No Gestational Diabetes!

Hooray! The update is that my Dr. reviewed my 1-hour glucose results (remember - only failed by ONE.POINT.) and my fasting glucose (which was fabulous - 72) and decided she wasn't concerned - YAY!

Of course, I would do whatever I needed to do to keep my baby healthy - no questions there - but I am relieved that if I want that cookie, I can have that cookie.

3-Hour Glucose Test

So I failed. Kind-of.

Here's the story: I stopped eating the night before around 6:30 pm. (Davanni's - YUM) So, I get to the Dr.'s office bright and early (8 am) and in good spirits for the start of my 3-hour blood draw fun. I get my first blood draw and it hurts. (But it was not done by the DOL, so I was still doing a-ok). Fasting blood sugar was 72 - which is perfect!

Then, I get the sugary drink. I chose lemon-lime, only because I had orange last time. And it was pretty gross for 8 in the morning. But I survived. For about 10 minutes. I had gone into the waiting room to read my book for the hour. About 10 minutes into it, my stomach decided it had had enough! The saliva overflowing and the stomach clenching let me know that I should probably make my way to the bathroom so that the feeling could pass, but in a safety zone. It didn't pass. It came up. Ewwww.

I let the lab know that I had thrown up (at this point, it had only been 13 mintues). She felt bad for me and said that if you throw up, you're done with the test and that they typically decide to just treat you like you have gestational diabetes. So, I had to wait and talk to the nurse. While I was waiting, I could hear them talking about my numbers - the fasting glucose and the 1-hour results and that I was so close. I didn't hear more because, of course, I had to go puke again.
Then, I met with the nurse. She said that she was going to talk to my Dr. the next day (today) to see what she wants to do. I have my prescription for the glucose monitor and test strips, but I'm supposed to just hold on to them for now. Because I might have to come in and do more testing or I might just be considered gestational diabetic.

AND, I felt like total crap for the rest of the day. Me and the glucose drink do not mix well.

So now, we wait. The only good thing - I only had to get one blood draw!

Belly Picture - Finally

This was actually taken at 25 weeks, 5 days, right before we went to see Harry Potter :) You can even see a little bit of Ellie right at the bottom of the picture :)

27 Weeks!

It's the 3rd Trimester!!! Hooray!!!

How far along? 27 Weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 21 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Couldn't do it without them.
Stretch marks? Not yet.
Sleep: I wish.
Best moment this week: Getting a new car! I know that's not baby-related exactly, but it's a pretty big deal for us and baby will definitely benefit.
Movement: He likes to punch me in the cervix.
Food cravings: Nothing specific. Although, I did have a dream about a Grande Vanilla Non-Fat Latte from Starbucks.
Gender: Boy! :)
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In, for now.
What I miss: Not sweating for no reason. Right now I'll start sweating because I'm standing. Or sitting. Or sleeping. Or really for any reason.
What I am looking forward to: Hopefully passing my 3-hour glucose test.
Weekly Wisdom: Rest is your best friend.
Milestones: Big kicks that his Lola got to feel!

1 Hour Glucose = FAIL

But not by much - ONE POINT. That's it. I almost feel like I should get a free pass on that one. But, instead I get a 3-hour stay at my local Dr.'s office for the 3-hour glucose test. I at least am hopeful that I will pass, since I was so close today. One point. Geez. (Cut off is 139, I had 140)

A positive - I only gained one pound! Much better than the 11 from 4 weeks ago. And now I'm going to start my every-two week appointments. It seems early, but I guess it will be 40 weeks before I know it!

Tomorrow is Fred's birthday and the next day is mine, so I'll have to update our ages :) Time just goes so fast and I know with a new baby it will go even faster!

26 Weeks!

This is what Babycenter has to say about little guy this week:

How your baby's growing:The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.

So I emailed Fred this little bit of information. This was his response:

"We'll have to play more music for Richie! Plus, he's officially going to be a man-baby if you know what I mean."

*Sigh* :)

25 Weeks

How far along? 25 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: 20 pounds or so. Next Wednesday will tell us more.

Maternity clothes? Oh yeah.
Stretch marks? Not yet.
Sleep: A long-ago memory.

Best moment this week: SEEING HIM MOVE from the outside!

Movement: More and more regular. He gets going when I try to sleep, which I think is pretty normal.

Food cravings: Fruit and cookies. This week has been more fruit than cookies, which is good.
Gender: Boy! :)
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In, but it's getting more and more stretched out, which is gross.
What I miss: Same old: Diet Coke and Sleeping

What I am looking forward to: Getting our nursery ready for him.
Weekly Wisdom: Slow down and drink lots of water!

Milestones: Feeling him respond to a poke :)

I also realize that I am HORRIBLE at taking and posting pictures. I think I might have one, somewhere. I'll get it up here soon, I hope!

Braxton Hicks

I had my first braxton hicks contractions last night. Since they're new to me, they definitely make me nervous. I can feel my uterus tighten, which of course is most of my stomach at this point. I kept thinking if I just relaxed, they would go away. Which, of course, they didn't. I think I had about 4 of them total. I know my ute needs to practice, but I wish it would happen while I'm asleep so it doesn't freak me out as much.

SAW HIM!

Moving that is! It was so cool and weird! I was laying on the couch this morning before Fred woke up and my stomach started moving - he must have been going to town in there, because I saw it move a lot! I was laughing out loud, but it also had an alien-like feel to it. I'm just glad that he's growing strong!

Spoke too soon

My baby is a tricky one! Right when I think he is going to move for me a lot and be more consistent, I get a day like yesterday, where he hardly moved at all. Or at least, I hardly felt him moving at all. What a tricky trickster! Come on, baby, move so I can feel it!

I also forgot my wedding rings today. I feel so naked without them that I'm probably going to go get a faksie from Target to get me through the day :)

Viablity!!!!!

Having reached 24 weeks is a huge milestone in my mind - it means if Richmond was born now, he would at least have a chance! I know it doesn't mean that we're out of any type of woods and that he totally needs to keep cooking, but it does make me feel better.

How far along? 24 weeks, 1 day.

Total weight gain/loss: I'm sure I'm up there. 20 pounds at last check, but I won't get weighed for another 2 weeks. And then I have to do the Gestational Diabetes testing (pray that I pass!)

Maternity clothes? Love them.

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep: Sadly, not well.

Best moment this week: Feeling baby move a lot! And getting to Viability Day!

Movement: He's starting to become a regular little wiggler! And Fred talked to my belly last night and told him to wake up and he started moving right away.

Food cravings: Fruit and cookies. But mostly cookies.

Gender: Boy! :)

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? In, but it's getting more and more stretched out, which is gross.

What I miss: Diet Coke and regular sleep.

What I am looking forward to: Feeling him kick on the outside.

Weekly Wisdom: Give yourself more time to walk places. You become a lot slower.

Milestones: Viability!

Oh yeah, and we had our first shower! I'll post pictures once Fred loads them from the camera.