Had unfortunate news earlier this week. I did pass the 3 hour glucose tolerance test, but only by a few points. So I'm being considered borderline gestational diabetic and will be seeing a diabetes educator next week on 30 weeks. It's likely I will have to check my blood sugars several times per day, but at this time do not need insulin as they should be diet controllable for now. As much as I hate needles (yes a nurse that hates needles!), it's for a great reason that I will be doing this and it's temporary.
Did you know that about one-third to one-half of women who have gestational diabetes will have it again in a later pregnancy? And up to 50 percent of women with gestational diabetes will develop diabetes at some point in the future? Guess its a gentle reminder how important it is to watch carbohydrate intake and consume low/moderate glycemic index foods to prolong and stabilize blood sugars so your body uses glucose properly.
How far along? 29 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 18.3 pounds
Maternity Clothes? just got myself two pairs of jeans and a few more fall/winter tops. Some of the tops can be worn even after baby is here :)
Stretch marks? None that are new since pregnancy. Using Lovely Jubblies and CoCo from Lush Cosmetics on belly, hips and chest. The belly is starting to itch though, despite the lotion.
Sleep: a little better since we got our sleep number bed.
Best moment this week: getting information at the birth class and using it to aid a birth plan. Shower invites are all out and can't wait to see family and friends!
Miss Anything? being able to clean, do laundry and just normal activities of daily living without grunting, groaning or having to get creative to reach to certain places or carry items.
Movement? Constantly it seems. Definitely waking up at night due to kicks, punches and stretching. This baby loves my ribs.
Food Cravings: nothing much anymore. Most of the time food sounds like a chore.
Anything make you queasy and sick? nearly lost my cookies brushing my teeth this morning!
Gender Prediction: really NO clue. Back to boy.
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks here and there. I have anywhere from 1 to 4 per day so far. Mostly in the evening after I get home from work.
Symptoms: Sciatica.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody? Happy
Looking forward to this week: doing some baby item browsing and shopping. Picking up a reliable vehicle as well! Older, but good condition as two of our three vehicles will soon see their light!
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