Today we had another baby appointment. I gained two pounds since last time, but considering I had lost a pound, that puts me right back on track. 19 pounds gained so far. I am measuring 37 centimeters this time, so that's almost right on track for being almost 37 weeks. My blood pressure is excellent (actually less than when I got pregnant). I don't have an ultrasound scheduled until the 12th (due to the Fourth of July Holiday this week), so our doctor hooked up his little portable ultrasound to get an idea of how big baby boy is right now. He is measuring approximately 6 pounds 8 ounces!
In related news, our doctor has decided to place me on medication to help control my blood sugar. I am still in denial about the whole gestational diabetes thing, so I although I will continue to eat like a rabbit, avoid any good-tasting food, and poke my fingers 6 times a day, I will continue to deny that I have gestational diabetes. Hey, as long as I do everything he says to do, I can think whatever I want to in my head, right?? I also have to go in for non-stress tests twice a week starting next week. Oh, the joys of pregnancy. Maybe next time (if there is a next time after all this!) I can have a normal pregnancy where I can eat whenever and whatever I want. You can't really have pregnancy cravings when you aren't allowed to eat any of the good stuff!!
We thought we had a name picked out, but we had decided not to share it with anyone. Well the other night I asked Jake if we should look again just to be sure that we were both still okay with that name, and come to find out, I thought his name was going to be one thing, and Jake thought it was going to be something else!! I'm still not sure how the miscommunication came about, but now we are back to square one with Baby Schritter's name. Next appointment is next week, if nothing happens before then! :)
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