Week 30

My belly button is starting to push out. But, I've been expecting that. Brad dislikes belly buttons and doesn't like to touch it. He will actually get enough courage to rub my belly button, but it makes him quiver.

Our Official Countdown is 70 Days!

Last Thursday, I had another check up. I will be going in every two weeks until delivery. My doctor says everything is going well. The baby's heartbeat is around 140. My blood pressure was good and the baby is measuring right on track. The baby should be weighing in at around 3 pounds 12 ounces (or more!) and be nearly 16 inches long at this time.

A couple of weeks ago, I tested for gestational diabetes. I had to drink a bottle of fluid in five minutes which tasted like flat orange soda. They drew my blood about an hour after I drank the fluid and my tests came back normal.

Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. Aside from a little bit of "restless leg syndrome" at bedtime and "Charlie Horses" in the middle of the night, everything has been going well.

This is all new to us, as Brad and I haven't really ever been around newborn babies for a long period of time. It's been 13 years since my nephew was born. However, I'm sure instinct will kick in. We are also signed up for three all day classes at Abbott Northwestern Hospital next month. We're expecting to learn a TON from these classes.
I really do envy people who have sisters.