Week #28 Update

As I wrote my blog update last weekend I kind of knew that my belly had "sprouted" a bit but I didn't have an updated picture to share. So, this past Monday as I was getting ready for work in the morning I realized that the shirt I was wearing very clearly showed off the burgeoning bump :) I rarely take "selfies" because I think they're awkward to do, so here is my attempt at one in the bathroom mirror.

Now that I'm into the 3rd trimester I've got cute belly stickers for every two weeks! Here is my official 28-week picture! (Ramin is the photographer for these things)

And finally, on Friday (Valentine's Day) I had my 2-week checkup with the midwives. I also had to do my 1-hour glucose test. The appointment went fine and baby boy is measuring a bit large she told me (although that's OK because by their estimates I was really only 27.5 weeks along when my calculations are 28.5 weeks - this is why I'm not worried to hear he's measuring big).  I heard his heartbeat again - in the mid 140s - and I just love it every time I hear it :)

Here is the awful sugar drink I have to take for the glucose test. Keep in mind, most pregnant women only have to do this once. This, in fact, was my 3rd time because if you recall, I had to do this test early on in pregnancy, around week 8 I believe. I failed the 1-hour test and had to do it again for the 3-hour test.

Well, as things turn out, I'm going to have to do it for yet a 4th time because I failed Friday's 1-hour test :-(  Here is what my result looked like:

You can see that back in September I scored a 149 and Friday I scored 147. A bit better of course but still out of range. So tomorrow morning I will go back and take the 3-hour test. If 2 of the 4 results (1 fasting measurement and 3 measurements at every hour) then I'll be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Last time I did pass the 3-hour test with flying colors. I can only hope I have the same result this time!

I've been monitoring my diet carefully since Friday after I got this result back. I'm eating very high protein all day long and limiting my carb intake. It's hard to focus so intently on my diet again, but it's something I've got to do for the health of baby boy and myself. It's just a fact of life about how my body works.

I'll post the update of the 3-hour test tomorrow.

How far along: 29 weeks, 1 day (again, I'm a day late because of a holiday hehe)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: When I went in for my appointment on Friday I was up 3 pounds, but since I've been on my strict protein diet, I've actually lost it. My goal is to remain even and steady for my next appointment.
Wedding Ring on?:  Had a day last week where it was noticeable to put my wedding ring on....every hour is different.
Major Symptoms: Nothing stands out this week.
Stretch marks: Yep.
Sleep: Still waiting for my left hand wrist brace to arrive. I toss and turn A LOT at night and it's hard for me to sleep in, even though I want to...my back and hips just ache too much in the mornings from sleeping in the bed all night.
Best moment last week: Hearing the baby's heart beat again. 
Movement: Oh yes. I LOVE IT! Ramin has been able to feel him once and my mom felt him kick a few times last night.
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing
Belly button - in or out? In
Labor signs: None
What I miss: Nothing
What I am looking forward to: I'm more like dreading the 3- hour glucose test but at least I'll know it's the last one I have go through.
Milestones: Nothing was surpassed this week I think.