How big is Audrey? The doctor says she's 2lbs 9ounces and in the thirtieth percentile. He wants me to be extra sure I'm getting all the protein I can. I'm supposed to shoot for 100 grams a day. I don't know if you've ever tracked your protein before but 100 grams is a LOT.
Audrey's Health? Nothing New here, she seems to be pretty quiet these days. I wonder if she's like her brother. He seems to get more sleepy right before his growth spurts!
Health of Momma? Good news people, I passed my three hour glucose test!!! It was freaking awful, but I passed. This time around they gave me a red drink. I think the sugar content must have been higher because it was definitely harder to get down. It was also warm. Gross! I guess the doctor's office had spoiled me with the ice cold orange one. Anyway, I chugged it down without too much trouble but my stomach was not happy about it. The next three hours I laid down in the waiting room with my eyes closed trying not to puke. It must have been quite the sight. A 32 year old woman who is 27 weeks pregnant, curled up on one of those 5 foot wide vinyl couches using her purse as a pillow. Did I mention the Lab is right next to the chapel? I also got to unwillingly attend my first circumcision. Sorry nice Jewish family for the miserable looking pregnant lady in the background of all your family photos. She WAS there first.
Oh yeah, new fun pregnancy symptom, I started lactating. So that's super. Three more months to go and my boobs decide it's time to kick into leaking mode. The worse part is that it took me three days to figure out what was going on! I took off my bra at night and stood there dumbfounded trying to figure out how I spilled something down my shirt. It didn't dawn on me that it was coming from ME until the THIRD night. Serious pregnancy brain going on in my life right now.
Weight gain? 14lbs. I really thought this would have gone up more considering all the carbs I was trying to pack into my body before they were forbidden. This is what I had for lunch one day. Believe me when I tell you I was completely gorging myself!
Hair? I'm so over it. The only time it's not in a pony tail these days is when I make an effort to look presentable so J can take my picture once a week. Also, a few dear friends of mine (you know who you are) SWORE that they didn't have to shave their legs while they were pregnant. They CLAIMED that it stopped growing. I call BULLSHIT!! my whole body is covered. the old stuff is growing faster than ever and I get new hairs everyday. Seriously, I wont go into any wooded areas because I'm afraid I'd be accosted by a confused Sasquatch. Seriously if Bobo and the gang need some bait, if they offer enough cash, I might be available.
Weird Cravings? Nah, not this week. I have rediscovered my love for Starbucks though. Decafe of course.
Stretch Marks? Still lucking out so far. My belly button has gotten dangerously shallow though...
Skin? I think I angered it...my neck and back are gross.
Sleep? I'm not made to sleep on my side. I keep waking up in the middle of the night on my back. I roll to my side but inevitably wake up a few hours later on my back again. I must be spending some amount on my sides though because every morning my shoulders and arms are sore.
Best moment of this week? I've started having Braxton Hicks contractions. That means I'm getting closer!!
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What I am looking forward to? FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE PEOPLE!!! Thanks to Grandma,Audrey's already got her first few outfits!! GO BIG RED! I don't remember exactly what my husband said before I gave him this look. Most likely something inappropriate. Either that or he pinched my but. It's just a shot of us in action.
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Weekly wisdom? Nurse Carol came over on Friday and she had me watch a breast feeding video. I learned a few things I didn't know. I mistakenly thought it was pretty basic. Boob goes into mouth...nope. Apparently it's not that simple. There is a whole dang process just get that far! Clearly I still have a lot to learn!
Milestones? Hm...I got some PJ's for my hospital stay. I'm pretty stoked about them. I'm not sure that it's a mile stone but it is the first thing I've bought to go in my hospital bag so that's something right?
Fears? A woman on a ds message board I follow posted a thread about how many people comment to her on how her son doesn't have any of the facial characteristics of a baby with down syndrome. I believe what the person actually said to her was that her sons didn't look like a "downs baby." (Side note: I hate that term. Her son is not a downs baby. He's a baby who also happens to have down syndrome. Uhg! So annoying.) Anyway, I already find myself offended by the idea of people trying to minimize Audrey's extra chromosome like it's a bad thing. I feel like I've accepted it (the best I can at this point) I want other's to accept it too. I'm worried about how to respond to people who will say things like "maybe she just has a little downs". I know these people will have good intentions but it cuts pretty deep. How do I set them straight without being rude? That question was nor rhetorical. Seriously. I'm known for not thinking before I speak. I need to have some of these answer prepared and in my head before she comes and I actually come face to face with some of this kind of stuff!
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