So I now officially have the most doctor’s appointments that I think that I could have without actually being hospitalized! (knock on wood that they don’t give me more!) Next week I have an appointment every day of the week, save Thursday. OB Monday, NST Tuesday, Dermatologist Wednesday, NST and Ultrasound at Maternal Fetal Medicine Friday. I think that I may have to temporarily change my schedule to 11-7.
Well here’s the latest news from all those appointments. I am apparently measuring two weeks ahead according to my OB. This is just based on her using a ruler to measure the fundal height of my uterus though, so it’s not too terribly scientific. That’s why I have the ultrasound scheduled next week so that they can try to gauge how big she is. That’s also not too terribly scientific as they told my boss their baby was around 7 ½ lbs and she came out a 5 lbs 13 oz. It still makes me think that she may decide to come early though… we’ll see.
On a not so good note, the PUPPPS rash has returned hence the impending visit to the dermatologist. My belly and my chest and to a lesser extent, my thighs and upper arms have all been itching like crazy. I’m not in the extreme itchy, must have ice packs and take two showers a day mode yet, but I really really hope that I don’t go there again. I don’t think that I can be on the prednisone again, especially since it raised my blood sugar levels so much, so I think that I’m stuck with the topical creams for the time being.
Speaking of blood sugars, mine are finally looking great after being off the prednisone for a week. I’ve only had two highs and they weren’t really all that high. The doc thinks it’s best to stay on the diabetes meds for now because it’s such a low dose and I seem to be doing just right on them.
In other news, there’s only 5 weeks left! I seriously can’t believe it sometimes. I don’t feel this impending “doom” feeling for lack of a better way to explain it. I kinda feel like just saying, “Eh, whatever. If something happens I’ve got plenty of time to get stuff done or I can just do stuff later.” It’s weird. I’m such a Type A plan things to death person but for some reason I’m not motivated to pack a bag for the hospital or get Zoey’s clothes and sheets washed and put away or anything. I’m waiting for the nesting instinct to kick in, but I’m starting to doubt that I’ll get it. Maybe like a day or two before she’s born I’ll just get in a mode and go a little crazy. That sounds more like me.
Jon seems to be making up for my lackadaisical attitude lately and he’s making lists for everything and re-reading the natural childbirth book (and putting post-it tabs in it!). I think that he’s hit that “Oh my god, we’re really having a baby” mode and wants to get everything ready to go now. I think it’s great! The more he plans and prepares and gets stuff done, the more I can lay back on the couch and get some much needed relaxation!
It helped for about 20 or 30 minutes after I showered, but after that I went right back to being itchy.
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