29 & 30 Week Update

Due to internet problems, I was unable to post last week's update until today. Unfortunately, I don't have much to report from the last two weeks. I had my 28 week appointment, and am now going every two weeks. Emery is still sideways, and she's still measuring very big. Dr. Allison told me this week that they have been monitoring me for preeclampsia, especially since I recently found out my mother had it. My glucose tolerance test came back perfectly.  I have another appointment on Thursday.

They posted the furlough list at work, and of course, I am furloughed! This is very good, as I otherwise would not have had any pay during maternity leave. 

I had a baby shower on Sunday, which I will post about later.

How far along? 29-30 weeks

Total weight gain: I'm at 201 right now
Maternity clothes? I wear them!
Have you started to show yet: You tell me!

Stretch marks? My old ones have started to darken and lengthen
Sleep: I can't sleep through the night, and I'm miserably exhausted
Best moment this week: Baby shower
Miss Anything? My grandpa, sleeping
Movement: She is constantly moving.
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: I had the stomach flu during week 29, and that DEFINITELY made me sick.
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: Definitely not.
Symptoms: Backaches, headaches, heartburn, swollen hands and feet, Braxton Hicks, not sleeping
Belly Button in or out? Still very much in. I don't think it will come out, but it is much shallower
Wedding rings on or off? On, for now.
Happy or Moody most of the time: So, so moody.
Looking forward to: A break from work!

Updated List of Baby Items

Furniture

• Crib *
• Mattress*
• Bassinet*
• Rocking chair*
• Dresser/changing table*
• Changing pad for the top of the dresser
• Hamper
• High chair

Gear

• Stroller*
• Shopping cart cover*
• Baby monitor
• Baby sling*
• Infant tub
• Swing
• Baby hangers
• Car seat
• Night light
• Safety gates
• Cabinet and door latches
• Outlet covers

Nursing

• Boppy*
• 12 burp rags *
• 4-6 bottles
• Nipples
• Bottle brush
• Dishwasher caddy
• Breast pump*
• Nipple cream
• 3 nursing bras*
• Breast pads
• 5 pacifiers
• Sippy cups
• Baby spoons
• Baby bowls

Linens/Bed Sheets

• 2 hooded bath towels*
• 2 receiving blankets*
• 2 crib comforters/blankets*
• 4 crib sheets*
• 2 crib pads
• 2 waterproof mattress pads
• 2 bassinet sheets*
• 2 changing pad covers
• 2 swaddle sets*
• 6 wash cloths*

Clothing

• 3-6 Footed sleepers
• 4-6 short sleeve onesies
• 3 long sleeve onesies
• 2-4 bibs*
• Bunting
• 2 - 4 hats*
• 1 jacket
• Mittens
• 12 pairs of socks/booties
• 3-5 pairs of pants
• 3-5 little t shirts
• 3 sweaters
• 2-4 dressy outfits

Health

• Baby powder
• Blunt nail scissors
• Brush
• Cotton swabs
• Diaper doo
• 30 cloth diapers (to do a load every other day)*
• 18 cloth wipes
• 3-4 boxes newborn diapers (disposable)*
• Baby soap*
• Baby shampoo*
• Nasal aspirator
• Teethers
• Thermometer
• Sun shade for the car

Play

• Baby bouncer
• Mobile
• Soft toys
• Soft books

For Me (Kind of)

• Diaper bag
• Breast cover for nursing in public
• Maxi pads
• Underwear I can throw out
• Nursing tops

28 Week Update

I had  my glucose tolerance test this week, and it was not as bad as everyone had me prepared for. I was prepared for the worst tasting drink in my life, and a stomachache afterwards. I am in no way saying that what I had was good, but it tasted like melted orange popsicles. I will find out on Thursday if I have gestational diabetes or not. I'm pretty nervous about it.

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain: I'm at about 200 right now
Maternity clothes? I wear them!
Have you started to show yet: You tell me!

Stretch marks? My old ones have started to darken
Sleep: I can't sleep through the night, and I'm miserably exhausted
Best moment this week: My brother Jack came to see me!
Miss Anything? My grandpa, sleeping
Movement: She is constantly moving.
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sinus drainage!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: Definitely not.
Symptoms: Backaches, headaches, heartburn, swollen hands and feet, Braxton Hicks, not sleeping
Belly Button in or out? Still very much in. I don't think it will come out, but it is much shallower
Wedding rings on or off? It's on a chain around my neck, because I keep forgetting to put it back on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: So, so moody.
Looking forward to: Finding out the results of the GTT