Life in the Making: 29 Weeks

Well here I am at 29 weeks..

Its shocking to me that I may only be doing like 10 more

"Life in the Making" posts

which just seems absolutely nuts!

This week a lot has been going on. .

I had my 28th week check up last Monday

and I also had my glucose test to check for 

gestational diabetes. 

I was really nervous about the test but figured I would probably be 

just fine as I try to eat different things not just consume 

over loads of sugar! 

ha! Wrong.. 

I tested the morning after the Superbowl.. which my parents

always throw a huge Superbowl party with lots of delicious

food, treats and more junk..

I let myself enjoy that and maybe that didn't help my

blood sugar levels Monday morning, who knows.

I was at 147 needed to be 140! 

I was SO bummed out. I was just pissed. 

I did not want to take the long, intense 3 hour tolerance test. 

But I had to.

So I got the information to get that done and then my 

doctor also asked me more about his movements.

I don't feel him like crazy all day every day... I still feel little flutters

and once in awhile more distinct movements if I'm in the right position. 

So she suggested we schedule an Ultrasound. 

I was obviously over joyed at the thought of seeing 

our little man again but I was also nervous

and hoping he'd look perfect in there. 

Luckily, Adam was able to get off work and come with me for the ultrasound.

We had a different tech than we had at my 20 week appt

and she was seriously amazing compared to the hag

we had to deal with the first time around. 

She was very informative and friendly.

She also showed us all the details and all his little parts.

We also got cute pictures and some 3D images..

which are just amazing. 

I can't believe we made this incredible little human that

is thriving and growing inside of me! 

It's truly a miracle. 

I can't stop staring at his pictures and can't wait to meet him! 

I was so glad the Ultrasound came back positive

I am excited to hear what my doctor will say next week when

we meet with her. 

This little babe was already measuring at 3 lbs! 

I can't believe 3lbs already.. 

She also said she could tell he was taking a few breaths on 

his own in there and was also making some sucking motions

which she said was great. 

He also was being a little kicker in there..

We were watching him and she showed us how

she had the ultrasound tool and would be pressing on him 

and he would kick back! 

It was crazy to see these two feet kick back at her and

respond to her. 

I loved it. 

The next morning I decided to take my Glucose Tolerance Test

at the Instacare at River Road. 

For this test you had to fast so I did not eat anything

after like 10 p.m. and did not get to each anything till all the testing was over.

It was the LONGEST morning of my entire life..

I thought I may die a few times that morning 

but I survived :) 

I got there around 8:15 a.m that morning and was informed

I would be getting my blood drawn, as in not just a simple finger prick.

I was tricked.

I swear my doctor just said 3 finger pricks every 3 hours.. 

not full blown needle in arm draw so much blood..

and I had to do that 4 times, not 3! 

I had to get my blood drawn initially and 

then drawn every hour for 3 hours. 

So it's really a 4 hour test with 4 times of blood drawing.

I was not a happy gal.

But the cute little girl that came to get me and draw my blood

was so pleasant, cute and so nice to me. 

She made the experience bearable because she was also 

really good at her job. 

I brought some school work and my ipad so I could sit around there

and do some work. 

Yeah, you can't leave for those 4 hours.

After my initial blood draw came back good I 

was given the go ahead to drink my sugary disgusting beverage. 

 I got the orange flavor and just tried to guzzle. We have to drink it

within 5 minutes I know I did it a lot faster.

It wasn't good..

So then I got to sit there for 4 hours.

She came to get me for my second draw and I felt fine..

Right after I really started to feel sick and light headed.

I think the starving part was the hardest for me.

I didn't feel well because I was so hungry. 

Luckily I could go walk around in the larger waiting areas and

use the bathroom and drink water..

My mom came to see me too while I was there waiting

and that made everything feel better. 

I ended up having to get pricked 5 times because one of my veins

decided to not work after she got the needle in there. 

I  really had had it and felt sore and starved.

I was also really nervous that I could have diabetes

and I really did not want to have any complications or problems going forward.

Adam was a saint and text my mom to ask her if she could bring

me a Cafe Rio salad for lunch since he couldn't.

I ate that thing so fast, it never tasted so good. 

I called my doctor's office around 4 that day to get my results.

I was so nervous! 

But, luckily the nurse said oh you are way negative

and your blood levels look perfect, so you are good to go! 

I was so relived.. then a little mad I had to do that long test anyway! 

But glad to hear that me and baby are doing well so far

and I can enjoy an ice cream here and there :) 

After that test I was so relieved that everything for both 

me and my little man were good.
It's just a relief when everything is going smoothly

and happening as it should. 

I've been so blessed this pregnancy. 

I'm so thankful! 

One of the most special things happen on Friday night. (February 7th)

I was laying on my left side to get comfy and go to sleep.

Adam was laying next to me watching T.V. 

I really felt him active in there all the sudden and I

thought okay if I feel him more than once I will 

make Adam move and put his hand there to feel the movement.

After I could feel about 2 distinct kicks on the outside

with my hand on my belly I told Adam to be patient 

but come put your hand right here on my belly. 

I was still laying on my left side, so his hand was placed

just on the right side of my stomach. 

Within just a few seconds we felt a huge kick followed by another kick.

Adam quickly pulled his hand back and was like

'Oh my gosh, oh my gosh that was crazy!'

He did say it was kind of creepy and alien like too.. but oh well :) 

Then he placed his hand on my belly again and kind of probed

at our little babe to see if we could get a good reaction out of him.

It was the funniest thing because right when Adam kind of

poked at my belly we felt another kick! 

It was such a special and crazy moment for both of us.

I had been dying to have him feel kicks on the outside

and I was so looking forward to that.

Hopefully Adam will get the chance to feel him a lot more

these next few weeks. 

There really is nothing like noticing the incredible 

miracle that is happening right in front of us!