31 Weeks

I'm starting to really live for every Tuesday as I inch my way closer to this baby. I've been less anxious this week and actually excited. I'm ready to get this show on the road. I know I could potentially have 8 more weeks but I'm definitely in the home stretch and he could always make his appearance sooner. His movements are different now as he grows bigger and runs out of room. They are no longer sudden and sporadic. They feel like a big long stretch as I feel and see his foot move across my stomach. When he makes a bigger move or maybe even tumble, it really takes my breath away because he just feels SO big. This, as you can tell, never ceases to fascinate me. This week is a big week as far as his breathing goes, his lungs are really working hard now. I think this is also the week his brain has finished developing which is why getting to week 32 is so important. I believe I'm going to make it and hopefully even beyond. He's getting hiccups every now and then which is fun to feel, they are so much quicker than ours!

My doctor appointment went well last Thursday, everything was fine as far as preeclampsia goes. I did, however, fail my Gestational Diabetes test. I passed it the first time I took it so I was surprised I failed it this time. I go in tomorrow for a more intensive screening to determine if I actually have it or not. This time I'll have to fast tonight, drink double the amount of glucoa, and have my blood drawn 4 times over a 3-4 hour period. This is really sad but I'm actually excited to do this because George will watch Magnolia and I'll get to bring a book and sewing and have 4 hours to myself! I'm still in doubt that I have gestational diabetes but it will be good to know if I do. It's treatable if caught but the only thing that worries me about it is that it's another risk factor for preeclampsia.

On another note, things are coming together in the nursery and I like the way it's turning out. I would love to order a new rocking chair since the one we have is so old with a throw covering it. I swear I should have listened to that person who told me to spend the money on the rocking chair and not so much on the crib. I didn't listen. We have a pretty crib but truthfully, a crib's a crib, and it would be so nice to have a super comfy rocking chair instead. Why do they have to cost so much? Just not sure it makes much sense to spend so much on one... still deciding...

We got the car seat. Thanks everyone for your suggestions. We were sold on the Chicco Key Fit and happy we got it. I just picked up the last things I needed; burp cloths, white onesies, and glass bottles. The only thing left is a bouncer or swing. I know we'll want that right away so maybe we'll get one this weekend. I have some slings I used for Magnolia and will be excited to have a baby small enough to use them again.

With a good report on my last doctor visit, she okayed me to make the trip to see my sisters and parents. While it was WONDERFUL to get away, it was exhausting and it took me a whole day of doing nothing before I regained any energy. Here's a photo of me with my little sister who is also pregnant. She is expecting in June!