Baby Wynne loves a good wedding!

Happy Wedding to two of our very favorite people -- Natalia & Luke!

Baby Wynne had a great time, and especially liked the trumpet at church and the music all night long.  While I only made it out on the dance floor a few times, Baby Wynne danced all day!  Obviously she/he is very excited that our friends are now hitched!

Congratulations Uncle Luke & Aunt Natalia!

Week 30 Baby Bump
Wedding edition!

Dr appt Week 30

The only perk of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes is getting to go for a few extra ultrasounds and seeing Baby Wynne!

Today I got to see Baby Wynne for quite a while as the tech tried to get lots of measurements (she was even nice enough to tell me to close my eyes so I wouldn't see if it was a boy or girl!).  It's fun just watching Baby Wynne as she/he dances around. 

When it came to a photo, Baby Wynne wasn't really cooperating.  Apparently, he/she is head down, back out, and snuggled up tight!  (We sort of got an over-the-shoulder shot, below)

The best news is -- Baby Wynne is right on track!  Not measuring big at all yet (which is the fear with gestational diabetes and the point of the extra ultrasounds).  This is great!  And we'll keep on checking Baby Wynne to monitor growth.  Next ultrasound -- 3 weeks!

MEASUREMENTS:
Baby's Heartrate: 150 bpm
Baby's Estimated Weight: 3lbs 9oz (60th percentile)

A very "artsy" view of Baby Wynne.
Essentially, Baby Wynne is turned away and this is the view of the back of the head, looking over the left shoulder.
Baby Wynne was just being shy today!

Just a comment on weight gain ...

It's Week 30 and I have gained 6 lbs during the entire pregnancy.

There have been multiple reactions to this, mainly shock and concern.

First, many friends (and random women who ask me about this) are shocked that I have gained so little.  Usually I hear "I gained 65 lbs" or "I gained 50 lbs" or "I gained more than that before the end of the first trimester".  Yes, you are supposed to gain weight during pregnancy and most women gain quite a bit ... and this is normal for them.

Then, the shock usually turns to concern (or, if the friend has not had a baby, it starts with concern and/or confusion).  "Is it safe for the baby to gain so little weight??"

The doctors say it really has to do with the weight Mom starts at.  If Mom is very skinny to start, gaining 50 lbs is a good thing.  If Mom is very heavy to start, gaining 50 lbs is a bad thing.

To be honest, I was on the very heavy side before I was pregnant.  I weighed more pre-pregnancy than many of my friends did at 9-months pregnant!  So there is no need for me to gain a lot of weight!  I already have it!

My PA/doctor are totally fine with my minimal weight gain.  From the beginning, my goal was to only gain a total of 10 lbs and my doctor agreed that 10-15 lbs is a good goal.  FOR ME.  This is surely a bad goal for "normal" sized Moms.  But I am right on track!

Just wanted to (1) assure you that weight gain is good for most Moms during their pregnancy and (2) dispell your concern -- because I am right on track for me!

Fingers crossed that all continues to go well!

Dr appt Week 29

Another doctor's appointment, another long wait in the waiting room for a quick and rushed meeting with the doctor.

The worst part of the appointment was finding out that I have gestational diabetes.  Two weeks prior, I took the 1-hr glucose test, then got called in for a 3-hr glucose test (which are stories in themselves!).  Looking at the test results, I am just over the threshold for the level of glucose that should be in my blood.

Why am I not excited about this? 
First, this can affect Baby Wynne (because he/she will make too much insulin as a result of the excess sugar in MY blood).  Usually this results in babies that grow bigger ... but their organs (specifically, the lungs) still develop at the normal rate.  So Baby Wynne might be a big baby that still needs to incubate!
Second, I can deal with the diet changes (less carbs ... I don't really eat sweets as it is), but just the thought of all the EXTRA doctors appointments are killing me already.  I hate doctors as it is and now I have to set up multiple appointments with multiple doctors/techs/nurses (and try to fit that all into a full-time work schedule, along with my normal OB appointments).  Oh well, I will try not to complain about it, because I love Baby Wynne.

What's the positive of it all?
We get a few more ultrasounds of Baby Wynne!  We need to check her/his growth a few more times, so it'll be great to see Baby Wynne!  If I get photos, I will be sure to share!

Next appointment is this week ... then probably next week ... then definitely the week after that ...



MEASUREMENTS:
Mommy's Weight Gain: +3.5 lbs (6 lbs total)
Baby's Heartrate: 145bpm

Happy Halloween from the Wynne Family!

Baby Wynne's first halloween costume!

Have Baby (in utero), Will Travel!

Baby Wynne hasn't been born yet, but is already traveling! 

The first trip for Baby Wynne actually was the DAY after we found out about him/her!
Friday, we get a positive pregnancy test; Saturday, we're on a plane!

Baby Wynne's first trip was down south to visit one of my oldest friends Stephanie and her husband Andrew and their 4 kids.  Spending the weekend after discovering that you're pregnant with a 4 year-old and triplet-boy-1-year-olds is definitely an experience!  :)  We also spent 2 days in Orlando visiting all the sites that we plan to bring Baby Wynne to for her/his second birthday (Disney!!)! 

There were plenty of roadtrips this summer -- mainly to Buffalo and PA to see family and friends. 

The most recent trip was with Grandma (my mom) to Las Vegas and Arizona for a conference and my cousin Ashley's wedding. 

Ryan and I are dedicated to continuing with our love of travel, even with a kid!  I am sure it is going to be a bit more difficult when the kid isn't in the easy-carrying-case of my womb, but we are determined!

Baby Wynne's current travel stats:

Number of States Visited: 7

(New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona)

Number of Plane Rides (including connecting flights): 6

(By the way -- Pregnant ladies out there -- you can board the flight early.  This is especially useful when flying Southwest, which lacks assigned seats!)

Here are some photos from Baby Wynne's in utero travels:

At the Magic Kingdom!
(We hope to be back for Baby Wynne's 2nd Birthday!)

Baby Wynne takes the Hogwarts Express!

Kayaking in Lake Ontario!

With Grandma in Arizona
(for Cousin Ashley's wedding)
(Yes, I am wearing a sequins dress while 6 months pregnant!)

Baby Wynne at the Wynn!



Enjoying the Vegas Strip!
(I am pretty sure it was almost midnight too!)



Bouncing Baby!

Baby Wynne is already an overachiever.

This week, I started doing "kick counts", as suggested by multiple books I have read.  Basically, I lay down, relax, and count any movement by Baby Wynne.  I time how long it takes Baby Wynne to move 10 times.  The goal is to make sure Baby Wynne is moving 10 times within an hour (if it takes longer than that, more than a few times in a row, then this should be discussed with the doctor). 

Here are the data so far:

Time it takes Baby Wynne to move around 10 times:
Day 1: 11min22sec
Day 2: 7min37sec

Definitely less than an hour!

No complaints, as Baby Wynne isn't a rough mover.  I think he/she is more of a dancer than a soccer star at this point.  Maybe a swimmer?  Even the "harsh" kicks aren't that bad yet!

I have felt Baby Wynne consistently moving around starting during Week 22 or so (though I felt a random "unsure" movement quite a few times before that).  Ryan first felt Baby Wynne around Week 24, but it wasn't a daily occurance until about Week 25/Week 26.  Now it's everyday! 

As I write this, Baby Wynne is kicking up a storm!  I think she/he knows I'm "talking" about her/him!