28 Weeks

Friday, 13 September 2013

How far along: 28 weeks

How big baby is: 2 1/2 pounds, 14.8 inches long (Another source says almost 3 pounds and 17 inches... Who knows.)

Baby is the size of: an eggplant

Baby’s development: She has eyelashes now and can blink. She is also adding more body fat.

Mommy’s weight gain: I am on vacation this week and don't have access to scales, so I'll happily pass over this part today. :)

Mommy’s belly:

Baby’s movements: She is still very active. Sometimes her movements startle me. As she grows bigger I know I'll be less likely to feel the strong kicks and more likely to feel jabs from elbows and feet.

Symptoms: I have been swelling a lot on vacation but I think that's because I have been walking a lot on vacation. I mean, a LOT! Our first full day here in the Smokey Mountains we did a 4.2 mile (round trip) hike up part of a mountain to a waterfall. That was not my best idea. First of all, I had it in my mind that it would be a 2.1 mile hike. I didn't realize that distance was only one-way until we were halfway up. I'm happy to say I completed the hike, but I have been sore all week now. We have done a lot of walking each day which has led to swollen feet and ankles at the end of the day.

Food cravings: Would you believe there are probably 30 pancake houses in Gatlinburg alone? I don't know why they have such an obsession with pancakes here, but it's been hard not to indulge. I have had dessert twice this week, but less than half a dessert each time - sharing with my husband. And that's much better than my once or twice a day sweet tooth fix that was the norm for me just a week ago. I have also cut out sweet tea and other sugary drinks and been much more careful about what I'm eating. Failing that glucose screening really kicked me in the pants! Also, this week I really wanted a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and I finally got one last night. :)

Emotions: I'm feeling pretty normal and even right now. I'm sure vacation helps with that.

Sleep: It has been super hard to sleep in this dreadfully uncomfortable bed at our cabin, but fortunately I have been so exhausted most nights that I manage to get enough sleep anyway. Naps have not been an option though.

What I am looking forward to: I am ready to get my 3-hour glucose tolerance test out of the way. I’m anxious about it - not so much the test, but whether or not I will pass it. I have been praying every day that I will pass so I won’t have to go on the diet! I take it on Tuesday morning so by my next update I will know.