And....we have progress!

I know at this point it's really nothing to be excited about...but my doctor says I'm 1 and a half centimeters dialated. And the baby is head down! At 35 weeks 4 days I was just surprised when he said there was some dialation. I wasn't expecting any. He did say that my cervix still needs to thin some more. But overall...a good doctor's appointment today.

35/35

Today I have 35 weeks behind me and only 35 days until my due date!

2 months from today is my due date...

So, here are my 7 month belly pics, taken at 31 weeks, 2 days:

I thought I was going to be lucky...

I was wrong. I thought I was going to blow through this pregnancy fairly easily. I didn't have any morning sickness. All three ultrasounds were perfect with the baby measuring perfectly to the day. My belly has been measuring right on track with the exception of that one appointment when the new doctor measured me, but my doctor said this last time that I was still right on track.

Fast forward to two weeks ago. I failed my 1 hour glucose test. Had to go back in this past Tuesday and take the 3 hour test. I also failed this one. So, my doctor considers me to be a gestational diabetic.

They said my numbers are borderline, but elevated nonetheless. So, I have to take some gestational diabetes classes at the local hospital. My first class will be on October 15th. They will give me a glucometer and I will have to check my blood sugar 3-4 times a day. That just sounds lovely.

Also, at my appointment two weeks ago, when I took my 1 hour glucose test, the nurse informed me that I have O negative blood and will have to get the rhogam shot. I am scheduled to go in on Tuesday this week for that.

My luck seems to be getting better and better the further I get into this pregnancy! I guess I got a little too cocky thinking I was going to sail through it with no big issues.

I thought wrong.

6 month belly pics

With only 3 months until my due date, I figured it was time to post some more belly pics:

My last week in 2nd tri (oh my!)

At my last doctors appointment 2 weeks ago I was 24 weeks and my uterus was measuring 26 weeks. 2 weeks ahead! The doctor said they wouldn't change my due date because he could have just been stretched out or had a growth spurt or he could just be a big baby (!)

This was the first appointment that the measurements were not exactly to the day I should be measuring. But since they didn't change my due date and it was my belly and not Ethan measuring big, I'm sticking with the original date as well which puts me at 26 weeks now instead of 2 weeks ago.

How far along? 26 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain? I'm letting the dr. keep track.
Maternity Clothes? Just shirts. Still wearing all my regular pants with the help of the bella band.
Stretch marks? none
Sleep? I have been sleeping really well
Best Moment this week? comments from strangers. I guess I look pregnant now and not like I've had a few too many beers.
Movement? lots! I love watching my belly move!
Food Cravings? nothing unusual....sweets mainly which usually isn't my thing.
Gender? BOY!
Labor Signs? none
Belly Button? the top is trying to pop out
What I miss the most? a mixed drink after a long day at work.
What I am looking forward to the most? entering third tri even though it's a little scary to think we're getting so close so fast!
Milestones? looking pregnant to strangers.

Where has the year gone?!?

I can't believe it is already September! On the 13th I will be exactly 3 months from my due date ::omg:: I feel like we still have so much to do.

But September means fall is almost here and I lurve fall. It is my favorite season and this year especially I am ready for the cooler temperatures.

I also want to try Starbucks pumpkin spice latte this year. I hear it is yummy. And apparently it comes out today, so I'll have to hit up a starbucks next time I'm near one, which probably won't be until at least this weekend unless I can convince hubs I'm having a major craving. Can you have a major craving for something you've never tasted?