track! I'm up about 3 pounds since my last appointment a month ago, so we'll see what ends up happening with that.

@NeekieRose: Hope yours went well!!

@ms.janedoe: I got the Tdap shot on Friday too and man was my arm sore all weekend! I have been trying to sleep on my left side but that was the arm that got the shot. No way I was able to sleep on that side for the last 3 nights.

Congrats on passing your glucose test! It takes up to 2 business days for me to get the results so if I don't get a phone call today or tomorrow then I am in the all clear. Hoping for no call...

I have an ultrasound this afternoon and it might be the last one we have! My dad is in town (he lives on the opposite side of the country) to help get the nursery set up by putting up beadboard so he will get to come to the ultrasound this afternoon. He hasn't seen an ultrasound in over 25 years so it should be interesting for him!

@lilteacherbee: @NeekieRose: Tdap blows balls. It pisses me off even more because I just got one back in August at my "preconception appointment" so I wouldn't have to do it again when I was pregnant. I guess the rules changed or something... Lame. Anyway, it's feeling better today, so that's a plus!! The Rhogam on the other hand was totally fine!!

@NeekieRose: Good luck with your results!!
@MrsTiz: Dairy Queen, yes. Always. Do it.

@NeekieRose: Woohoo for passing! I have to take iron supplements too, so don't worry about that.

I have a 3D/4D ultrasound this afternoon. We're taking both sets of parents and both sisters, so..we're going to have a crowded room haha

@NeekieRose: Yay on passing!

I found out Monday that I passed my glucose test as well. Also got my Rhogam shot in my hip...fun.

@MrsTiz: I was told I'd get my Tdap at 34 weeks, I think? Have fun at your ultrasound!

@lilteacherbee: ahh it was so disappointing. He had both hands and both feet in his face the entire time so they rescheduled it

@MrsTiz: BUMMER!

I have an appointment to do the glucose challenge next week and I'm trying my hardest to get out of drinking the juice, lol. Not that I can't stomach the juice, I have twice before, but I'm really concerned about getting a false positive since I've basically cut out ALL grains and starches and refined sugars the last couple of weeks. What kind of shock is my body going to get with all that glucose in the drink and then throw up a high number? I really, really don't want to do the 3-hour test, particularly because I know I don't have GD. I'm hoping my MD will let me do a fasting test instead. It's a morning appointment (9:30 my time), I could handle waiting to eat (and drink?) until then.

@MrsTiz: With DS I didn't get my TDap until immediately following delivery (within the first 24 hours). My practice doesn't give it during pregnancy, but recommended that DH get his a few months before baby way born.

@lilteacherbee: Aww, sorry you didn't pass the one hour :(. That's really close though, I'd guess you'll pass the three hour.

@FarmWifeGina: When is your test? Is it soon? I know you said sometime this week. I hear you on the false positive. I tried not to alter my eating habits too much. But it sounds like your changes/choices in diet have been so good. I hope you're able to do the test that you prefer.

@NeekieRose: Glad to hear you passed your glucose test!

@MrsTiz: Sorry to hear that the 3D/4D ultrasound had to be rescheduled. And with such a crowded room too! Will everyone be able to return with you to the rescheduled appointment?

@lilteacherbee: Boo! Hopefully you will pass the 3 hour test!

@sweetooth: Thanks! Hope you get a negative result soon!

@lilteacherbee: Oh I bet you'll be fine. That's what I heard, too--the majority of people that fail the 1 hour pass the 3 hour, fingers crossed for you!!!

@sweetooth: Good luck! Hopin' you pass (and then celebrate with something awful)!