OB Appointment and Glucose Test

Today during my OB appointment, it was time for the generally dreaded Glucose test.  I have personally never had any issues with the glucose test.  To me, it tastes a bit like a Sunkist soda.  Some pregnant women can't tolerate it much at all because it is too sweet.  I had 5 minutes to drink it and then would have my blood drawn an hour after that.  I had picked up the drink itself the other day after lunch so that I could drink it before getting to the Dr.'s office to save some time since I would be heading back to work after the appointment.

I got to my appointment and went back for the remainder of the check up while waiting for my blood draw.  It was a good appointment too.  I actually lost 2.4 lbs from the last appointment, which was fine with me since I had gained so much the last time.  My blood pressure was good at 120/66 and the baby's heart rate was 138.  By the time I finished meeting with the OB, I only had a few more minutes before the blood draw, so sat in the lobby until being called back.  It took just a couple of minutes and then I headed back to work. Now to just wait for the results.  They should be back within a week or so.

OB Appointment

OB Appointment today went great.  I have gained a good deal since the last visit, but Dr. wasn't too concerned.  About 7 lbs.  Considering all of the holidays and extra food, guess a little more than usual is expected.  : )

My blood pressure was good at 109/66 and the baby's heart rate was 133.

Apparently, C's Grandfather is a retired OB and actually worked with our OB several years ago.  He called our OB to talk to her and say hi and that she was seeing his Granddaughter.  Hehe.  I mentioned it to Dr. B and we talked a little about the conversation.  She said when he first started talking to her that he didn't mention any names, but then once he told her my name and I was the surrogate, she knew exactly who he was talking about it.  Such a small world.

My company Christmas party is coming up and it is at a bowling alley, so I talked to her about that as well and she said that it would be fine for me to bowl.  Yea!  She was more concerned about a shoulder or elbow injury.  She said to just be conscious of my balance.  I did also talk to her about the Pertussis vaccine and she said that I can get it anytime before the baby is born.  She said that it has been quite prevalent recently and that if I get the vaccine, it will protect the baby for 6 months after birth as well.  I had talked to C about this prior to the appointment as well and she already has the vaccine and was going to tell W to get set up to get a booster too.  Typically, anyone that will be around the baby will need the vaccine.  I will get it at one of my appointments over the next few weeks.

Busy Day - US Appt and Fun with DD

Today was a big and busy day!!  We got to see the little one again today and it was so much fun.  C & W flew in for the appointment since W had to head back to work later that day.  I was off the entire day because DD had a casting call for a local photo shoot in the early afternoon.   Our timing couldn't have been better, as we all walked in at the same time.  We went up to the office and visited for a little bit while we waited to go back for the ultrasound.  This US was an anatomy scan to ensure that everything is going well with the baby.  The Dr. was great about explaining everything during the scan, pointing out each organ and describing the details.  We could see all 4 chambers of the heart, the kidneys, the umbilical cord, face and even see the baby practice breathing.  Before the appointment, we talked about the gender and if they wanted to find out today or not and originally thought that they would want to know, but when we were all in the room during the US, C&W decided that they didn't want to know today so the Dr. let them know when she was going to be in that "area".  It was so cute and funny.  When she told them she would be in the area that would revel gender, C turned around and faced W and W put his head down.  I watched the whole time, but of course, I'm not a sonographer, so I really couldn't tell either way.  I would have a 50/50 chance of getting what I saw correct, but it really would be a guess.  We will just have to wait and see how long the envelope lasts.  After the Dr. was done with the part that would show gender, she let us know so that C could turn around and they could both watch the rest of the US.  The Dr. tried really hard to get a good profile shot of the baby's face, but this little one was a bit stubborn and didn't want to cooperate too much.  I still think the one she got is a good one though.  

After we finished the appointment, we headed to the lobby to schedule the next OB appointment and had one of the nurses take a picture of all of us.  It was so sweet, because all of the office staff came into the lobby to "help" get the best picture.  They are all super supportive.  Here are the pics from the visit today.

Boy or Girl???  We'll see how long the envelope stays sealed.  : )

Head and Spine

Face with an open mouth

Baby was a little stubborn, so this was the best profile shot the Dr. could get.

We all walked out to the parking garage together and visited in the lobby area of the garage for a few minutes.  My belly is a bit bigger now and C was so sweet because she asked if she could touch it.  I told her, "of course!"  I told her that she could touch it anytime she wants to because after all, it belongs to her. As long as their little baby is in my belly, my belly is just as much theirs as it is mine.  <3  I really just wish the baby would have been a bit more active, so they could feel it kick.  Hopefully next time they come up to visit, baby will be a bit more active.

When we left, they headed to the airport and I headed to pick up DD for her photo shoot.  This one was for the Picture People and they were photographing children for potential Valentine's marketing.  We were advised that there would not be a stylist or make up artist, so to bring everything we need.  Ugh!  I'm not used to that.  I picked her up from school, took her home, gave her a bath and dried her hair.  I then curled her hair and pinned it up so she would still have curls when we got there.  I took 3 outfits for them to consider, multiple pairs of shoes, curling iron, hair accessories, hair spray and an iron (just in case her clothes got wrinkled).

We arrived at the photo shoot and were there about an hour.  She did really well considering how long they photographed her for.  I think they got some really good shots, so we will wait to see if they decide to use any of them.  After we finished up there, we headed to meet one of my surro sisters, Beth and her two boys at Chick-fil-A.  It was a nice little treat for DD too.  She got to play while Beth and I visited and then she had some fruit and ice cream.

I was definitely a very busy day, but so wonderful and filled with fun.

OB Appt

Had an OB appointment today to check on the baby.  I headed to this one on my own since C & W will be at the US appointment tomorrow.  So excited!! 

Everything went well at the appointment.  Blood pressure is good at 111/67 and baby's heartbeat was 143. 

OB Appointment

Had an OB appointment today to check on this little one and everything is going well.  I just took the morning off work since my appointment was for 8:45am.  I stopped for a Jamba Juice on my way to the Dr's office since I didn't really have time to eat anything quite yet.  I headed to Dr. B's office, got signed in and waited for my appointment.  "C" got called to NY for a luncheon, so wasn't able to make it, but these appointments are usually pretty short anyway, so no worries at all.  I got called back, gave my urine sample, which all came back clear.  Then I got on the scale.  Only gained .2 lbs since the last visit.  Not bad at all and I'll take it, as I know there will be plenty added on in the next few weeks. 

Blood pressure was good too at 128/72 and baby's HR was 145.  I recorded the OB's Doppler to send to "C" after the appointment.  Dr. B said that everything is going fine and will see me again in 4 weeks.  So our next OB appointment is in 4 weeks and it's actually scheduled the day before our US appointment.  : )  I know it will be here before we know it.

Graduation

A milestone for this journey.  We have now graduated from the clinic to my OB, although I will continue all meds until 10 weeks.  I will call soon to get the first appointment scheduled.  So exciting!!