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@ms.janedoe: Dang, talk about short notice!

@MrsCB: I know you probably don't want to be induced, but at least then you'll know an end date and not have to be on your toes waiting for labor to start! Glad you met someone nicer!

@MrsCB: Gah, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this stuff too. I'm actually at the MFM office now doing all my GD stuff and about to have an ultrasound. I've already started following the diet, but I guess I'll be pricking my fingers very soon

@MrsCB: Thank you That's what I'm hoping for.

Ok. So got all the GD info. Going tonight to pickup all my lovely gear like the meter, strips, etc. I was not super impressed with the ultrasound tech this time. She made me feel like it was my fault that my baby is huge (4 pounds 1 oz)... Which technically it is, but the GD, which makes him huge, was JUST diagnosed so its not really my fault...He's measured a week ahead since 8 weeks, but no one will listen to me. So while he's 2-3 weeks ahead, that one week would make things a bit better if they would listen...

Basically I just wanted to cry when I left my appointment. She wouldn't attempt to turn on the 3D because "the cord was in his face" which apparently scares people when they see that. I'm seriously tired (woke up literally 6 times to pee last night and it took forever to fall back asleep each time, so I'm exhausted), so I know this all probably sounds whiny and ridiculous. But I look forward to these appointments all month long (I go every 4 weeks), so in between all the worrying, I get one ultrasound a month where I can relax and watch my baby on the screen. Except this time, the lady was super grumpy and didn't say anything except to chastise me about his size.

I'm just pissed that for the first half of the pregnancy, I was super paranoid because of the previous m/c. I couldnt enjoy anything because i was always waiting for the other shoe to drop and for things to fall apart. And now, I have to watch everything I eat and stress about blood sugar levels because my child is a giant and its my body's fault. I'm 5 foot tall and not a big person pre-pregnancy, so I am terrified of something happening during labor and losing him. I just want to not be stressed out and worried. All. The. Time. I tried to ask the NP today about inductions and such, but she wouldn't really discuss it until the next appointment. I've heard all these stories about losing babies in labor. The fact that he's already 4 pounds, his head measured 3 weeks ahead, and I'm a small person makes me so scared. I just want my baby here safe.

@lilteacherbee: HUGSHUGSHUGSHUGSHUGS!!! I know it must be hard to process everything that is in your head and heart right now. My best advice is to try and take some deep breaths, close your eyes, and maybe light a nice smelling candle to help relax you. It's a good little "light meditation" for both you and your baby

I'm sorry to hear that the ultrasound didn't go well today. And I'm sure it's overwhelming to get on top of all of the GD details. But you can do this. I know it. And your baby will thrive as you step into that mama role right now and take good care of him, and you.

As for your dad, I know that has to be so hard to hear too. My stomach always drops when my parents take the time to share some of their health issues with me. It's never easy - they are super heroes, right? The best thing you can do is keep sending your love to your dad, and know that he's in good care.

Don't worry about trying to be more positive, we all have those roller coaster moments in life. And the November mamas are here for you!

@lilteacherbee: *hugs!* Birthing From Within. Get it, read it. Seriously. Your fears are all valid and that book can help sooooooo much!
Sorry to hear about your dad! Hopefully the fact that he's so healthy otherwise will keep this thing from developing into anything more!

@sweetooth: Thank you They are kinda like superheroes, aren't they?! I just really really want my kids to grow up with him around, too.

@FarmWifeGina: Thanks for the book suggestion! I know our bodies were made to do this, I'm just super paranoid after our loss last year. Sometimes it seems like I'm always on the wrong side of the odds (ahem, only 3-5% of women get GD).

@Ash: Thanks it's reassuring that the overwhelming majority of people have no problems!

BTW, my dad called me tonight and told me that he had his last blood test for awhile and if everything looks fine, they'll only have to see him every 3 months.

@lilteacherbee: Oh no, sorry about both things lady. I hate that your U/S tech wasn't nicer, I get that it's just a job to them, but I think they tend to look at it that way moreso than realizing how much mamas look forward to them All of my baby books/apps say that babies are measuring ~4lb now (you're a week behind me I think) so I don't think he's a massive giant, he's just a little heavy I'm not too familiar with GD, do you have to be induced, or do they do it because the baby is big?

@lilteacherbee: I meant to come back to this but I was super busy at work at my last post snuck in on my phone, between meetings, lol. How did it go with the meter and stuff last night? I know I petrified the first time I had to do it. And the nurse showed me how to do it wrong and kept telling me to squeeze more and more blood out of my finger because she was putting it on the wrong part of the strip.

