I love being pregnant! It took so long to conceive that I truly appreciate all aspects of being pregnant. I have had a lot of pregnancy ailments throughout but never wanted to come across as complaining when I talked about them. Today I am 31 weeks pregnant and need a day to vent! I am going to vent about what is bothering me and then be done because I know I am blessed to be pregnant and to be carrying a healthy baby.
I think it all caught up with me today and am just upset because nothing about this pregnancy seems to be easy or drama free. Every time I go to the doctor they give me bad news and today was no different. I had a diabetic appointment and I know since starting the insulin my fasting and breakfast blood was still showing high glucose levels so I was expecting what they told me. The Endocrinologist increased my insulin dosage before bed and gave me another type of insulin to take with breakfast. So if you do the math, I have to poke myself with a needle 6 times a day; 2 shots of insulin and 4 blood glucose checks. Not to mention the carb counting and watching everything I eat. All I want is a big bowl of ice cream and some sour patch kids!
I also found out on Monday how serious this GD is for the baby's health. My doctor cut my hours at work to 6 hours a day and said it will probably go to 4, 2 then nothing. I want to try and work at the 6 hours a day as long as possible because I am not getting paid over my maternity leave. I also have high blood pressure which I haven't had at all through out my pregnancy and quite a bit of swelling in my ankles, legs and hands. I started the new schedule this week and am working 9am-12pm and then coming home for a nap for 2 hours and going back to work from 2pm-5pm. Unfortunately my work load hasn't changed so I am working just as hard but trying to get everything done in 6 hours instead of 8. I also set up all my doctor appointments through August and have to go to the doctor twice a week, once to the diabetic clinic for an hour and the second to the OB for an ultrasound, non-stress test to monitor the baby and an OB check for 2 1/2 hours at a time. I know this will all be worth it come the beginning of September and I want nothing but the best for my baby, but I can't help but complain today. Sorry for the downer of a blog but I had to get it all out of my system.
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I'm sorry! That sucks! I can't imagine how frustrated you are. Just try to stay positive and think that everything is being done for your sweet little baby girl!
ReplyDeleteNobody has worked harder or been more careful about following the rules than you and it does seem there are these constant challenges. You keep rising to meet them and we are so proud of all you have put yourself through. Hang in there. It will be worth it but I know that seems like not much comfort right now....gma bunny
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