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Not a good OB appointment
I had my monthly check-up today and it didn't go well. The doctor told me that he's considering me pre-gestational diabetic. I passed my three hour but because I have PCOS he says he wants me on a Diabetic Diet. He also told me he be happy if I gained NO weight this entire pregnancy since I'm already overweight. I reminded him that 2 months ago he said 17lbs was fine for me to gain. He said, "Okay then try your best to keep it at 15lbs." Ugh. I've already gained three.
Also, he marked my chart as high risk. I'm not really sure why. I guess it's because of the pre GD. He didn't do a heatbeat check with the doopler. He said the baby is too small so it's probably too early to hear anything.
He also said that I will most likely continue to throw up during the entire pregnancy since I have acid reflux. Not what I wanted to hear.
So, all in all this was a pretty crappy appointment and now I'm super bummed.
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
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Re: Not a good OB appointment
Awww, sorry for such a crappy appointment. I think if you have GD they mark you as high risk, so that would make sense for why he marked that. Sort of, still not making sense why he's jumping the gun on that if you passed your test. Some doctors are very cautious though.
As for the weight, I think I've been stressing about it way more than my doctor. I've definitely gained more than the recommended amount by this point in pregnancy but my doctor keeps telling me that I'm doing well and she isn't worried. So again, I think it's just a personal thing for each doctor.
I'd be upset too about the no doppler thing. He could have at least tried. My doctor did even when she said it was probably too early. You just never know, they might be in the right position to hear it. Lily never was but at least my doctor tried. I'd request one next time if he isn't going to do one.
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Thanks ladies. Yes, I would have liked him to have tried for the heartbeat. He thought I'd be too upset if he didn't find it and he said he didn't want to cause me to worry. I should have insisted that he tried anyway.
Michelle, I think you're right about different doctor's having different opinions, especially when it comes to weight gain. I'm just going to watch what I eat, lay off the sweets and hopefully I'll be okay. I'm not going to worry if I gain 20lbs throughout this pregnancy. Also, I really hope to start working out again soon.
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
I didn't realize that it is harder to hear the heartbeat if you are overweight. I guess that makes sense. Maybe that's what my doctor was thinking too but he was just being nice. As far as the 3 hour test I wasn't on the high side.
Here are my results:
glucose - 2 hour 120 65-155 mg/dL
glucose - 1 hour 147 65-180 mg/dL
glucose - fasting 74 65-95 mg/dL
glucose - 3 hour 88 65-140 mg/dL
How are you doing in your pregnancy?
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
Hmm then maybe your doctor is just being catious.
Things are going well. I find out the gender on the 19th and noticed that today will be the last day I wear my normal pants to work. The poor zipper only went up an inch! Thank goodness for hair ties!
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
I am sorry your appointment didn't go well Tara. I can't believe you haven't heard the baby's heartbeat yet. My first appointment was at 9 weeks and they were able to find the heartbeat right away. I wonder if it has to do with your weight like someone else suggested. I would be going crazy being that far along and not hearing the heartbeat yet. As for GD I know my MIL is worried because she thinks I eat a ton of sugar, so we'll see how that goes.
I believe I had my first episode of morning sickness today. I had to have the teacher next door watch my students so I could run to the bathroom and throw up
I am hoping it was a fluke and does not return tomorrow.
Thanks Megan. Nope I haven't heard the heartbeat yet. Thank God I've seen it twice on an u/s or I would be going crazy.
I hope your m/s gets better. Mine has not let up at all. I'm still throwing up daily. Today I threw up three times. Not fun!
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
Tara- I am sorry that it did not go well, but think of it this way. It is good that your doctor is being cautious. It is better to be safe than sorry. I hope that you have a while until you have to switch to the maternity pants. I do hope that you feel better soon!
Am- I am glad to hear that things are going well!
Megan- I hope that it is not an every day occurrence!