The 3 Hour Test and ZZZzzzzzz

I think for the first time in my infertility and pregnancy journey, I'm feeling like a "textbook case." On Saturday I read our 30 week update from babycenter.com. It said that I might see my feet becoming more swollen, that I might find myself more emotional and that I might be becoming much more tired. Check. Check. And check. Saturday after the bridal shower I came home, took my ballet flats off and my feet were so swollen. The past few days I've been noticing that I need to nap everyday for at least an hour. I've usually been pretty good about pushing through being tired and just waiting for nighttime. But lately, it's impossible. I  have to take a nap. I physically can't stay awake. And then last night I had an emotional breakdown. Haven't had one of those in a awhile...

I think occasionally, for me, I need a good cry. I guess I was just feeling so overwhelmed by these appointments this week. I really really hate needles. And as much as I'm sort of "used" to them with all the infertility treatments, I still get kind of anxious about needles. And knowing today I was going to have to have four blood draws, was freaking me out. Also, I'm nervous about our second growth scan at the MFM tomorrow, and then Wednesday I have to get the (painful) rhogam shot in the ass!! The last time I had a rhogam shot was after our miscarriage in 2009. So needless to say I had a bit of a cry fest last night. I'm just tired of things being so difficult during this pregnancy and having to jumps hoops that a lot of other people don't have to jump. Sometimes I feel so alone in it all. Even though I know I'm not. I know their are MILLIONS of couples having to deal with their own fair share of difficult pregnancies/adoptions. Just sometimes a girl need to us the CIO method :)

So, today I had the 3 hour glucose test. It sucked. For sure. However, I'm so glad it's over! I got to the lab at 6:45. They did the first blood draw and then I had to drink double the dose of orange syrup stuff. Which was a lot harder to get down. I actually started feeling really sick and then tech even asked me how I was doing because she said a lot of girls get sick off this bigger dose. I had to fast for this one, no water or food after 12 the night before so I was already feeling kind of sick and then add the syrup and I was eyeing a garbage can. But I really tried to just get through it because I knew if I threw it up I would just have to drink more or cancel the test and I just wanted to get it over with. So I toughed it out and three hours and four blood draws (ouch) later, I was free to go!! I think I practically ran out of there. I was so tired. I brought two books with me, but when I'm tired and I try to read it just puts me to sleep more. I'm so happy it's over! Not sure when I will hear the results, but I'm praying I passed!!!

Tomorrow is the second growth scan at the MFM. Please pray for us that her arms and legs have grown (at least on her own curve)!!! I called the MFM office last Friday to make sure we were seeing the "good" doctor but no one called me back. I then called them again today after my appt and they finally called me back to confirm that yes we were seeing him tomorrow. So I was relieved that there weren't any issues switching our doctors. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow! Prayers are very much appreciated :)

ps- How sweet is this? My husband fasted with me this morning. He said he didn't want me to have to do it alone so he didn't get his morning coffee or any food until after my appointment was over :) Just thought that was sweet. Especially, because he needs his morning coffee right away usually....