Diabetes Update

Well we just got home after a day of being in the doctor's office. Turns out I didn't have to go for more testing (just height, weight, and 1 blood test) but the majority of the day was spent in "class". We were with 3 other couples who also needed to get the low down on gestational diabetes.

The morning started off with the Diabetes Nurse Maria - she went through how to test our blood sugar...which I now have to do 4 times a day! (HUFF)! I have to test my blood when I first get up and then 2 hours after every meal. We even had to do a "test" there - and it didn't hurt as bad as the finger pricks from Dr. Killion's office (my pediatrician) - I always hated the stupid finger prick part! My blood sugar was normal (82) - they want it under 130.

The next person to come in was the dietician. We each got strict diets based off our current weight, pre-prego weight, height, etc. Mine really isn't that bad. I just can't have juice (which is what I have lived on most of my pregnancy) and I can't start my day off with fruit. Other than that - I'm pretty close to what my diet already was. There were some women that I was like...are you serious??? One woman told us she eats 1 meal a day (which wasn't even breakfast) and with that meal she drinks a 20oz bottle of PEPSI! I was SHOCKED! Can you say...issues??!!

The next visit was with the Nurse practitioner who basically told us what diabetes was and why we need to stick to the diets and if the diets don't work about putting us on insulin.

Finally - we go to see the doctor...who was VERY nice! (he had on a great red sox tie too!) Turns out...with the 1 hour glucose test I was only elevated a little - and with the 3 hour test, only 1 test was elevated. So I do NOT have gestational diabetes (which is good) - but he wants me to follow the diet just to be on the safe side. He said it won't hurt me - and once the babies are born if I stick to it, I will take the pounds off faster! I have to go back next Tuesday for a follow up appointment with him - so we shall see how I'm progressing.

That's the news on the prego front...time to eat dinner!

29 weeks

Merry Christmas! We made it to 29 weeks - had a little scare this week thinking I was going into labor, but I was just on my feet too much cooking and preparing for Christmas Eve. I thought we were going to have to go to the hospital Tuesday night - the contractions were about 7-10 minutes apart, but they stopped and I finally fell asleep. (thank goodness!)

I did get the results of my glucose test - and unfortunately I have elevated levels. On Tuesday I have to see an Endocrinologist to go over what the next steps are. The nurse said my levels weren't that high that I’d have to give myself insulin shots, but i will probably have to follow a strict diet (ugh!) - But rather be safe than sorry!!! I go Tuesday and they told me to expect to be there most of the day! I have no idea what I'm in for!

Merry Christmas - and Here's to an EXCITING 2009!

28 weeks

Well I had my doctors appointment yesterday and all looks good! I put on 8 lbs - which I wasn't happy with, but the doctor said it was fine. He said he was very impressed that I've made it to 28 weeks with no bed rest - and no swelling in my hands / feet. I'm now measuring at the size of a 35 week singleton prego person.

I also had my glucose test done yesterday! I had to go drink this nasty orange flavored stuff and get blood drawn. It's to test for gestational diabetes. Well I got the call today that I failed the test . I now have to do a 3 day diet that I start on Friday - Sunday and then Monday morning I go for my 3 hour glucose test. I hope I pass this one!

We have our next ultrasound on January 12th so we can see the position of the babies and how big they are. Dr. Pang said that pretty soon they'll stop moving around and they will be in their "delivery" position - so he wants to monitor them so he can see what their positioning is so we can determine if I need a c-section or not.

I only have 60 days at max of this pregnancy left - woo hoo! I hope it ends quick - but as Shanni said today I have to enjoy myself before the babies come! I'm just so excited and can't wait!

Also - an update on the storm situation...things are still messy here. We got 4 inches of snow today - expecting 12 inches on Friday and then another big storm on Sunday! I heard a while ago that the Farmer's Almanac is saying this is going to be the coldest / snowiest winter we've seen in a while..I have a feeling it's right! I HATE SNOW!

We survived the storm...

Well - we have survived the massive storm that hit us on Thursday night / Friday a.m.. Thankfully, our power came back on Friday eve., but there are still so many without power. We currently have David's parents and their dog staying with us because their house got to 32 degrees by yesterday morning. This place is a disaster area - and if you aren't here - you really have no idea! We were fortunate - but others are being told they may not have power for at least another week!

26.5 weeks

Well – I’ve made it to almost 27 weeks with no bed rest – phew!!! That is hopefully a good sign – I’m starting to get really tired, uncomfortable and having a hard time getting around (especially with the cold air and my asthma!). I guess that all comes with carrying 2 babies in your belly! J

David and I have been finishing up the nursery. All of their clothes are washed and put away – the cribs are made up – and the room is really starting to come together! We are now just looking for another bureau and book shelf – other than that – the room is done! (Minus the pictures on the wall…I’m just waiting on getting one of the pictures that I found online – but I’ll wait til after Xmas!) I have my 27 week check up on Friday! I have to do the glucose tolerance test on Friday (not looking forward to that) but I hope I pass and don’t have to do the 3 hour test!!!

Not too much is new – just trying to rest up and take it easy. As I said – I’m getting really tired and uncomfortable and even sitting down for a long period of time doesn’t feel too good! I’m hoping the babies make it to at least 34 weeks – but at the rate I’m going – David thinks I’ll deliver tomorrow! Hahaha

3-D Ultra Sound

We had our 3-D ultrasound on 11/28 - talk about amazing! We brought Dominic, my mom and Joyce (David's mom) with us - it was an unbelievable experience!!! We were able to see the babies interacting with each other (including baby girl kicking her brother in the head!) We have a DVD and about 40 photos of the entire experience. At the ultrasound, they confirmed we are indeed having a boy and a girl - YIPPEE!!! The ultrasound tech spent 1.5 hours with us and she had as much fun as we did. Dominic thought it was great - and kept laughing at the babies (especially with the "private parts")