It's The Final Countdown..

30 Weeks today, that's 10 weeks yes 10 weeks till our due date!

(EXCITING!!!)

Following my glucose test last week I got a phone call last Friday to inform me that my blood sugar levels were 8.6, this is high as they would prefer them to be 7.8 or under. Yesterday I had to attend a appointment at the hospital to talk to a Diabetic Midwife, she told me I would have to test my blood sugar levels 4 times a day and showed me how to use the blood glucose monitoring system this had me worried at first as I hate needles but I surprised myself and its nothing to worry about! 

she also informed me of what Gestational diabetes is and what it means for me and for the rest of my pregnancy, but reassured me its common in the 3rd trimester. I need to look at my diet and change certain foods. I will have to have more appointments and scans to keep an eye on mine and Baby Greens health and growth, as it is common for ladies with Gestational Diabetes to have large babies, this will also have a impact of Baby Green's arrival as depending on how things go I may have to be induced or have to have a c-sec (unless she makes an appearance before my due date) but they wont let me go over my due date at all but that is something that they do for all with diabetes.

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?

Apart from appointments we haven't really been up to much Baby wise, we have been sorting out little bits in the nursery and we think we have everything now for when she arrives. Hoping to have the nursery completed by the the end of November, I cant wait to see it all complete. I washed Baby Green's socks/tights, bibs, muslin cloths and hooded towels, it was such a happy thing to see around the house.

At the weekend myself and James went to Windsor and had a late breakfast and walked around by the Castle and River and had a Ice Cream, It felt like the perfect Autumnal day and something we haven't done in a while so it was lovely change and a must to do more often! 

 I also saw a couple friends this week and had a good catch up as it had been a while.

This week we are planning on going to Blue Mountain Golf Course Firework Display,

as this is where we got married its just lovely going back and having them little memories come flooding back, we went last year too and loved it I doubt I will be walking back home with a bag of doughnuts this time though.

How Far along are you?

30 WEEKS!

How are you sleeping at night?

Right now I've been sleeping fantastic, ok I'm still waking for a wee a few times a night but when I'm asleep its a good sleep and I've felt much better for it. Yay Hope I haven't just jinxed myself.

Any Baby Purchases this week?

Yes a couple of cardigans, blankets, bedding sheets, a unit for the nursery, baby bouncer (in the post) 

and a few other things that have helped complete us in having everything we need.

Best moments regarding Baby this week:

Like most days when she is moving around I love trying to guess what part of her body is sticking out and it does but when I get the camera out she hides its like she knows. I also played a little bit of different music and she started moving and kicking so not sure if she likes it or turning away from it.

Any Food Cravings?

No I wouldn't say there was any, but if I suddenly get a idea of food I fancy I don't seem to get it out my head until I get it or somethings that satisfies it.

Oh Rio drinks! Its about the only fizzy drink that doesn't cause Heartburn so every now and then its a great treat!

Food Aversions:

Nope cant say I do.

How's Mummy?

Mummy is doing well she has a lot more Energy this week, something I've not seen since before I was Pregnant, doesn't mean I've gone and used it wisely but it certainly has helped. I'm very excited that we are getting ever closer to our little bundle of joy being here but with that, I'm also getting anxious about labour I personally believe its to do with the unknown and how I will react to that. I find that I work myself up (a lot) when in unknown situations and can find myself hyperventilating, so I want to learn how to control this is I find myself getting like this is labour so will look into relaxing techniques, also I hope once I've spoken to the Midwife about my concerns she will help reassure me and give me all the information that I will need.

What are you looking forward to this week?

I guess its the scan next week when we have to go for our next appointment regarding the diabetes, its always great if you get a chance to see Baby on the screen and we haven't seen Baby Green since week 20.

Our Baby In veggie/fruit term:

Summer Cantaloupe

Bump Pic: