A little freaked out

[happymamma]

I had my reg dr apt on Thursday, and in the 2 weeks since I was last there I gained 7 lbs and am measuring 5 weeks ahead. I was measuring 27 weeks at 27, then at almost 29 weeks, I measured 34? So I'm being sent to do another glucose test, and have a scan booked for tuesday morning. My dr thinks it might be just water, which is an indicator of GD. This pregnany has been very different from my other ones. Ive gained so far 52 lbs! I've never weighed this much,.. ever!! And to think I still have 11 weeks to go?

So since my dr visit I have cut out drinking iced tea,.. that has been the only thing I can tolerate. But I decided to choke down only water for now on, and try to drink 1.5L a day. So far I have been, and I only gagged alot the 1st 2 days

Anyone else have these issues?

xxx

 

[future_numan]

I haven't but I thought I would send a

 

[Dorian]

I don't have those issues either. But I'm sending good thoughts your way. Let us know how the gt and scan go.

 

[Gia7777]

Aw hun Im sorry you're having these troubles. Hopefully your doc can help you get it sorted and that it is nothing serious. That does seem like quite a bit and with measuring so far ahead GD was the first thing that came to mind. Keep us posted and sending well wishes.

 

[mtnprotracy]

I don't have any words of wisdom, just wanted to send good thoughts and positive vibes for a good visit tomorrow . Keep us posted!

 

[Sewergrrl]

I've gained a ton of weight too - about 50 lbs and I have 5 weeks left. It was out of control at first (hormones, quitting smoking, etc), but I managed to get it to a relatively normal rate, but still gained more than I should, even though I have been watching what I eat. However, last week's appt I weighed in 8 pounds higher over a 2 week period. My BP was high too...140/90 when +/- 120/80 has been my 3rd tri normal. Of course the doc freaked out even though I told her my hubby took me out for Chinese the day prior for Valentine's Day and I was certain that the sudden weight gain and elevated BP were due to the fluid from excess sodium. Even though they took my BP again and it was 132/80, they insisted I go to labor & delivery to be monitored. I already had an appt for an ultrasound and NST at the same hospital. They feared pre-eclampsia, but I thought protein in your urine was necessary to diagnose that and I had NONE. I just don't understand why I had to go through that when the nurses at the advanced fetal care center take good care of me while I'm there. I can understand being cautious because of my age, but I'm 38, not dead. haha

Sorry, had to rant a minute!!

Anyway, in addition to the weight gain, the baby is measuring about a week ahead. The last ultrasound I had, they said her belly was a little larger than normal, but not to be alarmed because she didn't have excess fluid or anything else indicating gestational diabetes. My 2nd 1-hour glucose test was 85, so there's no chance of GB. I don't have pre-eclampsia. I'm swollen (legs/feet/hands), funky vision (slightly distorted) when tired, and I waiver between ferocious nausea and insatiable hunger. All this is supposedly normal for anyone, not just us older ladies.

Remember that especially in the third trimester they guess at the size of the baby. Measuring 5 weeks large doesn't mean you are, as something as simple as the baby's position can make all the difference. Try not to stress; if it's GD, you will deal with it IF that is what comes. Let us know what your scan shows tomorrow.

 

[suzimc]

Keep smiling honey! I saw your most recent pics and your poor wee feet make it look like its all fluid! I'm your opposite in this have gained a grand total of 12 pounds! Still feel the size of a house...good luck with the GTT xxx

 

[happymamma]

Sorry I took so long to come back,.. I had to cancel my tue apt cuz I had all 5 kids home off school for the week, and 2 of them were sick. So I just went today! So it looks like he's measuring exactly on for my dates, but about 2 weeks ahead for,.. I think weight. The tech was very unclear. Actually I think she was quite new. All her pics were so damn blurry its almost impossible to make out what she's pointed out! I only was left with 2 pics that are identifiable lol. Im gonna have to book a 3d scan soon!

So, I dont know why but my dr hasnt booked me in yet for the gd test! But, she did book me for abother scan for at 32 weeks and another at 36 weeks. Again, both at 8 am!! Thats totally BS! I told the nurses there that my kids catch the school bus at 7:56 am, then I have my 2 little ones, and when do Ifind time to shower first??

Anyways, today I had to wait a whole hour till they called me in, I was starting to think they forgot about me.I started to joke with the other patients waiting togo in, maybe I should fake labour! I asked a lady for her glass of water to throw on the floor under my feet lol. Thats about when Igot called in

10 more weeks to go!!

Thanx for the support xxx

 

[suzimc]

Hey you, my baby is measuring perfectly at his gestational age for head and leg size but a few weeks on for tummy size! Sounds like we have quite the matching pair! x