28 Weeks

Dearest Harper,

We officially made it to the third trimester today!

Two days ago I took my 1 hour glucose tolerance test, to screen for gestational diabetes, and it came back way high. They said the cut off is below 135, and I was 159. Ouch! So today I had to do a 3 hour test - I got my blood drawn fasting, then I drank a drink that had 100 grams of sugar, then 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours after, I got my blood drawn. Daddy kept me company while I sat in the lab all that time, and Daddy is so good at keeping me entertained. He's a fun guy.

I wouldn't be surprised if I end up having it - this pregnancy has been pretty easy so far, and they don't call it The Nurse Curse for nothing. Gestational diabetes wouldn't be the end of the world, I've done low carb diets before, but fingers crossed I don't have it, because I really like carbs. A lot. I've been craving fruit this pregnancy, I could eat pounds and pounds of it, plus cereal and ice cream are two of my favorite foods. But I'd give them all up for you, baby girl, because keeping you healthy is so much more important than nectarines, rainbow sherbet on a sugar cone, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

I love you,

Mommy