Third Trimester!

Today marks 28 weeks-- We're officially in the third trimester!

I had my glucose test over the weekend. The drink wasn't as bad as I anticipated. I had heard horror stories about it being carbonated and the drink's texture. My beverage wasn't carbonated, nor did it have an atypical texture. It reminded me of orange snow cone flavoring, without the typical dilution from the ice. I haven't heard back from the hospital, so I'm assuming I passed. No news is good news! Since my blood type is rh negative, I also received my rhogam shot. Two needle pokes before noon on a Saturday isn't my idea of fun, but I'll do whatever it takes!

We're signed up for Childbirth Education classes. Our class is a Friday night and all-day Saturday in early December.

I had another monthly appointment with my OB this afternoon. Everything continues to look good! Blood pressure is good. No water retention/swelling. Heartbeat at 155 bpm. I'm measuring at 28 weeks. I asked him again about the H1N1 vaccine. I've received my regular flu shot, but haven't decided on this vaccine. He explained that the CDC is recommending that everyone receive both vaccines, yet he does not feel comfortable getting the H1N1 vaccine. He continues to worry about the lack of research on pregnant women. Instead of getting the vaccine, another option would be getting TamiFlu immediately (within 48 hours) if I start experiencing symptoms. He explained that, with the swine flu, symptoms hit hard and strong and would be obvious. TamiFlu has been researched on pregnant women. Obviously, the decision is up to us, but I'm leaning towards this option. My next appointment with the OB is in three weeks. Afterwards, I'll start going every other week.

In other news, we close on our house this Friday! We'll get the keys on Sunday and have until the following Saturday to vacate our apartment. Next week, we'll take car loads of boxes over, clean, paint, etc. each night. Adam will be doing most of the work and I'll help out as much as I can. We have help lined up for the weekend to move big items, etc.--Thanks in advance!

Countdowns

Today marks exactly three months until baby's due date! Time flies! Everything is going very well and he's growing more and more everyday. His favorite place is in between my hip bones, which isn't the most comfortable place for me. Fortunately, with a bit of encouragement, he will normally move up.

Only 10 more days until we close on our first house! We're scheduled to gain possession on the 25th and have until the 31st to be out of our apartment. We've been keeping busy organizing and packing.

I'm planning to do my glucose test this weekend. The OB nurse described the liquid I have to drink as "flat orange pop". It should be interesting! I'll also get my rhogam shot while I'm at the hospital.