It doesn't seem possible that little 'Thaniel is a week old today! Wow, it's been a whirlwind. I still have a lot of sleep to catch up on from the previous week. Mom is here and is helping me to get "enough" sleep. It's so hard to not be doing things and resting instead.
Baby is quite the night owl. He likes to get me up hourly each night for feeding. I was so tired on Sunday night that I would get him settled on a breast and then fall asleep. Somehow, he would wake me up when he was done and I would burp him and switch breasts. Then, dh caught me asleep and he was none to pleased. I couldn't help it. Breastfeeding is so very hard -- I had no idea the commitment involved. It would be so much easier to just give up and use formula exclusively, but I am determined to continue. If I need to supplement, I will. But otherwise, he's stuckl with breastmilk.
Okay, no time to write. My eyes are closing as I type. Will update soon.
kell
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
The Newest Overachiever
I don't know where to begin. I've wanted to blog so many times, but I've been busy! My feet are humungo and I need rest, but I feel compelled to share! At the same time, family members need to share their pictures with me. Looking through the contents of my camera, there is so much that dh and I did not get to capture.
The whole labor story will have to wait for later, but for now, "little" Frederick Nathaniel arrived at 12:17 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24th. On the 23rd at 4:00 p.m., we went in for our regular check-up and found we were at 1 to 2 cm. At around 7:00 on Tuesday morning, I was at 7 c.m. We chose not to have an epidural, the only assistance I had was a lovely 1 cc dose of stadol.
He certainly is on his way to being an overachiever -- coming at least 1.5 weeks early and weighing 8 pounds. He's also an overachiver at pooping -- not such a good thing, but at least everything is functioning. He loves to eat all the time, but right now, I just don't seem to have enough milk to satisfy him.
I am including photos I have right now. I hope to get additional ones soon. These were all taken very quickly after birth and believe me, he's much cuter. He's really, really cute, and I'm not at all prejudiced! There is another photo out there somewhere of little Nathaniel in his overachiever t-shirt, but I don't have it yet. Please someone share it with the boy's momma.
Monday, July 23, 2007
1 to 2
That's how much I'm dilated as of today. 1 to 2 cm. I was pleasantly relieved. I was hoping for 3, but afraid it would be zero! So, 1 to 2 was a happy medium. I'm also thinning out -- both of which explain the lovely bloody mucous lately. The cervix check was no big deal, but resulted in much bleeding afterwards, for which I was unprepared.
Dr. K said he'd see us next Monday. I replied that I hoped to see him before then. He said that baby would have to come tonight or tomorrow then, as he would be out of town for the remainder of the week. This stinks. If middle sister gets her new job for which she has an additional interview on Thursday, she will be leaving town on Monday for the entire month of August. I wanted to have the baby before she left. She won't know until Thursday or Friday if she has the job. So, there's no chance of an induction even if dh would agree. So, we're hoping it happens naturally sometime very soon!
Dr. K said he'd see us next Monday. I replied that I hoped to see him before then. He said that baby would have to come tonight or tomorrow then, as he would be out of town for the remainder of the week. This stinks. If middle sister gets her new job for which she has an additional interview on Thursday, she will be leaving town on Monday for the entire month of August. I wanted to have the baby before she left. She won't know until Thursday or Friday if she has the job. So, there's no chance of an induction even if dh would agree. So, we're hoping it happens naturally sometime very soon!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
38 Weeks!
Today has been an exciting and exhausting day. I went in to work because of the quarterly state historic preservation review committee meeting. I had three national register nominations up for consideration. Thankfully they were all accepted -- one was the church from my hometown that has been my pet project since graduate school. The committee members found it to be a really interesting building, as do I. We did make some fun of the owner though -- he's an interesting character as well.
Then, I had lunch upstairs at the museum cafe with my supervisor, the big boss, and one of our consultants (who I find to be a good mom model). Then the office had a party for me -- the guys were really making fun of the fact that they had to go to a baby shower. My co-workers were way too nice and too generous. They're really great. We had some great food -- I had too much sugar. My supervisor even went shopping for me! Shocking!
I came home and put my feet up and took a nap. My feet were huge. I tried to wear "real" shoes -- it's against work policy to wear flip flops and I tried to abide by the rules today.
