28 Weeks

How far along? 28w!
Total weight gain/loss: Up another 4 lbs for a grand total of 12lbs! Getting kinda scary on that scale, i'm not gonna lie.
Maternity clothes? All maternity all the time
Stretch marks? Nope, I'm still holding out
Sleep: It's been pretty great this week. (yes I know I just jinxed myself)
Best moment this week: Seeing little man again at our growth scan
Movement: All the time and I love it
Food cravings: Cereal
Gender: Still a little boy :o)
Labor Signs: NO. And it can stay that way for another 12 weeks
What I miss: Sleeping like a normal human being
What I am looking forward to: Next Tuesday, we get to see little man again.


We had our normal 28 week checkup with Dr B. that went well, although she felt around and said that he was head down, but he isn't, lol. I spoke to her about being induced because of Mr. H (if he gets the new job). She said she was planning on inducing me Friday, February 12th anyway so it works out nicely. Of course she has no power if I go earlier on my own, but 2/12/10 is what we are shooting for.

I had my GD test done, the orange drink tasted like a melted orange freezie pop. I pretty much chugged it so I wouldn't have to taste it that long. It was so sweet it burned my throat. Hopefully I will get my results back tomorrow.

We also had our growth u/s yesterday. I was hoping this would be the last one until 32 weeks, but no such luck. Although little man has gained a whole pound (1.12 lbs to 2.12 lbs) in 3 weeks, which is excellent, the u/s showed that my amniotic fluid is slightly increased. Not a good thing for someone who is only 28 weeks along. Dr K (the peri) said that if I was farther along it would be o.k. but the increased fluid causes more contractions and that is not a good thing. We want to keep him in there as long as possible. Dr K. said that it is probably from GD and not a big deal, but if it's not I have to go on yet another medicine to lower it. Boo. Either way I have to go back WEEKLY so he can monitor the situation.

Like my Mom and Grandma always say "There is always something to pray for".

On another note I saw an old co-worker from years ago at my apt on Monday and at my GD test yesterday. She is super sweet and we only had a few minutes to chat. She said this is her 4th pregnancy and her and her husband have been trying for 2 years for another LO. They already have a beautiful little girl who is 6 (a surprise). Isn't it ironic that they were young and had a surprise pregnancy and now that they are older (late 20's) they are having so many issues. It's just not fair what our bodies do to us. She seemed broken and quite understandably. In our short talk I let her know that we also had 2 m/c's and that it took us 2 years to get this far so I understood. It's so hard to see someone that feels pain because of your belly. I honestly never thought I would be that person. If you can spare a few extra prayers for J and her family it would be greatly appreciated. Pray that this is her sticky baby and she doesn't have to go through that pain again.

xoxo