I met Baby T's pediatrician on Tuesday.
She is lovely!
I am thrilled with the recommendation of her from my favorite Doctor, my gastroenterologist. I asked her back in January if she had any recommendations for my area as she is 40 minutes from my home now. I will always travel to see her, but I need a pediatrician closer for Baby T.
So I called last week to see if the pediatrician was taking new patients.
Thankfully, she is, and they even asked if I wanted a meet and get to know you appointment before Baby T's first appointment. So I made the appointment for Tuesday and I felt so relieved to meet her and tell her a bit about myself and the reasons I was looking specifically for her.
She answered all of my questions thoroughly and was so patient with me. Exactly what I was looking for. I need to be knowledgeable with my medical care and now with Baby T's.
I was happy that they have a portal where they upload all test results.
They have a 24 hour call in line for any concerns that connect you directly with a nurse to contact the Doctor.
We discussed the recommended visitors and travel plans with a newborn in times of Covid.
We also discussed what effects my new diagnosis of gestational diabetes has on Baby T, I was so happy to hear that mostly no effect as long as my blood sugars stay below 200. I have not had a 200 reading yet, so I am hoping this is staying the same.
I left feeling so relieved with the choice I made and am looking forward to a long medical relationship with her and the office.
Another bit of information she gave me was that every day they leave 1/3 of their appointments to sick patients, guaranteeing that if Baby T needs to be seen she will be.
I was even more outraged to learn through my new Facebook support group for other moms diagnosed with gestational diabetes, that many of them are receiving the same neglect as me. Being told they don't need to be seen until 32 or 33 weeks, even when they are already scheduled for an induction date or a C-section date in the 38th week.
I read other mom's experiences to my husband and he guessed they are mostly wanting money. Which I hate to feel about the medical field, I value my medical teams and never question the quality per cost of care. But I can't help but agree, it seems to be a way to make money if they can't immediately give us advice, why are they trying for 3 weeks to a month from now.
I had an anxiety attack on Wednesday and called my regular OB. I had my first high blood sugar reading; I felt like I was going to throw up. I knew this was high blood sugar related immediately. I also had an extremely high blood pressure reading because of anxiety. 139/127.
The nurse I spoke to agreed with me this is anxiety related.
Shortly after my talk with the nurse, I had time to relax and lay down for a bit and I got my blood pressure reading back down to 123/89. I ate only proteins and vegetables for lunch to help with my blood sugar.
I got a migraine because of this anxiety attack and then had to go get our second dose of the Covid vaccine.
I realized that a month ago I had everything ready to go to the hospital and now I am not even close to prepared.
My virtual baby shower is in 2 weeks and I didn't know what to do for it and feel incredibly unprepared. Thankfully, a friend came to visit yesterday, bringing lots of baby stuff for Baby T, and helped me set up the nursery so I can show that off during the baby shower. Things have really been sneaking up on me and I am getting more and more behind. I know rest is an important part of the 3rd trimester but I feel like I accomplish nothing.
The one high blood sugar reading was after eating oatmeal with heavy whipping cream, raspberries and cinnamon. Drinking coffee with heavy whipping cream. After eating that, I did housework and showered. But I usually drink a lot of water after a meal as well. And this was my first meal without a large protein included.
That blood sugar reading was 151. So after that reading I made chicken salad lettuce wraps with Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard.
My OB called me Wednesday after hearing about my anxiety attack and explained that my numbers should be under 95 when I just wake up in the morning and under 140 an hour after each meal. I felt so relieved to hear the voice of my trusted physician. I instantly felt better.
All of Baby T's clothing has been put away except for a few gifts I am leaving out on the bed to show off as they were gifts from baby shower attendees.
Today we are making a broccoli salad for dinner.
I am working on what's best for Baby T and myself. She started moving like crazy Wednesday morning around 4 am. She has stayed very active all day that day, and my anxiety attack triggered Braxton-Hicks. Yesterday and today she is not very active, but I have been very active. I dislike the huge change in Baby T's movements, crazy one day and mostly none the next, I hear from most of my friends this is par for the course.
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