Now I'm really falling apart

I found out this morning I have gestational diabetes.  

I have to go see a nutritionist this afternoon.  I'm making my mom take me because I'm sure this is all somehow her fault.  

No more cookies for me.  :(  

I'll keep you posted.

Falling Apart

The first 6 months of this pregnancy have been a breeze.  I was not sick one time.  Yeah, my boobs hurt a little and rolling over got a little harder each day.  But, for the most part, things were good.

The last week I've started falling apart.  

* My back hurts constantly.

* I wake up with leg cramps.

* I can't breath that well.

* I found a stretch mark. 

* Heartburn (It's easily defeated with Tums though.  So, not too annoying.)

* My feet hurt.

And last but not least,

* I have to go back for round 2 of glucose testing tomorrow. My blood sugar was high. 

If I have to give up cookies and cereal, things will go down hill quick.

But it will all be worth it when we get to hold our sweet baby girl.

Just Catching Up

I realize I suck at blogging lately.  I have no excuse.  I do less now, as far as my life goes, than I have done in a long time.  I'm taking one class and only working one job.  You'd think I'd have more time.

Friday I go to the doctor.  I have my glucose test.  Please gawd don't let me fail.  If I have to watch what I eat while being pregnant, I don't know what I'd do.  That would be awful.  Cookies and cereal are now my friends.  I was told if I had my appointment in the afternoon (like I usually do) that I'd have to take it easy on the sugar and carbs until after the test.  No thanks, I made a morning appointment instead.

Monday was the first day I've felt bad since I've been pregnant.  I felt lightheaded, had heartburn out of this world, and felt rundown.  I went to the chiropractor after work.  I haven't been since I've been pregnant.  I felt like a new person Tuesday.  I'm not sure what my doctor will think of that though.

Mom and I have been having "arts and crafts time" just about every Saturday.  Little Button is going to have more blankets and tag blankets than she will know what do to with.  This is the latest tag blanket.  It's for when her daddy is gone doing drill.

My mom has another ACU tag blanket for sale on her Etsy.  And will be adding more (different color backs) soon.

The print in this tag blanket is going to be the "theme" for Button's room.  As soon as mom gets her quilt done, I will post pictures of her room.

 

I'll leave you with a picture of Mr. Vinnie.  This was over the weekend.  He was taking a nap on my stomach.  He loves his baby sister.

Hope you are all having a great week!

I was tagged.

I was tagged by one of my most favoritest bloggers to do this wonderfully awesome Q & A type post. Thanks, Mimi!

Rules:

Post these rules.

You must post 11 random things about yourself.

Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post. 

Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
Go to their blog and tell them that you've tagged them.

No stuff in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you are reading this." Legitimately tag 11 people!!

11 Random Things about myself:

1. First of all, I'm not going to follow the rules.

2. Doing the baby's registry was one of the hardest things I've ever done.  So many decisions.  Should the highchair match the kitchen?  Will we have another kid?  Should everything be pink?  It's harder than you would think.

3.  My baby brother moved out of my parent's house this past weekend.  He's 25. 

4.  I think my dad is depressed over him leaving.

5.  My sister quit smoking about two weeks ago.  She's been a mess.  She may be bitchier than me right now. 

6.  My mom got a new sewing machine.  Buttons, Hugs and Stitches is kicking butt and taking names.

7.  I'm glad Button is staying inside my belly but I'm ready for her to be here.  

8.  I'm ready to start remembering things again.  I forgot to certify Matt's GI bill this semester.  Fail.

9.  My favorite band broke up.  The new band that most of them started sucks.  

10.  I've been hot all winter.  I run my fan in my office while everyone else runs a space heater.  I'd like to unplug them.

11. Cereal rocks my world.

Mimi's Questions:

1. What's your favorite color? Pink and teal and purple.
2. Favorite number?  Ummm.... 7.
3. If you could trade bodies with the opposite sex for one day, would you? And why? **snickers**  No way, gross.  Boys are gross.
4. Could you kill someone if you had to to save your life or someone you love?  Most likely.
5. What's your favorite movie that you are embarrassed to admit? I have a hard time watching movies.  I can't stay focused on one show that long.
6. What's worse...cooking dinner or thinking of what to cook?  Thinking of what to cook, for sure.
7. Favorite book?  I like anything by Sophie Kinsella although I haven't had time to read a book that wasn't a school book since the summer.
8. What thing makes you gag?  Mustard, sick.
9. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?  Home to sit on the couch.  That's not too much to ask for.
10. Is your Christmas decor down?  Yes.  We do still need to move our furniture back but Matt won't let me help do it.
11. Would you go to the moon if given the opportunity?  Na, there's nothing there to do.

I'm sorry but I don't have the time, nor the patience to tag 11 people.  If you haven't done this and want to, feel free.  Use the same questions. :)

And I'm going to link up with Talk to Us Tuesday today.  Happy Tuesday!




Hope you are all having a fantastic week!

24 weeks!

I saw this survey on Southern Roots & Combat Boots.  It is different so thought I'd give it a shot.

Is this your first pregnancy?  Well, no.  I lost our little Sprout in July.

When did you find out you were pregnant? Around the beginning of October.  I'm thinking maybe the 6th.

Was it planned? Yes and no.  We had been trying to getting pregnant for about two years.  I lost Sprout about three weeks before I got pregnant.  I wasn't expecting it to happen so quickly.

What was your first reaction? To tell Matt and keep our mouths shut till we knew everything was good.

Who was with you when you found out? Matt was in his bathroom.  I told him and he was like, "How did that happen?"

Who was the first person you told? Matt

How did your parents react? They were happy but I made my mom keep it a secret for almost 3 weeks.  That almost drove her to drink.

How far along are you? 24 weeks today.

What was your first symptom? My boobs hurt.

What is your due date? May 7, 2012

Do you know the sex of the baby? It's a girl.  Bring on the pink!

Have you picked out names? There is one that we have agreed on.  Not sure if that will be her name for sure.  But we are going to keep it a secret. 

How much weight have you gained? I found out Friday I have gained 18 pounds.  The doctor didn't say it was too much so that's a good thing.  I did mention that I've grabbed a cookie on my way back to bed a couple of times in the middle of the night and he said try not to get into a habit of doing that. 

Do you have stretch marks? Only on my boobs.  I've used about a gallon of cocoa butter so far.
 
Have you felt the baby move? All the time.  She moves a lot during the day and when I lay down to go to bed.  Twice she has woken up and decided it was time to party in the middle of the night.

Have you heard the heartbeat? Yes, several times.  Matt has too.

Home or hospital birth? Hospital for sure.

Natural or medicated birth? MEDICATED.  I made sure to tell the doctor at my last appointment that I will want all the drugs he can give me.  He said, "That's what we have them for."  Whoo who!

Who will be in the delivery room with you? Only my husband, if he can behave.  Anyone else will be escorted out by security.

Will you breastfeed? Oh gawd!  I don't know.  If it works out then it does.  If it doesn't, then I'm not going to force it.

Do you think you'll need a c-section? I have no idea. 

Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time? I have no idea. Most likely.

What's the first thing you might say to her? Who knows?

Would you let someone videotape the birth? Hell no!  Anyone with a camera will also be escorted out by security.  I don't even want any pictures of my child until she is cleaned up and wearing clothes.

Are you excited about the birth, or scared? Mostly scared to death.  I'll be excited once it is over. 

Best moment this week? Going to the doctor and hearing her heart beating.  Last night, she was kicking me so Matt put his hand on my stomach.  Then she was still.  As soon as he took his had off, she kicked me hard, twice.  She never kicks when his hand is on my stomach.

Hope you all have a great week!