Phew!!! I still have the bruises on my arms from them taking my blood so much but at least I don't have to deal with Gestational Diabetes. Now I can continue to eat all the carbs I want!!!
So as I said in the last post, the last piece of her furniture was being delivered. Well guess what...it wouldn't fit up the stairs!! So my father-in-law & brother-in-law came over Saturday and once again, they couldn't fit it up the stairs either! I was sooo upset but didn't want to show it. Art knew how bad I wanted that set up there so he was really pissed & angry that they couldn't do it. I think I was more pissed because I know what a hassle it was to return the first set of furniture to BRU (which we're still fighting with them about) and I didn't want to go through this all over again.
However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. They really knocked up the armoire trying to get it up the stairs. There are scratches all over the sides & front so we were afraid BRU wouldn't even take it back. Sooo, we actually decided to keep it! We have all cherry furniture in our living room and it matches perfectly so we decided to get rid of the small book case we had and we replaced it with the armoire. It looks so nice! And we found a dresser on BRU.com that you have to put together yourself for $250. So we ordered that and Art will just put it together in the baby’s room. No more trying to get furniture up there. So now we’re just waiting for the new dresser (the THIRD dresser) to come and this furniture nightmare will be over!!! I really hate my stairs! Who ever decided to build my stairs with a 90 degree angle is an idiot! If we ever put the extension on that we're talking about putting on the first thing I'm telling them to do is blow out the wall in the living room and extend my stairs straight!!!
Anyway, I had my doctor appointment on Monday. Everything is going great so far. I'm up a total of 7 pounds and measuring right on schedule. We listened to LC's heartbeat and what a strong heartbeat it was!!! Even the doctor said "Wow, listen to that sound. Nice & Strong!" I'm feeling good. I'm getting very achy though. My lower back hurts and at the end of the day I start feeling some pressure. But it's nothing unbearable. I only have to put up with it for a few more weeks.
Monday we had our second class. She started to teach us Lamaze breathing. It's really starting to hit me now that in two months I'm having this baby! I'm so afraid of the whole giving birth process. I think what's scaring me the most is the fear of not knowing what it feels like. I know that I'll be fine and that I can handle it but I'm just freaking out a little. But I'm also getting so anxious and sooo excited! I can't wait for her to finally be here and to hold her in my arms. I think I'm most excited to see Art with his daughter! I just pray everything will go alright and we have a healthy, beautiful baby girl!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
I'm 30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm officially 30 weeks today...WOOHOO!!! I'm so excited for some reason. I hope I'm this excited when I actually turn 30, which isn't too far away ;o)
Art & I had our first baby class last night. We actually really liked it. Everyone has a different opinion on these classes. Some say they're good, some say they're a waste of money. Art & I both decided to go and form our own opinion about them. We think they're going to be a real help. Especially for Art. He's never really been around babies so some of this stuff is new to him. Yesterday they went over caring for the baby, washing her and changing her diaper. They also taught us how to swaddle and Art got up in front of the whole class to demonstrate. I was such a proud Mama...LOL! We go back on Monday and she'll start teaching us Lamaze breathing for labor. Sounds fun right?
Saturday I went for my 3 hour Glucose test. It wasn't that bad. I had to drink my orange drink when I got there and they had to take my blood four times, at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30. And I had to wait there the entire time. But they had a nice room there with a comfy recliner and cable TV so it was like sitting at home. The worst part was getting the blood drawn four times. My arms are still black & blue from it! Now I just wait for the results. I really hope I pass!!!
Today the last piece of baby furniture is coming. I'm sooo excited! There's still so much that needs to be done around the house though. It's really stressing me out! I feel so overwhelmed at times. I just wish I could hire someone to come in and clean the closet's out, finish the stairs, repaint the hallway, fix the basement and decorate her room. Uggghhhh! It'll get done though, little by little. I hope!
