Date: 04/19/2006 03:00:00 AM
Would you believe that my students threw me a shower? Yep, I walked into class and all the lights were off, so I flipped them on and saw the front table decorated with cupcakes and cakes and a big bag filled with yellow, blue and pink tissue paper!
Of course can't have the cake, but I did have a bite. They actually went to BRU and bought me a diaper bag and filled it with all sorts of stuff--a bowl, spoons, shampoo, lotion, pacifiers, butt wipes, fully stocked. It was so sweet! I had no idea that they would do something like that!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
32 week appointment
Date: 04/18/2006 03:00:00 AM
Well, I had my 32 week appointment on Monday. Everything went good. I have been monitoring my blood sugar and made it through the Easter Holiday without eating jelly beans or peanut butter cups, which would be the only things I might have had a weakness for.
For the first time I have a small weight gain (only 6 oz) and I get told that is wrong too. I am convinced that I can't win with that. My blood pressure is great, the baby's heartbeat is strong and despite a little foot swelling/flatness I am feeling really good.
I am going to the doctor every week now, so you will be seeing lots of updates. I was told on Monday that I will have another ultrasound at 38 weeks, which is the 1st week of June. I also have to do "non-stress" test monitoring starting in a few weeks. Plus, if I don't go into labor by the 17th, I am getting induced. Which does scare me a little.
I sleep very well most nights, but still feel a little tired. Every movement is very pronounced now. A kick or punch feels like a jolt and it really seems to take your breath away or shock you even though you know it is coming!
Well, I had my 32 week appointment on Monday. Everything went good. I have been monitoring my blood sugar and made it through the Easter Holiday without eating jelly beans or peanut butter cups, which would be the only things I might have had a weakness for.
For the first time I have a small weight gain (only 6 oz) and I get told that is wrong too. I am convinced that I can't win with that. My blood pressure is great, the baby's heartbeat is strong and despite a little foot swelling/flatness I am feeling really good.
I am going to the doctor every week now, so you will be seeing lots of updates. I was told on Monday that I will have another ultrasound at 38 weeks, which is the 1st week of June. I also have to do "non-stress" test monitoring starting in a few weeks. Plus, if I don't go into labor by the 17th, I am getting induced. Which does scare me a little.
I sleep very well most nights, but still feel a little tired. Every movement is very pronounced now. A kick or punch feels like a jolt and it really seems to take your breath away or shock you even though you know it is coming!
Monday, April 10, 2006
30 week appointment/Dietician appt Date: 04/13/2006
I initially wasn't going to tell anyone about the GD diagnosis, because I didn't want anyone to make a big deal about it, but then I figured if I go postal because someone offers me some of my favorite things over the holiday weekend (jelly beans and grape pop) I am going to look like a real bi-otch.
Well, I just had my 30 week appointment, the first after the news of the Gestational Diabetes diagnosis. Which upon her mentioning I broke down in tears. Must have had a hormonal moment.
Everything looks great. The baby is measuring right at 30 weeks, the heartbeat is strong, blood pressure, urine, all fine. So that is all good. But now I will have to see her weekly instead of biweekly to really monitor the growth of the baby to make sure (s)he is not getting too big as a result of the GD.
I will also have a few more (at least one more) ultrasound to make sure baby isn't a giant....I think she said at 38 weeks, but I was crying, so I really don't know.The first appt was Tuesday, yesterday, I went to the diabetes education class to learn how to monitor my blood sugar and what and when to eat. It wasn't that bad, I actually found out that I am borderline, but it's kinda like being a little bit pregnant. You just aren't!
So, I have to monitor my blood sugar 4 times a day and bring that with me to the dr to see where I am at. So far so good, I haven't had one that was even near the high normal. This just makes it a little more stressful than I planned.
Well, I just had my 30 week appointment, the first after the news of the Gestational Diabetes diagnosis. Which upon her mentioning I broke down in tears. Must have had a hormonal moment.
Everything looks great. The baby is measuring right at 30 weeks, the heartbeat is strong, blood pressure, urine, all fine. So that is all good. But now I will have to see her weekly instead of biweekly to really monitor the growth of the baby to make sure (s)he is not getting too big as a result of the GD.
I will also have a few more (at least one more) ultrasound to make sure baby isn't a giant....I think she said at 38 weeks, but I was crying, so I really don't know.The first appt was Tuesday, yesterday, I went to the diabetes education class to learn how to monitor my blood sugar and what and when to eat. It wasn't that bad, I actually found out that I am borderline, but it's kinda like being a little bit pregnant. You just aren't!
So, I have to monitor my blood sugar 4 times a day and bring that with me to the dr to see where I am at. So far so good, I haven't had one that was even near the high normal. This just makes it a little more stressful than I planned.
Peanut's like Uncle BennyDate: 04/10/2006
Well, we have all heard the story of how Ben mooned the schoolbus over and over, so it would be no surprise to hear me compare Peanut the "mooner" to his Uncle.
All day on Sunday, that was all that I felt. Little Peanut buttcheeks pressed against the top of my belly. It was funny because Benny actually came over to see the baby's room and I made him feel it.
When I made Ben feel it I don't think he knew what to think! I mean it is surprising how tight and firm and hard a pregnant belly is on it's own, but when there is a butt pressed up against the surface, watch out!
And thanks to Mimi and Papa for rushing over and looking and at the baby's room. It is exciting for sure. I don't think the pictures do the room justice. I think it is much better looking in person!
All day on Sunday, that was all that I felt. Little Peanut buttcheeks pressed against the top of my belly. It was funny because Benny actually came over to see the baby's room and I made him feel it.
When I made Ben feel it I don't think he knew what to think! I mean it is surprising how tight and firm and hard a pregnant belly is on it's own, but when there is a butt pressed up against the surface, watch out!
And thanks to Mimi and Papa for rushing over and looking and at the baby's room. It is exciting for sure. I don't think the pictures do the room justice. I think it is much better looking in person!
Friday, April 7, 2006
The Glucose test....ugghDate: 04/07/2006
Due to my risk factors, dad and both paternal grandparents having diabetes, plus being over 25, they have been watching me closely for the possibility of gestational diabetes. I took the standard 1 hour test at my 28 week appointment, it came back "abnormal" so they scheduled me for the 3 hour test on 4/6/07.
It was pretty much dreadful, if you haven't had one. 3 hours, 10 oz of the most sickening sweet stuff you would ever not want to drink, and 4 blood draws later, I am done. I almost got sick, which would have meant starting from square one!
But I got the results back and I have borderline gestational diabetes. So now I meet with a dietician, learn how to monitor blood sugar and all that fun stuff.
It was pretty much dreadful, if you haven't had one. 3 hours, 10 oz of the most sickening sweet stuff you would ever not want to drink, and 4 blood draws later, I am done. I almost got sick, which would have meant starting from square one!
But I got the results back and I have borderline gestational diabetes. So now I meet with a dietician, learn how to monitor blood sugar and all that fun stuff.
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