Then, I had lunch upstairs at the museum cafe with my supervisor, the big boss, and one of our consultants (who I find to be a good mom model). Then the office had a party for me -- the guys were really making fun of the fact that they had to go to a baby shower. My co-workers were way too nice and too generous. They're really great. We had some great food -- I had too much sugar. My supervisor even went shopping for me! Shocking!
I came home and put my feet up and took a nap. My feet were huge. I tried to wear "real" shoes -- it's against work policy to wear flip flops and I tried to abide by the rules today.
Monday, July 16, 2007
3rd Anniversary
Today is mine and dh's 3rd wedding anniversary. It seems like it should be longer, while at the same time it seems as though we just got married. Weird. We watched a documentary at dh's work and had dinner at Snake and Tail. Of course, dh's steak was overdone and mine was underdone. Typical. But it was still good. Dh had a killer headache and I'm exhausted -- it's been so hot today. I hate being sweaty.
We also had a doctor's appointment. Still no news. I'm almost 38 weeks and he still hasn't checked me! What's up with that. I was about to call him on the subject when he said he would check my cervix next week. You know, nothing like waiting till the last minute! It just seems very strange. I made it clear that I'm ready and he said "let's try to wait a couple more weeks." Blarg.
I had lunch with my co-workers. That was nice. They're having a party for me on Thursday after the Review Committee meeting. I wanted to have baby on Friday after the meeting, but, that seems doubtful. Oh, well, just a couple more weeks.
We also had a doctor's appointment. Still no news. I'm almost 38 weeks and he still hasn't checked me! What's up with that. I was about to call him on the subject when he said he would check my cervix next week. You know, nothing like waiting till the last minute! It just seems very strange. I made it clear that I'm ready and he said "let's try to wait a couple more weeks." Blarg.
I had lunch with my co-workers. That was nice. They're having a party for me on Thursday after the Review Committee meeting. I wanted to have baby on Friday after the meeting, but, that seems doubtful. Oh, well, just a couple more weeks.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
37w2d
Dh and I are enjoying a relaxing day at home. We've watched a pay per view movie and I've had at least one nap. We figure this is our last "free" weekend -- mom will be here next weekend and so might someone else! :)
Speaking of little ones, we're the proud great aunt and great uncle of a new little guy who is still currently nameless. He arrived sometime after 4 p.m. yesterday and is a cutie. I got to hear some of his first cries over the phone but am not allowed to go visit. It would be about a three hour drive each way, just too much at this point. We'll get the cousins together very soon though! Apparently, they're having as much of a name problem as we are! Dh keeps coming up with possibilities, but there always seems to be a problem. Like "Nathaniel" -- I like Nathaniel and I like Nate, but I hate Nathan. Dh hates Nate, but likes Nathan! I say we'll come up with something when the time comes.
I've gotten a lot of baby related work done over the past few days. Everything is washed and in its correct place. The bassinet is in our room and I have changing stations in the living room, bedroom, and nursery. The car seats are ready for daddy to put them in the cars. The bags are packed. The bookshelves and baskets in the nursery need to be painted, but mom is going to do that next week. I have the paint and other supplies.
My poor belly. I have a big u-shaped stretch mark on the front. It really itches on the right, too, because that's the side where it seems to be sticking out all of the time. I'm constantly lopsided.
Speaking of little ones, we're the proud great aunt and great uncle of a new little guy who is still currently nameless. He arrived sometime after 4 p.m. yesterday and is a cutie. I got to hear some of his first cries over the phone but am not allowed to go visit. It would be about a three hour drive each way, just too much at this point. We'll get the cousins together very soon though! Apparently, they're having as much of a name problem as we are! Dh keeps coming up with possibilities, but there always seems to be a problem. Like "Nathaniel" -- I like Nathaniel and I like Nate, but I hate Nathan. Dh hates Nate, but likes Nathan! I say we'll come up with something when the time comes.
I've gotten a lot of baby related work done over the past few days. Everything is washed and in its correct place. The bassinet is in our room and I have changing stations in the living room, bedroom, and nursery. The car seats are ready for daddy to put them in the cars. The bags are packed. The bookshelves and baskets in the nursery need to be painted, but mom is going to do that next week. I have the paint and other supplies.
