Sick Day

Let me preface this by saying I almost never get sick.  I can't even remember the last time I had a cold.  It could have been 4, maybe 5 years ago.

So why does my body wait until I am 7 months pregnant to finally catch another one?  When I can't take anything for it except a cough drop or two?  Ugh - how frustrating.  Actually, both the hubs and I were sick over the weekend - he with his second stomach virus since Christmas, and me with the cold.  My body seems to be taking an extraordinary amount of time to batlle this sucker, and its starting to get frustrating.  I took today off to get some extra rest and hope things get better for me tomorrow.

Turning to pregnancy news, I had an ob appointment last week.  To my surprise, doc seems to have swung the pendulum back to "c-section" from "wait and see."  I'm not sure what could have caused the swing since I haven't had any further ultrasound testing since last time.  Maybe a more careful reading of the last report?  He did admit that his MFM colleague who wrote my last ultrasound report, put in writing "fibroid in lower uterine segment will most likely block vaginal delivery."  Apparently for doctors, who are often loathe to put strong opinions in writing, this was quite a declaration.

Although we won't be making the final decision on this for another 5-7 weeks, doc decided it was best to get me on the surgical schedule sooner rather than later.  This way I have a slot - which we can always cancel.  So the big day could be - April 1st!  Yes, an April Fool's Day baby!  Doc told me if the date gave me pause, we could always reschedule - with another doctor.  Not an option for me.  I love, love, love this doc - and that is high praise coming from me, the #1 ob/gyn critic I know!

My next ultrasound is next week, and I head back to the ob on 2/3 to get a read on what is happening with the fibroid.  No matter what, I will probably get another u/s or two before we make our decision on the c-section.  Fibroid aside, I can't wait to get another look at my little boy and how much he has grown in the last 8 weeks!

Yesterday was my one hour glucose screening.  I was not feeling well, being particularly worn out from lack of sleep because of my cold - maybe that's the reason I almost cried when the lab tech scolded me.  You see, to me, "non-fasting" means you can drink and eat prior to the test, no?  Well, I don't have much of an appetite due to the cold, so the only thing I had with me when I checked in was a can of seltzer water.  I am trying to stay hydrated since I am sick, but I was also anticpating having to give  a urine sample for a urine culture, and I wanted to be ready.  In any case, the tech and her cohort behind the counter insisted that the small amount of seltzer I drank prior to the test could mess up my results and cause me to fail, because it would water down the glucose drink in my stomach.  I'm no scientist, but I don't see how 4 oz of water could do that.  And if that was the case, why isn't that part of the instructions for the test?

Anyway, I decided to take my chances.  Hopefully it comes out fine, and I don't have to move on to the three hour.  I don't expect to hear anything from my doctor unless I fail.  So here's to no phone calls! 

Lastly, my friends - today marks 27 weeks for me.  I still wake up in the morning (usually to big kicks and punches from inside my belly) amazed, and kind of shocked, truly, that we are here.  Its unfathomable to me that in less than three months time, we will actually be able to put a little baby in a seat in the back of our car, and bring him home.  The closer we get to that day, the more I find myself beliving that its actually going to happen!

Comments

[The Steadfast Warrior]

My how time goes by! I can't believe you're 27 weeks! Colds suck, especially when you're pregnant. Keep up the good work lady, you're getting there! :)

[Rebeccah]

I'm really sorry about your cold, but wow -- 27 weeks already! Hoping you feel better soon and that you have no phone calls about your glucose test. The car seat experience IS going to happen for you, and I think that's just fabulous : )