26 weeks
I had my 26 week appointment today. It was delightfully uneventful and consisted of me making the usual urine deposit into a cup, getting my blood pressure taken, getting weighed, and listening to the heartbeat for about 10 seconds.
I went in prepared to ask all kinds of “informed pregnant woman/parent” questions pertaining to things like circumcision, pediatrician recommendations, and perineal massages (yeah, go ahead and click that one), but I just couldn’t muster up the energy to talk about any of those. I just needed a nice, quick, solely positive conversation that ended with “Ok, everything looks great. Keep it up!”
I go back on September 3rd for my 30 week appointment and then I start going every two weeks. In the meantime, we have our follow-up ultrasound with the prenatal specialist and I get to endure the fabulous gestational diabetes screening. We’ll get another ultrasound (bringing our grand total to 6) with my regular doctor at 32 weeks. Soon after that, I’ll start going every week.
Although life in general has been hectic and stressful, the pregnancy has been pretty enjoyable lately. I’ve got quite the active little friend here, and it’s really hard to stay pissed off or annoyed with anything when your thoughts are interrupted by a sweet little elbow or foot jabbing you in the ribs.
Ross spent some time reading some science fiction to the baby last night. Either the kids loved it or REALLY hated it because there was much kicking.
I don’t have a “real” picture of the belly because Ross takes them, and I’ve seen him for about 15 minutes in the last two days. Maybe this weekend, kids.
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Just a quick note… I was DREADING the gestational diabetes test. I hate super sweet things, and thought for sure I was going to throw up drinking it on an empty stomach. Good news - It wasn’t even 1/8 as bad as I expected, and was pretty much a non-issue. (although I would still definitely classify the stuff you drink as un-tasty =) ) If you can imagine drinking jello before its hardened, or sno-cone syrup without the ice to water it down… that’s pretty much what it tastes like. My doctor’s office at least kept it refrigerated which I imagine helps a lot!
The appointments get so much fun towards the end- so much anticipation. When does your Kathy class start? She is coming over for a visit to see Elena tomorrow for a postpartum visit- part of the Doula package. She just Doulad for our friends Beth and Josh. Elena is 4 weeks tomorrow.