My poor belly. I have a big u-shaped stretch mark on the front. It really itches on the right, too, because that's the side where it seems to be sticking out all of the time. I'm constantly lopsided.
Monday, July 09, 2007
No News
Went to the doctor this morning. He did spend more time with us, but still not very much. I had the strep B screen and we discussed my achiness, swollen feet, and my fluctuating blood sugar, but he didn't seem very concerned. I didn't ask if I was dilated or anything. Next week. I did mention that I've been having minor cramps, etc. He said at this point, he wouldn't stop anything if it started. That's really specific.
My feet are really swollen again tonight, like puffy marshmallows. It's lots of fun.
My feet are really swollen again tonight, like puffy marshmallows. It's lots of fun.
Friday, July 06, 2007
36w1d
Well, we're down to under 4 weeks to go! Yeah! Uncomfortable does not seem to adequately describe how I feel. Sometimes I'm great -- at other times, I feel like I constantly have to go to the bathroom, even right after I've gone! It makes going out to do things very difficult. I'm trying to get all shopping trips/errands done now, because I only assume this will get worse. Yesterday, I was trying to wash the car and thought I would have to leave and come back to finish. But, I eventually managed to finish up.
I picked up our maternity photo prints yesterday and had fun playing with those. I had to make some enlargements to put in a frame for the nursery.
Hopefully somebody will paint my storage baskets for me today or tomorrow. These go on the shelves in the nursery. Mom is going to paint the shelves a darker color when she gets here to stay.
I picked up our maternity photo prints yesterday and had fun playing with those. I had to make some enlargements to put in a frame for the nursery.
Hopefully somebody will paint my storage baskets for me today or tomorrow. These go on the shelves in the nursery. Mom is going to paint the shelves a darker color when she gets here to stay.
Friday, June 29, 2007
"Lady of Leisure"
Well, today was my last day of work before baby! I had originally planned to work until next Monday, but because of the way that leave works, it was better to start my maternity leave today! And I'm very glad that today was it! I'm tired, my feet are swollen, and I finished my projects.
I have so many things I want to get done -- washing windows, cleaning under appliances, spending time with mom. I want to have everything ready for baby too.
Most of my family is away in California, on their way to the family reunion that I was supposed to help with. But I'm not at all sad I can't be there. I wouldn't trade this belly for the world! But it's sad that everyone is gone. I hope they're having a good time. No more car breakdowns!
We are supposed to go to the doctor on Monday, but with the death of Scott's step-grandfather, things have gotten more complicated. He's a pall bearer so he has to be at the funeral. But our appointment is at the same time.
We're going out to dinner with friends sometime tomorrow. Other than that, we have no firm plans for the rest of the weekend. We need to mow the yard, but how can you mow when it rains multiple inches each day? We're having to get home by taking alternate routes -- the water has been over our low water bridge every day.
Oh, the nursery rocker is finished! I promised to attach a photo. I will take a photo later of the nursery as it is now. It finally looks like a nursery, although it still needs some accessories.
I have so many things I want to get done -- washing windows, cleaning under appliances, spending time with mom. I want to have everything ready for baby too.
Most of my family is away in California, on their way to the family reunion that I was supposed to help with. But I'm not at all sad I can't be there. I wouldn't trade this belly for the world! But it's sad that everyone is gone. I hope they're having a good time. No more car breakdowns!
We are supposed to go to the doctor on Monday, but with the death of Scott's step-grandfather, things have gotten more complicated. He's a pall bearer so he has to be at the funeral. But our appointment is at the same time.
We're going out to dinner with friends sometime tomorrow. Other than that, we have no firm plans for the rest of the weekend. We need to mow the yard, but how can you mow when it rains multiple inches each day? We're having to get home by taking alternate routes -- the water has been over our low water bridge every day.
Oh, the nursery rocker is finished! I promised to attach a photo. I will take a photo later of the nursery as it is now. It finally looks like a nursery, although it still needs some accessories.
Shower
I just thought I was way behind on blogging when writing my last post. Now, I am really behind. I've been really tired and really busy.
