Today's Dr. visit

I had a good Dr's visit today and thought I'd provide the details via blog so I don't have to repeat it several times for everyone. Just finishing up week 27, which is hard to believe. Week 28 starts tomorrow I believe. I got to experience the lovely glucose test today, which really wasn't too bad. It was just like a sugary orange drink. They had kept it very cold in a fridge which made it pretty easy to drink. For some reason I expected a thick drink, but it was just like a kool-aid or orange soda without carbonation. I did feel a little icky/dizzy right afterwards because there was quite a bit to drink, but my stomach was empty and was probably getting a sugar high so hopefully that isn't a bad sign. I felt better within 5 minutes. I imagine I will find out the results at my next appointment which is in two weeks. (Nov. 30th)

Also, I had a nice surprise jump in weight this visit... up 8 lbs!! YIKES! The Dr. didn't seem too concerned because she said there is a lot of fluctuation and growth around this time. She said what is important to her is my overall weight gain which she has recorded at 18 lbs, but by my calc it should be 19 lbs (but we can certainly go with hers!!!). So, since we're already about to the 3rd trimester I think that should be okay. I think I've been eating pretty well, but could certainly up my veggie intake and I could attribute a pound or so to some Halloween candy that I did enjoy a week or two ago. Mike and I are going to have to get better about our evening walks. It is especially difficult now that we get home when it is dark and still have to eat supper first. Perhaps we will have to depend on some Wii exercise?? Ha! :) Other than that, baby's heart rate was 154 bpm and he even kicked her right on the Doppler towards the end, which I thought was funny. She asked me about his movement and how I've been feeling which has been great on both accounts. He loves to kick and squirm throughout the day and even more in the evenings and I enjoy the little (although sometimes very big!) movements. My BP was 122/74 which is also normal.

Prepared childbirth class was great on Saturday and we learned a lot of techniques and ideas to help come delivery time. I also think a lot of great information was shared to help us feel more educated about the whole labor process and what to expect, etc. We got a tour of the Labor and Delivery facility and the run-down on where/when to check in come "GO" time. I know it's still a little early, but it is nice to have this out of the way especially since there are limited classes and with all the holidays coming up soon. We also have our second of four Babycare/CPR classes tonight. I'll give a brief blog with the run-down of all the topics and things that are discussed once it's all finished. Mike enjoyed practicing swaddling our "baby" in class on Tuesday and practicing 'tummy time' which was really cute to watch. I can't wait to see him in action with Baby Ryan! Well, I suppose that's all for now.

~Love, Emily