Today I had my first OB appointment. It was pretty uneventful. I answered a bunch of questions, got some information to take home, and had some labs taken.
The appointment wasn't very helpful for me because most of my questions will have to be answered by my doctor. I am wondering about whether a VBAC or a C-section will be best for me. I need to ask her about the varicose veins that they saw around my uterus in my previous surgeries and if/how they affect that decision. I also want to know how long to take some medications and how early I will be tested for gestational diabetes.
The nurse did order a random glucose test today along with the standard prenatal labs to do an initial generic test for diabetes. Mostly it will just tell them if I need further testing this early.
She also told me that she was going to categorize my pregnancy as high risk based on my previous pregnancy and delivery. She said they will monitor me closely because of the way my amniotic fluid dropped in my last pregnancy. She said that can happen to mothers the second time around. I never heard that before, but I trust she knows what she is talking about. I guess I'll just wait and see what my doctor has to say about it.
My next step is to decide whether to have a new screening test for abnormalities in my first trimester or to have the basic maternal quad screen in week 16. The new test sounds like just an additional ultrasound and a lab, so it wouldn't be hard. I just have to check with my insurance company to make sure they will cover it. I guess I'll let that make my decision.
Hadley had swimming tonight. At first she just clung to me and was nervous, but near the end she was kicking and having a blast. I cannot wait to take her again next week.
My next appointment will be with the doctor at 13 weeks, so it will be awhile. I hope things stay uneventful until then.
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