The Allison Family: 28 week appointment

Well today I went in for my dreaded Glucola test. It is the test for Gestational Diabetes. Forty-five minutes before my appointment, I had to drink this lovely fruit punch (see photos). It actually was not as bad as I thought it would be.... tastes kind of like slightly expired Hawaiian Punch with 2 sugar packets added. Unfortunately...... I failed the test :-( Now this does not mean that I have Gestational Diabetes. I have to go to the lab next week and take a 3 hour glucose tolerance test. Yes, I have to sit in the lab for the full 3 hours while they test my blood 4 different times. Not the end of the world, but a pretty big inconvenience! If I pass the test, then I am perfectly fine and do not have to undergo any more blood work. If I fail the test, then I have what is called "glucose intolerance." And yes, this is technically Gestational Diabetes. However, I would most likely just be managed with diet. Gestational Diabetes is not like regular type 2 diabetes which is usually brought on by obesity and poor diet. In Gestational Diabetes, the baby's placenta produces a hormone that puts my body in a state where I cannot break down sugars like I should be able to (ie: glucose intolerance). It is not caused by poor diet or excessive weight gain. I will keep you updated. Hopefully, I'll pass and I won't have to worry about it anymore.

On a happier note, both the baby and I are doing great! He is measuring appropriately for his gestational age and he has a nice strong heart beat. The books say that he probably weighs about 2 1/2 lbs now. He is still moving around.... A LOT! He is my little wiggle worm. I am still feeling good. It seems like I have more energy now then I did. I'm still able to exercise regularly and am enjoying the pregnancy.

We are also starting to make headway in preparing for our new arrival. We are getting new carpet in the next week, and then we will be able to start putting the nursery together! I can't wait! I have been in major nesting mode these past couple of weeks. My wonderful father-in-law and his handy man A.V. came over this weekend and fixed all of our little repairs around the house that had accumulated. They also put up some shelves in one of the baby's closets in preparation for his gifts that will be coming soon ;-) Then Sid and Griffin put together the changing table. We are going to wait until after the carpet is installed to put together the crib (I say we... I mean they).

I also got my diaper bag this weekend!! Griffin didn't think this was very exciting, but he doesn't quite understand that this is actually a big deal for a new mom. I love it!! It is bright and fun and I can't wait to start putting stuff in it. It came with a matching bottle insulator and pouch for wipes. Then I bought a matching pacifier holder. You can see for yourself, it is too cute.... well I think so at least.