Sunday, March 25, 2012

27 week appt

I had my 27 week appt with a midwife on Thursday. I also had the glucose and other blood tests. I don't have gestational diabetes and everything looks good except my platelet count is low (114). Midwife says not to worry and they will continue to monitor it. If it's low when I'm in labor it may effect the type of pain meds I can have which I know translates to no epidural. I haven't decided how I feel about having an epidural so we will see what happens. Dragon baby's heartbeat was 140. Next appt is in 4 weeks then I start bi-weekly appts.

As if on cue for the third trimester, I started feeling REALLY tired this week. I can hardly keep my eyes open after 5:00. This adds a whole new dynamic to work since I'm super busy with my clients right now and I should be working 10 hour days. I can tell my tiredness is effecting how I manage my teams, my patience is really short. One of the guys that reports to me even said he could hear the stress in my voice! And I actually like him! This week my goal is to more pleasant, I don't want to be the stereo-typical raging pregnant lady!! I bought cookies for one of my teams on Thursday but I don't think this is enough coming from a pregnant sugar addict. Especially since I ate 2.

2 comments:

  1. If you have questions about low platelet counts you could reach out to Ashlee Urmson. Her's are extremely low and they've prepared her for a "natural" birth.
    I like your attitude and goals for this week and cookies never hurt!!! :)

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  2. Cookies are good for your team, you and baby dragon! Eat up now!!! I may have one for you in solidarity.

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