29 Weeks = 7th Month

I had my regular monthly appointment yesterday with the OB, and everything went great. (I now start going every 2 weeks) I passed my glucose tolerance test with flying colors! (This is a test to determine if I have gestational diabetes) I have only gained 13lbs total, and Baby DiVito sounded great on the heart monitor. I have had some mild swelling- the Doc said I looked "puffy"- but since my blood pressure & urine are good, then I have nothing to worry about. I asked him how far past my due date will he let me go until he induces me. His response: "Your due date is June 24th? How does the 25th look for you?!" He said there is no benefit to me or the baby delivering past my due date. BUT, the 24th falls on a Thursday, and the hospital doesn't allow inductions on the weekends, which means that Friday is out because it could fall into the weekend when I deliver; so the soonest after my due date that I could be induced would be the following Monday (28th). He also said that I can be induced up to 10 days prior to my due date. Around 34-35 weeks the vaginal exams start- if he finds anything out of the ordinary, I will have an ultrasound. If everything is "ok", I won't have the ultrasound until a week or two before my due date (unless I schedule an induction, then I will have one right before that to see the babies position). I know that a lot of the "old school Moms" say, "Why don't you just wait until nature takes its course?" I understand that, but it would still be nice to know when I will be going into the hospital! My sister scheduled both her deliveries, except Jax decided to arrive before his scheduled date! Mike & I haven't decided what we will do, but as it gets closer we will figure it all out!

On a new topic, I have found a book that I have to go buy. This is written by a girl after my own heart:

Here is an insert from her book:
Pressure Cooker Pregnancy
“My job is demanding- like Columbian drug lord/network executive demanding. Should I give notice now to protect the baby?”
If your job is stressful in that it’s challenging, complex, and rewarding, then it’s probably safe. If it’s stressful as in dodging airborne objects or lying to Congress, then it might be better to opt out. Still, pregnancy can be a great buffer in those high-octane positions. Ways you can use your condition to your professional advantage? Cry when provoked. Cry when not provoked. Cry when your chips get stuck in the vending machine. When given bad news or poor performance evaluations, clutch your stomach and fall to the ground. Hello, extended paid maternity leave!

Chapter 6
The Baby Shower:
“It’s adorable…Do you still have the receipt?”
Gifts: The Art of Not Acting Disappointed
What can you expect to get at a baby shower? Weeks before, you will have probably entered the exciting realm of the baby registry. This is a ritual that allows you to hand pick and fondle all the gifts you hope to receive but won’t. More specifically, it is the place where hope dies. That’s because everyone has their idea of what’s best for baby and in most cases, it’s got Winnie-the-Pooh written all over it. That swing you ordered? Surprise! It’s a clown lamp! The designer “Pack N’ Play” you’ve been lusting after? Meet “Stow’ n’ Sleep,” its cheap and evil cousin—likely from your cheap and evil cousin.But as much as you might be disappointed in the quality of loot, feigning appreciation is must. After all, one-armed sweaters don’t knit themselves. Below are some go-to gratitude one-liners to help you describe the indescribable:
- “I can’t believe you found a matching necklace, bracelet, ring, toe ring, earring, charm, and anklet set all in her birthstone. Who’s the classiest baby now?”
- “A baby headband- in rhinestones! Add a matching teething grill, and I’ll be the envy of all the moms in Compton!”
- “Goodness! A membership in the NRA! I’ve always thought of Charlton Heston as a grandfatherly figure.”

Anyway, don't forget to RSVP to Whitney for the baby shower by Saturday- even if you can't make it! Thanks!!