I had my 3 hour glucose test this week. It was not fun at all, but I survived! The orange drink made me so sick this time. I spent a majority of my time lounging in the lab's reclining chair for blood draws, because when I sat upright I got faint. Unfortunately, two of my four results were a little high, so I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Now I get to check my glucose with my own glucometer 6 times a day. Again, not fun, but I am surviving. I have an appointment with the diabetes nurse counselor to decide what needs to be done based on my glucose curves, December 19th. I'm hoping to control it with just diet. I have been busy counting my carbs and balancing my diet.
How far along?: 29 weeks
Total weight gain? ?
Baby is the size of an: acorn squash
Interesting facts about baby at this stage: Baby girl is approximately 2 1/2 pounds with a total length of 15 1/4 inches (according to the book). This week baby's energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing under her skin. She is starting to get cramped in there!
Maternity clothes?: All maternity clothes.
Stretch marks?: Still no :)
Sleep: Continuing to get better at sleeping on my side. I still have to get up once or twice to pee.
Best moment of this week?: Spending time with my Aunts, Grandma, and all of my friends at my baby shower.
Miss anything?: Sweets! And cereal! Since I am now counting carbs because of gestational diabetes, I can't have this stuff anymore.
Baby Movement/kicks?: A lot of movement! She is pushing on me more now, I guess because it is getting tight in there. I can feel an arm/leg/elbow (something) poking out sometimes, which is weird, but cool. She has also had a lot of hiccups this week.
Food cravings?: Milk, sweets, cereal! Basically the stuff I can't eat.
Anything making you queasy or sick?: No
Belly button in or out?: Just barely in still.
Happy or moody most of the time?: Happy!
Looking forward to: Christmas!
Symptoms I have: Still some heartburn, but not as bad this week.
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