Weeks 32 & 33
~ 2 Weeks in One
 The last two weeks have gone by so fast. I suppose all the Doctor appointments have kept my hubby and me very busy. We can go to three appointments in one week sometimes. It's difficult to keep it all straight, but I'm glad to say that during this pregnancy I haven't missed one appointment of forgotten about one. I have attached a picture of our beautiful baby Juliet. I can't believe how clear it came out. She sure has her daddy's cheeks and chin.
So I went to see the specialist who is monitoring baby J. They noticed a lot of real contractions during the Non-Stress test. The nurse was concerned, but after speaking with the specialist they said to just keep an eye on things and if it became worse to go to the hospital. I was in so much pain for two days and during the ultrasound I was practically in tears. I know . . . this is just the beginning of things, but let me tell you the pain was awful. The technician said her head was so low, but that she looked really good. I then went to our normal bi-weekly appointment and the Doctor said Baby J's heartbeat was really strong! I asked her to do an internal exam as I was having a lot of contractions and was in pain. She performed it and said "Oh and there is her head, she is very low." She also said I have started dilating, and will most likely go into labor early. I was informed to be on bed rest for the next three weeks, after that if I go into labor after the three weeks she will let me labor. She also prescribed me some medication to relax my uterus. I'm suppose to take it three times a day. Well, I took my first dose and I thought I was going to lose my mind. The side affects were awful! I felt neurotic, if I were driving I would have driven my car off the road. I felt I could jump out the window. The side effects are breathing difficulties and nervousness. I had extreme nervousness to the point I had to lay down for 6 hours. If my head could have spun all the way around it would have. Needless to say, I haven't taken any more doses. I plan on calling my Doctor tomorrow and figuring out what I should do. I honestly do not want to feel that way again. There's got to be something else I can take!
It's mind boggling that our little one will be here so soon! We don't have her room set-up yet. I haven't been able to do much, and my hubby works so hard at his job, taking care of me, and keeping up with the house. We plan on picking up the paint this week and purchasing a few last items. At least all her clothes are washed! I also want to start a pile of things for the hospital, so that we are ready just in case she comes earlier than expected. Now I'm realizing I have lots to do. Oh my goodness. I think I will start some of these things tomorrow!! We will also be busy with Doctor appointments next week with one on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Well I have to get going . . . the restroom is calling my name once again. I can't believe how much I use the restroom. I get up three times a night to use the bathroom. She really must be sitting on my bladder. I go through toilet paper like water!
I hope you have a great week. And thank you to all those who have emailed me with encouragement regarding the gestational diabetes. I really appreciate it and I will soon respond to your emails!
Thank you.
~Loni
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