Week 28 Update

I did my glucose test this morning and heard the baby's heartbeat - 156.  I gain a bunch of weight (6 lbs in the last month). I gave myself an allowance for this pregnancy and I only have 8 more pounds to go.  The doctor said I was measuring big and asked me how big my largest child was...um, 6 lbs 8 oz.  I think she was mistaken on the measurement.  I doubt I'll have a child bigger than 7 lbs.  I had to sign a paper saying I wanted to try a VBAC and was aware of the risk. I'm in the low risk category for a uterine tear but they still wanted to make sure I know the risk. I'm low risk because I've had 2 vaginal births, I have small babies, I didn't have a fever or infection after my c-section, I have a history of going into labor early (I won't need to be induced), and my incision is good.  I did have a placenta abruption with Joshua but the placenta is not near incision so that's good.  I have another appointment in a month and then I go every two weeks...already!  I got the labor and delivery handout this time so the doctor's number will go up on the bulletin board.

Also got a call today that we won't be able to donate this baby's cord blood because we had a adverse prenatal diagnosis (i.e., Joshua's trisomy 18) before.  I'm kinda bummed but mostly because I don't get why.  They really didn't give an explanation but the lady kept saying "not at this time."  And I really wish they would have said something on their website before I filled out the 20 page application.  But they don't take donations for babies born on Saturdays and this baby is going to be born on Saturday July 5th so it wouldn't have worked out anyway...:)

The survived the trip to FL although I've been quite stiff after sitting in the car all day on Monday. The 5K walk for Assist Pregnancy Center is this Saturday so I'll be up and moving by then.

I've actually outgrew some of my maternity clothes.  I really don't think I'm that much bigger than I was with Dylan or Lydia - I think the summer maternity clothes are just more fitting and I never wore them this far along with Dylan or Lydia.

Week 26 Update

So do I look anymore pregnant?  Updates, let's see I can finally wear more of my maternity clothes since it's getting warmer (finally!).  I got the support belt and I think it's helping.  I think mostly I just need to not sit for long periods of time (did I mention we're driving to FL next week?).  I swam another two times and I felt good after I did both times.  Had a stomach bug so was out of commission on Sunday (are these little bugs hitting me harder because I'm pregnant?).  I took Imodium but I think the pendulum swung a little too far the other way if you know what I mean.

Met with my client yesterday.  Didn't tell her I'm pregnant and I wore a shirt that was conspicuous enough.  It shouldn't affect my work.  Signed up for a summer class that ends 4 days before my due date and a week after I think this baby will come.  It's a continuation of a class I'm taking now so I'm going to start early (in the week between spring and summer session) and try to work ahead so I'm done in 6 or 7 weeks instead of 8.  Better than doubling up in fall.  I've barely been able to keep up with 2 classes this semester.

Shower invitations went out so I'm getting excited about that.  Going to try to go through baby clothes this weekend.  Oh, and I turned in the cord blood donation forms this week.