Two weeks ago, I had my blood test and the doctor called me back and asked me to come back for another test the next week (Normally, I only have my blood drawn every 2 weeks). The doctor has been checking my blood work to make sure my liver enzymes are normal, platelets are normal, and my kidneys are functioning ok. After I went back last week, the doctor called me on Monday of this week and let me know that she wanted to have me do blood work again this week. I had my "regular" appointment this morning, and we discussed the results from my labs. One of the things they test for in my blood is a little higher than she would like. On its own, the doctor says she wouldn't normally worry about it, but because of my history and some things that have come up in past visits, she was a little concerned and wants me to come in once a week now. Next week, I am supposed to have some kind of stress test, an ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid levels, and some other test that I didn't understand, as well as my usual battery of blood tests. I now have a standing appointment with the doctor and the lab every Friday, so if anything gets worse or changes, they'll be sure to catch it before it gets to the point that it did with Kara. So there's an update for anyone that was wondering what's going on!
Here's a shot of me at 32 weeks.
Just for comparison, here's a picture of me with Kara around 33 weeks. Do you think I look about the same size-wise?
Today, I was out with Kara and I decided stop by Target to look at some baby things (I wanted to look at car seats, diapers, pacifiers, socks... Just a few things that have been nagging at me that we really need to get). While we were in the baby aisle, I spotted this adorable outfit! When I look at all the newborn clothes, it's hard to believe that Kara was that tiny just 2 and a half years ago!
2 comments:
It stinks you have to go through all of this but at least the weekly visits will help keep you and baby safe. I think you look the same at 33 weeks as you did with Kara. You look great!
At least you don't have that many more weeks till your due so max number of times you'll see your doctor is 8! That might make it easier to count down! :) I think you looked a teeny bit bigger with Kara but it may be because that's a 33 week picture!
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