Doctor Visit - Glucose Test

Today I had the dreadful glucose test. And I have to say it wasn't nearly as awful as people say it is. I avoided sweets (yeah, I know - shocking!) all day yesterday and today. That was until we went to our breast feeding class and I had 2 mini milky ways!

Anyway, this is what happened:

1. Checked in
2. Went downstairs to the lab
3. Drank the sugary syrupy drink. I chose orange, which I hear is the best option. It tasted like one of those popsicles in a plastic tube, before you freeze it. The texture was a little thicker, but the bottle is so little that I was able to down the drink in 2 minutes. I was allowed 5 - go me!
4. I went upstairs and had my normal check up
5. Check BP, weight, and urine sample
6. Wait on Doctor
7. Talk to doctor, and listen to heart beat
8. Schedule my next appointment. I'm now down to 2 weeks away!
9. Went back downstairs and had my blood drawn.
10. Went home

Note to self in the future - About 15 minutes after the drink I felt very sleepy. The doctor said that is normal because of the sugar crash. She normally recommends people bring a snack, especially if you have to take the 3 hour test. Only because you have more sugar and a longer fast. I wish I knew that ahead of time and came prepared with a granola bar. As soon as I got home I had half a peanut butter sandwich and felt much better.

The doctor says that everything is looking really good. She's very happy with my BP, weight gain, no bladder infection (YAY - I love you gluten), and babe's heart beat.

We'll see by Wednesday if I'm at risk for gestational diabetes or not.

Fingers crossed!

Bump 27 Weeks

How far along: 27 weeks 4 Days
Total weight gain/loss: 14 (I'll find out the official weight gain Monday!)

Maternity clothes: Yes, I can't really wear my normal clothes anymore unless they were big on me to begin with or are maxi dresses

Have you started to show yet: Yes
Stretch marks: Nope!
Sleep: Been OK this week. I've been eating a snack before which helps me sleep through the night and not wake up hungry.

Food cravings: Still can't get enough sweets. I'm trying to eat more veggies, which was never a problem pre-pregnancy. I'm praying that if you can taste what I'm eating, you (hopefully) enjoy veggies! I'm worried you'll be a picky eater, but your daddy reasures me that if you're going to be picky - you won't eat! AND your daddy and I are not picky eaters, so you won't see us turn away food and we'll set a good example to you that way.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada
Best moment(s) this week: Starting the third trimester 

Worst moment(s) this week: Starting the third trimester - I LOVED the second trimester and am already experiencing lower back pain. My body has been like clock work with trimester transitions. Sunday and Monday my lower back was in lots of pain and Monday I was cramping before bed. 

Miss Anything: Take a guess
Movement: Yes! And I still touch my belly every time you kick, I love this feeling!
Belly Button in or out: Half out!
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Weekly Wisdom: Get a yoga ball!

Looking forward to: Working on the rocking chair

In Other News...

Hello third trimester & Goodbye comfortable back!

My co-worker, Lyndsay, and I are just a week apart, we are also both having girls.

I cleaned the windows - inside and out. I actually really enjoy cleaning our windows. The secret is cleaning them with a squeegee! (I think it helps having a smaller house!) 

If you look close you can see Reece's face in the lower left hand side of the door. That's his favorite spot!