Baby Day

Today was my off-Friday, which really just means it's the free time to schedule baby checkups. This morning's regular exam included the gestational diabetes check. Fortunately, at the birthing center they handle it a lot better and I don't have to drink the nasty sugar concoction that everyone complains about. I had to eat a specific protein rich, sugar limited breakfast which included eggs, toast, and water with prohibitions on fruit and juice. Not a big deal. Then I headed to the office with my choice of 12oz grape juice or 16oz coke (for the record in that pairing I pick coke any day) and drink up. An hour later they drew my blood and that's it. While there, I was told to schedule another ultrasound, so I actually went ahead and did that this afternoon and got John to meet me there from work. All is well in baby-land. Baby is running on the small side (30th percentile) but still totally acceptable and in-range and, frankly, a smaller baby will be A-OK with me come October. Here is an updated portrait of mini-Merancy.