Pregnancy ~ week 30

Can you believe I am 30 weeks pregnant? We have 10 weeks or less until we get to meet our little man. It’s just so amazing to think that he will be here that soon.

I met with the diabetes educator and nurse last week and I do have gestational diabetes. Also when my OB went over my results with me he did them backwards and I didn’t realize it. So my results were really:

• Fasting 81
• 1hr 204
• 2hr 155
• 3hr 51

So my 1hr was really high, but still I only failed the 2hr by 1 stinkin point. And my 3hr was low, which explains why I almost passed out on the way home.

So the nutritionist gave me a new “diet” to follow. And I must admit I haven’t looked at it but once since I left her office. I figured I would continue with my normal eating habits to see how my sugars came out. If after a day or two they were high I would try to follow the diet more.

Well my BS levels have been fine. My fasting is always at 90 or below and my 2hr post meals is always below 120. I even ate one of the chocolates Mr.B got me for valentines day and ice cream last night and my number was still fine this morning. While I know this is excellent news for me, I do know that it could change at any time. As the placenta grows it produces more hormones that block the Insulin production. Which could cause me to start having a high number. But I still hate that I have to poke myself 4x a day.

But that’s all that’s been going on around here...other than this terrible cold I have. Worse part is I can’t drowned myself in Nyquil so I’m busy coughing all night. I had a fever but that broke last night, which is good since I had to work today and had no coverage. In fact as of this moment there is no one to cover for my maternity leave because our casuals took full time positions else where in the hospital. Not sure what they are going to do but they better hire someone soon, and hope I don’t have to go off early.

Here is my weekly update from Similac.com:

Baby's Growth and Development When You're 30 Weeks Pregnant

During this 30th week of pregnancy, your baby continues to steadily add weight and important, insulating layers of fat to his body.

• At 30 weeks of pregnancy, your baby weighs about 3 pounds and is about 10 1/2 inches long from crown to rump, or about the length of a bunch of celery. (His legs and feet increase this measurement by many more inches.)
• From this week until week 37 of pregnancy, your baby gains an impressive half a pound a week!
• Your baby might be practicing breathing movements as he rhythmically moves his diaphragm. You even might notice a slight twitching in your abdomen when this happens.
• Your baby's brain continues to expand and develop, creating additional grooves and folds in the brain's surface. These wrinkles give your baby's brain tissue the needed room to expand as he develops and learns throughout his lifetime.
• Your baby's brain can now regulate his temperature, so he begins to lose the lanugo— fine hair that has been covering his body for warmth.

Your Changing Body When You're 30 Weeks Pregnant

By the 30th week of pregnancy, that second trimester energy already might seem long gone. You might feel tired as your body carries extra baby weight and your ever-expanding uterus places additional pressure on your body's other organs and systems. Also during your 30th week of pregnancy:

• Your uterus continues to expand to the bottom of your rib cage.
• Hormones continue to soften and loosen connective tissues in your body as it prepares for childbirth. You might notice hip pain, probably on just one side, as well as lower-back pain from your growing uterus.
• It's all in the wrist! With swelling and additional baby weight, sometimes the nerves in your wrist might become temporarily compressed.
  • If you notice numbness, tingling, or even pain in your hands, you might have carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects 25% of pregnant women.
  • These effects should disappear after your baby is born.
  • Your doctor might suggest a special wrist splint if your symptoms cause you trouble.
• Numbing or tingling in other places? When you're 30 weeks pregnant, your growing uterus might press on nerves connecting to your legs or arms, causing legs, toes, or entire arms to tingle. This is normal for some women and will disappear after your baby's birth.
• Short of breath? This is normal for women when you're 30 weeks pregnant and through the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Your expanding uterus is pushing your diaphragm out of place.
  • You might feel as if you can't get enough air, which can be uncomfortable.
  • But, remember, with your body's progesterone boost, you are breathing deeply and taking in more air with each breath than before you were pregnant.
• Tips for better breathing during your 30th week of pregnancy (and beyond!):
  • Take it slow. When you move slowly your lungs don't have to work so hard.
  • Need some breathing room? Good posture is key. Sitting up straight gives your cramped lungs more room to expand.
  • Sleeping propped up also gives your lungs more space.

Wellness and Nutrition When You're 30 Weeks Pregnant

When you're 30 weeks pregnant, your days become filled with preparations for your baby's arrival. And you might find yourself with less and less time for menu planning or routine exercise. During your 30th week of pregnancy, try these tips:

• Little changes now can go a long way later! If you've found yourself reaching for convenience foods, work in these healthy substitutes:
  • Substitute a bag of crunchy chips for prepackaged, crisp baby carrots.
  • Replace fried chicken with tastefully seasoned grilled chicken.
  • Exchange salty chips or pretzels for a handful of tasty almonds, cashews, or your favorite protein-packed nut.
  • Satisfy your taste for an ice cream sundae with frozen yogurt topped with fruit.
• During your 30th week of pregnancy, you might want to break up exercise into several 10- or even 5-minute sessions. You might find small segments of exercise easiest on your body  ...and your busy schedule  ...at this time of your pregnancy.
  • Exercise is still best for countering many of those late-pregnancy symptoms and pains, and will help you lose baby weight more quickly.
  • Low-impact choices in Pilates or yoga might help you stop and relax, which can help mind as well as body! Just be sure to limit any time on your back, as this can restrict blood flow to your baby.
  • Gentle stretches might be particularly useful in your exercise routine right now. Be sure to take it slow and easy on pregnancy-loosened joints and ligaments.