Glucose tolerance test (one hour) was done today to screen for gestational diabetes. I had to drink this sugary orange drink and then wait an hour to have my blood drawn. Results to follow in about 3 days. She says that 25% of people fail the test and have to come back for a 3 hour test.
This was our last sonogram, since my placenta has moved up (2.5cm to 3.5cm), so no more seeing the baby until the end of February. :-( That's probably a good thing though since I've been on the verge of passing out on the table the last two times. I had to take 4-5 breaks this time. Not sure why, but I get really light-headed and nauseous when I lay down for that procedure.
I'm now experiencing what they consider muscle and ligament pain in the lower abdomen. They say it's from the stretching and redistributing of weight. It hurts when I get up from sitting or laying down and start walking... it kinda feels like cramps. I now have to sit down to put on my pants, which is so depressing, but it hurts to put weight on one leg. It's supposed to get getting better, but it hasn't yet. The doctor says that I might have to wear those ugly maternity belts to help support my tummy if it persists. :-(
Our next appointment is December 19th to determine if we can drive home for Christmas.
Anyways, we've dropped 'Eric' and added 'Carter' and 'Jacob (Jake)' to our list of baby names.
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