It has been quite the week. For a school vacation week, I have been busier than when I'm working. I have had appointments every day this week.Monday-regular baby appointment. Found out that I failed my 3 hour glucose tolerance test so I have gestational diabetes.Tuesday- Came down with a cold. Had to go meet with a diabetes educator and get set up with a blood glucose meter. Found out that I barely have to change my diet at all. Basically, cut back some on sweets and fruit juice and add a little … [Read more...]
Quick Pregnancy Update
Figured it was time for a quick pregnancy update. I only have 9 weeks left to go and am always being asked how things are going.Things are going fine. I'm tired most the time. But that's to be expected. Starting to get a sore back and swollen feet. But again, to be expected.I am very much ready to be done being pregnant. I am not one of those women that just plain enjoys being pregnant. That really makes no sense to me. Who enjoys throwing up, cravings, gaining weight, heartburn, completely … [Read more...]
I Used to Have Feet, I Swear (new comparision pictures)
Figured it was time for a new comparison picture. Abigail is getting so big. And since I have almost no torso, she has no where to go but out. Or up into my ribs. That is one I do not enjoy.Here is my starting point.21 weeks. Funny how I was starting to feel big already. Ha!27 weeks30 weeks (current)I'm surprised by the fact that even in just three weeks, she/I has gotten noticeably bigger. Well, at least to Matt and I. He investigates my belly button every day to see if it is "popped." I no … [Read more...]
Next Christmas: An Announcement
What is it about about being home with a stomach bug and pregnant that makes me want to look at baby clothes? I have spend so much time on Carter's website lately. In doing so, I have completely fallen in love with an outfit for next Christmas.Yup. That means that we now know what we are having. A girl! Abigail Kathleen.Both of us are excited. Matt has always wanted a little girl to spoil. He's already planning ways to scare the boys away when she is a teenager. lol. … [Read more...]
A Fun Comparison
I thought a little comparison of pictures might be fun.Here I am at 6 weeks pregnant. Or, basically what I have looked like since college.And here I am last week at 21 weeks.Baby Wheat is definitely getting bigger!We will be finding out what we are having soon...as long as Baby cooperates. But I will not be announcing online until around Christmas time. I want my family to know first. … [Read more...]
Top 6 Things Not to Tell a Pregnant Lady Or…Things to Say That Will Get You Kicked
Disclaimer: Please pardon the grumpy/sarcastic tone of this post. I am home sick for the second time this pregnancy and am feeling pretty miserable. What is it about pregnancy that brings out the crazy in people? And I'm talking about the pregnant lady herself. I'm talking about all those around her. Its like as soon as someone gets pregnant, it is automatically acceptable to suddenly tell her how to live her life, what to do, how to handle her labor, and remind her how much everything is … [Read more...]