Hello Bangaru ,
Good news, good news, good news. Amma has passed the GTT with distinction. Her levels read 83/180/126 which are considered absolute normal. We are so happy to see the diet control restrictions put in place has worked real wonder.
We had kind of pre-celebration party last Sunday as we ordered Pizza's and Amma had bit of coke too. This Monday we had our appointment with the doctor and we reached in time. After exchanging pleasantries and performing the overall check, we were happy to note that Amma's tummy was shaping up well, your hearbeat was monitored and everything is perfect.
This time too it was Dr.Jogita who was present, as lively as ever. She was happy with the blood test report and told us that it was important to continue with the diet control till the end of delivery. We have been advised to have weekly sugar test monitoring. Amma had few questions of her own the prominent one being - Is she overweight or not. Thing is nutritionist had told us that Amma gained lot more than required which was bit unnerving for us as it came out of the blue. All through our check-ups regular weight checks were there and at no point of time a concern was raised.
Doctor told us that the weight growth is healthy and there is no reason to worry at all. It relieved us a lot. The iron content was just about normal and it needs to be improved for which Amma needs to consume lot of leafy vegetables (already doing it), beetroot, red beans, figs etc.
That's about it and we didn't have any further things to talk about and made our way back.
You know bangaram, it was at this point of time. something odd struck me. Right from the time Amma conceived and it was known that this would be a long, challenging, exciting phase of journey that was waiting to happen, I imagined ourselves with a doctor living alongside, with regular interactions day in and day out - you know thinsgs like how the day went by, any complications, some daily tips, hanging out at dinner (a bit far fetched but still). You know basically a family doctor with whom you feel more attached and in turn giving lot of confidence. It was at this meeting reality sunk in.
In this fast moving urban world, the old 'family' doctor kind of relationships are no longer a possibility. Our visit to doctor is like any other visit that we have when we want to get treated for a running cold, fever or head ache. The bonding starts and gets completed in one meeting. In our 8 months we have seen 3 doctors and from the looks of it they remember nothing of you, until they see your report.The reason I am bringing this out is, one of your Dadi's friends daughter had refused to go to Fernandez during her pregnancy time because it was told to her that the doctor who sees her periodically is not the same doctor who will be present during delivery.
In retrospect I don't think that makes any difference. I am not saying the current system is bad but just that I had too much expectations going into the hospital and also thanks to you my sweet love. For Amma, since her childhood this is the first time ever being admitted in an hospital. Touch wood, it stays that way all through the remaining two months.
You have been the perfect baby anyone can hope to have and you have already your Amma proud. She hasn't had any vomiting since day one, never felt sleepless, never felt nauseated with food, slight cramps sometimes but thanks to childbirth classes( she has overcome that). YOU have been the greatest, cutest, sweetest baby so far.
Muuuahhh.
With Load of love,
Nanna
P.S.-Amma started singing again in the night, hope you are having very good sleep.
Good news, good news, good news. Amma has passed the GTT with distinction. Her levels read 83/180/126 which are considered absolute normal. We are so happy to see the diet control restrictions put in place has worked real wonder.
We had kind of pre-celebration party last Sunday as we ordered Pizza's and Amma had bit of coke too. This Monday we had our appointment with the doctor and we reached in time. After exchanging pleasantries and performing the overall check, we were happy to note that Amma's tummy was shaping up well, your hearbeat was monitored and everything is perfect.
This time too it was Dr.Jogita who was present, as lively as ever. She was happy with the blood test report and told us that it was important to continue with the diet control till the end of delivery. We have been advised to have weekly sugar test monitoring. Amma had few questions of her own the prominent one being - Is she overweight or not. Thing is nutritionist had told us that Amma gained lot more than required which was bit unnerving for us as it came out of the blue. All through our check-ups regular weight checks were there and at no point of time a concern was raised.
Doctor told us that the weight growth is healthy and there is no reason to worry at all. It relieved us a lot. The iron content was just about normal and it needs to be improved for which Amma needs to consume lot of leafy vegetables (already doing it), beetroot, red beans, figs etc.
That's about it and we didn't have any further things to talk about and made our way back.
You know bangaram, it was at this point of time. something odd struck me. Right from the time Amma conceived and it was known that this would be a long, challenging, exciting phase of journey that was waiting to happen, I imagined ourselves with a doctor living alongside, with regular interactions day in and day out - you know thinsgs like how the day went by, any complications, some daily tips, hanging out at dinner (a bit far fetched but still). You know basically a family doctor with whom you feel more attached and in turn giving lot of confidence. It was at this meeting reality sunk in.
In this fast moving urban world, the old 'family' doctor kind of relationships are no longer a possibility. Our visit to doctor is like any other visit that we have when we want to get treated for a running cold, fever or head ache. The bonding starts and gets completed in one meeting. In our 8 months we have seen 3 doctors and from the looks of it they remember nothing of you, until they see your report.The reason I am bringing this out is, one of your Dadi's friends daughter had refused to go to Fernandez during her pregnancy time because it was told to her that the doctor who sees her periodically is not the same doctor who will be present during delivery.
In retrospect I don't think that makes any difference. I am not saying the current system is bad but just that I had too much expectations going into the hospital and also thanks to you my sweet love. For Amma, since her childhood this is the first time ever being admitted in an hospital. Touch wood, it stays that way all through the remaining two months.
You have been the perfect baby anyone can hope to have and you have already your Amma proud. She hasn't had any vomiting since day one, never felt sleepless, never felt nauseated with food, slight cramps sometimes but thanks to childbirth classes( she has overcome that). YOU have been the greatest, cutest, sweetest baby so far.
Muuuahhh.
With Load of love,
Nanna
P.S.-Amma started singing again in the night, hope you are having very good sleep.
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