I woke up at eight thirty. I gave Kelly his medicine then I had a shower and got dressed. I had breakfast then I went to Royal Columbian Hospital to the diabetic clinic.
When I got there the receptionist took the medical information then told me to go to the clinic. I went to the wrong place and finally ended up at the pregnancy diabetic clinic.
I saw a nurse, Ann. She talked to me about diabetes and explained with pregnancy it’s not the same as not being pregnant. In the pregnancy the placenta puts out hormones or chemicals which can interfere with the work of the pancreas.
Ann showed me how to take my blood and use the machine. It’s the same that Joan used when she was pregnant with Paige. I never watched her use it.
Then I saw the dietician, Ellie who asked me what I had been eating. Ellie also asked about what I had been eating prior to being pregnant. Then she set up an eating plan for me. Ellie said I wasn’t getting enough fibber in my diet.
I didn’t see Dr. B today. I have an appointment next Tuesday. I got home at twelve thirty. Alex asked me what too me so long. I told Alex I had to see the nurse and a dietician and I couldn’t leave any time I wanted to. I knew Charlie and Alex would be wondering where I was!
After lunch Patrick came over to play. We left before three o’clock to go to the doctors. I told Dr. C that when I exercise the baby seems to drop and pushes on my bladder. At one point it felt like the baby was going to fall out. Dr. C said you have enough room inside and I’m not worried that the baby will drop out. The doctor checked my blood pressure then she put the Doppler on my stomach, Alex and I heard the baby’s heartbeat. I also asked about my breasts since to the touch they’re quite warm and red or purple in color. Dr. C checked them and said they seem okay. Alex seemed to be a bit embarrassed by the whole ordeal. Dr. C explained to Alex that was where the baby’s got the milk from. Alex thought that was pretty funny.
Then it was Alex’s turn. I told the doctor that Alex had been complaining of a sore throat lately and that he felt like he was going to throw up. Dr. C took a throat swab, and checked Alex. She said Alex seems to be doing okay. Dr. C gave Alex a balloon then we went to the lab. The nurse said oh a familiar face. I brought the throat swab to the lab and I had a blood test. Dr. B wanted some blood tests done, something to do with my thyroid.
After leaving there we went to London Drugs, Save on Foods and McDonald’s. After having dinner at McDonald’s we went to Mom and Dad’s. Alex has a lot of fun playing video games with Dad.
We got home around ten o’clock. Alex went to bed not long after we got home. I had a snack then I went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim ------ 2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ 2:00 p.m. ------
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