24 weeks

Even though the last picture was less than a full week from this one since we took it late, there still seems to be a bit more belly in this week's belly progress pic. However, I was standing weird the week before, so that caused some differences as well.

My 24 week appt. went well. All is still great! I got to hear the heartbeat again, and my Dr. said everything sounds perfect. My belly is measuring in at 24, which she said is great. I have gained 11 pounds so far, and that seems to be wonderful. I was thinking it was more, so according to my weekly book, I'm just under the range! I did ask her about the pain I'm getting when I bump into something or Kameron climbs on me. It seems that goes along with the bulging veins I have. She did say they have a type of support hose for pregnancy, but a heck of a time of year to start those, especially since it's tolerable.

I go back in a month & after that, it will be twice a month. This next appt. will be the test to see if I have gestational diabetes. They have changed the way they test for it now, so they gave me the glucose drink this time & instructions to take it before I come the next so I can have my blood drawn exactly one hour after taking it. Nikki had it with her recent pregnancy, so I know the fun of dealing with that & all the monitoring needed throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. They will also do another test for HIV. It seems the state of TN is requiring all mothers to have one the first trimester & then another in the third trimester now. You can refuse, but then you are required to have it at the hospital when you deliver. So, no need to refuse anyway!

In other news, Kameron got to experience his first Fair & carnival rides (since Disney isn't a carnival!) last night & loved it! I really should get some of his pics posted on here soon. Check back for that as I get Buddy to put a link for Kameron on the main page! In the meantime, here is a link to view the pics from his visit to the Fair: www.buddybartels.com/kameron-carnival
And here is a link from some recent pics downtown: http://www.buddybartels.com/kameron-may08/