Dr.'s appointments and the Little One

I go later this morning for my sugar test....YUCK-O. On the positive side, I have been given dr.'s orders to eat a full length candy bar and drink a 12 oz. coke prior to going. Wow, how exciting...a dr. mandated sugar load. Who would have thought? They will also be drawing more blood. Apparently, my blood type was not recorded (for one reason or another) during my initial labs. I know that I am RH-negative, so this is essential! I will be taking the Rhogam shot sometime this week..hopefully at tomorrow's appointment. For those of you that are not privy to this, if you have a negative blood type, you have to take the shot to eliminate the chances of having a negative-positive blood exchange between Mom and Baby. For example, I am B-. Lauren was typed shortly after birth and was found to be B+. So, I had my initial Rhogam shot around 28 wks. pregnant and a second shot after she was typed since she in fact was positive and not negative. I know...clear as mud!

I go to the dr. Tuesday morning for my 27 week appointment as well as another ultrasound. I have a few issues they are monitoring and the US will provide clarity. I was diagnosed with placenta previa at 19 weeks. They did not appear very worried, but it is something that has to be watched. Basically, the placenta is lying on top of the uterus instead of sitting on the side or above the baby. Most of these move up and free up the opening of the uterus. In the event that it does not, a c-section is necessary. Well, for me, I am already having another c-section..so this is less of a hassle. However, this can be a significant problem because of other complications such as early labor and excessive bleeding. I am prayerful and hoping that the problem will have fixed itself!! Also, I have a 2 vessel umbilical cord. HUH???? The cord should have 3 main vessels going into it; in order to supply nourishment from Mom to Baby. The result of the 2 vessel is usually a low birth weight baby. Strangely enough, I also had this condition while carrying Lauren. If I haven't said it already, she was born almost 2 weeks early and weighed over 8 pounds. So, I feel a little less concerned about the weight issue. The dr.'s are watching me closely and can do so much if this should become a serious problem. Thank God!! Please say some prayers for me as I go tomorrow.

I will try to update later in the week. I'm not too worried, but more or less dreading yet again getting stuck with a needle. YIKES!! God Bless.