29 weeks... and counting!

Your baby is the size of a butternut squash, and this week his head is growing to make room for his developing brain.

Baby's Length: 15.2 in.

Baby's Weight: 2.54 lbs.

Our baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for her developing brain. To meet her increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because her bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.

See what your baby looks like this week.

How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13 lbs...according to my last dr. appointment...
Maternity clothes? yep!
Stretch marks? not that I've seen
Sleep: On and off. Still dealing with the numbness in my hands when I sleep... but I did find out that is sometimes a symptom/side effect of gestational diabetes
Best moment this week: Having Monday off of work, and just relaxing.... also get a massage!! It was FABULOUS!
Movement: She moves around a lot! She's a wild girl!! L.O.V.E. it!! It's still funny she doesn't really like people touching my belly, she often will kick less... but if you wait for it, you can usually get a kick or two. Or if you'd rather just watch, you can see it!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, just food when we're hungry.
Gender: Girl!!! (Or so they say...)
Name:We're working on it... I think we' have our back-up boy name if she turns out to be a he... but we're struggling more with girly names. I think we have a middle name... but, the first name, a little more tricky. :-) Either way, we will probably not be announcing it until she is really here.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In, but definitely flattening out.
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach <----- still what I miss the most!
What I am looking forward to: January!!
Weekly Wisdom: Do I have any this week? eh... I don't know that I do....

Well this week has been busy, and yet not so busy... if it can be such a thing. I actually had Sunday and Monday off this week.. it was heavenly!! It's been a while since I've had 2 days off without an agenda. So, that was wonderful. On Wednesday, I called my midwife's office to ask why I haven't "gotten a call" from a nutritionist or a nurse concerning my failure of my 3 hour glucose test. When the looked things up, apparently my midwife was "super concerned" with the results, because she "wrote the orders, but forgot to send them..." as the woman on the phone told me. Needless to say, I find that kind of interesting. So, I have an appointment to see a nutritionist on November 8. (My next appointment with the midwife is November 7.) I may be cancelling it if it turns out our insurance won't cover that conversation (as my mom found out a few years ago.)... there is a nutritionist at work that I can talk to. But, I don't know anything else other than that at this point. I have no idea when or how I get the whole "meter thing" to start actually monitoring the blood sugar. I'm guessing I will find that out when I go to my next appointment.

That's the newest info on the homefront. Not too much going on... pretty boring. But as I figure, boring is good.

Anyway, thanks for your weekly check-in!!

28 weeks!!

Our baby is the size of a head of iceberg lettuce, and she takes 20 to 30 minute naps regularly these days.

Baby's Length: 14.80 in.

Baby's Weight: 2.22 lbs.

By this week, our baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. Until now, her eyelids have been fused shut, but this week she'll begin to open and close her eyes. What's more, her irises are now filled with pigment. Even if you could peek at the color of her peepers now, though, they might not stay that color, as a baby's eyes can change up until she's 6 months to 1 year old (especially if your little gal is born with baby blues).With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13 lbs...according to my last dr. appointment...
Maternity clothes? yep!
Stretch marks? not that I've seen
Sleep: On and off. Still dealing with the numbness in my hands when I sleep... but I did find out that is sometimes a symptom/side effect of gestational diabetes
Best moment this week: Baby shower last Saturday, and spending time with Jer
Movement: She moves around a lot! She's a wild girl!! L.O.V.E. it!! It's still funny she doesn't really like people touching my belly, she often will kick less... but if you wait for it, you can usually get a kick or two. Or if you'd rather just watch, you can see it!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, just food when we're hungry.
Gender: Girl!!! (Or so they say...)
Name:We're working on it... I think we' have our back-up boy name if she turns out to be a he... but we're struggling more with girly names. I think we have a middle name... but, the first name, a little more tricky. :-) Either way, we will probably not be announcing it until she is really here.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In, but definitely flattening out.
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach <----- still what I miss the most!
What I am looking forward to: January!!
Weekly Wisdom: "Faith is thanking God that when I am left with shattered plans, He has better plans."

Well, this week definitely started off rough. I heard from my midwife on Monday morning as I was headed out for work. We did not pass the 3 hour glucose.... not by much, but not passing, is not passing. :-( So, I spent most of Monday in a very emotional state. This is definitely not what we hoped for, not what we prayed for and NOT what we wanted. But after some wise counsel with some friends, I have come to terms with it. (See the above "weekly wisdom" statement.) I know there is a reason for this... and quite frankly, I am glad that it's found out so that we can be aware and change things. On the other hand I struggle, because I really feel that the 3 hour glucose test is not an accurate reflection of my lifestyle at all. (Thus explaining why I never test positive at the office during the routine urine tests.) I mean, who drinks straight up liquified sugar?? Not me, that's for sure!! I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the occasional sweets, but who doesn't? I would personally love to take the test again, but do it with real food that I might actually eat (like pancakes with syrup, or a nice tall glass or orange juice... or maybe some ice cream!!). Oh well... this is all part of God's plan. So this week has been spent really reducing carbs (crap I love pasta!!), and loading up on lots of protein (which is recommended from the Bradley class anyway). I am not looking forward to the finger stabbing... but, we'll see. I'm still waiting for my phone call from the nurse & dietitian to call. (Obviously I'm a top priority case!)

