So, I went in for my appointment last week and the nurse offered to just let me do the gestational diabetes test right then. I knew I didn't have any meetings I was going to be late for at work, so I went ahead and did it. And...I passed! Otherwise, the biggest news is that after my next appointment, it will be time to move to appointments every two weeks. Guess that means we're getting closer to the big day! My blood pressure was still normal (100/56) and I had only gained a couple pounds (yay!). The baby's heartrate was right where it normally is at around 150bpm. I'm actually going only 3 weeks before my next appointment because somewhere along the way we got off and she wants me on even weeks when we start the appointments every two weeks. I'll be 28 weeks at my next one - actually closer to 29 but she still counts my due date as July 17th since my measurements were never more than 4 days off the dates I originally gave her. She only changes it if its more than a week off.
Last night, Daron and I started our childbirth classes. We mainly talked about signs of pre-term labor, for what things you should contact your doctor, and how to deal with some of the discomforts and side effects of pregnancy (such as back aches, nauseau, fatigue, etc). At the end of class, we got the mats out and she taught us moms and our partners some relaxation techniques. We'll practice those types of things at the end of class every week except the last week. That week is more dedicated to baby care and a tour of the birth facilities at the hospital. All in all, I enjoyed class. Its a nice way for Daron and I to prepare for this together.
Adan's stayed home with one of his older cousins last night, and I have to say, I'm not sure he hardly noticed we were leaving. We did get a 'bye', but he was very excited to watch the movie Cars with Isaak, so I'm pretty sure he was ready for us to let him get to his movie. :-)
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