Today’s appointment started out with two blood tests, one for the glucose tolerance test and one for my hemoglobin level. One hour prior to the appointment I drank the sickeningly sweet sugar drink that you take prior to having the glucose level from your blood checked. Actually it wasn’t that bad, because it’s carbonated, and I made sure to leave it in the refrigerator at work all morning. (You’re not allowed to dilute it with ice.) The glucose tolerance test checks for gestational diabetes and is routinely done around 28 weeks. Hopefully, my glucose level won’t be too high, although I’m a little worried because I ate a huge carb load at lunch today, about two to three hours prior to the appointment. (We had catered Italian food at work.)

The hemoglobin level will reveal whether I’m severely anemic or not. I already expect to be somewhat anemic because I’m carrying twins, but I’ve been good about taking my extra iron pill, so hopefully, it won’t be too bad.

My doctor did a quick measure of my uterus and a quick ultrasound. Now, both fetuses are head down, which explains why I’ve been feeling the kicking all above my bellybutton. On the ultrasound, there’s an appropriate amount of amniotic fluid around them, and they’re quite active, so everything looks good so far. Next appointment will consist of some more measurements to make sure they’re growing well and at the same rate.