Last Sunday, the 24th, was our baby shower at church. It was lots of fun and we received lots of wonderful gifts -- now our nursery doesn't look so desolate! We still have some items we need, but most of checklist is now checked! Thanks so much to Kirsten, Adrienne, Rebecca, and Cathy for making everything so wonderful! On Monday and Tuesday, we exchanged some duplicate items and used our gift cards to make additional purchases, like a mattress. So, I finally got to make the bed.
These pictures are from the shower. Don't I look huge? :)
Last Sunday, the 24th, was our baby shower at church. It was lots of fun and we received lots of wonderful gifts -- now our nursery doesn't look so desolate! We still have some items we need, but most of checklist is now checked! Thanks so much to Kirsten, Adrienne, Rebecca, and Cathy for making everything so wonderful! On Monday and Tuesday, we exchanged some duplicate items and used our gift cards to make additional purchases, like a mattress. So, I finally got to make the bed.
These pictures are from the shower. Don't I look huge? :)
Friday, June 15, 2007
Way Behind
I promised pictures last week, but I just never seemed to get around to it. It's been a very busy time. So, I'm attaching a photo of the nursery as it is now, as well as the photo of my belly from last Wednesday night. I look like a whale!
We have an appointment with a prospective pediatrician this morning. Hopefully we like her and that's that. I don't want to meet with any other doctors. This one came recommended and is conveniently located.
The young ladies from church had dinner and dessert at the Chees*cake F*ctory last night. It was yummy.
It continues to rain here, almost constantly.
We're off to the south this weekend to "help" with a wedding. I don't know how helpful I can be.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Survived the Conference
As the title of this blog entry suggests, I did survive the hp conference. But, I think I did serious damage to my bottom half. Sitting in a wooden chair all day long is just too much. Needless to say, my lovely hemorrhoids have reemerged this week (due to too much sitting and the change in my diet, I guess). There is also a decided increase in the amount of pelvic pressure I am feeling. I think this baby has dropped or begun to drop. He/she is still very, very busy. I have an abundance of new stretch marks as well -- on my legs and my hips. My ankles are permanently swollen.
Tomorrow we have our first every two week doctor's appointment. Then we have a busy rest of the week, with birthing class Wednesday night, dh helping with bil's fence, and some other stuff that I can't remember at the moment.
In other good news, my mom helped me work on the slipcover for the nursery and it is practically finished -- I just need to do some touchups. I am so relieved because it actually looks okay. It was a lot of hard work though. I am so anxious to finish in that room, but am trying to be patient and buy nothing (or almost nothing). We also went to Target to look over our registry items and add additional things. That is always fun! I had to go to the bathroom three times while we were there and we weren't there long! I have to go all of the time.
I am in the office all week (no fun trips to look forward to). I am off to Lane on Friday or Saturday to help with a wedding. Am looking forward to it! I also have to take some photos for a NR nomination while I'm home. The local historical society also wants me to talk to them about a project they're currently working on. We'll see.
Have a good Monday!
Tomorrow we have our first every two week doctor's appointment. Then we have a busy rest of the week, with birthing class Wednesday night, dh helping with bil's fence, and some other stuff that I can't remember at the moment.
In other good news, my mom helped me work on the slipcover for the nursery and it is practically finished -- I just need to do some touchups. I am so relieved because it actually looks okay. It was a lot of hard work though. I am so anxious to finish in that room, but am trying to be patient and buy nothing (or almost nothing). We also went to Target to look over our registry items and add additional things. That is always fun! I had to go to the bathroom three times while we were there and we weren't there long! I have to go all of the time.
I am in the office all week (no fun trips to look forward to). I am off to Lane on Friday or Saturday to help with a wedding. Am looking forward to it! I also have to take some photos for a NR nomination while I'm home. The local historical society also wants me to talk to them about a project they're currently working on. We'll see.
Have a good Monday!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
32 Weeks!
We've made it to the 8th month. I have pictures to post, but am short on time, so that will have to wait until the weekend.
This is the week I've been dreading at work, our Statewide Preservation Conference. I'm out of the office, but yesterday I had to give a 45 minute presentation and then I'll be late every day, especially tonight. I probably won't get home until after 10:00. Last night, I was home around 6:00, but I was exhausted. I fell asleep on the couch at 9:00 as dh was watching the Stanley Cup Finals. I did sleep better though, not as much pelvic discomfort. So, I'm not looking forward to today -- I'll have to really pace myself during the day and rest frequently. But thankfully my presentation is over. I have virtually no responsibilities today although I have to moderate sessions all day tomorrow.
