13-8-2009 - 28 Weeks Pregnant

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

The 28th week is taking you through the last trimester where you will be gaining weight as rapidly as your body. You are now around three months away from the delivery. There will be regular check ups with the health care provider and discussion of the fetal movement chart. If the Rh antibody was found in your blood you will be given an anti-D injection in this week which will be repeated in the 36th week. If you have joined a prenatal class you will learn childbirth options, how to calculate kick counts and breast feeding versus bottle feeding options. Many of you can feel that the delivery is still quite far away but you can start making small preparations which would be helpful in case the baby decides to arrive before the due date. You can be ready with the nursery and the clothes and toiletries you would be requiring after the birth of the baby. This is an active phase where you are mobile to do the running around and do a little bit of shopping for the cradle or baby cot and prepare yourself for the coming busy phase of your life. You can stock up the nursery with a supply of wipes, diapers and decorate the nursery however some women prefer doing this after the baby arrives. You can sit and decide baby names and also make a list of the people you would be informing along with their contact numbers. You can even start preparing a baby shower if you plan to have one after the baby’s birth. You can continue with your healthy diet and exercise patterns especially if it is suiting you.

This week has been extremely taxing on your mommy. The thought of having gestational diabeties did not sit well with her. Mommy did have the blood test required for the 3 hour test and the results were very gratifying. Mom does have to watch what she eats until you are born because her blood sugar is low. Finding this out seemed to be much easier for mom to handle at this point in pregnancy. Mom goes to the doctor on the 19th to check on your growth and we can't wait to find out how you are growing. Mom is having a few problems with mood swings and is trying to get her finacial aide around for the fall semester. She has decided to take two online courses because you will be born before the semester ending. There are lots of things to do before you come. We are striking them off one by one. Grow alot this week Lilly so we can see a healthy baby in 10 or so weeks. Love Grandma Shirton. Remember Cook baby Cook. By the way, Daddy, felt you move for the first time this week.