Thursday, January 7, 2010
32 weeks...33 weeks tomorrow!
We had an amazing holiday back in Kansas City. We had the intentions of staying a week, but ended up staying two weeks. We got to see most of our family and a lot of our friends. It was important to us to make the rounds as this will be our last trip before Jack arrives. It was amazing to have such a beautiful Christmas with snow...and that just so happened to prolong our trip. We didn't want to take any chances driving through Oklahoma, since they got 14 inches of snow in places. We are so blessed to have such an amazing family to spend the holidays with! The holidays were a little difficult for me, since I have been monitoring my blood sugar so closely. Christmas cookies are really hard to resist when you have gestational diabetes. I found myself asking around if anyone knew how many carbs were in fudge. I soon found out that eating 4 pieces of fudge after dinner will really make your blood sugar sky rocket.
I went to the OB earlier this week and everything was great. It was pretty uneventful. I had an appointment with the specialist today and he had nothing but fabulous things to say. My blood sugars were amazing and as a reward he said I only need to check them twice a day...a fasting one in the morning and then a two hour reading after any meal each day. I was so excited to hear that! The best part of the visit was the fact that Jack was measuring perfectly normal and weighed in at 4 lbs. 11 oz. The Dr. said he is a beautiful baby and that he'd like to see us back in 3 weeks.
John and I work on getting something done in the nursery every night. We picked up our rocking chair the other night and got it home, unpacked and inspected and there was a giant chunk missing out of one the sides. So we returned it and have to wait for the reordered chair to come in. The crib and bassinet are ready for Jack. I'm almost done washing all of his stuff. John has a few more things to hang on the walls, but overall I think he could come anytime and we'd be as prepared as any new parents could be.
I can't wait for all of us to meet our little munchkin! It's approaching quickly...only 7 more weeks until our due date. I'll keep you updated!
Love,
R
I went to the OB earlier this week and everything was great. It was pretty uneventful. I had an appointment with the specialist today and he had nothing but fabulous things to say. My blood sugars were amazing and as a reward he said I only need to check them twice a day...a fasting one in the morning and then a two hour reading after any meal each day. I was so excited to hear that! The best part of the visit was the fact that Jack was measuring perfectly normal and weighed in at 4 lbs. 11 oz. The Dr. said he is a beautiful baby and that he'd like to see us back in 3 weeks.
John and I work on getting something done in the nursery every night. We picked up our rocking chair the other night and got it home, unpacked and inspected and there was a giant chunk missing out of one the sides. So we returned it and have to wait for the reordered chair to come in. The crib and bassinet are ready for Jack. I'm almost done washing all of his stuff. John has a few more things to hang on the walls, but overall I think he could come anytime and we'd be as prepared as any new parents could be.
I can't wait for all of us to meet our little munchkin! It's approaching quickly...only 7 more weeks until our due date. I'll keep you updated!
Love,
R
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Apparently I waddle!
Hello All:
Apparently I've started waddling. Between the walking boot that I'm wearing on my healing leg and my growing belly I have developed a penguin like walk...according to John and my brother. I'm just grateful that I'm able to walk at all. Recently I took a 1 hour glucose test and failed, therefore, I had to take a 3 hour glucose test. I then failed the 3 hour glucose test as well. This resulted in me being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It is a form of diabetes that you can develop during pregnancy. This means that my pregnant body is unable to produce enough insulin to compensate for the hormones that the placenta is producing and the glucose that comes from my diet. I now have to monitor my blood sugar 4 times a day and measure and watch everything I eat. This was extremely upsetting when I first found out, however, once I got focused on the fact that this would all be worth it once Jack arrives, it all seemed like no big deal. As John and I discussed...who couldn't use a little help with their diet. I just have to be a lot more aware of what I'm eating and how much of it I'm eating. Jack has been very active and doing all kinds of punching, kicking, somersaults and lots of "exercising". It has been very exciting for John and I to experience. We had a sonogram the other day to check his growth, to make sure the diabetes wasn't making him grow too quickly. He looked great. They weren't able to get us any good pictures because he had his feet in his hands up by his face. Everytime we thought we had a good face picture he would grab his feet again. It was EXTREMELY cute.
The leg is healing great. I've been walking around with my boot when we go out of the house but when I'm at home I go without anything or I wear the ankle stirrup that the Dr. gave me. It has been a long process but I'm glad it is going so well. I'm still moving slow, and as I said above, apparently waddling quite a bit. I'm still having no pain, just some muscle tightness and the bottom of my foot is still getting used to walking on solid ground again.
We are all doing great and it is so nice to finally be walking again. Can't wait to hear from all of you and hope you are enjoying the holiday season.
Love and Miss you,
J&R
Apparently I've started waddling. Between the walking boot that I'm wearing on my healing leg and my growing belly I have developed a penguin like walk...according to John and my brother. I'm just grateful that I'm able to walk at all. Recently I took a 1 hour glucose test and failed, therefore, I had to take a 3 hour glucose test. I then failed the 3 hour glucose test as well. This resulted in me being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It is a form of diabetes that you can develop during pregnancy. This means that my pregnant body is unable to produce enough insulin to compensate for the hormones that the placenta is producing and the glucose that comes from my diet. I now have to monitor my blood sugar 4 times a day and measure and watch everything I eat. This was extremely upsetting when I first found out, however, once I got focused on the fact that this would all be worth it once Jack arrives, it all seemed like no big deal. As John and I discussed...who couldn't use a little help with their diet. I just have to be a lot more aware of what I'm eating and how much of it I'm eating. Jack has been very active and doing all kinds of punching, kicking, somersaults and lots of "exercising". It has been very exciting for John and I to experience. We had a sonogram the other day to check his growth, to make sure the diabetes wasn't making him grow too quickly. He looked great. They weren't able to get us any good pictures because he had his feet in his hands up by his face. Everytime we thought we had a good face picture he would grab his feet again. It was EXTREMELY cute.
The leg is healing great. I've been walking around with my boot when we go out of the house but when I'm at home I go without anything or I wear the ankle stirrup that the Dr. gave me. It has been a long process but I'm glad it is going so well. I'm still moving slow, and as I said above, apparently waddling quite a bit. I'm still having no pain, just some muscle tightness and the bottom of my foot is still getting used to walking on solid ground again.
We are all doing great and it is so nice to finally be walking again. Can't wait to hear from all of you and hope you are enjoying the holiday season.
Love and Miss you,
J&R
Monday, November 30, 2009
Baby & Cast Update
First of all...we had an absolutely fabulous Thanksgiving. My parents were able to come down for the long weekend and brought another couple with them that have been friends of the family since before I was born. It was so fantastic to have Thanksgiving in our new home. We are so thankful for all of our family and friends...and baby Jack too! We hope you all had a great holiday with your families.
The cast has officially been removed and replaced with a walking boot. We just got home from the doctor and he said I can walk on the boot and if I start to experience any pain in my leg I need to rest. I will have the walking boot for 2-3 weeks and whenever I feel comfortable I need to start working my way towards a stirrup. I don't have to go back to see him until after the baby is born to have some xrays done to check all of the progress. John and I are both extremely excited for me to be a little more independent. He has been great through all of this but both of us were very ready for me to be able to walk, shower and get around without assistance.
We have officially entered in to the 3rd trimester. We are 27 weeks along and feeling great. The munchkin is growing like crazy and my belly is too. My appetite is growing as big as the baby as well. We have another appointment with the Ob today and we'll have another sonogram to check a few things that they couldn't see last time. I'll also be having my glucose test to make sure that I don't have gestational diabetes. I'll update later this week with news from today's appointment and any other news we may have.
Love and miss you all!