Our crib is here and put together. Dh put it together in the same amount of time it took for me to find the camera to take a picture of him putting it together. I had stashed the camera in my sewing basket! What a perfect place for it. But, I did get a picture of him assembling it (he was really finished at that point) for our baby book. I'm still trying to decide where to put what in the nursery. I keep moving things around. I think I am going to need a bumper pad, so I am trying to locate one. The dust ruffle I have may not be necessary. I also moved a bookshelf into the room. I want to put baskets in it for storage.
Baby has been very active lately, sticking his/her butt or head out and moving my belly around.
Well, have a good day. I will post belly and nursery pics soon.
This is the week I've been dreading at work, our Statewide Preservation Conference. I'm out of the office, but yesterday I had to give a 45 minute presentation and then I'll be late every day, especially tonight. I probably won't get home until after 10:00. Last night, I was home around 6:00, but I was exhausted. I fell asleep on the couch at 9:00 as dh was watching the Stanley Cup Finals. I did sleep better though, not as much pelvic discomfort. So, I'm not looking forward to today -- I'll have to really pace myself during the day and rest frequently. But thankfully my presentation is over. I have virtually no responsibilities today although I have to moderate sessions all day tomorrow.
Our crib is here and put together. Dh put it together in the same amount of time it took for me to find the camera to take a picture of him putting it together. I had stashed the camera in my sewing basket! What a perfect place for it. But, I did get a picture of him assembling it (he was really finished at that point) for our baby book. I'm still trying to decide where to put what in the nursery. I keep moving things around. I think I am going to need a bumper pad, so I am trying to locate one. The dust ruffle I have may not be necessary. I also moved a bookshelf into the room. I want to put baskets in it for storage.
Baby has been very active lately, sticking his/her butt or head out and moving my belly around.
Well, have a good day. I will post belly and nursery pics soon.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
31 weeks!
Well, 31 weeks tomorrow, that is. Very exciting. I keep thinking in terms of "we have 6 to 9 more weeks." I know it could be more like 10.
Last night was bad -- long and uncomfortable. I was up 3 times before 1:30 a.m. I'm trying to wear myself out tonight so I'll pass out from exhaustion. It's 9:53 and I'm about to start a second load of laundry. It's also snack time. I had to stop at the local dairy store on the way home for some bread and dh requested some ice cream. It was very hard to resist.
I've had a productive week thus far at work, trying to finish up things on my to do list for before I go on maternity leave. Sometimes I make stupid mistakes in my writing and it really makes me mad. I don't like looking incompetent! Next week is our big conference in Guthrie. My duties there keep increasing. I still have to write a 45 minute presentation. I plan to work on that tomorrow and Friday. I have started on it, as I'm not a complete procrastinator.
My belly seems to be moving in all sorts of directions lately as baby is very, very active. A couple kicks have been very painful. Baby seems to get some part of his/her body in delicate places quite often. I have to rub on the belly to get the baby dislodged.
We're now register at Babies 'R Us, Target, and an online site called wildflower diapers. The diaper place has the toilet sprayer attachment I'm really interested in for spraying cloth diapers. I want to decrease the gross factor as much as possible.
Time to change out the laundry.
Last night was bad -- long and uncomfortable. I was up 3 times before 1:30 a.m. I'm trying to wear myself out tonight so I'll pass out from exhaustion. It's 9:53 and I'm about to start a second load of laundry. It's also snack time. I had to stop at the local dairy store on the way home for some bread and dh requested some ice cream. It was very hard to resist.
I've had a productive week thus far at work, trying to finish up things on my to do list for before I go on maternity leave. Sometimes I make stupid mistakes in my writing and it really makes me mad. I don't like looking incompetent! Next week is our big conference in Guthrie. My duties there keep increasing. I still have to write a 45 minute presentation. I plan to work on that tomorrow and Friday. I have started on it, as I'm not a complete procrastinator.
