Doctor's Visit - 28 Weeks

On April 1st, I had my routine doctor's visit. This time; however, I had to drink my PSS:50 Glucose beverage before the appointment so they could test to see if I was at risk for diabetes. I heard horror stories about the taste of this drink. I actually didn't mind it. I thought it tasted like a flat orange soda or a gatorade with fizz. When they pricked my finger, my numbers read 103 and 11.2. I think the nurse said that had to do with my hemoglobin/iron, which was good. So I passed with flying colors. She said I have NO SUGA' in me! I beg to differ. Lately I've been craving jelly beans all month!

My blood pressure was only 104/60 which was shocking since I came straight from work. The baby's heartbeat was 148 and my belly measured 28" which the doctor said was great! Since it was April Fool's Day, I thought about callling Lawton and telling him that the doctor heard a second heartbeat... but I couldn't do it. I was actually depressed when I left since they told me I had gained 8 lbs since the last visit a month ago. Ugggh! As long as I have a healthy baby, I don't mind the extra weight. I will be on a mission after he's born to drop those pounds! As you can tell by the photo above, he's growing fast. My next appointment is scheduled for April 15th. YES, that's 2 weeks away. Now I'll be going twice a month!

Other exciting news, we got a call from Babies R Us today and our LAST PIECE OF FURNITURE is in! The Pinehurst Espresso dresser combo unit. Since it's too big to fit in the 4Runner, we'll have to find a truck this weekend to pick it up. I'm looking forward to going back to the store so I can test out the rockers/gliders again. I have to make my final decision soon! We're only 11 weeks away!!!!!! I also just mailed my form for Admission into the hospital. Now it feels real....

Love,
Erika, Lawton, and Baby Mason