Update/Week 28

I went to see the dietician yesterday. She basically told me I didn't have much to worry about, my levels were not that high at all. I have a new diet plan that I have to follow everyday that will help maintain my levels and decrease risk for later in life or in another pregnancy. Its not too bad, its alot of measuring and counting carbs and eating every 2-3 hours.
Everything is going well at this point, still anxious for the 27th to come so I can see him/her again. I felt ALOT of movement last night, even saw my stomach moving up and down, so weird!! Here is what is going on during week 28:

You are 28 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 26 weeks)
The fetus has its own regular intervals for sleeping and being awake.
The weight has increased to 1000 grams and is 37.5cm in length.
2.2 pounds weight and is 14.8 inches in length from head to heel.
The feet are just over 2 inches (5.5cm) long.
The hair on the head is now clearly visible.
The milk teeth have developed under the gums.

The eyes are starting to move in their sockets.Brain waves show rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which means your baby may be dreaming. Eyelids are opening. Eye color may change within the first six months of life especially if your baby's eyes are blue or gray-blue at birth. Remember to talk to your baby often; reading stories, singing songs has been seen to slow the baby's heart rate. He or she can recognize your voice now and will often calm to it later after birth. Your uterus will be about 3 inches (7cm) above your bellybutton. During this time of your pregnancy, your belly will grow about half an inch (1cm) each week. If you have been following a nutritious, balanced meal plan, your total weight gain is probably between 17 and 24 pounds (7.5 and 10.5 Kg). Branches of lungs are quite developed now, so there is a good chance that baby would survive if born prematurely now. If your baby is born this week, the chances of survival is now at least 90 percent. However, some complications are still possible.

Another 7 month photo

7 month photo

3rd Trimester is here!

Third trimester is here!
The nurse finally called me with the results of the 3 hour glucose test. She said that 3 out of 4 blood draws came back good but one of them (the 2 hour one after drinking the glucose) was a little high. So, I have to see a dietician on Monday and change my diet. I'm sure it will be carb and sugar counting. I am totally fine with that, just so happy I don't have to test my blood or take any meds.
I went to Janets the other night and she took some maternity photos of me, I will post a couple on here soon. It will be nice to have those as memories. I can't believe I started my 3rd trimester this week!! I am so excited for my ultrasound on the 27th, to see this baby moving and to see how much he/she has grown!! Mom is going with me this time, she promised not to ask any question about gender :) He/She is moving around alot more than before which I love, as it reminds me that he/she is doing well.
Great news---Jeff and Megan are having a girl!! I am so excited for them and to meet "Gabriella".

Test...Failed :(

Jennifer from Dr. B's called, I failed my glucose test by a few points. So, now for the next 3 days, I have to eat a high carb/high sugar diet and then go back and take the 3 hour test on Friday morning. Not looking forward to this!! I had read and been told that many women fail the 1 hour but pass the 3 hour, so lets hope this is my case as well.

26 Weeks!

Friday was my glucose test and appointment with Dr. B. The drink was not nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be. I will get results from that tomorrow or Thursday. I have gained a total of 6 pounds.....sure does feel like 60! Dr. B says I am measuring a little big and wants to do another ultrasound on the 27th with my next appointment. I am hoping all is well, just a big baby :) Abel made me promise I wouldn't find out the sex during the ultrasound.
Jaime and I went to Babies R Us last week and I am all registered!!! That was alot of fun but I am so glad she went with me. The first isle was bottles and binkys...there are 5000 different kinds and I had NO CLUE where to begin. She was so informative and helpful, I don't know what I would have done without her (Thanks Jaime! xoxo). It took us 3 hours to do it but I think I have everything I "need" on there.