We didn't think this week would ever come, 28 weeks is on Thursday!! We had a great appointment this morning with a full growth scan on each trip. It has been 3 weeks since our last scan and they are a growin!
Baby A: was 1lb11oz and is now 2lb12oz! 88th percentile
Baby B: was 1lb15oz and is now 2lb11oz! 86th percentile
Baby C: was 1lb8oz and is now 2lb4oz! 59th percentile
All in all, they look great! A and B are still "big" and C is "average" so no concerns there. I was pretty happy last week when I didn't get the call that I failed my Glucose Screening Test, but I was informed today that I only passed by the skin of my teeth :( I was also happy that the fluids looked so good in each of their sacs today, but I guess maybe a little too good. They each have slightly above average fluid in their amniotic sacs and I guess that may also be contributing to my contractions. SO, given the high glucose and high fluids I have to cut my carb intake :( I am to go on a "diabetic diet", boo hoo!! She said I can splurge on Christmas and eat the cookies (what cookies?? I can't bake from bed!?!) but otherwise I need cut back to no sweets and only whole wheat. Since my "chef" is Ben, there is definitely going to be a learning curve! (He who has never watched what he ate or had to care about carbs, sugar, etc. doesn't exactly know what a diabetic diet is. He is bummed for sure that his go-to pasta-in-a-bag can no longer be his staple!!)
As for my cervix, it is still shortening. It's at 1.2cm now. Dr. L said that being at 28 weeks now, all that tells us is that I could go in to labor today, tomorrow or 4 weeks from now! We are hoping for the latter. The plan is to continue to monitor me weekly and if I start to dilate I will get admitted so they can start steroid shots and an IV of magnesium. I guess the magnesium may help with brain complications post delivery, but the side effects on Mom can be no fun for some. I am sure it won't phase me though, riiiight. Of course, if anything changes in between these appointments (stronger contractions, fluid leak, etc) I am to head straight in. I am happy that Dr. L is the Peri on-call over the holidays, she even gave me her pager number!! :) Let's hope that since I am armed with that it will be an uneventful holiday weekend.
If anyone has any EASY low-carb dishes you want to share with Ben, please do!!
Take care, Brooke
Tuna cheese melt casserole for 1
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1 6oz can tuna
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup mayo
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp dill
dash salt
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/2 tomato
Drain the tuna. Mix together all ingredients but the cheese and tomato. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Now sprinkle on the shredded cheese and chopped up tomato half. Microwave another minute, then let stand a minute.
Enjoy alone or with lettuce!
Servings: 1
Carbs per serving: 4g
Bringing you cookies on Thursday! Great appt! Can't wait to meet you all!
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ReplyDeleteAllot has changed in your lives in the past year. Hard to believe that a year ago I was picking up a family of 3 at the airport.....and now soon...but not too soon....a family of 6!!! Best Wishes for a wonderful Christmas at your home! Wish we could be there to share in the gift of cookies that Angela notes above! Love from Dad & Mom Waind
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