Glucose Tolerance

So I had my glucose tolerance test today, and it went surprisingly well. It made me very tired, but I didn't get nauseaus or dizzy like last time. When I got ready to leave Anika said not to eat a lot of carbs too soon, which was sad since Daddy was cooking spaghetti for lunch. However, she said I could eat it, just not too much too soon, because it might make sense.

Now when I had my glucose screening, we left and had a big bowl of three-cheese chicken penne at Applebee's. I suppose that's why I got to feeling so awful!

Long day! Results on Thursday!

Glucose Follow-up Tomorrow

So since my glucose screening came back 'high', at 147, I have to return tomorrow for a full glucose tolerance test. I have to fast from midnight until after the test is done. When I get there I'll have to drink a dextrose drink that's supposedly twice as sweet as the one I had to drink for the glucose screening, and then they'll take my blood each hour to see if I'm processing sugar properly.

I'm a little worried, since diabetes runs in my biological family. I hope it comes out well!

Christmas with the Bump!

Had a wonderful Christmas, even if I was still coughing a bit! It was really sweet because I received a bunch of little things for the baby - a book on pregnancy and caring for children, as well as a blanket and picture frame for baby pictures. I got to see Tonya, and we of course spent a good chunk of time just discussing our pregnancies. I'm 30 weeks today, and she's 15, so she still has a long way to go! Mama tried to get us to compare baby bumps, but she still doesn't have much to compare!

Another Baby Has Arrived!

So a little while ago my friend Felicia posted the pics of her brand new baby girl on facebook, and she is so adorable! She has a thick head of black hair, and just the most beautiful face!

Everyone seems to be having babies these days! It's an epidemic! However, little baby Alanah just makes me even more excited to meet my little princess. I cannot wait to hold her in my arms instead of my belly!

Doctor's Verdict and New Ultrasound Pictures

So while we were at the OBGYN having the ultrasound, my mom spoke to the triage nurse about my coughing, mentioning that I had a mild fever. Unfortunately, the doctor on call is in surgery all day, so she said I'd have to go to my primary care physician.

However, Dr. Musselwhite won't see pregnant patients! We got into see Dr. Gregory, who is another doctor in the practice. They did all the normal tests, and I was negative for anything serious, so it was labeled bronchitis and I was sent home with a prescription for amoxicillin. Hope this clears up quickly!

I'm glad it's nothing serious though, not while I'm pregnant!

On a more positive note, as far as we can tell from the ultrasound, my placenta has fixed itself, so although it's very close to the cervix, it's not covering it, and we can all breath a little easier! In addition, we got a very detailed ultrasound of Anna Marie!

29 weeks 5 days

Painting!

It's so frustrating not being able to do any of the apartment prep for myself. I thought I might at least get to paint, but mama bought oil-based paint, so I can't. She and Daddy are going to paint the apartment this week, so I'm very excited! Not much longer til we can start getting it all set up.

After this we just have to have the shower door put in, the bathroom door, and the molding for the rest of the apartment!

On another note, mama temporarily forgot I was pregnant today. She commented on how much weight I've gained, and it took her a few minutes of me just staring at her before she remembered there was a baby in there! Definitely a senior moment, but we were both able to laugh at it.

Definitely Sick!

What started as just an mild cough has now settled in my chest with wracking coughs that bring up a lot of mucus. Cory's been dropping me off at mama's each day while he's at work, and she puts me on the couch by the fireplace with a bowl of chicken soup!

At my appointment yesterday, they said a cough had been going around, but that it shouldn't be anything major. I hope it doesn't get worse, I hate being sick and Anna Marie does not seem to enjoy the constant coughing!

Glucose Screening

I had my glucose screening test today. I had to go in after fasting and drink a very sweet drink, then wait for an hour and have them draw my blood. I didn't expect to have any problems with it, but it really hit me hard. I was jittery and really tired, but we went afterwards to Applebee's for lunch and I felt fine.

Unfortunately, we stopped at walgreens for my prescriptions, and while we were talking to some of my old coworkers, I got very sick and lightheaded. I nearly threw up my lunch, and I think I would have passed out if mama hadn't gotten me seated. I didn't expect that at all!

I spent the rest of the afternoon resting!

Breastfeeding Class

So I had my breastfeeding class today. It was really interesting! Apparently breastfeeding burns 500-1,000 calories a day! I suppose that's why breastfeeding mother's lose their baby weight faster.

The idea of breastfeeding still feels very strange to me, but it's so much better for the baby, I definitely want to do it. The fact that your body automatically produces the amount of milk, antibodies, and nutrients that your baby needs is just so amazing. God had some really intricate blueprints when he was creating us!

Getting Ahead

So I didn't want to get behind in school by taking a semester off for Anna Marie, so I signed up for 3 online courses for next semester. Can you believe how awesome my teacher is? I explained to her that I was pregnant, and due in the middle of the semester. She sent me all the coursework and info so that I can be working ahead!

I already have my textbooks, so I started working on it. I got the first 5 chapters for two of the classes done in one afternoon. Such a relief to be ahead! Now when Anna Marie's born I'll have time to rest and recuperate before having to focus on schoolwork, and I won't get behind!

3rd Trimester!

So as of today I'm 28 weeks, putting me officially in the home stretch! Just a couple more months until Anna Marie makes her appearance! We're getting so excited!