But now, it's either painless (to the point where I wonder if I did it) or a slight prick and gone. My hardest thing is actually remembering to test 2 hours after each meal, and coordinating it with my work schedule. It's not like I can leave in the middle of a meeting to go check my sugar.

I know it's so overwhelming and upsetting to be diagnosed with GD. I was at 10 weeks and I was SO upset because I had so many food aversions and even though I didn't really have MS I was living on pasta because it kept my stomach calm. I felt like it was so unfair to have to deal with it in the first trimester. Luckily one of my aversions was chocolate, so that helped me get through several weeks. But it's honestly not that bad. Try not to stress.

@lilteacherbee: Go ahead and cheat! You deserve a happy, happy birthday! Enjoy the ultrasound and pamper yourself this weekend

@lilteacherbee: Sorry to hear about your dad. Will be thinking of you and your family. I hope the ultrasound today is the lift you need and you have a great birthday tomorrow!

@lilteacherbee: Happy Birthday!! I'm glad yesterday was so awesome for you! Love the little pictures. The one on the top right is my favorite. Enjoy the rest of your day and try to relax some more before all those kids drive you crazy next week

@lilteacherbee: OMG, please, please, PLEASE tell me you had a bloomin' onion for me! Happy Birthday!

I had my final 4 week appointment this morning. And then I scheduled a bunch of my 2-week increment appointments. It freaked me out to turn the page in my calendar and make an appointment in November! Aaaaahh!! I don't want the fall to fly by! I'm excited to meet the little guy, but I really want to finish our bathroom renovation before he gets here. It's going to be a crazy few months.

I had a "boring appointment" yesterday--not too much new! 31 weeks and 3 days, saw the new doctor...she was...fine. A little too "into it" for me (had her eyes closed when she was using the Doppler and making comments like, "Ohhh...I could just listen to that for hours..."), but very nice! I've gained 24 pounds so far, blood pressure is great, baby girl is measuring right on track...so it's all good!

I had a "boring" appointment this morning - my first after just 2 weeks - can't believe I'm so far along! Everything's doing well so far, we'll see how baby boy's growing at the next appointment, hopefully not *too* much. I asked my midwife about how it would work with an induction, and she said they would monitor me to see how baby and the placenta are doing, plus my body's readiness. If everything continues to look good they'd let me go to my due or a few days later, but not much after that.

But when she looked at a calendar she realized my due date is on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Apparently the hospital doesn't allow schedule inductions on the weekend (WTF?) and it's likely to be really busy the week of Thanksgiving with everyone trying to have babies before the holiday. And of course we wouldn't schedule it on a holiday. So...we'll likely induce sometime at the end of the week before - 11/21, 11/22. It feels so close and real now. By his due date he'll most likely already be in our arms!

@lilteacherbee: Very cute pictures.

I had an alright appointment today. I have to go for another ultrasound though because my belly is measuring a little behind, not really at the concerning level but on the slightly smaller side and that combined with my single umbilical artery they want another ultrasound. I've gained about 20 lbs at this point (almost 34 weeks) but only 18 lbs according to them so I donno - I'm not working out at this point but I do move around a lot, guess I just need to carry more snacks around. But baby moves around a lot and had a strong heartbeat so hopefully everything is good. Ultrasound is not for 2 weeks though, I'm not sure if it was supposed to be sooner or not, the dr was nice but hard to understand and he didn't mark anything on the chart. I'm just worried because I'll be close to 36 weeks at the ultrasound and I want what's best for her but also don't want to kick her out too early and I feel like if there's anything concerning they're going to get itchy to induce at that point. I guess we'll see, they've been pretty laid back so far, I'm just slightly worried we'll have a baby a bit earlier than expected and my DH won't be able to take off yet.

I was supposed to have my GBS test today but he forgot I guess and I felt awkward mentioning it so next appointment I have a female dr. so I just had the scheduler mark it down that it was still needed. And I was supposed to get a flu shot but somehow that didn't get marked down either so no one came in and I just said it's fine we'll do it at next appointment too.

Sorry mamas... I've been so bad keeping up with HB .

I had a boring appt last Friday but found out that baby is in a Transverse position! No wonder his movements and kicks have been a little painful. Hoping baby will start transitioning head down soon. Anyone else have baby in the Transverse position?

@kokobee: Mine was transverse at our 18 week u/s and at 30 weeks she is now breech

@kokobee: I was very concerned about position (I think I've written about it on most of the Nov boards), but on Monday, at 34+ weeks, I found out baby is finally head down!

ETA: She was still breech less than a week ago, so just from my experience, I think you ladies still have some time!

@NeekieRose: Oh ok... keeps me hopeful

@anbanan15: Wow and ouch!!!