10 weeks to go!

Wow, I can't believe how quick time is passing. This summer has been so busy and now it's pretty much over. School has started for hubby and the joys of fall are already arriving - autumn decorations and scents (mmm... apple and pumpkin and cinnamon!). Even though we've been busy - and will continue to be - things have been going well and I'm looking forward to what's ahead of us. Even with the stress of work, home buying, and preparing for baby hubby and I have taking things one at a time and getting through it together.

On the home front we renegotiated our sales price after we got the appraisal in. There was A LOT of drama but now we are just waiting for the loan to get through under writing. We will know more this week but our closing is still set for late August. Fingers still crossed!

I had my 28 week appointment a little over a week ago. The glucose screening was alright but I failed by six points. The perinatal nurse quickly called to tell me I needed to come in for the 3 hour glucose tolerance test. Well... that wasn't much fun. The fasting wasn't bad, and the glucose drink wasn't even that bad (well, for the first hour anyway), but the blood draws were the worst. My veins were completely uncooperative and the phlebotomists ended up drawing blood from my hand and wrist after several failed attempts elsewhere. Now the veins in my arms are all swollen and I have bruises on my arms. I got the results via email - passed the first two draws and failed the second two. I haven't heard back from my doctor yet, but I'm thinking this means I do have gestational diabetes. Wait and see I guess...

Now for the latest:

How far along? 29 weeks 6 days

Weight gain? 20 lbs

How big is baby? My dr says I'm measuring on track for my due date so she'd be about 15.5 inches and 3 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yes. I tried wearing some of my "normal" pants with the bella band the other day and it was pretty awful.

Food cravings? Still slurpees or any drink that is ice cold and refreshing

Labor signs? Nope

Stretch marks? One. I had a belly button ring that I took out before I got pregnant. Well the skin between the ring holes now bears a stretch mark. It isn't too bad really...

How are you feeling? Tired. My feet hurt and get swollen almost every day. Overall I'm feeling good, I just wish I could take naps during the day and work shorter shifts. Nine and half hours is a long day but I'm cutting back at the beginning of September.

What am I looking forward to? My baby shower is next weekend! Plus, I had maternity photos done on Friday so I should have proofs to look at by the end of the week. :)

What I miss? Lots of stuff... like being able to walk around the mall for more than 30 minutes without being exhausted. Lol.

Sleep? Getting more uncomfortable but I'm able to sleep through the night usually.

Best moment this week? Feeling baby move is always amazing...

Here's a pic of me from last week: