Today�s appointment started out with two blood tests, one for the glucose tolerance test and one for my hemoglobin level. One hour prior to the appointment I drank the sickeningly sweet sugar drink that you take prior to having the glucose level from your blood checked. Actually it wasn�t that bad, because it�s carbonated, and I made sure to leave it in the refrigerator at work all morning. (You�re not allowed to dilute it with ice.) The glucose tolerance test checks for gestational diabetes and is routinely done around 28 weeks. Hopefully, my glucose level won�t be too high, although I�m a little worried because I ate a huge carb load at lunch today, about two to three hours prior to the appointment. (We had catered Italian food at work.)

The hemoglobin level will reveal whether I�m severely anemic or not. I already expect to be somewhat anemic because I�m carrying twins, but I�ve been good about taking my extra iron pill, so hopefully, it won�t be too bad.

My doctor did a quick measure of my uterus and a quick ultrasound. Now, both fetuses are head down, which explains why I�ve been feeling the kicking all above my bellybutton. On the ultrasound, there�s an appropriate amount of amniotic fluid around them, and they�re quite active, so everything looks good so far. Next appointment will consist of some more measurements to make sure they�re growing well and at the same rate.