Another Milestone

Nothing really new to report. So far my Gestational Diabetes is under control just by giving up sugars and counting carbs so that's good news. I am also still checking my blood sugar levels 4 times a day. I am getting used to it fairly quickly and easily.

The Diabetes Specialist called me this morning to tell me my blood sugar levels are perfect and its hard to believe I even have GD according to the blood sugar numbers. Also my diet is perfect and since I have GD this the best kind to have...easily controlled.

She also said she would like to have the next Ultrasound, Non Stress Test, and consultation with a Neonatal Specialist scheduled for Sept 5th..no later as that puts me in the 36th week and we would need some answers by then.

I have an appointment with my regular OB Doctor tomorrow. If I am measuring ahead or behind they might want to schedule the ultrasound sooner.

Update on Kaylee -
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Kaylee now weighs around 3 pounds 3 oz and is nearly 16 inches long already!

It's in with the new (brain cells, red blood cells) and out with the old (lanugo). Much of the early lanugo — the soft, downy hair covering your baby's body — is beginning to disappear now because both fat and the brain are regulating your baby's body temperature. Her blood is now being produced from the stem cells in its bone marrow. Brain cells continue to grow at a very fast pace as well.

She is now sleeping most of the time and has periods of REM sleep. You may even notice a pattern of when she likes to sleep and when she likes to play.

Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face.

Her toenails are also entering their final growth stage. Only 9 weeks to go!