Well, if you're thinking of us, please say a prayer... because my attitude is not the greatest when it comes to "testing my blood sugar." I can handle diet all the way... but, that makes me a little um... crabby and anxious. (As most of you know, I'm a needle-a-phobe... the blood draws were enough for me!)

Anyway, thanks for checking in on us!!

27 week picture

I forgot to post this (for all my non-facebook buddies) in my earlier post...so there's no better time than the present to post it, I suppose. So here you go, a 27 week picture!!

3rd trimester here we come!! We're 27 weeks!!

Our baby is the size of a head of cauliflower, and she's growing fast! Since the 12-week mark her crown-to-rump length has probably tripled.

Baby's Length: 14.41 in.

Baby's Weight: 1.93 lb

This week, our baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, our baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so I just relax and enjoy the tickle.

How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13 lbs...according to my last dr. appointment...
Maternity clothes? yep!
Stretch marks? not that I've seen
Sleep: On and off. Still dealing with the numbness in my hands when I sleep...
Best moment this week: Jer finally got to feel her kick! It was pretty cool, and definitely brought a smile to his face. (I think she has him wrapped around her little itty-bitty finger.)
Movement: Most nights when I'm laying in bed... trying to fall sleep or simply when I sit still. Starting to feel her more throughout the day still mostly when I'm sitting.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, just food when we're hungry.
Gender: Girl!!! (Or so they say...)
Name:We're working on it... I think we' have our back-up boy name if she turns out to be a he... but we're struggling more with girly names. I think we have a middle name... but, the first name, a little more tricky. :-) Either way, we will probably not be announcing it until she is really here.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In, but definitely flattening out.
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach <----- still what I miss the most!
What I am looking forward to: Baby Shower # 1 tomorrow with Jer's family.
Weekly Wisdom: "Kellee - you must remember that this test is not a reflection of your character or your genetic pedigree - you can do everything right and still have this issue to deal with. However, I will pray for the best outcome for you and the baby." -given to me in regards to the glucose tolerance test/gestational diabetes.

Well, we're in our final week of the 2nd trimester. It seems like she'll be here so soon! Kind of crazy when I think about it. We love her so much, and can't wait to meet her! This week has been kind of a crazy one. I started off the 26th week with the 1 hour glucose test last week. Ugh... that was awful. 50ml of "glucola" (think watered down orange flavor kool-aid crossed with excessively sugary flat pop-- have I painted the picture for you?), and 3 vials of blood drawn.

We had an appointment with our midwife on Tuesday to be informed that we failed the glucose tolerance test. So yesterday we had to go back to the lab for the 3 hour glucose test... this time it was 100mL of glucola, and 3 hours of time, and 4 blood draws. My arm was a little...err... a lot sore by the time I was done. So, we may know the results today, but I am super apprehensive, and not quite sure I want to even hear the results.... but.... hopefully, we'll come back as passing with flying colors.

Tomorrow, little princess and I have our first shower given to us by my sister-in-law for predominantly Jer's family. Should be a fun time!! We're excited!!

Well, thanks for checking in... I'm already excited about next week's post, our first in the 3rd trimester!! Rah rah! Gooo Jellee!!

Woohoo 26 weeks!

Well, we have made it to the 26 week mark. It wasn't that much of a difference from my perspective from week 25. Now, let's see what our princess is up to...

Your baby is nearly as long as a zucchini, and his eyebrows and eyelashes are thick and lush.

Baby's Length: 14.02 in.

Baby's Weight: 1.68 lb.

The network of nerves in our baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both my voice and Jeremy's as we chat with each other. She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel.

How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 9 lbs...according to my last dr. appointment... next appointment is this Tuesday!
Maternity clothes? yep!
Stretch marks? not that I've seen
Sleep: On and off. Still dealing with the numbness in my hands when I sleep... I haven't been sleeping with the braces this week... and half the days, my hands haven't been numb... so, who knows what's going on.
Best moment this week: Sleeping in this morning!! (The simple things.)
Movement: Most nights when I'm laying in bed... trying to fall sleep or simply when I sit still. Starting to feel her more throughout the day still mostly when I'm sitting.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, just food when we're hungry.
Gender: Girl!!! (Or so they say...)
Name:We're working on it... I think we' have our back-up boy name if she turns out to be a he... but we're struggling more with girly names. I think we have a middle name... but, the first name, a little more tricky. :-) Either way, we will probably not be announcing it until she is really here.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In, but definitely flattening out.
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach<----- still what I miss the most!
What I am looking forward to: Jeremy being able to finally feel her move.
Weekly Wisdom: As I was waiting for my blood to be drawn for the glucose tolerance test, (man that stuff was gross!) a resident from Breckenridge came in to the lab. She sat down right next to me... her words of wisdom? Don't get gout. So... I guess that's it for the week. haha...

Well, that's about it for this week! We have our next appointment this Tuesday. I'm hoping to hear the results of the GTT that we did this morning then. I was a little nervous since diabetes runs so prevalent in my family... but, it is all in God's hands.

All right, well thanks for checking in on us! Maybe next week there will even be a picture update! haha... we'll see!