By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
My biggest news (if you haven't read me complaining all over facebook or anywhere else I had some open ears or eyes) is that I failed the 3 hr glucose tolerenace test, meaning I do, in fact, have gestational diabetes. Last week was pretty stressful, in that I took the test on Monday, learned I failed on Tuesday, then found out that it meant I'm considered a "high-risk" pregnancy, had to see a nutritionist, get extra ultrasounds, more frequent doctors appointments, etc. Oh, and it all had to be done ASAP. Easy, right? It would be, if I had a normal 8-5 job, but alas, school inservice starts tomorrow, with actual kids showing up a week from tomorrow. Try explaining to doctors that you can't miss the 2nd day of school for a nutrition class, and then try playing phone tag with a very nice (and patient) lady at the hospital who is trying everything she can to squeeze you in for some nutrition information (only to hear, "No, I can't that day, we have mandatory inservice.") It's not fun. As of right now, I've got the ultrasound and extra doctor appointment figured out next week, but I still don't know about the nutrition class.
So, having GD means you get to prick your finger 4 times a day to test your blood sugar. I had no clue when I was supposed to get my glucometer (pricker and tester), but ended up getting one Friday night to last me until Aetna's overnighted one arrived. So now I have two. The nurse practitioner gave me some "rough" instructions (lots of protein, whole wheat starches, lots of veggies, no simple sugars). With that, I've eaten more salads in the past 5 days than I have in a long time. Luckily, my blood sugar numbers have been really good (except 1, this morning). I even splurged Saturday and drank a Dublin Dr. Pepper (how can you pass them up when they are free at the tour?) and even had a piece of wedding cake! I was still a good 11 pts (are they points, grams, I don't even know) lower than the target number. Brian questions whether I really have it or not, or if everything I'm eating is ok. I guess time will tell. Actually, if the insurance co didn't require I take the nutrition class, I don't think I would, since I've been ok.
Anywho, lot of info jammed in there, most of which, you probably could care less about. I've been meal planning tonight, so I'm going to do a seperate post on that. :) I know you're excited.
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WOW! I know how tedious GD can be...with my hubby being an OB and one of my very close friends having it - it's high maintenance and adds an extra level of stress to your schedule. With all that said, sounds like you are jumping on it!! I'll be thinking about you.
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