another dr apt

Went to the endocrinologist yesterday for the GD. Everything is looking good on that front. I did get an interesting bit of news. She said that in all likelihood, I'll be having this baby by 38 weeks (that's the beginning of October!!!). They'll be monitoring me all along with the non stress tests but I guess at some point they'll do another amnio to check for lung function and then deliver when the lungs are good to go. Evidently, most moms with GD don't go much beyond the 38 week mark. I don't know if this is because of size or screwy hormones. I'm still hoping that being on insulin doesn't do wierd things to her weight. I want a 6 pounder!!!!!!!

If this scenario holds true, it would add several weeks to the maternity leave (and subtract quite a bit of pay). We're going to see if I can take full maternity leave through Thanksgiving and then do 1/2 days from Thanksgiving through Christmas and then go back full time in January. With what I teach and the schedule I have, it might be possible. We'll have to see if administration goes for it!