There are only five weeks left until Abigail is due. How did that happen? On one hand, I am beyond ready. I am very done with all aspects of being pregnant.On the other hand, it means Matt and I only have 5 weeks left of it being just him and me for at least 18 years. Longer since we plan on having more than 1 child.There are also still things I need for Abigail, the nursery, and for me since our registries were barely touched. Here's a peek.-diaper covers (doing cloth diapers after the first … [Read more...]
What a Week!
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...]