26 weeks now. I was going to write a 25 weeks post after my Dr's apt last Wednesday, but I got some stinky news and couldn't muster up the motivation to post. For some 25 week development information, click here. This week starts my 26 weeks. I unfortunately have to go back to the Dr. this Tuesday because last week I didn't pass their glucose test. I got a 170, which 140 and under is considered passing. At least I didn't have a 200 because that means it's full on gestational diabetes. If your not sure what this is, it is a temporary form of diabetes some women get while pregnant. It can cause some health issues and needs to be monitored. But it can be helped with diet and exercise. Geesh, I'm talking as if I already have it.
I've gotta tell you the truth, I really thought I would pass that test. I feel like I've failed myself and my baby. I am disappointed because I eat pretty good and exercise and have so called symptoms, which yes, I know, some women don't. So now on Tuesday, I have to go in at 8:30am and stay until noon, drinking glucose and having my blood taken four times. This totally sucks. I really really really hope I pass because I have zero symptoms and I am feeling great. I don't want to be put into the category 'high risk', because Dr's can turn that around on you, use it as an excuse to do a cesarean.
One reason I am upset too is that they said my hemoglobin was low at 12.3 and I should start taking an iron supplement. Well, from what I have read on the American Pregnancy Association website (and a million other websites and books), any score between 12 - 14 is a normal level. I called my Dr back and spoke with the nurse who acknowledged that yes, 12.3 is a normal level, it's just low normal and they like to supplement when that's the case. Ok, no, sorry. I'm not anemic. I'm not going to go spend a bunch of money on iron supplements, which make most women nauseated. They didn't even suggest iron rich foods or anything, just go get yourself a pill. Now, if my future blood tests are to show lower levels or that it does keep decreasing, yes, of course I will supplement, especially since you need a good level for delivery.
That is just another reason why I don't like or trust Dr.'s. I do have a slight tolerance for mine, but I would much rather be using a midwife. However since insurance doesn't have any in network in my county, that's impossible. Gotta love insurance, hopefully one day we'll have better more affordable options.
It was a rough week last week to say the least. I am sorry to say, but I'm not looking forward to this week either, but attitude is everything. Seriously, it's everything and if I want to make this week tolerable, I'm going to have to buck up and make it more positive. The hormones have been in overload these past weeks so I've been more sensitive to things, crying and feeling stressed. I have some really great things to write about though soon and I know that will lift my spirits. I'm going to take it day by day. Breathe in breathe out.......
Stretch, laugh, love, sleep, and exercise........
La Sirena and her tiny tadpole
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I was also on iron supplements but never really took them because I couldn't stomach them. I had already lost 20 pounds and I figured I could work on either normal food or iron supplements but not both. Food won out. They also make you very constipated. I suggest prunes. They are really tasty, full of potassium and a good quick snack. If you have an iron skillet try to do most of you cooking in that if you can. It will definitely add iron. Good luck on your test!
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