I'm really pregnant. I know that you already knew that, but I really am -- all of a sudden!! Seriously, over the weekend, I swear my stomach all of a sudden doubled in size. I read online that my uterus is now the size of a basketball (week 27), and I believe it!
My co-workers noticed the difference immediately and several of the daycare parents also stopped me and commented. Two of them had not even realized I was pregnant at all and then to tell them that I am 7 months! Wow!
Anyway, I'm continuing to feel pretty good. We got our chair put into the room over the weekend. I'll have to figure out how to post pictures, but everything is starting to come together and look really good! We have all the major stuff ready for Sarah to come home, but I think I'll let her keep growing for a while! I'm happy and excited to meet her, but I don't want to rush her!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
depressing ...
I probably have gestational diabetes. Yeah me!! (do you hear the sarcasm?) Well, I guess I will start at the beginning. My mom went with me to the doctor yesterday for my 26 week checkup -- 26 weeks ... can you believe it!? I had to have the blood sugar screening test. I had to drink the nasty syrupy sweet orange drink and then wait an hour and have my finger pricked. Well, the cut-off is 139. Get ready ... my level was 204. I know, unbelievable! So then they whisk me down to the lab for more blood work. That level came back today as 174. I have to go for the three hour test next week. I don't know why they won't just go ahead and let me start on the GD diet, instead I have to load up on sweets for 3 days prior to my test. Desserts with meals and 2 sweet snacks per day. I don't even really like sweets! Ok, I'll try to quit complaining. I know people are tired of hearing it already.
In other great news ... the baby furniture is in and it looks great! It is so pretty in Sarah's room. We will have to post pictures of it soon. Hopefully our chair will come in either this week or next and then we can start decorating! Also, the dates for the showers are set. So that is another positive thing for me to be excited about. In 2 weeks, Michael and I will go for our 4-D ultrasound. I can't wait to see Sarah's face and start to really connect with her. There's just something about being able to see your baby's actual face and features. Incredible how technology makes so many things possible.
Michael starts class on Monday night. He'll be taking a computer class every Monday (until December) at the University of Montevallo. He's interested in going back to get another Master's Degree. This time in Secondary Education. This will allow him to get his Alabama Teaching Certificate so that he would be able to teach in a public school (if he wants to).We're excited about that, but also very apprehensive about what that means for the future. Oh well, God already had that part figured out. I need to remember that and quit worrying about stuff like that. Don't I have enough to worry about already? :)
In other great news ... the baby furniture is in and it looks great! It is so pretty in Sarah's room. We will have to post pictures of it soon. Hopefully our chair will come in either this week or next and then we can start decorating! Also, the dates for the showers are set. So that is another positive thing for me to be excited about. In 2 weeks, Michael and I will go for our 4-D ultrasound. I can't wait to see Sarah's face and start to really connect with her. There's just something about being able to see your baby's actual face and features. Incredible how technology makes so many things possible.
Michael starts class on Monday night. He'll be taking a computer class every Monday (until December) at the University of Montevallo. He's interested in going back to get another Master's Degree. This time in Secondary Education. This will allow him to get his Alabama Teaching Certificate so that he would be able to teach in a public school (if he wants to).We're excited about that, but also very apprehensive about what that means for the future. Oh well, God already had that part figured out. I need to remember that and quit worrying about stuff like that. Don't I have enough to worry about already? :)
Monday, August 04, 2008
Need to learn how to drive?
If so, I know a wonderful Driver's Education teacher who is newly certified. Yes, Michael made it through the two weeks of Driver's Ed Hell! It really did seem to be that bad at some points in the past two weeks. I'm sure that he may post more about it later, but I'll try to hit the highlights. Keep in mind that everything had to be passed with 80% or higher, or else it was considered a failing grade. Over the past two weeks ...
- Michael had a test almost every day.
- Had to learn the boating manual and take the licensing test -- he passed. (Do you need him to drive your boat this weekend? We're available!)
- Had to take the Alabama Driver's Manual test.
- Had to complete 30 days of lesson plans (complete with Course of Study information, goals/objectives, materials needed, action needed to teach, evaluation materials included, etc)
- Had to teach the class about a particular point within the manual. his area was right of way and emergency vehicles. This had to be done via Power Point slides.
