I have been beat and we have been running all over the place the past few days, so I never did tell you about my latest appointment...
We met with Kaylene Ellertson again at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. She is a nurse who works with my perinatologist and has been helping me with my blood sugars and insulin levels. She made some more adjustments to my basal rates. So far they seem to be doing better. I've been running a little bit low today, but not crazy low like I was in the first trimester.
Anyway, that was doctor appointment #13.
And now on to the fun part... Week #23!! Month #6!! Read and enjoy!
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"A window into your womb would reveal that your baby's skin is a bit saggy, hanging loosely from his or her little body. That's because skin grows faster than fat develops, and there's not much fat to fill that skin out yet. But don't worry--the fat is about to start catching up. Beginning this week, your baby (who is around 8 inches long and just over a pound in weight) begins to pack on the pounds (which means you will, too!). In fact, by month's end, your baby will be double the weight he or she is now (fortunately, you won't be). Once those fat deposits are made, your baby will be less transparent, too. Right now the organs and bones can still be seen through the skin, which has a red hue thanks to the developing blood veins and arteries just underneath. But by month 8, no more see-through baby!"
-text from What to Expect When You're Expecting, Chapter 11
-photo from http://www.babycenter.comHope you enjoyed! Check us out again next Monday for the next doctor's appointment!
-Aubrey
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