My belly seems to be moving in all sorts of directions lately as baby is very, very active. A couple kicks have been very painful. Baby seems to get some part of his/her body in delicate places quite often. I have to rub on the belly to get the baby dislodged.
We're now register at Babies 'R Us, Target, and an online site called wildflower diapers. The diaper place has the toilet sprayer attachment I'm really interested in for spraying cloth diapers. I want to decrease the gross factor as much as possible.
Time to change out the laundry.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
The Big 30!
We made it to 30 weeks today. Yeah! The baby has been very, very busy today. It's so much fun to kick mommy's bladder and other internal organs.
I heard from the dietician this evening -- I only have to test two days out of each week. Of course, I have to test four times on each of those days, but still it's a major improvement. I just have to be really careful with visible sugar -- that I have to avoid completely. I'm developing a taste for sugar free jelly -- well, I"m trying to develop a taste for it.
Tomorrow I'm off to Marietta, to document an old jail and and the Santa Fe Depot. I started writing the nominations already, but need to visit the sites to get a better architectural description.
Still no word on the baby bed. I'm ready for it to get here! Maybe over the weekend.
We're so looking forward to the 3 day holiday weekend! (Of course, we have prepared childbirth class on Saturday morning, but other than that, we have no plans).
I heard from the dietician this evening -- I only have to test two days out of each week. Of course, I have to test four times on each of those days, but still it's a major improvement. I just have to be really careful with visible sugar -- that I have to avoid completely. I'm developing a taste for sugar free jelly -- well, I"m trying to develop a taste for it.
Tomorrow I'm off to Marietta, to document an old jail and and the Santa Fe Depot. I started writing the nominations already, but need to visit the sites to get a better architectural description.
Still no word on the baby bed. I'm ready for it to get here! Maybe over the weekend.
We're so looking forward to the 3 day holiday weekend! (Of course, we have prepared childbirth class on Saturday morning, but other than that, we have no plans).
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Weekend
Baby has been very active the last few days. He or she seems to be rolling around and every once in a while, a hard body part will stick out from my stomach.
Dh and I endured the second birthing class today. The classes are really good, actually. Today was the class on labor.
I am still coping with this dietary change. I seem to be hungry and lethargic most of the time, which stinks. My numbers have still all been well below normal. I had to go pick up additional test strips. A 25 day supply was 60.00 -- and that was just my copay! Pretty ridiculous. And then, I finally made it to the grocery store -- low carb stuff is expensive. Oh and I got yelled at by a rude man because I wouldn't let him pull out in front of me. He told me to stop talking on the phone. The phone had nothing to do with it. I was waiting to drive in front of the store to find a parking space because the person in front of me was dropping someone off. The rude man thought I should let him go even after I could pull forward. I did -- I think I'm too nice. I should just have gunned it and made him wait. I had the right of way. His comment bothered me the whole time I was at the store. JERK!
Meg, good luck with the concert tomorrow. Enjoy the desserts! Someone could send me pictures of Quinna's kitchen, btw. Since I don't know when I'll get down there. :)
Have a blessed and restful Sunday!
Dh and I endured the second birthing class today. The classes are really good, actually. Today was the class on labor.
I am still coping with this dietary change. I seem to be hungry and lethargic most of the time, which stinks. My numbers have still all been well below normal. I had to go pick up additional test strips. A 25 day supply was 60.00 -- and that was just my copay! Pretty ridiculous. And then, I finally made it to the grocery store -- low carb stuff is expensive. Oh and I got yelled at by a rude man because I wouldn't let him pull out in front of me. He told me to stop talking on the phone. The phone had nothing to do with it. I was waiting to drive in front of the store to find a parking space because the person in front of me was dropping someone off. The rude man thought I should let him go even after I could pull forward. I did -- I think I'm too nice. I should just have gunned it and made him wait. I had the right of way. His comment bothered me the whole time I was at the store. JERK!
Meg, good luck with the concert tomorrow. Enjoy the desserts! Someone could send me pictures of Quinna's kitchen, btw. Since I don't know when I'll get down there. :)
Have a blessed and restful Sunday!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
No More Cake For Me!
