The Pregnancy Weight Gain and the Sugar Test.

Well, it is the week after Thanksgiving and I had my doctor's appointment yesterday. I was dreading the idea of being weighed! But much to my surprise I had only gained 0.5 pound since last weeks visit! Now keep in mind I celebrated two birthdays, Thanksgiving, and attended by sister-in-law's wedding back to back last week. And you best believe I ate at each occasion! So, as of now I have gained a total of 14.5 pounds. That is a little more than I had gain with my other two pregnancies at this point.

A photo of me and the boys at my sister-in-law's wedding.

Congratulations Daryll & Alicia Streeter!

I also had to get my weekly injection to help me with preterm labor. A problem I had with both of my other pregnancies. The doctor really is staying on task with this baby. I know I am having a boy, but she wants to do another ultrasound at 28 weeks to make sure the baby is progressing well. I don't have any doubts and plus it will be nice to see the sweet face that is kicking me so hard!

I also had to take the 1-hour sugar test yesterday to test me for gestational diabetes -- a type of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. I had it with both of my other pregnancies and managed it with diet. Well, I got a call this afternoon to tell me that I did not pass the test by 6 points! Only 6 points! The next step is to take the 3-hour test. I will be doing that next week. Oh, what fun . . . sitting in the doctor's office for a whole 3 hours!!!