Tuesday, November 28, 2006
This just in ...
I just got a call from my doctor's office and my test results were NORMAL!! Thank goodness! I always try to watch what I eat, but at least now I don't have to cut the sugar out of my diet. What would I do without my candy and sodas? Thank you to all of those who were praying for me!
Still No Word
I had mentioned a week or so ago that I was going to the doctor for my monthly check up and glucose screening. Well, last week the doctor's office called and said that the results for my glucose screen were positive. The levels weren't high, but it was still a positive. Therefore, I went back to the doctor's office last Wednesday to do the long glucose screen. This consists of having my blood drawn, drinking the lovely orange sugar drink, then waiting an hour to have my blood drawn again. Then they take my blood again on the hour for the next two hours. Let's just say that I got a lot of reading done those three hours I was there. The point of all of this is to mention that they still have not called me back to tell me what my results are. I was glad that I wouldn't find out until after Thanksgiving because I was able to eat what I wanted and not have to think about the effects. However, I am now anxious to know if I have gestational diabetes or not. I am hoping that no news is good news. If it were serious, they would have called me by now. Right?
Other news. Colin and I are steadily making progress on the nursery. I finished painting the walls and he has put up all of the crown moulding and chair rail. Now we will have someone come and paint the trim. He has also sanded the crib and dresser and hopefully will paint it sometime this week. My plan is to get as much as we can done this week since my family will be coming up for our baby shower. I want them to at least be able to get an idea of what it will look like when it is finished.
Other news. Colin and I are steadily making progress on the nursery. I finished painting the walls and he has put up all of the crown moulding and chair rail. Now we will have someone come and paint the trim. He has also sanded the crib and dresser and hopefully will paint it sometime this week. My plan is to get as much as we can done this week since my family will be coming up for our baby shower. I want them to at least be able to get an idea of what it will look like when it is finished.
Monday, November 27, 2006
31 Weeks
Here is what BabyCenter.com says about my baby at 31 weeks:
This week, your baby measures about 16 inches long. She weighs a little over 3 lbs and is headed for a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and is beginning to accumulate a layer of fat underneath her skin in preparation for life as a newborn. As a result, her arms, legs, and body are filling out.
I also read in one of my baby books that she will be growing about a half a pound and a half an inch a week from now until she is born. It is amazing to me that I am actually carrying around a baby in my tummy that weighs about 3 lbs! She is definitely starting to take up more room in there and making me more uncomfortable. Since she moves all the time, she has a tendency to kick or punch all of my internal organs which usually doesn't feel very good. (I am thankful that at least for now she seems to sleep pretty well when I sleep.) I have also noticed that my back seems to hurt more if I am not sitting against something or standing up straight. There just isn't any time right now for my aches and pains since I have a lot to do to get ready for Christmas and for her arrival (9 more weeks!).
This week, your baby measures about 16 inches long. She weighs a little over 3 lbs and is headed for a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and is beginning to accumulate a layer of fat underneath her skin in preparation for life as a newborn. As a result, her arms, legs, and body are filling out.
I also read in one of my baby books that she will be growing about a half a pound and a half an inch a week from now until she is born. It is amazing to me that I am actually carrying around a baby in my tummy that weighs about 3 lbs! She is definitely starting to take up more room in there and making me more uncomfortable. Since she moves all the time, she has a tendency to kick or punch all of my internal organs which usually doesn't feel very good. (I am thankful that at least for now she seems to sleep pretty well when I sleep.) I have also noticed that my back seems to hurt more if I am not sitting against something or standing up straight. There just isn't any time right now for my aches and pains since I have a lot to do to get ready for Christmas and for her arrival (9 more weeks!).
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Today is the day
Today is the day when I start recording all the things going on in preparation for our newest addition to our family. Colin and I are so excited that we will be starting our little family in January (hopefully she will wait until then). This pregnancy has gone by so fast and before I know it our little girl will be here! We have been so blessed that so far everything has been pretty smooth. But since so many things have already changed in our lives and will change even more, I want to use this site as a way to share with family and friends the many things going on. Not only do I want to share with others our life, but I want to be able to look back and remember how things were "back in the day". Since I am new to this blogging stuff, please be patient as I figure all of this out.
Things going on right now:
- I am currently 29 weeks pregnant with a baby girl and feeling great! Her name will be announced when she gets here, but I can share that she will have the same initials as her daddy. If you need a name to call her in the mean time, you can always call her Cookie or Candy Apple like a couple of our friends do. My mom just calls her Miss Parker for now and is anxiously waiting to find out her name.
- Tomorrow I go in for another check up to make sure everything is OK, plus I will be doing my glucose screening (please pray that this goes well!).
- On Thursday I have a dentist appointment. Let's hope I don't have 13 cavities like I did last time (or maybe it was 14?).
- I started painting the nursery this weekend but still have more to do. Not exactly sure about the colors yet, but I will have a better idea of how I feel when it is complete.
- Colin has started sanding the crib and will hopefully work on it some more this weekend (keeping my fingers crossed). After he finishes that he will have the chest of drawers to sand and paint.
- My good friend Laura finished sewing the bumper pads and now they just need to be stuffed. They are so precious! Thank you Laura for your hard work on this!
- Just about one more week and it will be Thanksgiving! I can't wait to have a couple of days off work and be able to spend time with family.
- Our little girl moves around all the time in my tummy. She doesn't just move a little, but a lot! I think she will be active just like her daddy. Maybe she will even be a soccer player too!
Things going on right now:
- I am currently 29 weeks pregnant with a baby girl and feeling great! Her name will be announced when she gets here, but I can share that she will have the same initials as her daddy. If you need a name to call her in the mean time, you can always call her Cookie or Candy Apple like a couple of our friends do. My mom just calls her Miss Parker for now and is anxiously waiting to find out her name.
- Tomorrow I go in for another check up to make sure everything is OK, plus I will be doing my glucose screening (please pray that this goes well!).
- On Thursday I have a dentist appointment. Let's hope I don't have 13 cavities like I did last time (or maybe it was 14?).
- I started painting the nursery this weekend but still have more to do. Not exactly sure about the colors yet, but I will have a better idea of how I feel when it is complete.
- Colin has started sanding the crib and will hopefully work on it some more this weekend (keeping my fingers crossed). After he finishes that he will have the chest of drawers to sand and paint.
- My good friend Laura finished sewing the bumper pads and now they just need to be stuffed. They are so precious! Thank you Laura for your hard work on this!
- Just about one more week and it will be Thanksgiving! I can't wait to have a couple of days off work and be able to spend time with family.
- Our little girl moves around all the time in my tummy. She doesn't just move a little, but a lot! I think she will be active just like her daddy. Maybe she will even be a soccer player too!
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