28 Weeks Preggo Update

So this is what is going on:

• I am in the third trimester...cannot believe it!
• I have gestational diabetes and I am finally getting the hang of the special diet that comes along with it.
• As of Monday I have not gained any weight (per doctor's scale) since my early September appointment.  If it stays that way I better be in my normal jeans immediately after Hannah arrives.  I mean after starving for the last 3 months of my pregnancy I do not think that is a major request.
• I will be going to the doctor weekly until delivery due to the GD.  Good: check on baby more and Bad: making up lots of time at work.
• William talks about Hannah without us asking him about her.  He wants to know when she will come home and even yells for her at night to come to her crib.  He hugs and kisses my belly.  When William sees girl clothes he knows they could be for sissy.  
• I feel pretty good and not having heartburn right now.  I remember with William I was eating Tums like they were candy.  Maybe it is because I can not eat all the crap food I crave.  You know, Wendy's, pasta, fries, etc.
• I have a breastfeeding class next week plus my FREE pump through my company will be here in December.  I am making every effort to be more prepared this time around because I was not at all with the bud. 
• Have not really done much with the nursery since Rudy finished the ceiling.  This is probably due to the fact that the bud did not use it until he was about 10 weeks old.  
• With the holidays around the corner I know Hannah will be here before we know it and all I can say is I am nervous about caring for 2 young ones but so excited I wish it was happening sooner!  

I Have Gestational Diabetes

  I went in for my first glucose test without a care in the world.  I did not have it with William and did not have any concerns.  So on Friday as I was napping on my lunch break my phone rings and its the doctor's office.  She kindly said my test was a bit high and I need to come in for a second test that would last 3 hours.  I was in such shock I did not even ask what my numbers were.
  I scheduled the day off the following Monday and went in for my test.  I asked about my first test and the lab tech said it came back at 171 and should have been under 130.  Well that caused some concern.  I had to stay for the entire time because the lady that ran the blood work results was going to be late.  By the time I left I was starving!  I went straight to Wendy's for the # 1 and thank goodness I did because the next day I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and put on a strict diet.
  The highest level came back at 187.  I immediately started the diet and basically count carbs everyday.  Just like with any diet I have ever done give me a a week or so and I have it memorized.  I know exactly what I can eat and eat the same foods all of the time.  I honestly can say I feel better physically since watching my carbs.  I am not near as drained in the evenings or cranky.  I go Monday to have my levels checked and see my doctor.  Hoping for a good report.

William's First Dental Check

Well today was the day: meet the dentist!  I was impressed with how well he did.  William ended up in my lap but they were able to count his teeth with the special tool.  He has 20 teeth which is all he will get until his adult teeth come in later down the road.  He did not like the taste of the paste they used but was not bothered by the tool.  We got a great report and the only suggestion was to start flossing.  We can add that to the list of things big boys do!