- Spent a week driving around town with State Department representatives simulating him being the student and also being the teacher.
Needless to say, it was exhausting! However, I'm happy and proud to say ... he made A's on everything and received his certification! Yea ... I love you honey!
Long Overdue Posting (Baby Week 24)
I know ... I don't even need to hear it! I know that it has been almost a month since we posted -- but, we're busy people! :) Earlier in July, we went to Mobile to visit my best friend April. We have known each other since college. We've survived weird boyfriends, psycho friends, marriages, kids, etc. Well, it was her birthday, so we went to visit her and to shop in Foley. Michael got lots of clothes for school from his favorite store - Banana Republic- and I got some clothes from the only place that fits me right now - Motherhood Maternity. We stayed at a shady place (Baymont Inn), but what do you expect for $65 a night?!
We've also been MIA from church lately. What can I say -- I'm pregnant!? Some days I don't feel good. I've still been getting sick some mornings. I thought morning sickness was supposed to be over by the second trimester, but mine is still lingering. I've also added car sickness to my new fun list of ailments. Aside from visiting Mobile, we've also attended church where we got married. They had recently redone the sanctuary and we wanted to see it. While it looks nice, we still prefer the old way better. Looked much more traditional and churchy. We also went to church there because we wanted to go to Sunday School. This is the church where Michael grew up. His family still attends. We went to Sunday School with his sister and her fiance. Yes, that's right ... I said fiance. They will be getting married in March and will be moving to Odenville. While Michael's mom is very upset and semi-depressed about this, I personally feel that this will be an excellent move for Melissa and Doug. She has lived across the street from her parents for most of her adult life; it is time for her to spread her wings and fly!
In baby news ... the room is painted and all furniture is ordered and awaiting delivery. Michael and his dad painted the baby's room earlier in July. It is about the color of a yummy chocolate milkshake. We've hung up the curtains and now we're just waiting on furniture. I am excited about seeing it all in the room. One of our neighbors recently brought us over a large bag full of baby clothes that they no longer need, so Sarah is getting quite the little wardrobe! Sarah is moving around much more lately. Michael still can't feel her, but I feel like it won't be too much longer because her kicks are getting stronger each week. In 2 weeks, I have to go for the blood sugar test. I am worried about taking it because my mom is diabetic. I am trying to watch my foods and make sure that I will not be eating excess sugar for the week preceding the test. Mom is going to go with me to the test. She'll get to hear the heartbeat. She's so excited. She's going to need to buy a new car pretty soon because by the sound of things, she's planning on being here with Sarah a lot!! :)
We've also been MIA from church lately. What can I say -- I'm pregnant!? Some days I don't feel good. I've still been getting sick some mornings. I thought morning sickness was supposed to be over by the second trimester, but mine is still lingering. I've also added car sickness to my new fun list of ailments. Aside from visiting Mobile, we've also attended church where we got married. They had recently redone the sanctuary and we wanted to see it. While it looks nice, we still prefer the old way better. Looked much more traditional and churchy. We also went to church there because we wanted to go to Sunday School. This is the church where Michael grew up. His family still attends. We went to Sunday School with his sister and her fiance. Yes, that's right ... I said fiance. They will be getting married in March and will be moving to Odenville. While Michael's mom is very upset and semi-depressed about this, I personally feel that this will be an excellent move for Melissa and Doug. She has lived across the street from her parents for most of her adult life; it is time for her to spread her wings and fly!
In baby news ... the room is painted and all furniture is ordered and awaiting delivery. Michael and his dad painted the baby's room earlier in July. It is about the color of a yummy chocolate milkshake. We've hung up the curtains and now we're just waiting on furniture. I am excited about seeing it all in the room. One of our neighbors recently brought us over a large bag full of baby clothes that they no longer need, so Sarah is getting quite the little wardrobe! Sarah is moving around much more lately. Michael still can't feel her, but I feel like it won't be too much longer because her kicks are getting stronger each week. In 2 weeks, I have to go for the blood sugar test. I am worried about taking it because my mom is diabetic. I am trying to watch my foods and make sure that I will not be eating excess sugar for the week preceding the test. Mom is going to go with me to the test. She'll get to hear the heartbeat. She's so excited. She's going to need to buy a new car pretty soon because by the sound of things, she's planning on being here with Sarah a lot!! :)
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