28 Week Appointment and Glucose Test Results

I PASSED!! Woo Hoo!!

The 1-Hr Glucose test that is. Everyone kept telling me that it didnt matter what I did before the test, that the results would be the same. I'm sorry, but I just don't believe that. Not only that, but I've been told that if I have failed the 1-hr test in the past, I was likely to fail it again.

I took it at a different clinic this time, who required fasting 12 hours before hand. I ended up fasting 20 hours before hand due to timing of the appointment. That SUCKED, but I can definitely say it was worth it not having to take the 3-hr test. Two days before the test I also cut way back on carbs and sugar.

When I got to the appointment they took my blood right away and almost didn't do the test because my blood sugar was so low (48 is low I guess?). Then I drank the drank and was told to sit in the waiting room. I wanted to walk around because I had heard that exercise metabolized sugar better, but they told me I would have a room ready right away to go in for my 28 week appt.  I ended up fidgeting and bouncing as much as possible sitting in my chair until they actually got me in the room 30 minutes later.

The actual 28 week appt. went well. I got the rhogam shot in my hip, had my lady parts checked and was told that although I was measuring 29 weeks (at 27.5 weeks.. change the freaking due date people!) there was very little chance that I would go into labor early at this point. Good news!

After the appointment they took my second blood draw and told me less than five minutes later that it came out perfectly normal. I couldn't help doing a fist pump in the waiting room, aand I was so excited I thought I might cry from sheer happiness all the way home. Yes... that is how bad the 3-hr test SUCKS.

Aaand for dinner I had McDonalds, a Pop-Tart, a Nutrigrain Bar and a piece of cheesecake. Probably not the greatest idea... but I was ready to eat my own hand by that point.

Lovies!
Catherine

Overnight Toddler

A lot has happened in a week! Brianna was so interested in her cousin's toddler beds when she saw them over the weekend, we decided to pick one up for her. It is cherry colored and sleigh bed style. I love it! For now we are just going to let her get used to the idea that it is in her room. We may try it this weekend for a nap or something like that. She has not been trying to get out of her crib, but I still think she's ready, or close to ready for the toddler bed.

Also, she peed in her toilet for the first time! I know this is such a mom-cliche thing to announce, but I was soo excited! She still hasnt figured out that she needs to stay sitting though... so that is kind of gross.

Brianna's word of the week is: Home - love it!

1-hr Glucose Test today! I have been eating low-carb since Monday night and have been fasting since last night at 9:00pm. The test is today at 5:00pm. I don't have super high hopes to pass it because I didn't last time. But I sure as heck am going to try! I'd really rather not take off another day of work to sit in the doctors office for four hours to take the 2nd one.

Lovies,

Catherine

26 weeks 3 days

Mom & Baby

I am starting to feel the weight of this baby inside of me. It's a very odd feeling. When I laugh, he bounces, when I turn over in bed, I have to move him too. It's just so WEIRD! He is already head down and you can tell because the jabs under my ribs are considerably stronger than the ones going the other way. Sometimes he will turn around and make me immediately nauseated. Often lately I am hit with the sadness that this will be the last time I will feel what this feels like. There is no way to capture it. I can videotape my belly moving, but I can't keep that "feeling" of my baby moving around inside of me forever. I know that I will soon forget and it makes me sad! So for now, I am enjoying every little kick, uncomfortable or not.

Things are going very well. I get fatigued a little quicker these days, and I keep developing these mysterious hives on my face- which I assume are pregnancy-related. Otherwise I feel very lucky to have had a virtually easy pregnancy so far.

One thing I have noticed is that I get Braxton Hicks contractions a LOT, like sometimes four or five an hour. I know they say not to call unless its six an hour, and so far they have pretty pretty inconsistent, so I'm not too worried.

Matt & The Fam
Sometimes I look at my husband and wonder how he keeps so cool. I freak out periodically whenever Brianna is being particularily difficult and worry that there is no way I can deal with two. In the same breath, whenever she is being particulaily sweet and adorable, I wonder how I can possibly love another child as much as her. I know these feelings are completely normal, but they are still real. Matt seems to be taking everything in stride. He doesnt even have any interest in setting up the crib yet, and won't let me until May. He is excited about having a son and talks about it often, but never in worry. I have no worries that he will be an amazing father to two, after seeing how great he is with Bri.

6 months down! 3 months left. :)

Motherhood

My new favorite part of the day is getting Bri out of bed in the morning and rocking her in the chair in her room in the dark. I just rub her back and speak to her very softly. This is the only time of day I can get her to snuggle me; it also allows her to wake up slowly and gives us a little time to bond.

I completely agree with the cliche that there is nothing better than being a mother. I thank God every day for my little miracles.

Catherine

Beth & Jon

For anyone who reads my blog, I would appreciate prayers for my best friend Beth and her husband Jon. They are currently 16 weeks pregnant and have experienced a myriad of problems that have caused an emotional roller coaster in their life. They have a very strong faith, but they are still human, and need our support. You can read about her journey here.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers.

Catherine

3/21/12 UPDATE: Baby Bailey Annelise passed from this world over the weekend. We know she is in a better place and hope she knows how much she was loved already. Continued prayers for Jon and Beth while they process the untimely passing of their daughter.

Updated family photo

Hi people, just thought I'd post a recent pic of the family. Hope all is well.

Our Weekend

This past weekend was the best I have had in a long time. It started on Friday night when Matt and I dropped Brianna off at my Mom's for the night. We drove to Maple Grove for dinner since it was near our hotel. As it was a Friday during Lent, our choices were limited. The staples (Red Lobster & Olive Garden) were an hour wait as well as most everything else. I was in no state to stand very long OR wait an hour for my food so I opted to keep searching.

We finally found Biaggi's. Biaggi's turned out to be our last ditch choice that should have been our first. We had never eaten there before but it was amazing!! I had the seafood cannelloni and Matt had the seafood pizza. The large pieces of king crab and lobster on both our dishes were awesome! The free bread definitely topped the cake. Not to mention, the service was excellent.

Since dinner was so great, it put us in a fabulous mood for the rest of the evening. We checked in at our hotel, (La Quinta Inn & Suites) where we were greeted kindly and unexpectedly upgraded to a King suite! Two rooms, two TVs, two bathrooms, a refridgerator and a microwave!  Next we spent some time swimming, and watched  Fast and Furious.

The next day we decided to pick up Bri and drive up to Albertville to do some outlet shopping, where Matt surprised me by taking me to the Coach store and letting me pick out whatever I want! His reasoning was that it was "just because" and he said that I should be able to have something nice. Once I got over the sticker shock (and after an hour of combing through the shelves), I selected a lovely white leather handbag with silver handles and the Coach logo in front. I LOVE it, but I'm not gonna lie...I'm still sort of afraid to touch it.

Afterwards we went home, picked up the house and relaxed for the rest of the night. The next day was Sunday and we spent the day reorganizing the house so that we could move our King SN bed downstairs and set up our new Queen in the bedroom. We got the Queen so that we could fit a pack n'play in the bedroom. It totally gives a whole new look to the place and I love it. There is a ton more room and I am looking forward to getting to snuggle with Matt at night now.

To top it all off, Bri did so well at my Mom's! She went to bed and slept for 11 hours just like at home. It was our first time leaving her since our hospital trip when she was 8 weeks old. I was worried that she might freak out, but she behaved so well and slept like a champ!

Lovies,
Catherine