Today I had off so I figured I should finally take care of the rhogam business. I wasn't really looking forward to it since it meant two needle pricks. And everyone knows how I feel about needles!
I first went for my blood draw. It actually was one that hurt more than usual. I'm not thrilled with the phlebotomists at the hospital - they are the same people that couldn't find my vein for an IV when I was in labor with Katarina. After the blood draw, they had to send it to the lab and then I had to go back in 2 hours to get my shot. I still am not sure why I had to have the blood draw - they already had tested me and I was A- blood and I haven't had any bleeding or anything. I asked the tech and she couldn't really answer me either. Again, inspiring lots of confidence!
I went back for my shot in the 2 hour time frame. It was strange going to the maternity ward again! It is all exactly the same - the same lighting, the same smell, the same quietness. I can't believe I'll be there having a baby in 2.5 months! The nurse came in to give me my shot and boy did it hurt this time! The shot itself didn't, but it did once she injected me with the chemical or whatever it is. My hip is still sore an hour later!
I guess I'll be going back for my non-stress test in a month so there is still one more visit before the big one.
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