28 weeks!!!

Yesterday marked yet another pregnancy milestone. We are finally 28 weeks! So far I haven't been put on any bedrest, only travel restrictions. I got my final rhogam shot ( I am o- blood type) before the delivery and completed my "sugar test." Baby girl went crazy over the super sugary, ultra-disgusting, orange concoction that I had to down in 5 minutes or less. Hopefully, the results will come back negative for gestational diabetes and I will be in the final stretch towards delivering a healthy baby girl.

Lately, Ava Ryan has been intriqued with the idea of being a big sister again and little Tal has started saying, "baby." While I am sure that they aren't exactly understanding what will happen in 3 months, I do think they are going to be fantastic with baby girl. Well, at least for now, I can breathe a little easier (ummm...not exactly ACTUALLY breathe easier, but feel a little more confident:)) in knowing that this baby would have a great chance of survival- even if born today! I am pretty sure she is sufficiently plumping up as I have downed a few boxes of fudge rounds (yuck, I know). I think the last time I unwrapped one of those disgusting chocolate treats was after pulling it out of my 4th grade lunch box. Oh...the cravings!!
Although I really hate all that I have been through, it has actually prepared me to appreciate every pregnancy and every little milestone. I just told Matt the other day that right now my life is lived in "weeks". I must admit that I am a little jealous of those women who soar through pregnancy without a care or worry about delivering too early...but my experience with burying my two daughters has prepared me to be a better and much more appreciative mother. Now, bring on the fudge rounds...it's gonna be a long, hot summer!