Dr. Apt.

Today I had my regular two week check up with my Doctor.  Everything is going great!  At 29 weeks Liam's heart was beating loud and strong.  I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes a few weeks ago. I have to check my blood sugar 5 times daily and I've been on a special diet eating 3 meals and 3 snacks daily. It was difficult at first but I've got the hang of it and my blood sugar has been excellent under 120 two hours after meals which is just where I need to be.  The Doctor also measured my belly and said Liam's size is normal.  I go to the Hospital tomorrow morning for my NST (Non-Stress Test)  I have to be monitored once a week then twice a week at 32 weeks. A NST  can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. The test is done to monitor Liam's Heartbeat and activity.  I'm glad that Im being monitored so closely and It does help calm my nerves.  It's comforting to feel his movements and listen to his heartbeat during the NST.  There are times he makes it difficult to monitor him because he tends to move and jump away from the doppler.  He is  a little devil sometimes making it difficult for the nurse because he doesn't like to stay still.  Last time I felt him turn over and then  he gave me a hard kick..ouch! But I'm so relieved that he has been very active.

I had a bit of a scare last week.  3 hours went by and I didn't feel any movement. I rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night and they did a non stress test and everything was fine. Liam was just sleeping the doctor said she could tell because his heart rate stayed the same.  He tends to have long sleeping patterns (3 to 4 hours) which is not good for me because I worry if I don't feel him move.  A baby should move at least 10 times in 2 hours.