Update to the 3 hour test

Just got a call from my doctor saying I passed the three-hour glucose test with flying colors!  Now, only if my poor arm wasn't so colorful from stupid nurses stabbing and missing my veins so much. Oh well, glad to be done with this nonsense.  More ice cream please!

UPDATE:

Well, I failed the glucose test and now have to do the three hour test on Monday.  My levels weren't extremely high, and she said that many women fail the first test and then go on to pass the three hour test.  Guess I'll be spending 3 hours of my life on Monday morning sitting in the doctor's office feeling like crap.  Wish me luck!

28 Week Check-up

So, I had my 28 week check-up at the doctor today.  It also meant I needed to be tested for gestational diabetes.  The way the test for this condition is by drawing blood 1 hour after drinking a very sugary drink that tastes somewhat like orange soda without the fizz.  It actually didn't taste that bad, but about 30 minutes later, I was getting ready to leave the house and I instantly felt sick.  I was sweaty, dizzy, and sick to my stomach. Since Rob had to work this morning, I had to drive myself to the doctor. There was a moment while I was driving when I thought I would actually pass out and my vision became blurry.  I made it to the doctor's office in one piece, but was worried that my body was reacting this way.  I told the doctor my symptoms and she said it was perfectly normal and that everyone reacts differently.  It would have been nice of them to tell me about all this beforehand so I could have been prepared for everything.  It really made me think that I was going to fail the test.  I still won't know the test results for a few days, but I guess I feel better knowing that I'm not the only one who reacts this way.  

Baby Patrick is measuring normal and I am a little over 28 weeks along.  Baby's heartbeat was strong and steady at 140 beats per minute.  The doctor did say that I gained a lot of weight in the past month (6 pounds which seemed normal to me, but what do I know) so I should watch what I'm eating a little more carefully.  We'll see how that goes. :) I now have to start going to the doctor every 2 weeks instead of once a month.

Hoping these next 11 weeks are problem free, and that myself and Baby Patrick continue to stay perfectly healthy.  Will update with glucose results, but really hoping for the best.  

Welcome to the Third Trimester!

I am 28 weeks pregnant this week, which means I have entered the first week of my last and final trimester.  Baby Patrick is over 2 pounds already and should be measuring about 14 inches from head to toe.  She certainly is taking up more room in my belly, and there are times when her tiny body parts are sticking out of my stomach and I have to push them back in!  Super crazy feelings, but I love every minute of it!  I'm feeling pretty good for the most part, but definitely feeling some third trimester symptoms.  It's much more difficult to move around with an extra 20 pounds hanging around.  I've also learned how it feels to have heartburn and to need help getting off the couch! But it is well worth it knowing that soon I will be face to face with the little person inside me.

This week I went to my breast feeding class.  Luckily my mom came with me since Rob had to take Luigi to Doggy School. It was such a great class, and I feel so much more prepared for feeding my child.  I never realized how difficult it can be to do something that is supposed to be so natural, but it's reassuring to know that there are so many different tricks to help the process.  I will definitely need to learn patience!

I have 83 days left until my due date, and I can not wait! This whole pregnancy experience has really made me look back at my own life.  In just a few short months, our world as we know it will change forever.  It won't be about me anymore.  Everything I do will impact our daughter in some way, which seems like a huge responsibility.  I want to instill in her the beliefs that she can do anything she wants to do in life. I want to her to have passion for life, good morals, integrity, loving support, protection, faith, pride, and so many other qualities.  I want her to feel completely content and fulfilled. When she becomes an adult, I want to be able look back our life together and know that I did everything I could as her mother to prepare her for anything that comes her way.  It will be one of the most rewarding journeys I could ever be a part of.  I am so ready to be a mom!

Happy Easter!

Spring is finally here, and with spring comes Easter Sunday.  Rob and I were lucky enough to visit all of our family members today, including our newest member; Baby Henry! He is four weeks old this week, and growing bigger and stronger every day!  He is quite the handsome one I must say.  Holding Henry makes me wish for Baby Patrick to hurry up and get here!  But I know that she needs a few more months to fully develop and prepare herself for the outside world, so I guess I can wait for a little longer. 

Rob and I were able to take some updated pictures of our pregnancy progress. It was such a beautiful day, and since we were both dressed up for the occasion, I thought we'd take advantage and take a few pictures. I am exactly 27 weeks today. (Thanks Uncle Mike for being our photographer!)

I feel like my stomach has grown over night!  I swear it wasn't this round a few days ago, but I am very grateful that so far my baby bump looks more like a basketball than anything else.  It is so amazing to feel my little girl getting stronger and stronger every day.  I've been feeling pretty good for the most part, although I do feel more tired, hot, and moody than I've felt in previous weeks. (Sorry Rob) I've also been having some trouble falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night.  This is probably preparing me for the long nights of no sleep and a crying, hungry baby.  I know it will be worth it, and I'm honestly a little excited about it. (Refer me to this post at week one post-pardom).  My third trimester begins next week!  Time really is flying by and I feel so blessed to be bringing a new life to this world.