The cast has officially been removed and replaced with a walking boot. We just got home from the doctor and he said I can walk on the boot and if I start to experience any pain in my leg I need to rest. I will have the walking boot for 2-3 weeks and whenever I feel comfortable I need to start working my way towards a stirrup. I don't have to go back to see him until after the baby is born to have some xrays done to check all of the progress. John and I are both extremely excited for me to be a little more independent. He has been great through all of this but both of us were very ready for me to be able to walk, shower and get around without assistance.
We have officially entered in to the 3rd trimester. We are 27 weeks along and feeling great. The munchkin is growing like crazy and my belly is too. My appetite is growing as big as the baby as well. We have another appointment with the Ob today and we'll have another sonogram to check a few things that they couldn't see last time. I'll also be having my glucose test to make sure that I don't have gestational diabetes. I'll update later this week with news from today's appointment and any other news we may have.
Love and miss you all!
Monday, November 23, 2009
26 weeks
Okay, so we're 26 weeks along and things are still going fantastic. Only one week until cast removal and we are both SO excited. It seems like my belly grows overnight, it gets bigger everyday. The heartburn has increased, it doesn't matter if I eat spicy food or drink water, there should be some antacids close to me. I have several cravings but the most dominate one is crab rangoons...I want a lot of them all the time. Food has become one of my best friends, because I am hungry all the time. I'm not able to eat a lot at each sitting but in just a short time after eating I am ready for some more. Our little munchkin is still very active and he is even more active after I eat. John has been able to feel him kicking and punching around. Last night John and his friends got the baby furniture upstairs and in to the nursery, now it just needs to be assembled.
On another subject, we are so excited to have my parents and close family friends, The Hutsons, down to our house for Thanksgiving. John took me to the store on Saturday and we got all of our yummy ingredients for a fantastic turkey dinner. We have so much to be thankful for this year and I can't wait to share it with family. I wish all of you an amazing and fabulous Thanksgiving!
Love & Miss all of you!
On another subject, we are so excited to have my parents and close family friends, The Hutsons, down to our house for Thanksgiving. John took me to the store on Saturday and we got all of our yummy ingredients for a fantastic turkey dinner. We have so much to be thankful for this year and I can't wait to share it with family. I wish all of you an amazing and fabulous Thanksgiving!
Love & Miss all of you!
Friday, November 13, 2009
25 Weeks!
Hello All!
This is the most recent head shot of our munchkin, taken today at our appointment. He had his hands up by his face and was being pretty shy so the pic isn't as detailed as some of the others have been, but I still think he looks adorable. He weighed in at 1 lb. 13 oz., I can't believe he is almost 2 lbs. His heart rate was great, my blood pressure was great and all is good in our world today. We go back in 2 weeks and will have another sono to check on a few things that they couldn't get a good picture of today and I will also have a 1 hour glucose test (standard procedure to check for gestational diabetes). This will all happen on "get the cast off day". I can't wait to give you all that update. Tyson is also doing well, he loves lying around with me during the day and resting his head on my growing belly...he has got to be the cutest dog in all the world. I know John is getting pretting tired of playing nurse to me during this whole leg mess but he has been fantastic! I don't know what I would do without him. We have so many things to be thankful for and today has been full of reminders. Once again, I hope all is well with ya'll. Love and miss you! -R-
Monday, November 9, 2009
Fantastic Baby Shower
Well...Saturday was the day of the baby shower in Kansas City. It was amazing! My Mom really out did herself. We had delicious food at Cafe Verona and she even had individual cakes for everyone that were covered with blue polka dots...I just LOVE polka dots. After the shower John and I couldn't help but feel extremely lucky. We got an amazing amount of baby items for Jack. He is going to be so rich in love, family and friends. We feel so blessed to have had so many of our friends and family at the shower and to have gotten so many lovely gifts. We also received some lovely gifts by mail from some family that couldn't attend. Thanks Grandma and Aunt Marilyn. All is good with the baby and the leg. The leg seems to be healing well and the baby is VERY active. We have a sonogram appointment on Friday, so we'll have new pictures of Jack. Hope all is well in your life and we love and miss everyone!
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