So I had my doctors appointment this afternoon where they do the screening for the gestational diabetes. They also did the regular ultrasound stuff and measurements.
I realllllllllly wanted a good clear U/S picture of Lucie, but I guess I didn't have enough fluid before hand. I was kind of disappointed.
This is the picture that came out the best. Looks like little girl was sleepy. She wasn't really bouncing around a lot like i thought she would be, especially because i had to drink the orange glucose drink literally right before the ultra sound. This is what Lucie looks like from the outside:
She is getting big. In fact, the doctor now says she is measuring two weeks ahead. She weighs approximately 2 lbs and 13 oz. Overall she's off the charts, but they say that because they are averaging in all her measurements and her legs are unusually long--- like her daddy's I guess. That's skewing the rest of the average. Her head size is in the 75% currently and they said her belly is in the 30%. So i guess we have a long-legged Lucie thus far. My doctor never changes due dates, so her due date will remain the same.
I did the glucose test and it wasn't that bad. I didn't throw up or feel awful or anything like that. Hopefully the results come back okay, otherwise I will have to do a longer version of the test.
The doctor did say I've gained a lot of weight since my last visit. She said are you exercising, eating healthy, etc... ? Um yes! Trying my hardest! The total weight gain for the pregnancy is supposed to be 25 lbs and I've gained 16 so um... i guess its safe to say I'm not really on track any more....She said if I'm doing my part thats all I can do so, I guess we will see! Not to say the doctor has no common sense, but If you weigh me in the middle of the day vs. first thing like normal, and with a full bladder, i could see some skewed results. Especially because as the weather gets colder, you get weighed with more clothes on etc. Oh well, what can ya do? Next time around I want a sweet and slightly plump doctor. Or maybe a man. It's hard to have some 100 lb pixie stick trying to discuss pregnancy weight gain with me. No matter how good her intentions.
Patrick and I went to Nashville this past weekend to celebrate our "baby moon." It was just a short trip but we had the opportunity to go to the grand ole' opry, country music hall of fame, and to see the parthenon. we stayed really close to Vanderbilt and were able to spend time walking around the campus some. It was nice to get away one last time before little Lucie is born.
The doctor wanted to talk about getting vaccinated for the flu and for the whopping cough. Apparently the CDC recommends both of these vaccines for pregnant people. I told my doctor I would think about it. Here's my beef... first of all whopping cough. At an all time high in the US. 1st question to my doctor... so if i get vaccinated will the vaccine pass onto the baby and keep her safe? the answer- we don't know yet. 2nd question- Is the vaccine safe for my baby? Answer- no studies have been done on pregnant women. So you want to me to be a guinea pig? (ok, i just thought this part). Im okay with getting vaccinated after she is born. And the doctor advises all who will be around the baby to get vaccinated. I'm even okay with that. But while your pregnant your body can do funny things. I'm not sure I'm ready to just hop on board this 'lets vaccinate everybody because the CDC wants to scare people' train. About the flu shot. I have never had the flu. I have had the flu shot 3 times. Thats because it was free at work. The last time I got it I really didn't feel hot afterwards. they used to tell pregnant women not to get the shot....I'm not really okay with this either. Hopefully i don't regret this, but my gut instinct tells me to take my chances and my vitamins, and to decline these vaccines.
I'd be interested to hear what the other pregnant mommas have to say about all this stuff. As a first time mom it seems so hard to navigate through all of the decisions.
Hope everyone is doing well! Patrick and I are gearing up for an exciting rest of the month and are looking forward to lots of fun in store for the fall. Lucie hopefully just under 12 weeks away :)
Katie
