Doctor's Appointments Galore!!

Well, when you're a high-risk expecting mother, you can bet your boots that you'll be going to the doctor A LOT!!!  I have gestational diabetes, which I manage just fine with medicine and diet and my numbers stay where they're supposed to.  I see a high-risk doctor on a weekly basis to keep a check on Hayden.  I went today for them to check his growth, he's now up to 5lbs and they said he looks perfect!!  I was absolutely stunned when I stepped on the scale and had gained almost a full 5lbs myself!  YIKES!!!  They said that was okay because I'd only gained 3lbs so far!  I had three appointments last week alone!  I go on Monday for my regular doctors appointment, NST, and AFI.  Basically, I'll have my regular appointment, sit in a comfy chair strapped to a fetal monitor for 30 minutes, and get an ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid level.

As of now, he's situated the way he's supposed to be: head down, face down.  The ultrasound tech said his head was surprisingly low for how far along I am.  She said they normally don't move that low until closer to delivery.  Braxton Hicks contractions are in full swing and they start up every time I get up to move around.  They told me if that happens, to sit down and put my feet up, so guess what I've spent my afternoon doing?? The kids and I went out in the garden because the squash had to be picked!!  We got 5 bags full, plus a little bag that Emma carried back to the house with our very first cucumber!  She loves to pick "guash!"