I’m late posting on week 28, I know. In the beginning of my pregnancy I thought I’d write about my symptoms and generally how I was feeling each week, what was new and different as the pregnancy progressed. I found that format got dull quickly, though, so instead I decided to post a little story or anecdote that happened each week that I thought represented the week well. I like that format, and I’ll continue to use it.
This week I had a really hard time narrowing down what I wanted to write about with respect to being 28 weeks pregnant, though. Hence, the lateness this week. Instead I’ll give you a little taste of everything that’s been going on…the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
The Good: Early this week we received our Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair. Doesn’t it look great with our table and chairs?
It’s way early for us to be thinking about the baby using a high chair, I know, but I really love the way this one blends in with our existing furniture. One of the things I hate about most baby gear is how BRIGHT and PLASTIC and BABY it all is…this piece is stylish but still serves its purpose. We have no problem leaving it in our kitchen all the months leading up to our actually using it. (More on this awesome piece of furniture later at Assertagirl Reviews.)
The Bad: I failed my one-hour glucose tolerance screening test. I was totally bummed when my doctor told me this on Wednesday afternoon. She said that they hope to see my glucose levels at no higher than 7.8 and mine was 9.3 an hour after drinking that orange pop stuff. Now I have to go for the longer, more prickly test (my blood will be drawn four times, within three hours, as I understand it). I really, really, REALLY hope that I pass this one and that I don’t get slapped with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes. Haven’t I had my share of dietary restrictions already? My doctor says she thinks I’ll be fine, since I don’t have any of the risk factors for developing gestational diabetes (35 or over, obesity, PCOS, etc.). I hope she’s right.
The Ugly: I’ve been fairy anxious this week. Not the “fun” kind of anxious, excitedly anticipating the arrival of our son, but the “will I be able to handle this?” kind of anxiety. Graham and I were eating our breakfast, enjoying our coffee, the paper and the local jazz station on Saturday morning and I kept asking myself how the baby would fit into that lovely weekend morning ritual. Would he just be there, in my arms, as we sipped our coffee? Would he be in his infant seat nearby? Would he be screaming his head off, demanding our attention the entire time, making it impossible to enjoy a meal together? Don’t answer me…I’m too afraid of the answer right now.
So as you can see this week has been a real mixed bag, filled with a lot of joyous moments I haven’t even mentioned here (like watching Graham sort through his childhood collection of dinky cars and electric trains, seeing how excited he is to share that with our child). It’s all just beginning to feel slightly overwhelming, now that there are way fewer weeks ahead of me in this pregnancy than there are behind me.
Deep breaths.
I distinctly remember the day I was reading about pregnancy and realized this baby was going to have to get out of me. I was petrified.
The funny thing was that by the time came to give birth, I wouldn’t have cared if they had pulled the baby through my nostril. I was just ready to have that baby in my arms and NOT be pregnant anymore.
All this to say, the anxiety is totally normal. It seems impossible to imagine what your life will be like and when the baby comes you’ll think it’s impossible to imagine what life was like without the baby.
Hope you have a great (less anxiety-filled) week!
It's weird, but I don't feel afraid of the actual birthing experience. It just strikes me every now and then that OMG there will be another human being living in our house!
I just wanted to say that I know how you feel. My anxiety has been at an all time high as well. Just try and relax and know that this time next year you will look back and wonder what life was like without him!
Thanks, Virginia. And that year will go quickly, I'm sure!
Big damn on failing the GTT – that thing’s bad enough as it is without having to go and do the worse one. Am a few weeks behind you so still got mine to come – really not looking forward to it!
It wasn't as bad as I had heard other women say it was, Vic. Just bring something to do to pass the time!
I pray and hope that you pass your next set of tests easily. liked reading your Your good, bad and ugly post….
Well thanks very much! Haven't heard from my doctor yet so I'm hoping no news is good news.
You’ll be amazed at how quickly your memories of “before baby” fade. As far as I am concerned, The Poo and The Babyman have always been with us.
And I am drooooling over that highchair. DRRRRROOOOLING.
I guess it's okay that they'll fade, but I hope I will always treasure the years Graham and I spent alone, really getting to know and love each other.
The high chair IS awesome. We love it and can't wait to use it!
Yeah. What Mrs. Chicken said.
This kid has always been around. And while I know there’s times I’ve resented it (being honest here) I can’t remember specific occasions. However I can remember specific occasions being horribly and disgustingly in love with her.
Well of course, everyone resents the presence of their children at some point in time. If they deny this, I think it's a lie! ha Can't wait to fall in love with this little guy.
I failed the 1 hour GTT last time around. The dr said it was very common and most people pass the 3 hr without a problem. Hoping you get better results this time!!
I've heard it's pretty common to fail the first one, too. Fortunately, here in Canada the second test is only 2 hours, not 3. So it wasn't too painful! I'll find out this week what the results are. Until then I'm enjoying my carbs!
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