27 Weeks Pregnant, GD Test, Birthday and Turkey Day all in One.

Well it was officially time for the dreaded GD test.  I was ordered to fast from midnight on which PS totally sucked.  I wake up hungry.  I was allowed water-yay (insert sarcasm here). 

I was cranky non the less and it was officially my birthday so no birthday breakfast or cupcake for me until after the GD test.  Ironicly I really wanted a cupcake the day I was getting tested for Gestational Diabetes but in my defense you only have your birthday once a year.

We arrived at the OB where my weight and blood pressure were checked.  I was then given the option of a lovely orange or lemon lime flavored drink.  I heard orange was the way to go...so that was my poison for the day.  I was super stoked when she opened the fridge and handed me an orange one.  (I hear the drink tastes way better cold.) 

I then reached into my purse and got out a straw-at this point both the nurse administering the drink and my husband looked at me like I was crazy.  I had read I had only five minutes to drink the solution and then would have to wait 1 hour to be tested and I knew I could chug that drink way faster with a straw.  Needless to say it took my 45 seconds to drink the entire drink and my husband was quite impressed.  ;)  Due to it being the Wednesday before Thanksgiving I could call in Friday to get my results.

During our wait we went in to see our OB for my monthly appointment.  Everything looks good and baby boy's heartbeat is still nice and strong.  I found out we will also officially go to appointments every two weeks-so crazy and scary then eventually weekly.  I guess this means we are nearing the end.  EEK!!!

Baby Boy's Stats
Heart Rate:  Steady 144

Momma's Weight Gain +13 lbs.

After our doctor's appointment I made hubby take me to IHOP where I devoured some french toast and turkey bacon.  I figured at this point I have been so cautious of what I ate if God was going to give me GD I might as well enjoy all the deliciousness I could. 

I then went home to start prepping for Thanksgiving.  We were going to be hosting this year so Ras & I had a ton of work to do.  I told him we could celebrate my birthday that weekend when all our guests were gone.  The following day we hosted our Thanksgiving and it was a success!  Food was amazing and the company was great.  I popped my apple cider opened while everyone else enjoyed beer and wine.  It was a fun/relaxing day.  Even our lab, Nahla, went into a Turkey Coma!!