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28 weeks … 3rd trimester!

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Wow … I can’t believe how time is flying! We’re in our 3rd trimester … 7 months prego … amazing!

Things in our world have calmed considerably. Back to normal (to a certain degree). I’ve tweaked my diet – cutting back on carbs and sugars … which has been hard cuz I really … really … really like ice cream these days! We did hit TCBY this weekend and I had their no sugar added frozen yogurt with NSA fudge sauce. It actually hit the spot. Thank you TCBY!

The babe is moving around alot – not enough to keep me up at night – but definitely enough to keep me secure that it’s “alive and kicking.” Seems that whenever I move … it moves. It’s an active little one in there!

I dragged Daddy to Babies R Us this weekend … he actually wasn’t that overwhelmed and enjoyed checking out the stuff we’re registered for. We looked at clothes and I must say (again) I’m glad I don’t know the sex of little BR … it’s easy to not buy the neutral baby clothes … if I knew what it was I am sure those cute dresses or shorts would be filling our nursery quickly!

Things are taking shape in the babies room. We’re getting gifts – and making room. We have the crib … carseat … and a few other miscellaneous things so far. The next biggest purchase will be a dresser to put clothes and such in. Maybe when our tax $$ comes in we’ll “stimulate” the economy. My friend Kim gave me sound advice – to purchase an unfinished piece … then paint it however we want. With trips planned for this upcoming weekend (to Boise for my Mom’s graduation – WOW!) and next weekend (for the shower Bree & Jackie are throwing) that task will have to wait a little while.

We still have a few months to go so I’m not freaking out yet … but getting there. Hee hee.

According to Baby Center - 28 weeks:

“By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of its head to heels. Baby can blink its eyes, which now sport lashes. With eyesight developing, may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. Also developing billions of neurons in it’s brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.”

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A sigh of relief

Friday, April 25th, 2008

So this morning I went in for a 3 hour blood draw … the next step in testing for Gestational Diabetes (GD). I got there at 8:30 – first draw at 8:49 am – drank large glass of orange soda like sugar beverage – 2nd draw at 9:49 am … 3rd draw at 10:49 am and last draw at 11:49. Yes … it was painful (in case you were wondering). I read a cute book called “Baby Gami” that a friend gave us about swaddling babies and making baby carriers (very cool!) and an entire issue of Parenting magazine (very educational). I was tired, starving and sore … but it had to be done.

So today at 3:30 I called the Dr.s office to find out the results. I was told that to confirm GD I had to fail 2 of the four tests. I only failed 1 … so I was clear of having GD! Very exciting and a huge relief. The nurse said that our Dr. would call in the next week or so with a full prognosis – but from the test results I seemed to be clear. She did advise that I cut back on carbs and processed sugars.

I have a plan to exercise everyday (either after work or at lunch) for 20 minutes. Even just a brisk walk daily and increasing my fluids should help. I’m also going to switch my snacks from fruit to veggies … cuz fruits have sugars too. Ugh.

I’m glad it was caught early. I feel MUCH relief. I am exhausted from the last 24 hours of stressing out. But BR is kicking me heartily and we’re back to just having a BIG baby. Daddy and I have a plan to get me more active and eating better (which will involve much more cooking at home and less eating out). We needed to revamp our routine anyway.

On another note … the baby presents are starting to roll in!!

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Not the best news in the world … but not the worst

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

So we had another ultrasound on Monday and sure enough – babe is BIG. What does that mean? Well … it just means the baby is growing fast – not developing fast. So no further along (still due July 21) … just big in brain and abdomen. Since this is of slight concern – the next step was for me to go in today for a Gestational Diabetes test -a test they give all mommies between 24 and 28 weeks in pregnancy. I was of course completely stressed out about it …

So I went in this morning and had to drink a sugary sweet orange soda-like drink then wait an hour in the waiting room to have my blood taken and tested. I got the call this afternoon from the nurse (who was amazingly sweet and supportive) that my sugars (I think that’s what she said) were litte on the high side. They look for them to be lower than 140 and I came in at 157. Next step is to have a 3 hour test – drink more sugary drink … have lots of blood drawn … wait for call from Dr. with news. It’s completely stressful and I’m feeling very responsible for this condition. EVEN THOUGH I know there’s really nothing I could have done to prevent or stop this from happening … OH and I also have slight anemia (so I get to take iron supplements now too).

I’m feeling very guilty and responsible – which I’m reading is common … and this condition (whatever extent I have it) is completely manageable with diet and exercise.

So far everyone’s been extremely supportive. Daddy is sending me articles from webMD and baby center … co-workers are hugging and offering support. I couldn’t be surrounded by a better group of people.

Hopefully things will look better tomorrow …

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Doc and updates

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

We had our 26 week checkup today … seems both baby and Momma are BIG. Goodness gracious.

I’ve officially gained 26 lbs (a little on the high end) – guess I should lay off the Dairy Queen – hee hee. Actually I haven’t really been watching what I eat – just making sure I get all my daily doses of things like calcium and fruits and veggies. SO – Momma’s gotta be more diligent in the next few months and start hitting the gym more consistently. In my defense I had shoes and a coat on — so I think maybe I may be closer to 23-34 lbs. But whatever – who’s counting eh?

Everything looks good … blood pressure and proteins all normal and on track. Babe is moving around regularly.

So then the Doc measured my uterus – and it was 31 cm. I guess the norm is 1 cm/week so babe and uterus are big and ahead of schedule. I (of course) looked at Daddy and said – “your fault” … but he wasn’t a particularly big baby – so it’s probably my fault. She said sometimes the way it’s positioned in there can effect the measurement, so – we get to go in for another ultrasound, next Monday the 21st. Another day to try to be sure we don’t find out the sex of little BR. Then on Wednesday I go for glucose testing and a shot to make sure my body doesn’t reject BR … since my blood type is O- and we don’t know what Daddy’s is – they give it to all expecting Mommy’s with negative blood types to make sure your body doesn’t reject the babe.

Gonna be a busy busy week for babe and Dr.s.

 Other than that … I’ve been doing ok. Pretty emotional (hormones and all) but the Doc said that it’s good I’m at least aware of it. My latest freak out was that the lotion I was using was killing my unborn child. I got a better nights sleep the next night and everything returned to normal. Poor Daddy – he never knows which Momma he’s gonna get for the morning commute – sleepy, dopey, grumpy, happy or emotional. It’s like a roller coaster. Thank goodness he’s so patient with me!

We’ve also been VERY busy getting ready for the arrival of our crib … tomorrow!! Moving stuff around and cleaning stuff out. When I told my BFF Jackie the crib was coming, she said “So I guess you’re really doing this eh?” Silly Auntie Jackie! I still have some work to get done on the room tonite to make room for them to bring it and set it up tomorrow … I think with that after that – everything will be even more real. NOT that the growing belly bump isn’t keeping it real. HA!

That’s about it for updates this week.

Momma out

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