26 Weeks = Glucose Test

Since I am pregnant I got to a glucose test which tests for Gestational Diabetes. While my doctor didn't think I had anything to worry about, it is a standard test. My blood pressure has been perfect, my weight gain has been great, my urine tests have all been negative (for sugar) but some women have no symptoms.

Brian and I went in on Monday for the hour long test. I had to drink a small glass of what tasted like a super syrupy 7*UP without the carbonation. I took the first sip and it wasn't too bad, but by the third I was making faces and Brian was laughing. I finished the cup at 4:48pm and had to wait until about 5:30ish before getting my blood tested.

During that time we were able to see Dr. Hartsough. He said that everything looks great and that my belly is measuring 28cm. He said that was great but doesn't that mean I am measuring a little bit big? I don't know... He said that things look good so instead of seeing me in 2 weeks that he would be fine seeing me in 4! He just assured me that throughout the pregnancy all of my numbers have been right on and that we should be happy/proud of that.

I am happy about that because I want to make sure that I am doing everything I can for Adelle! I want to make sure that she is growing and is healthy! She depends on me to be there for her and I want to make sure I am! It is an awesome feeling.

Before I went to bed on Monday night I checked my email and saw I had one from Dr. Hartsough (on MyChart). I logged in and saw that my glucose number was 118 and the normal range is between 60 and 130! Yay me as I assume that is good!!

Now I get to look forward to our next appointment at the end of October (30th week), painting her room, and experiencing the last trimester!

Adelle is growing:
The network of nerves in her ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both my voice and Brian's as we chat. (We think she's been able to hear for a little while because when Brian reads to her she kicks a lot.) She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber - how is that different from a 'regular' cucumber?) from head to heel. Just 93 days to go!!