I went to the doctor's today to have my Glucose Tolerance test done. I was so hungry by the time I went in that I thought I was going to pass out. That orange drink never tasted better! Xander was very upset that he didn't get to have some of my "super duper pop". The bad news is that I failed, just like last time. I'm going in on Saturday to do the three hour test. It's a good thing we stopped at the library on the way home so that I will have something to do. I'm really glad that I've never had any problems getting my blood taken. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that the Phlebotomists at this hospital are fantastic, I have good veins, and I really enjoy blood and gore; the human body is amazing! Lets hope that I don't have to deal with Gestational Diabetes, that would really suck!
I really love my doctor, but his staff sucks. I think it is mostly a communication problem. They never gave me any lab requests or instructions for my glucose screening, so I had to call and ask what the heck I was supposed to do. They told me that I needed to take the drink and then be at the lab an hour later to have my blood drawn. They said it takes several hours to get the results from the lab, so I needed to get it done hours before my appointment. So, I went to the lab last night to pick up my drink for today. I asked the lab tech how long I should give myself for the results to come back. She said 30 minutes, tops. So, I drove an hour to pick up my drink that I could have just taken before my appointment. Then when I get there today to have my blood drawn, the receptionist asks for my lab request. Of course I didn't have one, so everyone was a confused about what to do with me. So, I get done at my doctor's office in the afternoon and head over to the lab with my lab request, I made sure I got one this time. I ask the receptionist for my drink because I'm coming in on Saturday to take my test. The lab tech brings it out and then asks if I know what to do this time. I said no, they didn't tell me anything. She looks at me in disbelief and then explains that I don't need the drink ahead of time because they take my blood before I drink it and then two times after. So, I look stupid once again. I know some of this is probably my fault and the rest probably doesn't even make any sense, but come on throw a confused pregnant lady a bone, or at least an instruction or two!
During my appointment my doctor asked when my last pap was done. I told him June 2007. He asks me if I'm sure and then checks my records, which were finally faxed over, to make sure I'm correct. He then gets kind of mad that my previous doctor didn't do one at any of my appointments because you are supposed to have one done at that time. So, I had to have a pap done, which I was not expecting. I moved Xander's chair out of the line of sight because I didn't want him bringing that up to the fabric lady or in church.
One more complaint. After my appointment I met with the billing lady about insurance and payments. She explained to me that I have a really high deductible and I need to make payments every time I come in so that my end bill is not so high. So, I made a payment today and then I told Brandon about it. He got mad because that's not how our insurance works and I should not be making payments at all. I know I should know how our insurance works so that stuff like this doesn't happen, but I'm so dumb at insurance. Plus, it's this lady's job to have the right information for me. I might consider doing a home birth after today!
I've had a few requests for a new belly shot, so I hope this feeds everyone's sick imaginations. I really wish that I was one of those women that looks like I have a basketball under my shirt, but alas, I was destined to look like I have an air mattress under there instead. I tried my darnedest to suck it in again, but it didn't make much of a difference and I almost threw up, sorry TMI.
Your sweet dulcinea attains a momentous milestone this week: if she were born at this point in your pregnancy, she would probably survive, but would require lots of assistance from doctors. Her organ systems are formed well enough that she would be all right, albeit tiny. As if that weren’t enough, other big changes are happening: her skin turns opaque and the pigments start depositing, hair color starts developing and her spinal structure is forming. She may even begin to rotate out of the breech position in preparation for her upcoming gondolier-ship, where she’ll make the journey down the birth canal.
Due Dialect: Breech Position
Shortly before birth, most babies rotate into delivery position, which means their heads are pointed down towards the birth canal. Some babies refuse to budge, however, and remain upright, with their feet oriented downwards. This is referred to as the "breech" position. There are three primary types of breech positions:
* Frank Breech -- the baby's bum is set to come out first, with the rest of the body folded nearly in half, with his feet up by his head.
* Complete Breech -- the baby is in a sort of kneeling position, preparing to exit knees first. His legs are bent at the knees and feet are near the bum.
* Footling Breech -- the baby has one or both feet pointing down and in position to be delivered first.
If your baby has not moved out of breech position by week 35, your doctor may attempt to move him so that you can give birth vaginally. Another common option is to give birth via cesarean section -- your doctor will inform you of all your choices and advise you accordingly. Either way, the breech position rarely poses any threat at all to a baby, and most breech babies are completely healthy when born.
During my appointment my doctor asked when my last pap was done. I told him June 2007. He asks me if I'm sure and then checks my records, which were finally faxed over, to make sure I'm correct. He then gets kind of mad that my previous doctor didn't do one at any of my appointments because you are supposed to have one done at that time. So, I had to have a pap done, which I was not expecting. I moved Xander's chair out of the line of sight because I didn't want him bringing that up to the fabric lady or in church.
One more complaint. After my appointment I met with the billing lady about insurance and payments. She explained to me that I have a really high deductible and I need to make payments every time I come in so that my end bill is not so high. So, I made a payment today and then I told Brandon about it. He got mad because that's not how our insurance works and I should not be making payments at all. I know I should know how our insurance works so that stuff like this doesn't happen, but I'm so dumb at insurance. Plus, it's this lady's job to have the right information for me. I might consider doing a home birth after today!
I've had a few requests for a new belly shot, so I hope this feeds everyone's sick imaginations. I really wish that I was one of those women that looks like I have a basketball under my shirt, but alas, I was destined to look like I have an air mattress under there instead. I tried my darnedest to suck it in again, but it didn't make much of a difference and I almost threw up, sorry TMI.
Your sweet dulcinea attains a momentous milestone this week: if she were born at this point in your pregnancy, she would probably survive, but would require lots of assistance from doctors. Her organ systems are formed well enough that she would be all right, albeit tiny. As if that weren’t enough, other big changes are happening: her skin turns opaque and the pigments start depositing, hair color starts developing and her spinal structure is forming. She may even begin to rotate out of the breech position in preparation for her upcoming gondolier-ship, where she’ll make the journey down the birth canal.
Due Dialect: Breech Position
Shortly before birth, most babies rotate into delivery position, which means their heads are pointed down towards the birth canal. Some babies refuse to budge, however, and remain upright, with their feet oriented downwards. This is referred to as the "breech" position. There are three primary types of breech positions:
* Frank Breech -- the baby's bum is set to come out first, with the rest of the body folded nearly in half, with his feet up by his head.
* Complete Breech -- the baby is in a sort of kneeling position, preparing to exit knees first. His legs are bent at the knees and feet are near the bum.
* Footling Breech -- the baby has one or both feet pointing down and in position to be delivered first.
If your baby has not moved out of breech position by week 35, your doctor may attempt to move him so that you can give birth vaginally. Another common option is to give birth via cesarean section -- your doctor will inform you of all your choices and advise you accordingly. Either way, the breech position rarely poses any threat at all to a baby, and most breech babies are completely healthy when born.
2 comments:
At least you still have skinny arms. Not fair. Mine are still swollen from Kona. Wow. What an office. Sounds like they're all trying to pass the 'buck' if you will. ha ha! I'm uber funny. But seriously, like none of them want to fully do their job, and just move you along to the next person. I failed my test with Kona too. I HATED that second test. My body went all funky like with the second more glucose drink. Ugh. Yay for pregnancy! You look fabulous, by the way. Really, not fair.
I'm so sorry that you failed your first glucose test. The four hour test stinks. Luckily I didn't have to do it this time but I was diagnosed with GDM. Hopefully you won't be because it stinks not being able to eat everything in sight when you are pregnant. I am a lot worse then I should be!! That's why this baby will probably be huge...
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