Sick, Sick, Sick.

That's right, folks. I'm sick. Now, being sick is one thing, but being sick in addition to being 30 weeks pregnant is an entirely different animal. I had been mildly uncomfortable lately with some back pain, hip pain, heartburn and swollen ankles. Add to that a harsh cough, an unbearable sore throat, ridiculous nasal congestion and pinkeye, and I'm a complete disaster. Bedtime is the worst. I used to look forward to lying down and hitting the sack, but no more. Maybe this is just a way for me to practice getting very little sleep? To prep I have my humidifier at my bedside, along with Mentholatum, Tums, tissues, water, chloraseptic spray, eye drops, Tylenol, Zantac, and about 7 pillows. Last night Cameron called the entire set-up "Mount Jean" and referred to me as "Goo-Berry." (My luck may be changing however, as the prenatal total body pillow I ordered will arrive this Monday instead of in February! Hooray!)
I really shouldn't complain too much though, as one gal I work with is 13 weeks along with severe nausea that just turned into projectile vomiting, and another gal at 18 weeks had an ecent ultrasound showing some "defects" that are possibly not viable with life. I am very lucky.
My OB appointment last week went well. I passed my 1-hour glucose test without problems. One hour after drinking a sugary drink, they want your blood sugar to be between 65 and 139. I was 67. My BP was 108/58, Pulse 68, Wt 165 lb. My weight is a little on the high side but my doctor was not concerned. Apparently the main problem with gaining weight during the pregnancy is the challenge of losing it afterwards. I hope I will be up for that challenge! I now have to see the doctor every 2 weeks which seems excessive to me, but what do I know?
I am feeling my little one move a LOT lately- so much so that multiple friends and family members have been able to get a feel too! Nothing delights me more than watching other people's reactions at feeling my little babe kick them!
I have more to write, but these coughing fits and lack of swallowing ability are driving me crazy. I'm out.