Pain in the BUTT.
I failed my glucose tolerance test on 11/16 by 4 points! My blood sugar should have been under 129 but it was 133. Now I have to go back to the doctor’s office (on my day off) and have the three-hour fasting glucose test done. Boo. I am only booing because I am 99.9% sure that I will pass the second test and it stinks to waist my vacation time. I guess I could try and spin a positive out of this and catch up on my reading.
More later.

Also, I just found out that dental insurance is a joke. It is going to cost us a small fortune to have Shane’s wisdom teeth pulled out.

Your Baby: Growing Inside And Out
At this point, your baby weighs roughly 2 pounds (900 g), and measures about 15 inches long from head to toe (10 inches from crown to rump). On the outside, his skin looks wrinkled from floating in water. So don't be surprised if your newborn has a crinkled, prune-like appearance for a few weeks after birth as he fills out into a baby. The lungs and immune system are still continuing to mature during this period of time.

Doctor's Visit
My doctor’s visit yesterday went well. I had my glucose tolerance test and another ultrasound. The baby was opening and closing its mouth like it was talking. If you can tell what is in these pictures you will see the profile of the babies face with a foot up by it. It is hard to tell it is a face because you can really see the nose (it is there) because the baby has a hand by its nose. Everything looked great. The scale didn’t treat me bad either. I was sure I would just gain a ton of weight, but so far so good. (I know I still have 31/2 months with Thanksgiving and Christmas to get through.

It let me post the picture today. Look at that large baby, BW weights in at 2 pounds now. I have my 6-month doctors visit this Thursday. I will let you all know how it goes on Friday.

(It won't let me post the picture like I normally do. I will try again later).

I had a great weekend and I got in my exercise (see below) Becky, Erin and I walked 70 minutes on Saturday then on Sunday I walked 70 minutes, so with Becky.

Your Baby: Lung Development
Your baby weighs approximately 1.5 - 2.0 pounds (850 g) and measures 9.2 inches (23 cm) from crown to rump. At this point, the baby's lungs and brain are much more developed than before. The baby has eyelashes and is able to recognize light from dark that reveals the optic nerve has developed. Your baby can hear you and your bodily functions - heartbeat and digestion, among others - as well as outside noises. So if a sudden sound startles you, imagine what it does to your baby!
Your Body: Fit To Be Pregnant
It may be easier to exercise earlier in your pregnancy than during the last three months (third trimester) of pregnancy. Choosing safe exercises for you and your baby is important because some positions, as your weight and balance change, may become uncomfortable or have potentially harmful effects. It is recommended that after 20 weeks of pregnancy you should not do exercises that require lying flat on your back, because this position may make blood circulation more difficult.
For a total body workout that is low stress on joints and muscles, you may consider walking, swimming, or a stationary bike. It is wise to start slowly with the length of time you exercise at one time and always warm-up and cool down afterwards. With the extra weight from pregnancy, your body has to work harder than it did before. Exercise increases the flow of oxygen and blood to the muscles and diverts it away from other parts of the body. This makes it extremely important to not overdo the workout, or do any exercise that is too strenuous while pregnant. The intensity, duration, and frequency of the workout should not cause pain, shortness of breath, or excessive tiredness. Remember, the goal of exercise is for you to gain general benefits during the pregnancy, but not to do anything that would have detrimental effects on you or your baby.
The following recommendations are based on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Family Physicians:
Avoid doing exercises that require being on your back, after 20 weeks.
Wear comfortable clothing that is supportive, but not constricting, and will help you to keep cool.
Consume an extra 300 calories a day that you need while pregnant.
Avoid getting overheated when exercising especially in hot, humid weather.
Drink plenty of water to keep well hydrated.
Recommended exercises include:
Walking
Stationary bike
Low-impact aerobics
Swimming
Sports to avoid because they are high risk for fall or trauma include:
Gymnastics
Horseback riding
Skating
Skiing (water/snow)
Hang gliding
Vigorous racquet sports
Weight lifting
Scuba diving
Note: If you are a high-risk pregnancy, you might have to curb or eliminate exercise entirely. Remember to consult your health care practitioner to determine what is best for your body.
If you are exercising during pregnancy and fall, especially if you land on your belly, seek medical attention. Trauma to your uterus can cause the placenta to tear away from the wall of your uterus. This condition, called an abruption, can be life-threatening to both you and your fetus.
On a Different Note: Fetal Development In A Flash
Creating a new life is nothing short of a miracle. With this fetal development tool, you can get an insider's view of a baby in the making -- from conception to term. On this quick-time animation, you will be able to watch the entire development, specify portions of the pregnancy (i.e., weeks 15-25), or freeze the frame on a specific week.
Weekly Tip
Before crawling into bed at night, light some candles in your bathroom and draw a bath. Put in some aromatherapy drops or bath gel, if you have some handy, and turn off the ringer on the phone. Once you're safely in the tub, put your feet up and let the energy drain back into your legs. Taking a bath before bed may be a great solution to ensuring a good night's sleep.

