No news is good news

Seriously. I haven't written anything because, well, there's nothing much to say.

I had another one-hour glucose test last week, and failed that one with a score of 149. I have the three-hour test scheduled for Thursday of this week. The doctor told me last week that there's only a 60% chance of gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies. I've been operating under the assumption it was far more likely, something in the 85 or 90 percentile.

Nothing like a little statistic to change my perspective!

My next appointment is 6-25, and after that one, I start going in every two weeks. I do get tired of going to the doctor, but it makes a nice change from the office.

Eric's done with first grade, headed to second. This next week, he has Cub Scout day camp, which is going to be a huge amount of fun. I'm volunteering there Tuesday. I listed my pregnancy on my medical form, so the camp director knows. I don't have an assignment yet, tho. I just show up Tuesday morning, and they will give me a job then. I hope it's something fun like crafts. The coordinator for my pack mentioned lemonade duty, where I would just mix lemonade all day long. While I recognize the value of keeping 215 boys hydrated, it's not the kind of gig I would enjoy. I would MUCH rather play with papier mache and paints.

My right hip's been bothering me--not with exertion, but with position changes, like going from sitting to standing. I asked the doctor about it, and he started nodding before I even got done explaining my symptoms. Aparently, it's common in second pregnancies for the baby to lay on nerves, including whichever one it is that makes my hip hurt. Well, good. I was worried I was headed in for a bionic hip after delivery.

The doctor said my weight gain was "spot on," which surprised me, because he's not British. My iron was a little low--I got a score of 10 and it should have been 12. So I'm on slow FE now, and I assume it's helping. I'm also adding exercise bars to my diet. They taste like candy, but have actual nutritional value. My blood pressure's been good.

So there you have it. No news is good news.