We had our monthly check-up with the doctor this morning, and all is well! We are both growing like crazy and things are right on track. Blood pressure, weight, measurement, and baby's heart beat all looked good! Today I got my stomach measured for the first time, too. The measurement is taken from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus, and should correspond in centimeters with the number of weeks gestation you are. Cool, huh? On Wednesday we'll be 24 weeks along, and have officially entered the 6th month of pregnancy. That is a BIG milestone in my mind because, if absolutely necessary, Adalynn could survive outside the womb at this point. Of course we want her to stay in there and cook until her due date, but it is comforting to know that she would be ok from this point on.
Adalynn should weigh well over a pound by now, and be around a foot long! And the uterus is now the size of a soccer ball, which seems about right. Most days it feels like there's a soccer ball tucked under my shirt. My belly has really shot out in the last few weeks. Last week when I was at Sam's, a complete stranger asked me when I was due. It was a very proud moment for me!! :) People are always afraid to ask for fear that you aren't pregnant, but I will happily announce that it is now apparent to the outside world that I am indeed 'with child'. Adalynn is on her way to being a very active little girl. I love feeling her kick, twist, and turn so does her daddy. I imagine that she is already practicing her little ballerina twirl in there! :)
Our 28 week check-up is on June 14. I will also be taking the glucose tolerance test that day to check for gestational diabetes, a high blood sugar problem that some women develop in pregnancy. I have to fast beginning at midnight, then drink a big sugary drink, wait an hour, then have blood drawn to check how well my body responds to the massive dose of sugar. Let's hope I pass the first time, otherwise I'll have to take the 3-hour test and drink twice as much. Fun stuff!
On the Daddy-front, patience is not a virtue. Jinx is SO ready for Adalynn to be here!! I think that he is more anxious than I am. He will be an amazing Dad! He plans on them spending many hours together cuddled up on the couch during football season. I can't wait to see him with her, I know he will be an incredible father. He's already made some dad decisions for her, as well, including - she won't be dating till college! :) Bless her heart!
Pregnancy is so wonderful, everyone should try it at least once! I could do this again and again... and again - that would make 4, right? LOL! I just feel so very blessed to be carrying a life. It's indescribable!
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