Today was the dreaded gestational diabetes test. Luckily I got the Fruit Punch drink, so it wasn't too horrible, just super sugary. I should know something by Thursday. Let's pray that I don't have diabetes.
My blood pressure is looking perfect, so that's a big plus. Even still she wants me to have once a month ultrasounds from here on out to make sure the baby is growing at the right rate, so I have another ultrasound scheduled for this Thursday at 3. I can't complain though because I love seeing my little boy! I will be seeing him in 3D the day before Thanksgiving too!
After my appointment, I went over to the hospital and finished all my registration paperwork. I got tons of stuff to read over and my bag packing list. Eeeeek!!! I can't believe I'm almost in my last trimester. 14 more weeks til my due date.
Double digits!
We've finally reached the double digits! 99 days 'til our little one's due date. Let's hope time continues to fly.
The Nursery is Complete!!!!
The nursery is finally finished! We couldn't be more pleased with how well it turned out.
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Doctor's Visit
Today I had my 22 week appointment. Dr. Richter said everything on the ultrasound from last week looked good, and Ethan is measuring just as he should. I go back in 4 weeks for my glucose screen. Eww! I'm so not looking forward to drinking that gunk. Then after that I start my every 2 week appointments. I can't believe I'm almost to that point already. I guess time flies when you're having fun.
21 week Ultrasound
Today Drew, YaYa & I went to get my 2o week Level-2 ultrasound. I was actually 21 weeks because I had a holiday from work today, so I decided to not take time off for work and just wait a week. I mean there was no big rush since we already knew it was a boy. This ultrasound took a really long time because they were measuring all sorts of things. We got to spend about an hour looking at him, and got lots of pictures too! He was such a good boy during the exam and stayed still when she was trying to measure for the most part, but he also did his fair share of wiggling around too. YaYa swears he waved to her at one point. The funniest part was when he all of a sudden kicked one of his legs up high in the air by his head. We all started laughing. Next Monday I go to my doctor and she will go over all the findings with me, but from what I could tell everything looked great!
After our busy morning, I went shopping at the mall with YaYa. She bought Ethan a few more things, and I picked up a baby book. Then we had lunch at Cheesecake Factory. Ethan got really jumpy after our red velvet cheesecake. Can we say sugar high? Once I got home, Drew & I drove out to USA Baby and put some more money down on the crib. Only $250 left 'til we get to bring the crib & mattress home. Then the nursery will be complete minus a lamp and the baby of course. :) All in all, it was a very productive day. Now I'm exhausted!
18 Week Doctor's Visit & Nursery News
I went in this afternoon for my monthly check-up. Everything is looking great! Both Ethan & I are progressing as we should. Heartbeat- 152 bpm. Did blood work to test for neural tube defects. Get the results at my next visit on Oct. 19th. I also get to set up my Level 2 anatomy ultrasound for 2 weeks from now. That's when they'll be looking at everything in detail and taking measurements of all the baby parts.
On another note, this past weekend we painted the nursery. It looks amazing. I can't wait 'til we spring the crib out of layaway, and then everything will be done! I know it's still early but I like to plan and get things done ahead of schedule. No use waiting 'til February. Photos to come later after the room is complete. :)
On another note, this past weekend we painted the nursery. It looks amazing. I can't wait 'til we spring the crib out of layaway, and then everything will be done! I know it's still early but I like to plan and get things done ahead of schedule. No use waiting 'til February. Photos to come later after the room is complete. :)