26 Week Checkup

Yesterday we had another doctors appointment to check on little Caleb. The ultrasound showed his heart rate at 136 and his weight at 2pounds 4 ounces. Caleb is growing right on schedule and maybe a little bit fast than schedule. The sonogram tech measured Caleb at 27.4 weeks when I am actually only 26.4 weeks pregnant. God help me that this baby does not come out too big. I want him to bake as long as he needs but not be overdone and a 10lb baby.


Before my appointment I had to drink a Glucose (sugar) Drink so the doctor could test my blood sugar to determine if I might develop diabetes during pregnancy. I was a little worried because diabetes runs in my family. But, my test came back and showed that my blood sugar was normal and therefore my body processes sugars correctly. Unfortunately, the test also showed that my iron level was down (normal but on the low side of normal). So, my doctor has put me on iron supplements to help my body produce the blood that is needed to keep Caleb healthy and happy.

Caleb at 26 weeks (side view)

His knees are bent into his tummy & arms are folded over his chest

Random Picture

Barrett & Amy spent Christmas in Tokyo visiting Amy's brother. They brought Braden back a Japanese headband as a souvenir.