28 weeks

Our little baby is almost 16 inches tall now (nearly as tall as he will be at birth), and close to three pounds (a weight that will likely more than double — and may even come close to tripling — by delivery time). His wrinkled skin is smoothing out as more fat is deposited under the skin surface. This fat, called white fat, is different from the earlier brown fat that the baby accumulated. Brown fat is necessary for body temperature regulation while white fat (the fat I have) actually serves as an energy source.
Which explains why our energizer baby feels so…well…energized! Space in Rylan's living quarters is now at a premium, so I'll be feeling jabs and pokes from elbows and knees mostly. But those kicks will be more vigorous than before (and also less erratic) because he is stronger and excitedly responding to all sorts of stimuli — movement, sounds, light, and any sugar I ate 30 minutes ago!! (which I don't get much of now that I have to watch my blood sugar count)

I've been feeling pretty good, but I have some pretty rough days. I guess the gestational diabetes are taking their hold on me. A lot of times I feel really crummy and I hate it! But the good thing is that I have my little son to remind me everything is going to be ok - after all - what else could his little kicks and pokes mean?? He loves to make me feel better! I can't wait to be holding him in my arms and know that I will have his love forever! God is such a rewarder....because Rylan is such a reward from God.