Third Trimester, Here we go!

Today I am 28 weeks, 4 days. We saw the doctor yesterday for my 28 week appointment, and it was a busy appointment! The appointment started with a sonogram to take measurements of Annelisa. She is growing into quite the healthy girl! She weighs approximately 3.3 pounds, she is in the 89th percentile for growth, and is measuring about 11 days ahead of her April 10th due date. All of these details place she and I on the high end of "normal." They also help to explain the huge growth I've experienced since my 20 week appointment! Here are a couple of pictures from the ultrasound! Check out her arm (the circle up to the left!), she was very active during the sonogram kicking and punching me! She is also head down, which made me very relieved!

Next, I began the glucose tolerance test. Drinking the glucose drink wasn't as terrible as some made it out to be. Basically, it tasted like flat orange soda...it just needed some fizz and it would have been much more enjoyable! Then it was time to see my OB! I received the Rhogam shot, since I'm Rh-. It was quite the shot in the hip. We were able to have a good discussion with my OB about Annelisa's growth and what this means for us moving forward. I will now be seeing my doctor every two weeks and have another sonogram in 4 weeks to begin to develop a growth pattern to better monitor both of us. Thankfully, my OB also prescribed me a Z-Pack to help the sinus infection I've developed thanks to the cold I've had since late last week. I should know the results of my glucose tolerance test early next week. I'm hoping for no gestational diabetes!

Here are a couple of recent weekly pictures:

Week 26

Week 28

FAQ's:
Have you had any recent cravings? Yes! Citrus in the form of ruby red grapefruits and clementines and dairy, primarily in the form of peppermint ice cream (and several healthier choices like skim chocolate milk and Greek yogurt)!

How are you sleeping? This past week has not been great, but I blame that mostly on the cold. Last weekend we purchased a body pillow for me, which is a huge help in getting comfortable and staying off my back.

How much weight have you gained? About 18 pounds total, right on track (despite the ice cream!)

How's the nursery coming? Since my last update, the biggest improvement is the arrival of the crib mattress. After our first baby shower in a week, there will be more updates to the nursery!