That looks so funny because I am so used to everything being "Joey Joey Joey." It is a big day today, buddy! You are 28 weeks and Dr. Bonehead said he always relaxes at 28 weeks. We visited him today and I guess we had good news and some not so good news. But, the bottom line is that you are fine!
Good news for mommy - I lost 3 lbs since my last appointment! WOOHOO. At our last appointment, we had gained 10 so there is definitely no harm in dropping a couple of those. They don't really get excited when you lose weight and you are pregnant. They would like me to remain the same rather than lose. I would be so excited to deliver you at this weight but I know we are going to gain at least 5 more lbs just from your growth. Speaking of which, you are a whopping 3lbs 10 oz now. Big fat pig :)
We got to see you on the ultrasound and you are getting so big. Some of your bones & even your head are measuring 4 weeks ahead. That means you are a big boy and hopefully are going to be tall. Your belly was still measuring big so that means we need to watch our sugars more carefully. Bonehead said "He is a big boy." I think it was a blessing and a curse - we want you to be tall and healthy but we don't want you to have extra belly fat because of my diabetes. They checked out your heart and brain really thoroughly and it appeared like everything was all good.
Then, we got news that I am "spilling ketones". What that means is that I am burning stored fat rather than burning food that I am eating. There are several potential reasons for this - I could be dehydrated, I could not be eating the right food or not eating enough. I definitely know I was extra thirsty this morning. But, what I think happened was that I ate TOO good last night. I had dinner around 6:15 and my only snack was 3 strawberries when your brother had his snack. So, I ate TOO little and my body was burning fat. You would think this would be great news - I kept my sugars in line and had the potential to lose a pound or two :) But, apparently, there is a really fine line between keeping my sugars in line and getting enough carbs to fuel us. I was a bit panicked at the appointment because I didn't understand what they were saying but now that I researched it, I think it is a coincidence. But, I do have to do a daily test to make sure that they are no longer "spilling."
I had a few questions for the doc while we were there and I am not sure if I got the answers I was hoping for :) I asked if you continue to be big, if he will take you early. It sounds like he is pretty set on 39 weeks exactly. He is not worried about you being big since we already know you are going to have c-section. We don't have to worry about you fitting down the birth canal. So, unless my sugars cause us to have significant health problems or you decide to come on your own, then we are for sure a June 23rd delivery. We can schedule the time on May 23. We are hoping to get a primo time slot!
I also asked him if I could watch you be born. Apparently, this is not a common question because people don't like to see the cut/blood. That stuff doesn't bother me but I would really like to see you lifted out. He didn't know the answer and said it was up to the OR people if they had mirrors or whatever. I also asked if we had to use that little cloth on my tummy with the opening for the incision. I have to do that as it prevents infection. I hate it because I am allergic to the adhesive and my tummy itches for weeks. But, better to itch than get an infection.
I think that is about it buddy! You are healthy, you have a lot of hair already, you let us get another good photo and you are still moving around. Luckily, since you are getting bigger, you have less room and it is less painful for me. We will see you again in 3 weeks. We will be 31 weeks along then!!
Here's you at 28 weeks. We are just plain shocked by how similar you look to Elijah!
