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Old 09-22-2014, 11:30 AM
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Just wanted to pop in for another update as I realize I didn't post an update since seeing the high risk specialist on Tuesday.

The appointment went VERY well...this doctor was extremely professional and competent and really put my mind at ease. Her recommendation with the RSD is to have my regular OB order a consult for me with anesthesiology at the hospital I am going to deliver at to ensure they know what I want/need with regards to treatment and protocols if I have to have a C-Section and even with a regular vaginal birth. She said it's much better to have that consult ASAP rather than relying on my doctors to communicate that when I am in labor or even trying to communicate it to them myself at the time. She also recommended having a copy of the birthing plan with me when I go to the hospital just to make sure they have everything. I felt much better after the visit but will feel much better now after the consult with anesthesiology. The time feels like it is flying by so fast...want to make sure I get all this buttoned up ASAP.

With regards to the baby herself...as always the doctors say SHE is perfect. She was 3lbs 13oz on Tuesday when they measured her and they said that IF they went by her size now they would guess my due date will be closer to November 12th rather than November 28th. That's actually more in line with what I was originally thinking...but the OB moved the date back after my first ultrasound.

In the end...she's going to come whenever she comes...but I am guessing it will be earlier than the 28th. Of course that puts even more pressure on getting the room ready, getting everything squared away with the doctors, going to all those birthing classes at the hospital, etc. The next month is going to be SO busy...

I am feeling very well lately though...just very tired. My trip to Disney World went very well except that my feet and ankles swelled up pretty bad every day. Since returning home they are back to normal...so nothing to worry about there. My RSD pain has been pretty normal...no bad flare ups or anything in the past week or so...except for my hands which have been burning a little more than normal. The weather is changing though and getting colder...so I just have to be on guard and prepared for that.

Hope everyone else is doing well. My next doctor's appointment is September 29th...very much looking forward to that one since my boyfriend will be there and get to see the baby on the ultrasound again. I wish he could see all the ultrasounds...but with our work schedules it is very hard to coordinate my appointments on days we have off together.
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