27 Week Doctor Appointment

On Thursday, September 25th, 2008, I had my 27 week routine check up with Dr. Fletcher. I walked in with another list of questions this time and was prepared for the blood work and everything else that was suppose to come my way.

The tech that I like called me back to take all the vitals. They took my weight and I have only gained one pound in the past month from my last appointment. I couldn't believe it. I asked her if she was sure because I feel like I have gained 20 pounds! She said just one pound and that I was doing well. I guess all of my weight is just shifting around because with how big my belly has gotten in the past few weeks, I don't see how I haven't gained more!

Then she measured my belly and I was right on for measurements at 27 weeks. Next she started to press around on my belly to find Brooklyn. It didn't take her long because Brooklyn kicked her! Then the whole time she was listening and measuring her heart beats, Brooklyn was busy kicking away. They tech was cracking up at how much she was moving around. The past few times I have gone, Brooklyn starts kicking when the tech tries to take all the vitals. Brooklyn's heart beat was at 154 this time. Good and healthy. My blood pressure was also excellent again. The tech said I am doing great with staying healthy and maintaining my weight and blood pressure. I feel like I could do more though, like start walking and exercising more.

Next I met with Dr. Fletcher. She echoed what the tech said. She told me the fact that I have only gained one pound isn't anything to worry about right now. I asked her about the due date and if that would or had changed. She told me no. That when she gives a due date it will never change. So the official due date is still December 22nd.

We then discussed inducing labor. I expressed my fear of being stuck in the hospital over Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day. She said she policy for inducing labor was she would do so if she felt the baby was healthy and ready up to 10 days before the due date that she gave. So if Brooklyn is not here by December 22nd, we are considering trying to make her arrive. We would only do this assuming everything was ok with her and that it wouldn't affect her health in any way. It will just be something that will be addressed on needed basis the closer the time gets.

As for the gluclose/ gestational diabetes test they were suppose to perform, well they ran out of time. So now I have to find some time this next week to go in early in the morning. They said the test takes an hour to do. I have to drink some sugar drink, then wait an hour and then I have to have blood work done. At that point they will know if I have developed or if I am at risk for gestational diabetes.

Other than that, everything else was fine. I have to start going back to the doctor every two weeks now. I will do this until around Thanksgiving when I will start going at least once every week. My next appointment is set for October 9th at 3 o'clock. I will be 29 weeks along then. After that, my next appointment is October 23rd at 8:30 in the morning. I will be 31 weeks along at that point.

So that is the latest news from the doctor. More to come soon!

Love,
Jennifer