This week is my last visit with the providers I am currently with. After waiting almost 45 minutes for my appointment, I am confident that I have made the right decision to switch. By the time I was shuttled in an examination room, I had mere minutes with the midwife before needing to have my blood drawn for my glucose test. Who knows what the reason was that they were running so late, and honestly, who cares. Ten minutes is one thing, but this was ridiculous.
Fortunately, I passed my glucose test, which means I am not high-risk and don’t have gestational diabetes, a huge relief in moving forward in the pregnancy. My blood pressure and urine look good, the baby’s heart rate is within normal range and my fundal height is measuring on target. All good signs. Now that we have entered the third trimester, I am seen every two weeks, up until my last month of pregnancy where I will be seen weekly.
As a side note, I have started to notice some swelling in my feet, but fortunately for me, it’s the summer and sandals allow for plenty of growing room. My hands are swelling slightly, but not as much as my feet. I’ve begun to get fatigued easily, especially mid-morning, which has always been a time when my body wants to nap, even when in high school. Heartburn comes and goes, and I’ve not been able to identify trigger foods, but it isn’t an everyday occurrence and somedays aren’t bad at all.
In the meantime, I am trying my best to stay hydrated, drinking what water I can choke down and living off Luzianne decaffeinated iced tea. Needless to say, it’s going to be a long, hot summer ahead!
Laura,
Although anyone has a 50/50 change – your symptoms sounds like you are carrying a girl.
Congrats on baby and healthy, although not entirely uneventful pregnancy.
My last day of work was Friday. Baby is scheduled for delivery on Monday July 21. Yes, this is one of the many interrupted sleep nights.
We are having a boy and this will be our last one.
Best Wishes,
Christina