Jen's Pregnancy Blog

My most recent appointment with my doctor was this past Wednesday. Jean, the nurse, administered several of the routine tests, all of which came out just perfect. My blood pressure, blood sugar levels and everything else they test for was fine. I haven’t gained a lot of weight in the last couple of weeks, but I’m no longer losing weight, so they seem satisfied. I also got to listen to Baby’s heartbeat; Jean said Baby’s heart rate is right where it should be.

Then Dr. B came in. We had a discussion about anesthesia and the anesthesiologist that works with my doc. My doc has already spoken to him and they are both desperately researching anesthesia in people with SED. They are frustrated because they cannot find any literature on the subject. (A couple of days later I faxed the list from the Kniest/SED website on just that topic. I always say you have to be your own best advocate!)

We also talked about what we will be doing over the next few weeks. Dr. B wants me to meet all of the other docs in his practice. That way, if something were to happen and they needed to care for me in my doc’s absence, they would be familiar with me and I with them. My doc also wants me to meet the anesthesiologist, again so that he can become familiar with me and start working up a plan for my c-section.

Jean and I also talked about the different classes offered by the hospital about childbirth and baby care. Brian and I plan to take a tour of the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) and take a basic baby care class.

Dr. B wants to see me again in two weeks, and then do another ultrasound to monitor the growth of Baby in four weeks. I’ll keep you posted!