30 Weeks Down and 10 Weeks to Go

I can't believe that I am almost at the end.  In 10 weeks, this baby boy will be here!  I am so excited, but with the move that just happened, I feel so unprepared.  With the holidays coming up, things are going to get crazy, and he will be here for you know it.

Since I have been in the third trimester for three weeks, I can definitely tell you that I am starting to slow down.  I am getting exhausted again and noticing that my back and hips are starting to hurt. I am still exercising with Zumba and walking, but can't go as long or do as much with high intensity anymore.  I have little cravings for Mexican food, but that is about it. I actually really miss Cafe Rio and In N Out and wish someone could send me some.  I've only gained 6 pounds, but am sure that will increase a little with the next few weeks.

This pregnancy really has been fantastic.  I did receive some upsetting news two weeks ago that I have gestational diabetes. It doesn't make sense because I have no family history of diabetes, am not overweight, eat healthy, don't really drink soda or eat a lot of sweets, and any of the other symptoms that go along with it.  Of course I understand that the placenta is secreting a hormone that does not work well with my pancreas, but I still believe that this is a fluke.  I honestly feel that sometimes our society tends to freak out and diagnose people too quickly.  And yes, if you make me drink that nasty glucose drink, of course that will spike my glucose levels in my blood stream.  I am not complaining, but as you can probably tell, I am really bugged that I have this. I've been testing my blood sugar levels and they have been normal, so that is good.  I guess the one good thing is I get to have an ultrasound every week until the baby is born.