Pregnancy can throw some crazy curve balls your way when you least expect it! I will start by saying that Braylon is doing good. I went in for a regular checkup about a week ago and had to take a test for gestational diabetes. I'm still waiting on the results of that so keep your fingers crossed for me that it turns out negative! In the meantime my doctor wanted me to take a couple of other tests because of some symptoms that I have been having that are out of the ordinary. The first was a 24 heart test because I have been having palpitations and feeling lightheaded and dizzy when they come on. My doctor thinks this is because of pregnancy hormones and a high level of adrenaline because of the pregnancy. The second was another ultrasound because at my 27 week appointment I was measuring 32 weeks!!! That is 5 weeks ahead of schedule! We went in for the ultrasound on Friday and found out that I am carrying almost twice as much amniotic fluid as normal! No wonder my belly is so huge! The tech said there was nothing to be concerned about but that when my water breaks it will probably be a spectacle! She also said that would explain why Braylon is so active - his pool is twice as big as the other kids' so he has a lot of room to move around in! The best part (other than knowing everything is okay) was being able to see Braylon again. He is SO cute!!! We could see his face pretty clearly and he was yawning and sticking his tongue out. It is amazing how precious a little boy can look in an ultrasound photo!
I am still not sleeping well but for some reason I have just learned to function anyway. I am just hoping right now that all of my tests come back okay and that our trip to California for Christmas won't be affected. I love this time of year and I am really looking forward to spending time with my family and friends back home. My girlfriends are having a baby shower for me while we are out there too and I am excited for that. It will be so nice to catch up with everyone and have a week off of work!
I will post the new ultrasound photo of Braylon as soon as we get it scanned! Happy Holidays everyone!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Baby Update
Posted by Kami at 9:47 AM
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I was going to pester you for an update. You still owe us nursery photos too! I'm glad to hear all is well. Though it does suck about the extra fluid. Does it put extra strain on your back? Am also curious if the amount of fluid will continue to increase with the pregnancy or you just have more of yours up front? Good luck with the glucose test. I go for mine next Wednesday too. Have a safe trip west!!
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