Week 30 - Turning a Corner

Well, I'm 30 weeks pregnant and baby Kennedy is about the size of a large cabbage.  It figures, as much gas as I have.  She is very active and always seems to be twisting and turning.  I have to admit, it's very comforting to know she's getting along all right in there.  Let's see, updates...

The 3-hour glucose tolerance test came back normal.  YAY no gestational diabetes!  I've never had an abnormal result for the 1-hour test, so needless to say it was a little frustrating.  That test made me SO sick though.  I swear I got every side effect possible.  I was nauseated, dizzy, overheated, over-tired, had an upset stomach AND got a mild headache.  I want to make a recommendation to my doctor's office.  They should have a few recliners in a quiet room for moms-to-be that have to go through that.  It really would make all the difference, I think.  Sitting in those uncomfortable waiting room chairs is NOT the hotness.

I'm starting to feel a little more prepared.  We have a stroller and car seat combo, a pack and play, and the crib has been put back together.  I got the cutest pink set!  It really looks nice in the brown room, but I think I need a bit more pink wall decoration in there to really tie it all together.  I just finished online pre-registration for the hospital, too.  Trying to feel like I have control over something, since it sure as hell ain't my body anymore!

The ankles are swelling now.  I have really narrow ankles to begin with, so I can definitely tell.  They aren't uncomfortable, so that's good.  You know what IS uncomfortable?  Getting up from a seated position, walking and trying re-position myself in bed at night.  I assume it's the relaxin working overtime on loosening ligaments and such, but I swear I feel like I'm being cut open sometimes...repeatedly.  I start my twice weekly appointments next Monday, so I'll be sure to bring it up.

Well, that's about it!  This little one should be putting on about a half of a pound a week now, so she's definitely getting ready for her debut.  There's so many people out here that want to meet her, but we can all wait until she's truly ready.