Fun fact you should know.
My cornea is retaining water. That is right! I went to the eye doctor yesterday because I had not been in 1 ½ years and I needed to get more contacts. Also my right eye has been blurred with haloing of lights at night. It could be temporary or permanent they won’t know until I have the baby. The doctor was nice enough to give me a sample contact so I don’t have to order a box of 90day disposables that I might not be able to use in 4 months.
Just though you would all find this as interesting as I do.
P.S. I also saw the dentist NO CAVITIES!!!!

It almost felt like Christmas this morning.
I was still in bed and Shane came back inside from his truck to tell me the good news (for two reasons). I had been lying there trying to get myself out of bed to exercise and the good news jazzed me all up. I went to the gym and watched last night’s The Daily Show and Colbert Report and laughed for 45 minutes while I did my cardio.

Happy Day I can eat again. More like I want to eat again. After a day of eating almost nothing (and yes I know that isn’t good for me or baby) I can finally eat again. Also, I slept all night!!! That indigestion was NO fun. But, luckily I got some advise from one of the wonderful people that read this blog. Thanks….

Don't forget to VOTE.


Yes on 2

Here is a new development for me. Indigestion. I have had heartburn before but never indigestion. It started last week on Friday. I did eat too much popcorn but I don’t think I have been hungry since. I had dinner out on Saturday where I did eat French Fries and less than ½ my salad, normally I could of almost finished the salad. But, that was it I didn’t eat until Sunday morning. I had a horrible night sleep (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) because I couldn’t get comfortable. (Please note that I am not that big yet!!!!) Then on Sunday morning by 9am I thought I needed to eat something so I had toast and some of my salad and that was it I couldn’t even think about eating until 6:30pm that night. My mom fixed one of my favorite dinners for my birthday and I wasn’t even that hungry. I did manage to eat don’t worry. I had less than I normally would have had. I had ½ cup of pudding because it sounded so good and that was it for the night. Now it is 9:30 on Monday I am still full as a tick. I tried Tums and they don’t do anything. Any suggestions? Is this normal for only 6 months? It just feels like the food is sitting in my stomach and not moven’ on to the small intestines to make room for more food. Everything I read said small frequent meals, but I am not even hungry for that. I am exercising like normal and drinking as much water as I can get it.


Your Baby
By now, your baby weighs 1 pound 5 ounces (700 g) and is about 8.5-9 inches (22 cm) in length. At this time the baby's bones are hardening and the brain is growing at a rapid speed. The body parts would appear relatively proportional at this time.
Your Body: Childbirth Preparedness
Today, taking a childbirth education class is part and parcel of being pregnant and preparing for your baby's arrival. The classes will not only teach you techniques on how to deal with the pain associated with labor and delivery, but also about proper diet and exercise during your pregnancy. It is a great opportunity for bonding with your partner as well as meeting other people that are experiencing many of the same physical and emotional changes that are related to pregnancy and a new baby.
It is not unusual to feel apprehensive about the actual birthing process and to wonder what is really going to happen the day of your delivery. Getting education during your pregnancy can serve as a tool to help you prepare for that day. Some women are concerned that they will have no control over their labor and delivery, but with education you will feel much more confident and in control when the actual time arrives!
There are three common childbirth education techniques that are taught. These include: Lamaze, Bradley, and Read. The techniques are all slightly different, but the basic theories revolve around how to manage pain by using special breathing techniques, along with exercise and diet during pregnancy. While some of them are more focused on dealing with the pain of labor without any supplemental medication, others support medication as well. It is important, before you take a class, to decide if you are considering medications or an epidural so that you take the appropriate class for you and your focus on childbirth.
Many classes will help you in developing a birth plan. If you do outline a birth plan while in the class, just be sure that it will work hand in hand with the hospital where you are planning to deliver. Every hospital has different policies and procedures that they follow. Often the hospital you choose for your delivery may have childbirth classes available in the facility.

The people I work with are GREAT. Normally we have birthday cake for someone’s birthday, but I had my fill of cake. It seems like we have had a birthday here every two weeks or so. I asked if we could do something else this year. Today they surprised me with a delicious Asian Chicken Salad at our staff meeting. It was great! I think that number 29 is going to be a good one.

Busted!!!
Winnie the Pooh surfing the web at work. Probably YouTube.....