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All systems are go! I had a great doctor's appointment!

Yesterday I had a 34 week check-up and follow up on my Gestational Diabetes testing. Looks like Doc and I have it figured out! My sugars are regulated, my weight is stable and the babies weight is normal so for now, I am doing GREAT! She doesn't see any reason to induce me early unless something changes. So she will let me go to 40 weeks, but not past it. I am SO relieved that we have things under control. At least for now.

I go back next Friday the 24th for my final ultrasound where she checks everything out and I have various tests done. I'm excited to see my boy again! Even if it's even on a computer screen.

I have a good friend who is due the day before me and she's having complications with her blood pressure. Her doctor told her to be ready to be put in the hospital anytime and induced because of the problems. She is so upset. She didn't want to be induced. But of course, she will do what is best for the baby.

Itchy Scratch Stretch Marks...

I have these nasty ugly deep purple stretch marks along my lower belly. It's not enough that they look bad is it? THEY ITCH LIKE CRAZY!!!! It's like having hundreds of misquito bites all at once.

Know what though? I don't care about the stretch marks or the itching. It shows my boy is growing and that makes me very happy...

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Show and Tell Sale

Get ready for another consignment sale! This one is July 16th thru the 21st in Turkey Creek at the old Goody's location. If you want to consign or you want to shop, visit the website for more information! www.showandtellsale.com

We had our first baby class last night...

So my husband and I attended our first of three Labor and Delivery Classes so we can start learning about what we are in for here.

The class was interesting and informative but the highlight was when the men in the room had to take turns wearing an Empathy Belly! Ahahhahaah!!!!!! let them feel what it's like! The funniest part was when the instructor put the belly on the first victim, she threw a pen on the floor and said "here, pick that up for me would ya'?" haha! You should have seen him trying to bend over. It was hilarious and all the ladies in the room were laughing because we SO know what it's like to have to pick things up off the floor. No fun!

Next week we learn about the different methods of delivery and the next week we learn what to do with the baby once it's here. Sitting for three hours is not fun in an uncomfortable chair, but what we are learning is priceless.

Aliens among us...

So the baby is moving like crazy now. And these aren't just subtle little movements. They are HUGE movements. I'll feel him start to move and I'll look down and see the right side of my tummy bulge up, then back down. Up...then back down. It's the funniest thing to watch and certainly interesting to feel. It's truly one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. But I gotta' tell you, when I see my tummy start to move like that, I expect Sigourney Weaver to jump out from behind the corner at any moment.

Doc and I are working hard to stabilize my blood sugar...

I went back today and I'm doing much better with my blood sugar. She told me that these last 7 weeks may be a bit more difficult to control, but we are working hard together to do everything we can to keep it under control. My fasting sugars (after sleeping) were still a bit high so she has adjusted my medication again. I hope this works better this time.

I'm adjusting to the no carb diet. It's not much fun, but it's like the Atkins fad. Remember that? I actually LOST 2 1/2 pounds! haha! The baby is good, but I have lost a bit of weight.

The doc wanted to do an ultrasound today to see how big the baby is to make sure he's growing okay. The little squirt weighs 4.9 pounds! He's perfectly normal in his weight. It's these last few weeks that will be the tell all. I really don't want to have a C-section. I will if it's necessary, but it isn't a choice I want to make. I would rather not be cut open. So doc is working with me to make sure we do everything we possibly can to keep me from having to have a c-section.

So good news today which was nice. Hopefully we can keep my blood sugar under control throughout the rest of my pregnancy.

I've been a bad girl...

GESTATIONAL DIABETES STINKS!  Do you know how hard it is for someone who loves to eat to follow a NO CARB diet????  Especially when pregnancy cravings for sweet stuff are so fierce.  Meat and Veggies, Meat and Veggies, Meat and Veggies.  I'm sick of meat and veggies. 

I had a visit with my doc this afternoon and she still isn't happy with my blood sugar.  Especially my fasting sugars.  I've been up front with her about everything though.  I wrote down everything I ate that triggered the blood sugar level.  No need to lie.  My baby's well-being is at stake!  

So she's about 5 feet tall and thin as a rail and was scolding me.  She's a little spitfire and I love her methods.  She apologized for scolding me, but I told her that I thank her for it.  She has kept me from gaining too much wait throughout my pregnancy and I completely appreciate her for that. She tells it like it is.  She said, if you don't get it under control, you will force me to take the baby by c-section.  The baby will get too big.  There are complications that come along with C-section.  

I really don't want a c-section.  I have to do better on my diet.  It's only 2 more months.  I can totally do this.  I go back next week. I'll keep you posted.  

Who's body is THIS????

Wow. Last night I was looking down at my feet. And I just took a good look at my whole body in the mirror. The baby bump part I like, but the rest of me? Who on earth is THAT???? Wow. My body is completely out of my control it seems and I'm turning into someone I don't recognize. Especially my feet. They are HUGE! The third trimester really hasn't been much fun, I gotta' say. All I want to do is sleep and eat. My hip joints hurt, my back hurts, my feet hurt and nothing fits. Even my big maternity pants are starting to get too tight. I feel like I'm gonna' pop!

And I still have two months to go...Lord help me.