Glucose test and Perinatology Referral

I just had my OB appointment, following my testing and.... I PASSED!  No gestational diabetes for me. 

Also, my hemoglobin is apparently pretty great (132).  I didn't ask my ferritin level, which has traditionally been low, but I figure she would have mentioned if something was off.  Blood pressure and babies heartbeats were fine, as usual.  And, I am measuring (drum roll please)...  34 weeks large!  That's almost full-term!  I had mentioned a bit about the aches and pains I was feeling this past week, and she said that was the reason why.  She also said that I have tight muscles and skin on my belly, which is why I might feel the pressure of expanding babies more than others. 

From now on, I will see her every 2 weeks until the last two months, when visits will be weekly.  I will also have growth scans every 3-4 weeks.  Which brings me to my next point... I have been referred to the perinatologist for my next growth scan.  My OB said that the technicians in our small town are good, but she would feel more comfortable having an expert look at Baby A's placenta and the hematoma to find out what is really going on.  She said she felt uncomfortable at this point in the game not knowing, and they will be able to help us decide whether c-section is necessary, and help assess the risk of pre-term labour or hemmoraging.  If there is risk, she talked about admitting me to a full-care facility for tertiary care until the babies arrive.  Wow!  I have been aware that is a possibility, but I'm not going to worry about it until we do have more information.  So, hopefully within the next week or two, I will make the 3-hour trek to the next big city for an ultrasound and a consultation immediately following. 

I feel grateful that I am in good hands, and that my doctor is ensuring I receive the proper care.  Meanwhile, I have completed my hours for maternity leave, and applied for funding today.  I have another week or two filling in at our church office till the receptionist is back from holidays, and then I'll be fully on medical maternity leave.  Holy moley!  I don't know what else I'll do to keep myself busy once September hits, but I'm open to suggestions...