9/30: OB Appointment

Well, we have a stubborn kid on our hands. After the routine urine sample, vitals, and Q&A with the midwife, she got the doppler out so we could hear baby's heartbeat. Of course our child decided to hide out and completely refused to cooperate. Since the midwife could hear some movements I wasn't too nervous, but I was getting a bit anxious for her to find it!

She decided to get the portable ultrasound machine out so we could see Nugget and the heartbeat. So our kid is laying with his feet up and hands near his head, almost as if he's relaxing in a hammock! It was pretty funny. Then at one point he moved an arm and it looked like the motion that accompanies a portion of my alma mater's fight song (which I've been playing for him) so that made me happy.

Before seeing Nugget, we got the genetic testing stuff sorted out. I think the midwife read the report wrong or was trying to correlate issues that don't necessary correlate. Oh well. It's settled now.

I think I've been feeling Nugget here and there. It's just short little flutters so I never know when to expect it. Can't wait for it to happy more frequently!

I have to schedule the anatomy scan and come back in for blood-work since my former OB never sent the records, which is just grand. Makes me more confident in my decision to switch! Our next OB appointment is on 10/28.

9/16: Genetic Counselor

I called the genetic counselor the midwife referred me to after my last appointment. I felt like I needed to explain some of the background to the receptionist and I am so glad I did! She had the genetic counselor look over the file before making us come in for an appointment because it didn't seem like it was 100% necessary. The genetic counselor looked everything over and confirmed what Dr. K and Counsyl told us previously: I am not a carrier of Fragile-X! Whew!

I was supposed to go back in to see the midwife today, but I rescheduled for two weeks from now since the genetic counselor said all was well. Next appointment is 9/30.

9/4: PCP Appointment

I had to bit the bullet and visit the primary care doc today. My left knee has been really hurting and it's gotten to the point where I can hardly walk on it. I haven't injured it recently so I'm not sure what's going on, but it is the knee I tend to have issues with. My blood pressure was really high today, which is unusual for me. The nurse said it's probably due to my pain level.

Unfortunately, the doctor I saw today (not my usual PCP) wasn't super helpful. He said there isn't anything they can do (x-rays, meds) except for physical therapy since I'm pregnant. However, he didn't seem to mind blaming it on my weight.

I really wish doctors would try to exercise more critical thinking instead of just blaming everything on my weight...oh well. I hope this pain goes away soon.

9/2/2015: Appointment with New OB

I've been so annoyed with Dr. P and her office that I've decided to bite the bullet and switch OBs completely. The last straw was the super-rude receptionist that was indignant about me working and needing an early or late appointment. It's times like this that I really miss Dr. K's office! They were so flexible and helpful. Too bad they can't stay with me through delivery.

Anyways, I found a new OB practice at a better hospital with an actual NICU and I had my first appointment today. I saw one of the midwives and will be seeing whoever is available since the person delivering me will be whoever is on call when I get to the hospital. It's a good way to meet everyone before Nugget makes his/her appearance.

I had another ultrasound today and Nugget looks good. Today's heart-rate was 147 bpm! Even higher than last time.

The midwife was great. She answered a lot of my questions and was very thorough. Unfortunately, she said I am a carrier for Fragile-X, which I was never told about before. I underwent Counsyl testing before starting IUIs and the full report, which I pulled after the appointment, says I tested normal for Fragile-X. I'm not sure if she's reading report correctly because when I downloaded it today I thought I read the same thing but it was actually just a heading---not a part of the results. She referred me to a genetic counselor and wants me to come back after I meet with them.

Needless to say I am stressed about this, but reading the report made me feel better. Hopefully the genetic counselor can sort this out!