Not very much to report given that I am only 5 weeks. The only interesting thing is that A. they wanted to see me at 5 weeks and B. Yes, I am in fact pregnant. My last hospital did not want to see me until I was 10 weeks so this felt a little premature. They basically asked me a lot of questions, reminded me to take care of myself, scheduled me for a bunch more appointments, and took all my blood. From the blood we learned that my platelets are at 117--I'm pretty sure this is what they were at my first appoinment with #1. How special. Let the fun rollar coaster of blood draws begin.... I just hope I get another amazing hemotologist and the midwives do not become too freaked out to work with me.
A few days later I was notified that I am Group B Strep Positive. Initially, I had no idea what this meant because with #1 this was never a concern. I have since learned that 40% of women carry Group B Strep at any given time. They just happened to test me when I was carrying it. The most accurate tests happen within 5 weeks of delivery so we they tested me when I was 5 weeks pregnant I have no idea. Now that I have a positive test they will need to give me antibiotics ever 4 hours throughout labor to protect the baby. I had no IVs (not even fluids) with #1 so wrapping my head around this was stressful to say the least. In fact, I had a full out anxiety attack where I couldn't breath in the middle of the night (not because being hooked up to an IV is that big of deal) but more because my hormones are out of control and this is just one more thing on top of my blood mess that put me over the edge. As soon as daylight hit I became a lot more rationale. Something to take seriously but something not to freak out over. Next appointment happens the beginning of August. I can't wait to see and hear baby!
A few days later I was notified that I am Group B Strep Positive. Initially, I had no idea what this meant because with #1 this was never a concern. I have since learned that 40% of women carry Group B Strep at any given time. They just happened to test me when I was carrying it. The most accurate tests happen within 5 weeks of delivery so we they tested me when I was 5 weeks pregnant I have no idea. Now that I have a positive test they will need to give me antibiotics ever 4 hours throughout labor to protect the baby. I had no IVs (not even fluids) with #1 so wrapping my head around this was stressful to say the least. In fact, I had a full out anxiety attack where I couldn't breath in the middle of the night (not because being hooked up to an IV is that big of deal) but more because my hormones are out of control and this is just one more thing on top of my blood mess that put me over the edge. As soon as daylight hit I became a lot more rationale. Something to take seriously but something not to freak out over. Next appointment happens the beginning of August. I can't wait to see and hear baby!
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