Interesting Day So Far

So, a memorable OB visit is always around 28 weeks when you take the dreaded glucose test. In my case, it's also the visit of the RhoGAM shot, which is a whopper even for a shot, so I was not looking particularly forward to this appointment.

Corvallis has two main Dr's offices: The Clinic where you see a different Dr. every time, and my place which is a group of about 6 or so Drs and you see your own physician each time. At the Clinic, the glucose test is a much bigger deal. You arrive, drink the syrup there, wait for an hour, and get a blood test - and I think there's even an initial blood test before you drink. At my place, you drink the stuff at home and get a finger prick an hour later at your visit. As far as I'm concerned, that's a HUGE difference and a reason for me never to switch offices.

So, today being test day, I got up early just for the drink... but it didn't go over well. I threw it up when I was almost done. At my visit later my Dr told me that at my next visit rather than drinking the juice, they'll do a finger prick an hour after a meal. A "nice, full meal." What the what?!? That's AWESOME!!! Instead of the gross, tummy-upsetting drink, I get to totally pig out on whatever I want? Why on earth don't they do this every time, at least as the initial test and only do the other kind if they're concerned about the results?

I still got the RhoGAM shot though, which left me sore and tingly for a while now. :-(

To make the day even more interesting, Brian had to take over watching Peyton (and Brennan) during mine and Asher's back-to-back appointments despite having a TON of work to do. And the visit went so long, so I just barely had time when I walked in the door to have Brennan throw on some clothes so I could take him to school. In the mean time, Peyton was resisting her nap and Brian was watching his precious work-time slip away. All's settled down now though... whew!