1 hour Glucose Test

Today I had to take the 1-hour glucose test and it’s my second monthly appointment. I had it today with the Midwife Renee Worrell. Dr. Al-Jerdi was not in that early, and even though Renee cannot deliver babies yet, I really wanted to meet her. Kevin and I got there, and after I signed in they brought me my lovely (nasty) orange glucose drink. (I requested orange because I can get that down better than that lemon-lime crap) After gagging it down, I wait!!!!! Before the hour was up they called me into the room. Did my weight (only gained 1 pound) and my BP (178/80) while I waited for Renee to come in they took me to the back and drew my blood. Afterwards I waited in the room, and in came Renee. She is super nice, and I really liked her. She answered my questions, and gave me samples for some smaller prenatal vitamins. I hope these will help until my gag fits subside and I can take the normal ones again. She also stated my EDD is actually 02/13/11.

Then it was time to hear the heartbeat. This was the moment we have been waiting for. Well after trying for about 5 minutes, she could not find the heartbeat. I was in tears freaking out. What was going on??? She said she wasn’t concerned but she would see if the ultrasound tech was in to check and but my mind at ease. After a few minutes she came in and said he had left but that she would try again. After trying for another 5 minutes, she still could not find anything. She said she talked with Dr. Al-Jerdi and that they are not concerned. She said that it may still be too soon, and if my uterus is tilted (which I think it is) that would cause an issue too. She said if they were concerned they would send me to the hospital. She said I could come back in a week and they can check again. I advised her I have the NT scan Monday, so I can see then. I can’t believe I have to go through 4 full days of not knowing if the baby is okay or not. This is torture. My next appt is August 26that 9am, and Nathan has an 11am appt with Dr. El-baba as well. Glad I could make them on the same day.

I'm showing already

Are you kidding me??? I am already showing. What is up with that? I had lost the 6 pounds that I gained in the first 2 weeks (not that I was trying too). But you can totally tell I am pregnant. I am only 9 weeks along. They do say you show sooner after your first child, but this is crazy. I am going to be a blimp by the time pumpkin is born~Lol