Well, I have gestational diabetes. From looking at the number with the dietician, it looks like I have a mild case. In fact my numbers were within the normal range (if I wasn't pregnant). The dietician thinks that the doctor is just playing it safe -- doesn't want me to have a giant baby or any other complications.
So, for this week, I have to monitor my blood sugar four times per day. Once before breakfast, then 2 hours after each meal. I have to significantly cut back on carbs and no fruit in the morning. Not much fruit period. And no desserts. That stinks, but oh well.
This has been a really crazy week. Dh has been late almost every night and had to work from home. I've been working on that wonderful slipcover for the nursery rocking chair -- so I've worked myself to the bone every night. Okay, I haven't been working that hard, but it certainly feels that way. I think it's going to work out okay. I basted most of the pieces together tonight -- I'm departing a bit from the instructions, but I was more comfortable with basting first and then using the machine. That way, I can hopefully get a better, more custom fit.
In other news, our cloth diapers finally came. Yeah! I went by the baby store today and no word on our baby bed. They expect a shipment any time, though.
I am glad tomorrow is Friday. I've been to the lab 3 times this week, plus the doctor once, missing an entire day of work if you add up all the hours. Of course, if I was going to miss this was an okay week to miss because I'm supposed to be doing some website editing and OSU messed up the website -- I couldn't even do the editing. So, I worked on my pet project National Register nomination instead. Hopefully that's almost finished.
This weekend will be full as well, with shopping for MIL's mother's day gift tomorrow night (game night for the guys), then birthing healthy babies class on Saturday morning, working at MIL in the afternoon on Saturday, and a baseball game on Sunday afternoon. I may not make the baseball game. Sitting on bleachers for several hours does not sound at all pleasant at the moment. My bootie is awfully sore these days. Sorry, Meg, that I can't make your concert. Just think, if I don't drive down, I can make a bigger donation! Stupid gas prices.
Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!
So, for this week, I have to monitor my blood sugar four times per day. Once before breakfast, then 2 hours after each meal. I have to significantly cut back on carbs and no fruit in the morning. Not much fruit period. And no desserts. That stinks, but oh well.
This has been a really crazy week. Dh has been late almost every night and had to work from home. I've been working on that wonderful slipcover for the nursery rocking chair -- so I've worked myself to the bone every night. Okay, I haven't been working that hard, but it certainly feels that way. I think it's going to work out okay. I basted most of the pieces together tonight -- I'm departing a bit from the instructions, but I was more comfortable with basting first and then using the machine. That way, I can hopefully get a better, more custom fit.
In other news, our cloth diapers finally came. Yeah! I went by the baby store today and no word on our baby bed. They expect a shipment any time, though.
I am glad tomorrow is Friday. I've been to the lab 3 times this week, plus the doctor once, missing an entire day of work if you add up all the hours. Of course, if I was going to miss this was an okay week to miss because I'm supposed to be doing some website editing and OSU messed up the website -- I couldn't even do the editing. So, I worked on my pet project National Register nomination instead. Hopefully that's almost finished.
This weekend will be full as well, with shopping for MIL's mother's day gift tomorrow night (game night for the guys), then birthing healthy babies class on Saturday morning, working at MIL in the afternoon on Saturday, and a baseball game on Sunday afternoon. I may not make the baseball game. Sitting on bleachers for several hours does not sound at all pleasant at the moment. My bootie is awfully sore these days. Sorry, Meg, that I can't make your concert. Just think, if I don't drive down, I can make a bigger donation! Stupid gas prices.
Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Glucose Testing
I went in Monday morning at 7:40 for my 28 week gestational diabetes test. I made it to work around 9:30. Then, I had to go back to the doctor at 4:00 for my regular appointment. There, I found out that I failed the glucose tolerance test. I also had some nitrates in my u/a, so I have to watch out for a bladder infection.
So, this morning I went back at 6:50 to do the 3 hour glucose tolerance test. Four blood draws! Lots of scary mental patients (I was really uncomfortable several times -- one lady was crying and ranting and two guys were sitting in the chairs rocking themselves back and forth). I fell asleep after the first blood draw and then the time passed fairly quickly. I made it back to work around 10:40. I worked a few minutes and then went to get some lunch upstairs. I waited too long -- by the time I got some food, I was shaking and sweating. But I felt better after eating, although still fairly tired.
