Last Thursday we had another ultrasound to determine how big the baby is. During my monthly prenatal appointment, the Dr. tried to measure me, but couldn't so they sent me for an ultrasound. We found out he is already 2.9 lbs which is about a pound over what he should be. He's in the 95th percentile for weight. Big boy!!! At this rate, they estimate he will be 10 lbs at birth....a bit large for my comfort! They said it could just be genetics....we do tend to have large babies in our family...and I was 9.6, or it could be due to gestational diebetes. So, I had my glucose test done, and it came back high. They want it to be under 131 and mine came back 152. Bummer! So tomorrow I go in for a 3 hour fasting test. I am not looking forward to it, but know it's necessary. Also they did blood work and found out I am borderline anemic. The results weren't off the chart, so they aren't recommending I take anything, besides maybe trying to eat more iron in my diet...but this could explain why I've been so tired.
At my Dr. appt on Monday, I had gained 5 lbs. The Dr. said this was till fine. It puts my total to 10lbs so far for the pregnancy...which I think is good, but she only wants me to gain between 11 and 20 lbs for the whole pregnancy. I have noticed this week especially, I feel like I am wanting to eat all the time...and my heartburn has been really bad. I have also noticed I feel foggy after I eat, and I'm curious to find out if this could be from low blood sugar.
At any rate, whether or not the fasting test comes back high again, I am going to start on a diabetic diet. I think either way it will help me and baby. I do not want to be forced into a c-section and that's exactly what they will do if the baby is still measuring 10 lbs or more once we get closer to his birth.
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