Doctor Visit - Glucose Test

Today I had the dreadful glucose test. And I have to say it wasn't nearly as awful as people say it is. I avoided sweets (yeah, I know - shocking!) all day yesterday and today. That was until we went to our breast feeding class and I had 2 mini milky ways!

Anyway, this is what happened:

1. Checked in
2. Went downstairs to the lab
3. Drank the sugary syrupy drink. I chose orange, which I hear is the best option. It tasted like one of those popsicles in a plastic tube, before you freeze it. The texture was a little thicker, but the bottle is so little that I was able to down the drink in 2 minutes. I was allowed 5 - go me!
4. I went upstairs and had my normal check up
5. Check BP, weight, and urine sample
6. Wait on Doctor
7. Talk to doctor, and listen to heart beat
8. Schedule my next appointment. I'm now down to 2 weeks away!
9. Went back downstairs and had my blood drawn.
10. Went home

Note to self in the future - About 15 minutes after the drink I felt very sleepy. The doctor said that is normal because of the sugar crash. She normally recommends people bring a snack, especially if you have to take the 3 hour test. Only because you have more sugar and a longer fast. I wish I knew that ahead of time and came prepared with a granola bar. As soon as I got home I had half a peanut butter sandwich and felt much better.

The doctor says that everything is looking really good. She's very happy with my BP, weight gain, no bladder infection (YAY - I love you gluten), and babe's heart beat.

We'll see by Wednesday if I'm at risk for gestational diabetes or not.

Fingers crossed!

Letters to baby # 10

My sweet baby,
I had my second doctor appointment Monday and you're very healthy! My blood pressure, heart rate and weight is normal and healthy. The doctor is not worried about my health at all. She also does not seem to be worried about you. I got to hear your heartbeat and it sounded very strong and LOUD! Your heart rate was 150. Your daddy and I go to our gender ultrasound in just 3 weeks! That's one week sooner than we were thinking!

At this appointment I:
1. Waited a while in the waiting room
2. Got my weight
3. Got my blood pressure
4. Had an opportunity to ask the nurse questions
5. Gave a urine sample
6. Waited for the doctor
7. Talked and asked the doctor questions
8. Climbed up on the table
9. Listened to your heartbeat!
10. Continued talking to the doctor
11. Checked out and scheduled my next appointment!

All in all it took about 1 hour of waiting and being examined. It was a very simple and fast check up. Your daddy didn't go with me because it was very quick and he works too far away to take off work. He will be there at the next appointment through! We are getting excited to find out if you're our little girl or boy and share the news with all our family and friends!

I love you baby