Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Dr. Update

We had an u/s at 7:45 today so we had to leave home at 5:30. Yikes. I was a mess. I haven't woken up that early in forever! Eli slept at J & Amy's to ease the morning transition.
Stats: Weight up 5 lbs from last week (which is good b/c I lost 1 lb last week) BP 110/60
The appt went well. It was long though, of course! I was shocked initially b/c they had me do my glucose test. Well, I had just finished a pop tart, so oops! I bet it's gonna come back with my sugars elevated a bit. I'm not looking forward to the diet since so little is appealing to me right now. It's driving Dave crazy (I know...the poor guy has to deal with me and all of my crazy issues).
Next up was the u/s. We had the friendly/chatty tech. She checked out the boys and the fluid and everything looked good to her. She checked my cervix (internally--it's been awhile since I had an "innie" u/s) and it was almost 5cm. She had a "helper" with her and they were both shocked that a triplet mom had such a super cervix. Then a doctor came in and his words were something like, "Baby C has some extra fluid, but Baby B's fluid is still in the average range". That sounds like good news to me, right?
Then I was off to see Dr. M. He was pleased with my cervix (how could he not be?). And my most nagging symptom of late is that when I stand/walk for 10+ minutes I get woozy. This limits some of my activities both in and out of the house. No washing dishes or standing in the shower. It's tough to brush my teeth and get my hair/makeup together. I asked if I could get a wheelchair. He said that if I'm doing something that requires a wheelchair, then I probably shouldn't be doing it. Hmm...well...I still need a wheelchair so if you've got one laying around, let me know.
Also I look forward to my daily "field trips". This is just getting out of the house. I've pretty much been in lockdown and need to get out to prevent myself from losing any additional brain cells. I would love some chaparones if you're in the mood to hang out with the super duper pregger lady. It doesn't matter where we go, as long as I can sit or roll.
Keep up the prayers for the little ones! I get a week off from the dr for good behavior next week. Maybe Dave can actually work 5 days and get a full paycheck next week!!!

2 comments:

Shely said...

Hmmm... I dont know much about the extra amniotic fluid thing... I know its called polyhydramnios and that is about it.

You are doing awesome!!!

Janet Davis said...

Hi Renee, Great to see you at Mary Beth's. You look wonderful and seem to be doing remarkably well! Fun to read your blog...and now hopefully I can post my messages! Janet :)