Week 28

"Every good and perfect gift is from above"- James 1:17

We're moved in and settling quite nicely into our new house. A big thanks is owed to my parents who helped move out of our condo and to Patrick's parents who helped us move into our new house. Patrick's mom and crew spent 3 FULL days organizing, decorating and making our new house a home. Words can't come close to the appreciation for their hard work, energy and time. I definitely know the meaning of we "couldn't have done it without you".

We are still working on nursery items (I still have yet to order the furniture), but the paint is done. Also done is the baby bathroom (which I am in love with!). Patrick's mom bought our towels and mat. That bathroom is at the top of the stairs and I smile every time I climb them.

As far as the baby goes, things are still going well. He's the size of a small cabbage (which is 17 inches, 2.9 lbs). He is now apparently able to blink as well as cough and continues to improve his ability to breathe on his own. He's gaining fat (as am I!). The buds for his permanent teeth are developing this week (baby teeth buds have already done so). He kicks me pretty consistently and something on my right side (either his rear end or feet) pop out a couple of times/day, which is pretty fun and crazy to feel. 

I took and failed my glucose test today. Let me just say, I'm not about to run out and buy a case of this stuff, but honestly people, the drink was not nearly as awful as most people made it out to be. I thought I was going to have to plug my nose and chug. It tasted like flat orange Crush, I can't believe I let people build up anything different! Nonetheless, I now have to do the 3 hr test, which for this girl who has trouble sitting for short periods of time, hanging out in a lab for 3 hrs (while fasting) will probably not be my best moment of pregnancy. I like the term "hangry", which is what I get when I don't eat. The thought that I won't pass it really hasn't entered my mind. I know more people who failed the first and passed the second than not. (Which to me means they need to change their parameters for the first test; the system is flawed, not us pregnant women!). I also have a low blood count, which means I get to start taking extra iron. I appreciated my RN telling me what foods to avoid and what foods to take it with. Then they realize that I'm an RD and usually finish with the statement: "but you already knew that didn't you". They are two very sweet girls, so I listen politely, it's just funny when the light goes on. But this also means finger sticks when I go to my OB appointments (not crazy about that either). So off to work early I go tomorrow morning, interrupted by my 3 hr test and then back to work.

Our free weekends are getting fewer and farther between. After the move last week, we are going home this weekend for Patrick's Christmas present (Avett Bros concert) and a bridal shower on Saturday. Then followed by baby showers, bday party (Drew who turns 2!!!) and other odds and ends. Will keep ya'll updated on how the next glucose test goes and post nursery pics as they come along....