Almost 28 weeks!

Wow, with the start of school, we didn't even consider updating the baby blog! My apologies to those of you who have been checking back for updates. Thanks mom and dad for reminding me to get on an fill everyone in! :O)

Last Friday was my glucose test, and although I had heard many a nightmare about drinking the terrible orange drink, it really wasn't all that bad. I have to admit, after drinking my pre-surgery gallon of ICK, I had visions of the same. The small bottle was a walk in the park in comparison. No results on that yet - which will determine if I am at a greater risk for gestational diabetes. My tummy continues to grow, although I have been a little more careful with the type of food I am eating. Two appointments ago, when I had put on the 9 pounds in three weeks, I thought it might be time to skip a hot fudge sundae every once in a while!

This time, I only gained ONE pound - which of course caused my doctor to ask some questions and be sure that I am not holding back TOO much. I think I've found a good balance. My students, even in the 8th grade, continue to make comments that make me smile. One last week told me how much bigger I looked than the week before. I'm glad I can find it humorous, and not take offense in a moment of higher than normal emotional instability. Me? Pregnant and unreasonable? Not that I know of. :O)

At last weeks appointment, Dr. B. told me that the ultrasound show signs of swollen kidneys in baby Parker. Although the detail can be amazing, it is also sometimes cause for premature concerns. We will just wait and see - sometimes they are back to normal by next viewing - sometimes they continue to expand, which means there might be a blockage. There are many things it "might be", but it's nice to find peace in knowing there is nothing we can do. No sense worrying over nothing! I'm sure all will be well. He also told us we were looking at 11 weeks out at the longest. The little man is measuring 1-2 weeks ahead. Goodness how time has flown! So, we are excited and awaiting the arrival of our little man. He moves and kicks, and truly seems to respond to his daddy's voice.

Speaking of daddy, Parker has kicked into father mode already - talking about cars they will work on together, guitar playing, throwing the ball. It seems like an eternity away when that will be possible, but I'm sure it will be here before we know it!

On a side note, I think my intense need to clean this weekend might have been signs of "nesting".

Ahhhh...the adventure continues...