Friday, April 10, 2009

28 weeks!

Last Wednesday we hit the 28 week mark, which is generally considered the safe zone. With good neonatal care a baby born at 28 weeks should do quite well. This is big news for us because we were told that I'm higher risk for preterm labour. The doctor said he is quite pleased with the way things are progressing.

During our monthly prenatal visit, I had to do the glucose test for diabetes. I was actually looking forward to drinking that little bottle of orange glucose cause it looked like orange pop. . .yum! It wasn't too bad. Drawing three vials of blood was a bit of an episode because the student doctor was, well, a student. I almost passed out, so she let the doctor do it.

I put on another 7 pounds and continue to be shocked at the amount of weight I've gained (24 lbs in total). Baby seems to be doing well. Her movements are less jerky and more squirmy, which means she's filling up her little home quite nicely. Once and a while I can feel these really fast taps. . .it's hiccups!


I think this is the first picture we've taken of the two of us since I got pregnant! Dan and Kate plus 1.

11 comments:

Amelia and Edmund said...

Kate! You're so freakin' adorable! Congratulations on reaching week 28. It's comforting to know that you're pretty much going to have a beautiful baby at this point. ^_^

It IS kinda disconcerting to see unbelievable numbers on the scales, eh?

Ryan and Katie said...

that weight is all baby, from behind you wouldn't even guess you were pregnant! :)

KYLE FAMILY said...

you look beautiful Kate!

clearviewstaff said...

That kid needs more weight on her, keep eating!
Love,
Aunt Jenny

McAteer said...

Hi Aunt Jenny!

Potter Family said...

WOW! Kate I am in shock right now. I was looking through Katie's blog and saw this...CONGRATS!!!! I am sooo stinkin happy for yoU!!

Potter Family said...

oh and can I add you to my list thingy?

McAteer said...

Cat - Of course! And can you send me the invite to your blog?

Megan said...

kate! it's megan mccrady! i didn't know you had a blog! more importantly, i didn't know you were expecting! that's so wonderful!

Potter Family said...

Hey Kate, I just need your email address. Email it to me at potters625@gmail.com

Chungs said...

You look amazing, Kate! Congrats and that's so exciting it's going to be a girl!