1. Crp + while waiting for heartbeat (week 5-6)
2. Dim ultrasounds - low progesterone
3. Irregular shaped gestational sac week 6
4. Bluffed by obgyne regarding amniotic fluid level week 7
5. Kct, drvvt - i have soya and tofu quota. I detest its taste.
6. Low albumin- i eat like a vacuum cleaner. I may habe to shake my tummy to fill more food. My protein intake was never enough
7. Sleepless
8. Bloated stomach
9. Ultrasound measurements - gestational diabetes issue and intrauterine growth retardation issue
Overall, I feel a am lucky compared to those who suffers morning sickness. My main stress factor is food intake. I just feel like I am stucked in the opinions of my three doctors during my third trimester. I sometimes suspect on the accuracy of my obgyne's ultrasound measurements. Sometimes the abdominal circumference is lagging. One time the abdominal circumference was 4 weeks ahead. Too much amniotic fluid and low amniotic fluid. Do I really have gestational diabetes? Should i be really on insulin? Why sometimes I experience hypoglycemia? Obgyne told me not to diet, I should take insulin instead. Immunologist told me that my target albumin level is 39. It had dropped from 42 and My albumin was just around 36 even when I am on 42 tablets of amino acids. My target fetal weight gain is 150g per week. Unfortunately, I was not on track but I am always full. He adjusted the target week gain per week to 200g. I need to catch up. He added Heraclene in order to enhance my protein absorption and to boost my appetite even further. Because, the fetus should hit the target weight of 2.5kg by the end of week 35. Ouch, ouch intrauterine growth retardation? I should eat more protein enriched foods. I remember one time during the consult my husband called me to ask what do I want for midnight snack? My immunologist smiled and replied: beef tenderloin. Ehem... Endocrinologist asked me not to over eat. Maximum weight gain 1 kg/ week for me. I am gaining about 2kg/week. My sugar is usually within normal range. My insulin resistance is particularly high in the morning. Sometimes I also experience some blood sugar spikes after meals. Is this the reason why I got more amniotic fluid and bigger AC of the fetus?
In one episode, I was shocked to learn that the fetus has gained 700g. A week prior to that my immunologist said: there was not much growth in fetal weight. My fetus has disproportionate growth of head, limbs and abdomen. I went crazy eating. Btw, Was it a measurement error? Is there an abnormality on my baby? Was it caused by too much amino acid? i don't thnik amino acid is the culprit since my albumin is on the low side. Oops, perhaps the amino acid has caused too much weight gain on the fetus. I feel one of the contributor of my stress is really the accuracy of my ultrasound measurements. Grrr... A week after the fetus has dropped 400g. Measurement error?
Crazy! Finally, I dont want to over eat. Come what may. I will let amino acid dictate the outcome. I hope my fetus can eventually reach 2.5 kg ( +/- 10%) by the end of week 35.