Glucose Screening and Shots

So today I had my 28 week check-up, shots, and results from last week's glucose screening. Overall, the only positive thing from the appointment was the fact I heard my little girl's heartbeat. The rest? Well, it sucked.

First, the Rhogam shot....wowza that one hurt. It still stings actually (nearly four hours later), so not my favorite. While I was preparing for that shot they asked if I wanted to also get the Tdap vaccine; my response? Who wants to get a vaccine? Nobody, that's who! Anyways, I ended up deciding that I should just get it done and over with since I knew I was already getting one shot. Side note: anyone who plans on babysitting or spending a great deal of time with the baby should get the vaccine about six weeks or so before due date. Luckily, the doctor said it is simple, either by doctor or Walgreen's or Walmart pharmacies can do it as well.

Second, glucose test screening....this was last week and I was praying that I would pass with flying colors. Well, I didn't. I freaking failed by eight miserable points. According to the doctor it is not enough to panic, but enough that I have to do the three hour glucose tolerance test. That means drinking a second (and nastier) drink, and sitting in the lab for three hours while they draw my blood three times (once every hour). Apparently God has a plan to make me get over my fear of needles with this pregnancy.

Third, I found out that my hemoglobin count is on the low end of normal, by that I mean .2 away from being considered low. This is an easy fix, just some iron supplements and increase in leafy greens like spinach. This is more of an annoyance than anything else, however, it does explain why my wedding ring has been leaving marks (apparently having a reaction to gold is a sign of low iron).

Finally, the doctor explained the fetal kick count (which I've already started informally monitoring). I should count at least 10 movements in a span of two hours. I did try to explain that she is most active at night, to which his response was that most babies are most active (or at least noticeably) between 7 and 11 pm. What I was trying to explain is that she is active all night, like she is a night owl. Hopefully we break that habit before birth-hahaha. However, I will start the formal monitoring which should be interesting to track!