After failing the one-hour glucose screening test last week, I'm happy to say I passed the three-hour glucose tolerance test. During the test, they draw your blood four times: before taking the sugary drink, one hour after drinking it, two hours after drinking it and three hours after drinking it. Your glucose levels have to be elevated two of the four times to be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. My levels were elevated one time. So even though I passed and have no restrictions on food, I still plan to be mindful of my sugar intake - cutting back on sweets and carbs, even my beloved chocolate and sugary cereals.
In other news, Lucas got the wallpaper down in the nursery! It was a beast of a job taking 12 hours over two days. Those two layers of wallpaper have had four-plus decades to become one with the drywall. We plan to paint next weekend and then start to get everything organized and situated!
Last but not least, we had a great interview with an in-home daycare provider. I'm not telling you her name because I don't want you to steal our spot! We plan to sign the contract this week and return to her.
Week 29 Preview
We probably won't accomplish it this week, but we need to at least start the search for a pediatrician. Any and all recommendations are welcome!
Baby Bump
I'm still not crazy huge and am feeling really great. Spud's movements are getting a little stronger, but nothing uncomfortable or remotely close to painful.