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25 Weeks, 2 Days

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So, in writing about this second pregnancy, I find I always have to start by going back and rereading the posts I wrote while pregnant with Nathan. I suppose that's part of the point of keeping a blog; to share ideas and experiences, then later review, remember and reflect. If you're interested in rereading a post at the same stage in my first pregnancy, you're welcome to check it out: 25 weeks pregnant with Nathan

 I dragged Jeff along for today's appointment. He hasn't been able to attend hardly any this pregnancy, and given we had errands to run together while Nathan was in day care, it was settled. The nurse informed me that today would be my glucose test and I was offered a choice between an orange or lemon lime flavored drink. I do have a sweet tooth so the drink is bearable, but I wish I didn't have to drink so much in so little time. The glucose test is a timed test, so after ingesting a bottle of sugar, I had to visit the lab for a blood draw. I'll find out the results in a few days.


 Otherwise, the appointment was boringly good. Dr. Williams is thrilled that things are progressing quietly and we are all optimistic that it stay that way. She is a very popular doctor at the practice I visit and she asked me to schedule all future appointments so as to ensure I see her as regularly as needed. The doctor even said at one of my next appointments, "we can start talking dates" for baby's arrival. Having a baby was such a surreal experience the first time, it's hard to grasp that this time, with our plan for a repeat c-section, we get some choice in when baby arrives.


We did ask Dr. Williams about the possibility of me attending Jeff's Cousin Mike's wedding in Vancouver, B.C. at the start of September at which point I will be nearly 36 weeks. She said she usually limits international travel for her patients after 32 weeks and didn't sound very comfortable in changing that for me. Dr. Williams even said she was hesitant for Jeff to travel so far at that stage in my pregnancy, since you never know what might happen. Of course, I'm sorry to miss out on Mike and Bonnie's wedding, as I'm very happy for them both. Jeff may still make tentative plans to attend, I'm not sure. 

 Questions you might be wondering:
  • How far along are you? Today, I am 25 weeks, 2 days
  • How much weight have you gained? I am up 15 pounds this time, three less than with Nathan at this stage. Dr. Williams did say I was measuring ahead. 
  • What are your current symptoms? Much like with Nathan, my most noticeable symptom is the vicious cycle that is nighttime insomnia paired with daytime exhaustion. Both make it harder to keep up with Jeff and Nathan. 
  • Belly Button: In or Out? It's definitely shallow and I wake up every morning surprised it hasn't "popped". 
Coming up:
  • Have you seen Jeff's post previewing our summer plans? Well, we've got a ton of things in the weeks ahead! I hope to squeeze a few naps in there. If you haven't read it yet, feel free to read his post on our Summer Plans
  • Next appointment is scheduled for July 29th. 






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