12 September 2011

Quick Update

Today I had a doctors appointment for my routine checkup, glucose testing for gestational diabetes and RhoGAM shot since I have a negative blood type. I didn't have to fast before drinking the sugary beverage they gave me for the testing, but I still felt a bit light headed and hot afterward. I assume I don't have diabetes but won't know for sure unless my doctor doesn't call me in a few days. I'm now going in for doctor visits every two weeks. I'm excited that I'm seven months pregnant! It seems like it's passed by pretty quickly and I'm so glad I've made it this far. I've gained about seventeen pounds, two cup sizes and some nice stretch marks on my breasts and bum. Thankfully places only my husband sees, though the nurse offered to give me my shot in the rear since it's less painful there. I politely passed. The average size for baby at 29 weeks is 15.2 to 16.7 inches and 2.5 to 3.8 lbs. At least that's what the photo posted below says. I am curious as to exactly how much my little one weighs but my doctor said it's too early to know. I hope for her to be at least six lbs when she's born and if she takes after either Matt (9 lbs) or I (10 lbs) then she should have no problem!


19 Thoughts :

Shannon September 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM  

oh my. i thought my husband and i were big at 8lbs12oz and 8lbs13oz, but you guys were BIG babies.

(i love big babies - they are so cute and rolly polly!!!)

Kristin September 12, 2011 at 8:26 PM  

Yuck that GD test SUCKED! And they actually tried to tell me I had it since I failed the test. They sent me to a specialist and everything and had to test my blood sugar and ended up NOT having it. UGH what a hassle!

P! September 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM  

YAY! Good to know everything's right on track! It's going to be so exciting when she's finally here. :)

Cameron Morrison September 12, 2011 at 9:37 PM  

I go this week for my GD test...not looking forward to it. I also have to have the shot since I'm Rh-, again, not fun. Glad to hear everything is progressing well for you and your little one!!!

Candida September 12, 2011 at 10:31 PM  

Congrats on your acorn squash! :)

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ms.composure September 13, 2011 at 12:31 PM  

randomly came across your blog...congrats on the baby!!!

marie September 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM  

You were a 10 lb baby? I had epidurals so it probably didn't matter how big my babies were, I didn't feel a thing. They were all healthy though & that is definitely the most important factor.

Iz Originals September 13, 2011 at 1:49 PM  

congrats! Big babies in your family. My family is the same way. We were all over 8 pounds! Good luck.

Tory K September 13, 2011 at 3:40 PM  

Congrats on your baby girl! Also, hooray for big healthy babies running in your family! :)

You have a cute blog, by the way! I'm excited to be a new follower!

kyna... September 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM  

Ah, I remember that test...not my favorite!
You're in the home stretch now! Hooray!
♥ Kyna

Anonymous September 14, 2011 at 12:46 AM  

Congrats! on impending Motherhood =) and thanks for the lovely comment on my blog.

I look forward to your future give-a-ways.

take care :)

Ashley {hudson's happenings} September 14, 2011 at 11:14 AM  

Awww! I'm so excited for you...you have so much fun ahead! :D

Good luck with the glucose test results...I'm sure you will pass!!

Chelsea September 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM  

I love the 7 month comparison.

Congratulations on being a baby mama! I can't wait till it's my turn. It's sure fun reading about yours, though!

karly from [kar[+]wade] September 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM  

So precious! that's so exciting! Just found your blog, excited to catch up on the rest of your posts!
-kar
www.karpluswade.blogspot.com

Unknown September 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM  

Oh wow! You're a soon-to-be-mom. So happy for you. I know that you're little angel's going to be as pretty and as sweet as you. :)

Hope your sugar level's always normal for your health and the baby's.

Take care and thank you for following my blog :)

Have a fantastic day.

Sara Szatmary September 15, 2011 at 2:40 PM  

WOAH! Looking at baby in terms of produce makes it so real. Love that!

MOMMY TALK WITH STEPH September 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM  

I hated the GD test! You were big babies! I just found your blog! Congratulations on everything! I love your blog! I hope you don't mind if I become your newest follower! Have a great day!

mary September 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM  

Ohhh dear. My sis in law just did this test too! Go mommy to be go! Sounds like a whole lotta excitement and magic going on. Congratulations! I am so excited to follow your adventures! xox!

Kristen Thornburg September 23, 2011 at 9:40 PM  

YAY! CONGRATS!!