Lots of itching.Condition called cholestasis, caused by pregnancy hormones.
Lots of those in the same place.
Gestational diabetes caused by the cholestasis.
Pricking fingers four times a day, and medicine for high blood sugar - could be much worse.
Thank goodness I never had to do insulin.
My body doesn't make platelets when I'm pregnant.
Low platelets, low clotting factor meant monthly blood draws.
Ten in one day was a little extreme.
Ten in one day was a little extreme.
Third trimester weekly stress tests.
Third trimester ultrasounds: My favorite!



6 comments:
Whoa! Aren't you glad you are almost done!!
and it's ALL SO WORTH IT!!!!
i can relate to most of those pregnancy symptoms, Amy jo. The pictures you just posted are interesting...but, I must say...where's the picture of you being 9 months pregnant, with a girl!? I'm sure everyone who reads your blog will concur that we'd much rather see a picture of you! I know what I"m expecting for the next post ;)
I'm on the edge of my seat with anticipation. Hurry up and get her here!!!
If anyone can do this it's you!!!
Sometimes it is just not fun, glad it is almost over for you.
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