Art & I had our first baby class last night. We actually really liked it. Everyone has a different opinion on these classes. Some say they're good, some say they're a waste of money. Art & I both decided to go and form our own opinion about them. We think they're going to be a real help. Especially for Art. He's never really been around babies so some of this stuff is new to him. Yesterday they went over caring for the baby, washing her and changing her diaper. They also taught us how to swaddle and Art got up in front of the whole class to demonstrate. I was such a proud Mama...LOL! We go back on Monday and she'll start teaching us Lamaze breathing for labor. Sounds fun right?
Saturday I went for my 3 hour Glucose test. It wasn't that bad. I had to drink my orange drink when I got there and they had to take my blood four times, at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30. And I had to wait there the entire time. But they had a nice room there with a comfy recliner and cable TV so it was like sitting at home. The worst part was getting the blood drawn four times. My arms are still black & blue from it! Now I just wait for the results. I really hope I pass!!!
Today the last piece of baby furniture is coming. I'm sooo excited! There's still so much that needs to be done around the house though. It's really stressing me out! I feel so overwhelmed at times. I just wish I could hire someone to come in and clean the closet's out, finish the stairs, repaint the hallway, fix the basement and decorate her room. Uggghhhh! It'll get done though, little by little. I hope!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
I failed....
By 1 friggin point!!!!!!!!! To fail the glucose test you need to score 135 or higher. Guess what my score was......135!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so mad! My doctor said the number was changed recently too. It used to be 140 or higher but there was 1 case where a woman ended up having Gestational Diabetes with a score of 138 so they had to lower it. He said 95% of people who score between 135-140 pass the 3 hour but it just stinks that I have to go for 1 point! Now I have to go to the lab and just wait to drink my drink every hour and get my blood drawn every hour. Anyone have a good book to read??? The good news is he said since my score was 135 I shouldn't really worry. If it was higher he said there would be cause for concern but he doesn't think I'll fail. Bad news is if I do fail I have to go to a nutritionist who will give me a list of foods I can and can not eat. I'm such a picky eater already with this pregnancy, how much more can I cut out? Probably breads which is my only saviour. God I hope I pass!!!
On a happy note, I took my Mom with me to my doctor's appointment yesterday and she got to hear LC's heartbeat! She was sooo cute! She got all teary eyed when she heard it (Yes Mother, I saw you tear up)! I actually lost a pound since last week so I'm only up 4 but baby is doing great and has a nice, strong heartbeat. He said I'm measuring right on schedule and everything looks & sounds great! I have to start going every 2 weeks now instead of every 4.
Our birthing class starts on Monday. It's a 2 hour class every Monday for 5 weeks. I'm actually really excited about it. Art, well he's a different story. Considering Monday's are his only day he doesn't have to work late these days he's not as excited as I am but he'll be there with a smile on his face. He's a trooper. He's been such a great hubby! I love when he talks about how excited he is to finally meet his daughter. He gets this little grin on his face and his dimples come out...It's so cute!
So today is suppose to be the last day of the heat wave. I REALLY hope so. It's killing me. Yesterday was brutal on me. I just couldn't get cool yesterday when I got home. I was sitting in the living room with my little dress on and the AC blowing right on me and it still didn't help. I did manage to sleep good, which is the most important part! But this heat is keeping me from doing things that need to be done around the house. Hopefully this weekend it'll be cooler and I can actually get things done!
On a happy note, I took my Mom with me to my doctor's appointment yesterday and she got to hear LC's heartbeat! She was sooo cute! She got all teary eyed when she heard it (Yes Mother, I saw you tear up)! I actually lost a pound since last week so I'm only up 4 but baby is doing great and has a nice, strong heartbeat. He said I'm measuring right on schedule and everything looks & sounds great! I have to start going every 2 weeks now instead of every 4.
Our birthing class starts on Monday. It's a 2 hour class every Monday for 5 weeks. I'm actually really excited about it. Art, well he's a different story. Considering Monday's are his only day he doesn't have to work late these days he's not as excited as I am but he'll be there with a smile on his face. He's a trooper. He's been such a great hubby! I love when he talks about how excited he is to finally meet his daughter. He gets this little grin on his face and his dimples come out...It's so cute!
