27 week update…

I had a check up with Dr. Gebhart yesterday. They did the glucose test and I just barely passed. But I passed!!! I had to drink this glucose drink an hour before they took my blood. Everyone warned me about how bad the drink tastes and it might upset my stomach. They said to get it as cold as I can before I drink it and it will taste better. I was on my way over to the clinic and started to drink it. It wasn’t bad at all!!! Maybe because I was anticipating it being horrible. I got to the clinic and the receptionist asked me how the drink was. I told her it wasn’t bad. She said they are trying to improve it and I guess they have. The only bad news I got yesterday was that I am slightly anemic though. My iron level should be above 11 and it was 10.8. It wasn’t too bad so he put me on iron pills three days a week. They will check my iron again in three weeks. Last week my blood pressure was a little elevated (130/92). Yesterday it was good. It was only 112/74. That made me happy. Dr. Gebhart did make me get a flu shot since flu season is coming up. I usually don’t get a flu shot, but he said it was mandatory. That was fine with me. Whatever doc says, goes! So all in all, I had a pretty good visit.

As for the baby, she has been moving around a lot lately. Or maybe I am just now starting to feel every move since she has grown so much. I find myself talking to her more and more. Some days she helps me pick out my clothes. :-) I didn't get to see her at my appointment yesterday. I wish they would do an ultrasound every time so I can just see how much she has grown. I don't think I will have another ultrasound until right before she is born. I can’t wait to see her and hold her.