Last Thursday the boys and I went to JoAnns Fabric and the boys helped me pick out fabric to make burp clothes for the baby. Afterwards we went to a park in Downingtown to have a picnic lunch and play on the playground. We were just finishing our lunch when I started to hear music. The boys asked where it was coming from and I told them it was an ice cream truck and it had just pulled into the parking lot of the playground. Since we don't live in a city they had no idea there were actual ice cream trucks. They were beyond excited to get to pick something out!
Thursday night we went to the Reading Phillies with the fam. As usual, Jacob was mostly excited about the food. He loves seeing the people walking around selling food. He got pretty good at waving his hands to get the guys' attention :) He had cotton candy, a soft pretzel and ice cream!
Eric loved that one of the Reading Phils mascots is a turtle named Change-up, since he is obsessed with turtles lately! Of course, we had to get a picture with him!
The Phils didn't win, but we had a great time. The night ended with fireworks. Jacob couldn't stay awake for the walk back to the car....he fell asleep riding on Daddy's shoulders!
Friday morning I had another doctor appointment. The baby is doing well but unfortunately I found out that I didn't pass the glucose screening test I took last week. They want my levels to be under 135 and mine was 150, so I now have to go in for a glucose tolerance test. This coming Friday morning I have to go in to the lab after fasting for 8 hours to get blood drawn, then they will give me a sugary drink to drink then they will draw my blood again after 1, 2 and 3 hours. I will have to stay at the lab for 3 HOURS!!! Ugh, not looking forward to this! Trying really hard to watch my carbs this week and keeping my diet in check so I don't fail that test. If I end up failing they will diagnose me with gestational diabetes. This means my diet will have to be closely monitored as well as my sugar levels and I will have to go weekly for Non Stress Tests (which are a pain). Praying this doesn't happen.
Friday afternoon was much better!!! We went to Manderach Park to play since that is where the Peco Picnic was held this year. We went early to play and then met Jim for the picnic. The boys had a blast on this playground. It is huge and they've added quite a few new things since we went last year. Planning another trip there with Eric's buddies next week!
Saturday Jim and I went to Shady Maple for breakfast and then headed to Lancaster. We shopped Kitchen Kettle village and the outlets. We didn't buy anything significant but love looking at all the Amish made furniture....and I love showing Jim the pieces I would like to have so he can build them for me :) It was nice to get away for the day just the two of us without the stress of all the projects that need to be done around the house before the baby comes.
Sunday Jim and the boys got out the John Deere B and got it cleaned up and ready for the tractor parade this weekend!
The boys decided to be silly with Tyler....he was a good sport, but not happy about his new look!
Monday we found out who Eric's 2nd grade teacher will be. Unfortunately his 2 best buddies are not in his class. He did find out that one of his friends from first grade and one from kindergarten are in his class so he's feeling better about it. Hopefully 2nd grade will go just as smoothly as last year.
Monday night I finally went in for a pedicure! I have been painting my own nails for most of the summer but it is getting much more difficult to reach my feet :) Feels so much nicer for someone else to do it! Looks good, though I can't see my own feet while standing up :)
Tuesday we had plans to spend the morning at Springton Manor Farm with Eric's friend Ryan and his sister Ella. Unfortunately their mom called and said the kids were sick so they had to cancel. The boys were disappointed but looking forward to hopefully seeing them next week. Instead we headed back to Manderach Park planning to meet Jim for lunch! Turns out Manderach was PACKED with camp kids so the boys only lasted a few minutes there before asking to leave. We ended up just meeting Jim at a township playground across from his work and had a picnic lunch. They had the whole playground to themselves!
How far along? 27 weeks
Maternity clothes? bought
2 new tops and dress this week.
Sleep: Horrible stiff neck from sleeping
on my side.
Best moment this week: Spending
Saturday morning in Lancaster with Jim
Miss Anything? Eating yummy
foods! Trying really hard to watch my
carbs.
Movement: Baby has been very active. Was actually able to see my belly move once when he kicked me.
Movement: Baby has been very active. Was actually able to see my belly move once when he kicked me.
Food cravings: still
loving ice cream, but trying to limit myself.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Back again to getting sick brushing my teeth….ugh!
Gender: BOY
Gender: BOY
Labor Signs: Only
one Braxton Hicks contraction this week.
Symptoms: backache, hands and ankles
sometimes get swollen at the end of a long day.
Belly Button in or out? It’s still
in, but working it’s way out
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Starting the nursery….have to get a paint color
picked out.
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