So today is suppose to be the last day of the heat wave. I REALLY hope so. It's killing me. Yesterday was brutal on me. I just couldn't get cool yesterday when I got home. I was sitting in the living room with my little dress on and the AC blowing right on me and it still didn't help. I did manage to sleep good, which is the most important part! But this heat is keeping me from doing things that need to be done around the house. Hopefully this weekend it'll be cooler and I can actually get things done!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
No more rings for me =(
Yesterday was the first day I couldn't wear my wedding rings. I'm so upset! I LOVE my rings! To see them sitting in my jewelry box not being worn is just a sin. But they just aren't comfortable anymore. My fingers get so fat and swollen by the end of the day the fat literally hangs over the rings. Then I have to get out the lotion or the soap to help yank them off my finger. So the claddagh ring that Art gave me for our 6 month dating anniversary is on...LOL! The lady my Mom works with has two sets of fake rings that she's going to let me wear. I hope I like them because I don't feel like going out and buying a fake set!
I had my 1 hour glucose test this morning. I had to drink my "orange" drink at 8 and be at the doctor's office exactly 1 hour later so they could take blood. If I fail the test I have to go back for a 3 hour test. Let's hope I pass!!! Everyone talks about how horrible this damn "orange" drink is but I thought it was fine. If you like orange soda than you'll like the drink. I happen to like it so I was fine. I'll post the results when I hear back.
My next doctor's appointment is on Monday. My Mom is coming with me so she can hear LC's heartbeat. She's so excited! After that appointment I start going every two weeks! It's getting so close =)
I'm starting to feel uncomfortable though. By the time I get home from work I'm so tired, my back hurts and I just feel SOOO big. I told Art the other day I feel like I should have a sling holding up my belly! Like it's going to fall off or something! Strange, I know, but I swear it's hard to hold up sometimes! I can tell these last 12 weeks are going to be a little tough. Especially August. Besides that I feel great! My eating habits are getting a little bad again. Things aren't tasting that tasty anymore (except for ice cream and cake) and dinner is beginning to look less and less appealing. I hope I don't get like I was in my first trimester again. I was reading my pregnancy book and it says by now I should be up 17-25 pounds. I'm up 5!
This weekend is going to be 90 degrees so we'll get to see for the first time how badly the heat will affect me. There's a Seafood Festival in Belmar that we're going to. It'll be interesting to see how long I last. Art says maybe we should rethink going but I want my Lobster damn it!!!!!!! That is something that I'll never get sick of! At least I hope not ;)
I had my 1 hour glucose test this morning. I had to drink my "orange" drink at 8 and be at the doctor's office exactly 1 hour later so they could take blood. If I fail the test I have to go back for a 3 hour test. Let's hope I pass!!! Everyone talks about how horrible this damn "orange" drink is but I thought it was fine. If you like orange soda than you'll like the drink. I happen to like it so I was fine. I'll post the results when I hear back.
My next doctor's appointment is on Monday. My Mom is coming with me so she can hear LC's heartbeat. She's so excited! After that appointment I start going every two weeks! It's getting so close =)
I'm starting to feel uncomfortable though. By the time I get home from work I'm so tired, my back hurts and I just feel SOOO big. I told Art the other day I feel like I should have a sling holding up my belly! Like it's going to fall off or something! Strange, I know, but I swear it's hard to hold up sometimes! I can tell these last 12 weeks are going to be a little tough. Especially August. Besides that I feel great! My eating habits are getting a little bad again. Things aren't tasting that tasty anymore (except for ice cream and cake) and dinner is beginning to look less and less appealing. I hope I don't get like I was in my first trimester again. I was reading my pregnancy book and it says by now I should be up 17-25 pounds. I'm up 5!
This weekend is going to be 90 degrees so we'll get to see for the first time how badly the heat will affect me. There's a Seafood Festival in Belmar that we're going to. It'll be interesting to see how long I last. Art says maybe we should rethink going but I want my Lobster damn it!!!!!!! That is something that I'll never get sick of! At least I hope not ;)
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