24 weeks

24 weeks is a big milestone -- viability! That means if Bruce was born now he would have a 50% chance of survival. That percentage goes up every day that he stays inside me. While 24 is a milestone, it's nothing to really celebrate. I've seen firsthand through my own family members that babies born after 24 weeks still have a rough road ahead of them and don't always win the battle. We hope Bruce is nice and comfortable and stays put for a long time.

I saw my doctor today and had my glucose tolerance test which screens for gestational diabetes. They said I would get a call tomorrow if anything showed up abnormal, and I am expecting that call. The past 3 times I have been there I had sugar in my urine, with no explanation (nothing sweet to eat or drink beforehand). My doctor says I would be an atypical gestational diabetic, but anything can happen. I don't have a good feeling about it.

I'm starting to feel how big I'm getting. By that, I mean I'm noticing how my body is different. I'm getting more uncomfortable by the day, I can't stand as close to the sink when I wash dishes, and my back is starting to hurt. Rodney even slept on the couch Sunday night because I was snoring so loudly. Ahhh, the joys of pregnancy. :)