Butternut Squash

Monday, October 12, 2009
29 Weeks
Butternut Squash

Another good check-up at Dr. Roussis' office. My blood sugars are improved on the insulin pump, but they are still tinkering with it. Always room for more improvement, I guess. My belly measures exactly where it should, which means the baby is growing just as expected. I had not gained any weight from the previous visit, which pleased me. They seemed to be okay with it, too. They are very concerned about my getting H1N1 ("Swine Flu"), since I work with sick children. I assure you all that I am taking every precaution. I wear gloves with every patient I see, sick or well. I also wear a mask and gown with any sick child I see. It can get pretty hot with all that garb on, but it's worth it to prevent illness. The hospital should have H1N1 vaccine soon, and I will be first in line to get it. The dietitian was pleased with how much dairy I include in my diet. She said that the baby is working to harden his or her skeleton right now and is depositing about 25o mg of calcium into his or her bones each day! We return for another check-up with an ultrasound on October 26th. After that visit, we have to be seen weekly with ultrasounds to check the baby's growth.