How far along? 30 Weeks
Baby’s Size: Cucumber
Total Weight Gain: 24 ½ lbs. Yowsa...that is A LOT of weight gain for 4-5 weeks. I gained less than 30 lbs when pregnant with Evelina so hopefully it starts to slow down a bit from now until delivery.
Maternity Clothes: Yes.
Gender: Little girl #2!!
Movement: Lots and lots, she can be quite the crazy girl.
Sleep: Hasn't been so bad for the most part, despite having another cold and Evelina having to join us in bed many nights. It could be worse.
Symptoms: Some swelling, mostly on the left side of my body which I find strange. Although, this week it isn't as bad, perhaps because the weather is a tad cooler (well, except for yesterday and today). I also have another head cold, a common occurrence throughout this pregnancy.
Best Moments this week: Celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary!!
Food Aversions: Nothing.
Food Cravings: Sweets. Sadly, I must stop eating them and must cut out my favorite summer drink, Arnold Palmer's....unless it is a sugar free version which is never as good :-(
What I miss: Energy and eating what I want.
What I am looking forward to: Completely un-pregnancy related, our family vacation coming up in a couple of weeks!!
What Else? I failed both the 1-hour and 3-hour glucose tolerance tests, so I am officially a gestational diabetic. :-( I had a feeling that I wouldn't pass the 1-hour test since I was on the cusp while pregnant with Evelina and I don't feel that I've been eating as well with the pregnancy, but I didn't think I would fail the 3-hour test. Needless to say, I now have to count carbs at every meal, check my blood sugar 4 times a day, and visit the diabetes clinic once a week. Just another thing to add to my list of to-dos everyday, a list that is already runneth over. What I have to keep telling myself is that it is all for a good cause, to ensure Siby arrives healthy and preferably NOT 9+ lbs. This may even be a blessing in disguise for Chris and I. For the most part, a diabetic diet is structured the way that everyone should actually eat, a balance of protein and carbs without lots of sugar. So perhaps, it will help with weight lose after Siby is born!!
You're a trooper Sarah! I guess your gut feeling was right about the sugars. I am sure everything will turn out okay and Siby won't hurt her mama on her way out. Are you getting used to poking your finger?
ReplyDeleteFinger pricking isn't so bad :-)
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