28 Weeks

Hudson is still an eggplant for one more week.........new fruit/vegetable comparison coming next week!

This week has been a rough one. I got sick with the stomach flu on Monday afternoon and am still not feeling 100% (read my last blog for info). I am just really tired and can't seem to catch up. Hudson has been super active this week. I feel him all the time whether it is the morning, day, or night.

I am feeling a little stressed, because I still have around 8 IEPs for my speech only kids to finish and only 18 days of school left (It will get done, it has too). I am so excited that summer is just around the corner, and I will be so happy when all of this paperwork is behind me. My first year has flown by and for the most part has been a great year! My school is throwing me and our counselor a double baby shower on Wednesday, May 19th.

Also, big news is that my sister is getting married a week from today!! She will be Mrs. Penrose before we know it. I couldn't be more happy for her and Brandon. I just love him to death and he is a perfect addition to our family. So I have been busy trying to help her get last minute details together for her special day.

At 28 weeks, Hudson weighs around 2 1/4 pounds and is approximately 14.8 inches from his head to his heels. He now has eyelashes that can be seen and he blinks. He may even be able to see light that can filter in through the womb. Hudson is developing billions of neurons inside his brain and more baby fat on his body to prepare him for the world outside.

I have my glucose/diabetes test on Monday after school. It is a test where the lab gives me a drink of orange sugary liquid. I will drink it and then let it sit in my system for an hour and then they draw blood. It is to check to see how my body is breaking down the sugars and whether I have gestational diabetes or not. I am praying that I don't because I am not a fan of needles and want to be as healthy for Hudson as possible. I know it is something that is not completely in my control and I shouldn't worry about it. I will update you with details after I get them.

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 28 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +11 (hadn't gained weight from last appt but had the flu a week ago)
Maternity Clothes: Yes almost exclusively
Best Moment this week: Feeling his every move
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: Hardest it has been
Food Craving: Andy's ice cream, cereal, fruit, cheez-its, sushi (but not eating sushi, Panera
What I miss: Sleeping through the night
Sleep: Still pretty good but having to get up to use the restroom or change positions.
What I am looking forward to: Work baby shower on May 19th
Belly Button: In
Symptoms: Some ligament pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, some heartburn, and allergies.
Note: Can't wait for my dad and Brandon to feel Hudson move! Have my baby shower scheduled now for Saturday June 19th.