So I will start with the doctors appointment. I had my 26 week check up and I had to drink the "juice" to check for gestational diabetes. Good new, came back with a clean bill. So we don't have to worry about that. However I would have to say the appointment did not go all that perfect. About 4 weeks ago I noticed my legs and hands were starting to swell. I had to take my wedding ring off at 20 weeks. At the time I did not think much about it because being a rookie at this whole pregnancy thing I just figured it was part of the deal. Well, I mentioned it to the doctor on Thursday that my legs were swollen and when I push my skin in, it stayed in. I also told her that both my legs and hands hurt by the end of the day. She took a look at my legs and did not seem to happy with what she saw. She informed me that it was to early to be swelling like this and when I told her it started 4 weeks ago she said "what??" So, overall she informed me about Preeclampsia and that it looks like I am heading in the direction of dealing with it. What do I do? Well, slow down for one, not to be go go go all day and all night. Which is really tough for a busy body like me. LOL! I have to change the type of socks I wear...SEXY! And from there they are going to monitor me VERY closely. I now go to the doctor every 2 weeks but if things get worse in between those 2 weeks I am to go into the doctor prior to my appointments. Other than that, if it gets worse I guess they make me cut back my hours and even then if it doesn't get "stabilized" then they put me on bed rest. The only way to get rid of Preeclampsia is to take the baby!! Let me tell you...that SCARES ME! But, I guess all I can do is listen to the doctor and take it day by day. Good news- my blood pressure isn't bad! Enough about that, on to more exciting things.
I had my girlfriends baby shower on Sunday. It was awesome!! Bobbi and Alicia threw it and they did an AMAZING job! Thanks girls!! I couldn't have asked for a better time with all the gals. I got awesome, wonderful gifts! We played fun games and had GREAT food!! What more can a pregnant chic ask for. : ) Thanks for everyone that came! Following are some picture from the shower.
Lots of fun pictures!!
Following is the 27 week belly shots!!
