Expectant parent club! Where the pregnant people hang out.

[SpringChickens]

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Thanks Rare Feathers and Southern Belle,

Yes, I am taking a pre-natal vitamin. I was anemic with my first pregnancy, so that's probably the case with this one too... I should start taking those iron pills, as much a I hate them!

I just had my lab work done on Friday, so I should get the results at my next appointment. Hopefully they measured blood sugar? I'm sure they measured iron levels though. My blood sugar was always really low when I was pregnant with my daughter, so maybe that's a problem now too! I had to take the glucose tolerance test twice, and both times my number was right at 60 (normal is 100-125).

Thanks for the advice!

 

[kelseygirl707]

Well, got to see my little man again yesterday!

Doctor couldn't see his face at the 20 week ultrasound, so he wanted to check for cleft lip this time. And I have to say his little nose and lip were just perfect, and as cute as can be! Also checked, and yep, he's definately still a boy, lol. He is still measuring a week ahead of time, but it's just because he has long legs, so that is a good thing

. Next visit I get to consume the dreaded Orange flat sugary nasty drink, Yay

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How is everybody else doing?

 

[SpringChickens]

Yay! Have to love ultrasounds! Glad to hear his lip/palate looked great, and that he's still a boy!

Good luck with your orange drink - definitely one of my least favorite parts of pregnancy. I would feel SOOO sick afterwards!

 

[algopurple]

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Thanks Rare Feathers and Southern Belle,

Yes, I am taking a pre-natal vitamin. I was anemic with my first pregnancy, so that's probably the case with this one too... I should start taking those iron pills, as much a I hate them!

I just had my lab work done on Friday, so I should get the results at my next appointment. Hopefully they measured blood sugar? I'm sure they measured iron levels though. My blood sugar was always really low when I was pregnant with my daughter, so maybe that's a problem now too! I had to take the glucose tolerance test twice, and both times my number was right at 60 (normal is 100-125).

Thanks for the advice!

Wow! 60 is low! They did my glucose test last month and called to say it was fine but they were putting me on iron pills. I have been taking them for about 2 weeks and can already tell a difference in my energy level. I would ask the DR first cuz they can cause bladder probs if you get them over the counter. I learned that lesson the hard way years ago.

 

[algopurple]

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I must be weird cuz I didn't think it tasted bad and didn't bother my stomach at all lol. Was kind of like a diet drink. Maybe cuz I have been drinking unsweet/sugar free stuff for years now.

lol That or my dr has a better brand?

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Wait...what orange drink is this???

 

[JulieNKC]

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Wait...what orange drink is this???

The stuff they make you drink for your glucose tolerance test. Mine was fruit punch flavored. Wasn't that bad, but my ob does a 2 hour test and you have to fast overnight so made me feel a lil pukey.

Had my 33 week appt today. Baby is measuring 3 weeks behind so I get to get another us to check for growth. Was 3 weeks behind a month ago too but the ultrasound showed the baby wasn't measuring behind, just down really low( considering how long I've been waddling I she's been there awhile, lol). They just want to double check I guess, which is fine with me. Don't mind having another chance to see her.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

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Wait...what orange drink is this???

Ditto... Never heard of it...

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Wait...what orange drink is this???

The stuff they make you drink for your glucose tolerance test. Mine was fruit punch flavored. Wasn't that bad, but my ob does a 2 hour test and you have to fast overnight so made me feel a lil pukey.

Had my 33 week appt today. Baby is measuring 3 weeks behind so I get to get another us to check for growth. Was 3 weeks behind a month ago too but the ultrasound showed the baby wasn't measuring behind, just down really low( considering how long I've been waddling I she's been there awhile, lol). They just want to double check I guess, which is fine with me. Don't mind having another chance to see her.

Hmmm....never heard of it....when do they do this? I'm 9 weeks this week...I think...

Is that to check for gestational diabetes?

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

Just checking in... Other than heartburn at first and then constipation, my pregnancy has been fairly uneventful.. My first appointment isn't until February 3rd and I can't wait.. I want to know how far along I really am. I am figuring roughly 6 weeks maybe... But can not remember my last MP.. December was hectic for me and I was worried about things other than my period.

Hope everyone is doing well!

And welcome to algopurple!!!!!!