I hoped to hear something by late this afternoon, but nada. I called the doctor, but they assured me they had no results. So now I have to wait until tomorrow morning, at least. I just want to know what is going on.
In other news, dh let me celebrate my first mother's day despite his insistence that this one really doesn't count. For my last birthday, he bought me an iPod nano. Well, I love it, but it's hard for me to use (clip on my carrying case doesn't work well and it's too big even though it's small). So, he bought me a shuffle -- it's the perfect size and the clip is part of the package! I love it and he needed an iPod of his own, so he is taking the nano. Thanks, sweetheart!
So, this morning I went back at 6:50 to do the 3 hour glucose tolerance test. Four blood draws! Lots of scary mental patients (I was really uncomfortable several times -- one lady was crying and ranting and two guys were sitting in the chairs rocking themselves back and forth). I fell asleep after the first blood draw and then the time passed fairly quickly. I made it back to work around 10:40. I worked a few minutes and then went to get some lunch upstairs. I waited too long -- by the time I got some food, I was shaking and sweating. But I felt better after eating, although still fairly tired.
I hoped to hear something by late this afternoon, but nada. I called the doctor, but they assured me they had no results. So now I have to wait until tomorrow morning, at least. I just want to know what is going on.
In other news, dh let me celebrate my first mother's day despite his insistence that this one really doesn't count. For my last birthday, he bought me an iPod nano. Well, I love it, but it's hard for me to use (clip on my carrying case doesn't work well and it's too big even though it's small). So, he bought me a shuffle -- it's the perfect size and the clip is part of the package! I love it and he needed an iPod of his own, so he is taking the nano. Thanks, sweetheart!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
28 Weeks
Last night was terrible -- I was ready to give up on sleep at 1:30. I finally started sleeping well when it was time to get up. Oh, well, it will all be worth it.
Thursday seems to be when fatigue really hits me and I don't know how I'm gonna get through Friday. Spending almost four hours in a car today didn't help, especially when combined with sitting through all day meetings. But otherwise, it was a good trip.
Last evening after work seemed to drag. I was tired, so I rested after fixing dinner. Tonight I tried to keep myself busy. I did some cleaning and gathered some donations for pickup tomorrow by a local charity. I've really been wanting to clean out some cabinets and closets -- stuff we don't need and don't use that is just taking up space. I love to de-clutter, especially right now. There's much more to do, but I did all I could physically handle tonight. I almost fell twice in the bath (I cleaned the tub and it was super slick). Hopefully I'll be able to sleep because I'm so tired.
I get to leave about 1.5 hours early tomorrow because of working longer than usual today. This is good because mom will be in town. Not sure what our plans are, I told her it's her decision. She said she hates making decisions. Me, too! I hope to take the rocking chair for the nursery to the upholsterers. It's gonna cost more than I want to spend, but it will be nice when it's finished. And it's still much less than a comparable new chair, even if I could find a new one I actually like. Definitely looking forward to mom's visit, although I may find things around here to keep her busy.
Have a good night!
Thursday seems to be when fatigue really hits me and I don't know how I'm gonna get through Friday. Spending almost four hours in a car today didn't help, especially when combined with sitting through all day meetings. But otherwise, it was a good trip.
Last evening after work seemed to drag. I was tired, so I rested after fixing dinner. Tonight I tried to keep myself busy. I did some cleaning and gathered some donations for pickup tomorrow by a local charity. I've really been wanting to clean out some cabinets and closets -- stuff we don't need and don't use that is just taking up space. I love to de-clutter, especially right now. There's much more to do, but I did all I could physically handle tonight. I almost fell twice in the bath (I cleaned the tub and it was super slick). Hopefully I'll be able to sleep because I'm so tired.
I get to leave about 1.5 hours early tomorrow because of working longer than usual today. This is good because mom will be in town. Not sure what our plans are, I told her it's her decision. She said she hates making decisions. Me, too! I hope to take the rocking chair for the nursery to the upholsterers. It's gonna cost more than I want to spend, but it will be nice when it's finished. And it's still much less than a comparable new chair, even if I could find a new one I actually like. Definitely looking forward to mom's visit, although I may find things around here to keep her busy.
Have a good night!
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