Since I don't write weekly, one of the bigger updates was that I failed my 1 hour glucose test. Waaaaahhhh! I was focusing on not eating sweets and fruit, but as a wise friend pointed out, I inhaled Chipotle which included white rice, then chugged the orange stuff. Didn't even think about white rice affecting things!
I did the 3 hour test the next week. Honestly, it felt like a mini vacation. I sat in a dimly lit room all by myself, in a recliner, with cable and wifi. I felt great except for being hungry. I even survived the 4 blood draws and I hate needles. I would definitely have my blood drawn every hour if it meant extended alone time in the peace and quiet. What would have been an inconvenience in pre-kid days, now feels like a luxury. I passed with flying colors and will now resume my regular sugar intake.
How I Feel about being Pregnant: Overall, good! The day I turned 26 weeks must have been one of those hormonal days where everything felt hard and emotional. That was the first day I thought, "Hhhhmmm, kind of sick of being pregnant!" Mostly all of it stemmed from my upper GI burning and pain issues not related to pregnancy, but a pregnant lady in pain is a recipe for disaster. I'll be 27 weeks tomorrow and have felt great about things otherwise! Ready for the 3rd trimester!
Symptoms: I've been getting the classic swollen ankles. If I stand for too long, the cankles appear. Definitely more stretching and growing pains, but nothing too bad!
Food Cravings: Always fruity candy like sour patch kids. We had some gummy bears in the house and I had to throw them away because I was crushing the bag. Later in the day I would wonder why I was so tired and felt bad. Major sugar crash!
Food Aversions: I don't think anything!
What I am Excited About: Under 100 days!!!! When we were engaged, I noticed time sped up after the 100 day mark and it has been true for babies too. I'm working really hard to put in place better routines for our family to streamline things for when the baby comes. Also, the more disciplined I become, the more consistent I can be with getting the kids to help. Having a clean kitchen every day is changing my life!
Sweet Thing My Husband did for Me: On the day he got back from camping all weekend and barely slept, I was exhausted from being solo with the kids all weekend. I also have been teaching a lot online. He still was the one that really needed a nap, but instead he let me take a nap to recharge and catch up on much needed sleep! Also, its worth mentioning again that he is the one who gets up with Gwen and Bennett in the middle of the night. I definitely am thankful for this when he is gone overnight and I have to do it.
Something I have Done to Prepare for the Baby: I started a list of things we need to buy before her arrival. There isn't much, but I want to at least buy something! Mostly getting new bibs, bottles, pacifiers (if I decide its actually worth fighting the paci battle again), and an adapter for our stroller. We also installed window treatments for the girl room! Yay! It is so cute!
Funny Moment: Some of you might think this is awful, but I have to share Gwen's prayer for the baby every.single.night. A little back story, she has heard many prayers for me that my pain would go away since it has been a year. That being said, this is how her prayer goes, "God, don't let baby get the pain, not get sick, and not die. AMEN!" Uhhhhh, amen? I mean I don't want those things either, but I normally pray for things like a peaceful delivery, her growth would stay on track, etc. Gwen cuts right to the chase.
Weekly Stats:
Days until Due Date: 92
Days until My Prediction (July 25): 80
Week Number: 27 weeks tomorrow!
Gender: Girl
Name: I think we have it decided! You will have to wait and see
(New) Stretch Marks: A surprising zero! My stomach is much bigger and I'm shocked I don't have any new additions yet. Maybe rubbing Gentle Baby all over my stomach has helped!
Bump Pic (26 weeks)
Yes, the room is a disaster. Slowly decluttering and purging my whole house. Think of this as a "before" picture.
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