Update - 27 weeks

Okay, okay, I know I have been slacking off in the blogging department, but in my defense, it has been awfully busy around here. Tomorrow, I will officially be in my third trimester at 27 weeks. Cadhla's last few check-ups have gone wonderfully, and she still seems to be growing like a weed.

This past check-up, I had to take the glucose tolerance test (standard) to check for gestational diabetes. I am happy to report that after drinking grossness and waiting an hour, the test came back normal! Also, Dr. Putterman said she is in breech position, which is normal, and basically means she is standing up in my stomach.  Over the next several weeks, she will turn slowly to get ready for delivery.

Since I am now in my third trimester, the frequency of my visits has increased to every other week. This past visit, and from here on out, Dr. Putterman measured my stomach and said it was 28 centimeters. As it was explained to me, this gives a rough estimate of the baby's progression, with every centimeter equaling one week of pregnancy. I was 26 weeks when I visited, so this reinforced what we already knew, which is that she is a big healthy girl. : )

I signed Dustin and I up for pre-childbirth classes at the end of July. It is a three half-day course that will teach us about the actual birth, including medications and what to expect, as well as give us the opportunity to create a birthing plan. Also, breast feeding, and the first few weeks after birth. I wanted to take this class more than Dustin, but he's being the good husband he is and joining me for the venture.

Cadhla is kicking up a storm. In fact, she is so strong now that her movements are actually affecting my external environment. For example, yesterday morning I was lounging on the couch and she actually made my breast move with a few of her kicks! Later, she moved the blanket I was under!

I believe I finally completed the baby registry. I am registered at two different stores (to be announced later). One store is 99% complete now, and the other will be finished shortly. I found it very different registering for the baby versus the wedding. The wedding I was struggling to find things to add because we had so much already, but with the baby we have nothing, so it was a bit overwhelming going through everything we needed to register for. Also, croc pots do not require research like car seats and strollers. : )

Last night I bought a baby names book and I have started marking down, circling and crossing off, which will hopefully end with Cadhla being given a well deserved middle name. The whole process of this is much more difficult than I thought.

I should be getting in the nursery furniture next week, so I will take a picture and post as soon as it arrives. And since I am in my third trimester, I will try to make a better habit out of weekly pictures of me. This is really the time that we will begin to see her grow. Thanks for keeping in touch with me about the baby. Keep reading, I have a sneaky suspicion that the next several weeks are going to be quite the ride!