I SURVIVED

I survived! Today was my scheduled check up at the doctors and the scheduled gestational diabetes test. I must admit I'm a bit ridiculous when it comes to getting blood drawn and I knew what I was in store for today so last night I shed some tears in fear of the needle. I love going for my check ups, I have an awesome doc and I always leave with good news about the baby's progress. I awoke this morning at 6:00AM with the anticipation of the appointment, and I wined to Dan all morning long. Well, I made out like a champ! When I got to the office I had to drink a bottle of some stuff that actually tasted ok in my book. Then I was informed that in an hour I would have two tubes of blood drawn, nice some time think about it. Well during that time I went in to see Dr Schiavi for my check up and all is great with me and Baby Dan. I've gained about 17 pounds, I like to think that its all in my belly and boobs. After the check up I was sent back to the waiting room to finish off my remaining 30 minutes. I called Dan in for back up, he said he would meet at the office in time for the "NEEDLE". 5 minuted prior to the 10:30 time I was given I was called in, I was hoping I would sit in the waiting area for the rest of my life, so I headed in to give the blood without Dan by my side :( I did it, I gave two little tubes of blood and didn't pass out. The nurse did a good job of keeping me preoccupied so I really didn't notice that I did it. I'm so proud of myself, and happy for Dan that I didn't pass out b/c then he would have had hell to pay for not being there with me. All worked out, Dan picked me and gave me a pat on the back and we went on our merry way.
I must say that I still have no complaints about being pregnant. I have found this to be quite a breeze so far. If I'm on track the baby will be 28 weeks Friday and that make 7 months! I'm finding myself thinking more and more about the arrival of the baby and what he will look like and how he will react to us. I can hardly wait for the big day.