The last 2weeks of my 2nd Trimester

Tomorrow I will be 28 weeks (seven months), and starting my third trimester.  During this second trimester, I have learned, and experienced such new and amazing things.

Last week I had to go in for my glucose testing.  I honestly had been dreading taking this test, from the first time I heard about what it was.  For those that really know me, know that I love for my food and drinks to be sweet.  I was one of those children that would come home from school and make sugar milk.  Yes! You read correctly..lol. I would put sugar in my milk, and drink it.  My friends would look at me as if I was crazy.  Ahhh I am such a mess for that!  Anyways, the point of that story is to show how I probably intake too much sugar. The glucose test is to help detect those that have become pre-diabetic or a diabetic while  pregnant.  I am extremely proud of myself with the changed sugar intake I have made.  I cut back on sugar totally, I even use splenda, that I used to believe was totally gross. 

On the day of the glucose testing, I found that I was in for a surprise.  I was told before hand, that the testing was two hours long, and they would draw blood each hour.  Let me fill you in about how I was unable eat anything the night before after 12.  So yes, I made my appointment as early as possible, for momma has to eat!  When I got to my appointment, I found out that the test is actually three hours long, and they draw blood three times.  As soon as I arrived they drew blood and soon after I was instructed to drink this yummy sweet drink.  Once the drink was gone, is when I had to wait an hour to get blood drawn two more times an hour apart.  By the time I left, I was hungry as hell, drained, and my arms looked as if I had been shooting myself up, because of the three tiny holes that were in my poor arms.

26 weeks

Throughout the second trimester, each day became more exciting then the next.  I have been able to watch my son grow, while not literally watching him because I cannot see him in person yet.  I am watching him grow by seeing how my belly keeps growing, and by his movements.  I remember at the beginning of this trimester, I could not even feel him move yet.  Now I can feel were his fingers are poking me, were his feet are kicking, or just any type of movement he does.  I am positive this last trimester will probably be the most interesting as he continues to grow, but I am ready! 

                                                          Second Trimester Notes

           Weight gain- 17 lbs                           Baby’s heart rate- usually around 155

                   Gender- Boy                                     Stretch Marks-  No           

Still wearing heels- yes!                                        Belly button-   is flat but also sticks out a tad

   Maternity clothes- yes, just so my waist can be comfortable while sitting