Thursday, June 4, 2009

Appointments, appointments, appointments...

Lots of appointments this week - saw diabetic educator, obstetrician, had 2 ultrasounds and then today I saw a physician who specialises in pregnancy. He will be monitoring my blood sugar levels and blood pressure throughout the pregnancy. He confirmed that our baby will need to be born in a hospital with a NICU - and will probably require some time there. He has also referred me to a high risk obstetrician to take over the care of my pregnancy. It is all still a bit overwhelming and I feel sad that in all probability we will be in NICU again, but I keep reminding myself that whatever ensures the health of our precious baby is important. I am now doing finger pricks 4-5 times a day for sugar levels - which is not fun, but not too bad really. I just wish I could get some energy, but am told this is the combination of my age, the diabetes, hypertension, the medications and being the mum of two very active 4 year olds. Keeping my fingers crossed that the pregnancy continues on for another 18 weeks.

Thank you to everyone for your lovely messages,
Hugs,
Lisa xx

3 comments:

JoanneK said...

Thinking of you often Lisa!!!! Sounds like you are under some wonderful medical care! Keep rested and take care! Another boy...how exciting!

Lisa - Mum to Mitch,Harry and Jack said...

Thank you Joanne - I am trying not to stress because I know I am getting good care and this is best for me and our beautiful baby.
Hugs,
Lisa xx

mummyof6monsters said...

just rest,- and youll be nursing your new son before you know it, thinking of you:)