The Principal's Office

About two weeks ago I met with my doctor for the first time since I started my new diabetes diet.  If you'll recall, she stated that she would yell and scream at me if my numbers were bad.  I honestly felt as though I was waiting for the principal in grade school like I had done something wrong and was gonna get chewed out!  I had trouble with my sugars the whole week before but I blame stress.  It started the day of my shower and then continued through what was a very tough week in which I cried daily.  Still not sure what that was but I got over it.  I think the carpel tunnel and swollen ankles finally got to me!  Not to mention a complete change in lifestyle.  I went from working 40 hours a week to staying home and being extremely limited in what I can do because of my hands and feet.  That was tough for someone who prefers not to be "lazy".  I have recently begun to tell myself that I am not being "lazy"...........I am being 8 months pregnant in the middle of summer!!

So, back to that appointment.  She was very pleased with my numbers.  I honestly think she was shocked.  I don't think they expect pregnant women to be able to follow that strict of a diet.  Folks, I didn't even have cake or punch at my own damn shower.  It was horrible, but I did it.  The only issue was not being real consistent with my eating times. I have to eat at roughly the same time of day, each day, for all meals.  This eating breakfast at 7:00 am during the week but sleeping in on the weekends then eating at 8:30 or 9:00 wasn't going to cut it.  Same for lunch and supper.  So, even if I am to eat with family or friends, if they don't want to eat until 8:30 I can't.  I have to stay consistent.  I am happy to say that after my shower and "pity party" week things got back to normal on my sugars.  And, I did eventually have a piece of that shower cake. :o)

The shower was amazing.  I was so blessed and even got "tired" from opening all the gifts.  Not that I didn't appreciate them, just tired!  The house, inside, is finally getting finished up and the nursery is complete.  I LOVE it!  We had professional belly pics made and I got those hung in there also.  (Becca, I'll have to send an updated picture!).  Car seat is in the car, swing and bouncer put together........everything is ready (except for maybe me).  Considering his size and the fact that we may in fact go sooner than expected gave us incentive to get ready.  At 32 weeks he was measuring the weight of a 35 week baby.  We will find out on the 26th via ultrasound how big he is and see if we need to do anything.  With my diet, I have only gained 1 pound in the last month (this was at my last appointment almost two weeks ago).  We got insulation put in the attic yesterday and the new AC unit is coming Tuesday.  I am sooooo excited.  This hot weather has taken it's toll on pregnant ol' me.  We have had majority of the days in the 100's and have on record one of the hottest summers in the last 30 years.

There's so much more I wanted to blog about but I'm doing good with this much so far!  I will post some pregnancy highlights and then some pictures for y'all!  Muah!

Weeks:  35 Weeks

Biggest Complaint:  Swollen (painful) ankles (see pic below) and carpel tunnel syndrome.

Cravings:  Nothing really.  I'm blessed in that aspect since I can't have anything I want.  I usually do but in moderation.  I think mostly I am just thirsty ALL the time.

Sleep:  Up at least 4 times a night to pee (due to that extreme thirst).  I also feel like Ralphie's little brother, Randy, in "A Christmas Story" when I have to roll over in bed.  It's one of those things where you pray you don't get stuck on your back mid roll because it's like when he falls in the snow with all his winter gear on.  He just rolls back and forth and can't get up!!

Miss most:  Being able to do things with my hands.  I can't grip, hold, type, write or anything without numbness and weakness.  And there's SO much I want to do!

Weight Gain:  17 pounds total.  Only ONE POUND in a month since I started my diet.  That was about two weeks ago so we'll see what I did these last two weeks when I go in on Tuesday.

I am also doing two times a week non-stress testing and that has gone well.  The doc was right, I don't have time to work between all my appointments!

Ok, since I can't even sleep in I guess I'm gonna get to bed!

This picture of swollen feet was taken over a week ago. They are much worse than this now and get this way within 30 minutes of getting out of bed.  My ankles nearly are the width of softballs!

Here are two of the professional pictures we had taken.  They turned out so well and I love the one we have with his name on it.  But.........I didn't post it.  :o)

Becca and Aubrey................e-mails coming your way soon!  I'm hoping for tomorrow.  I just have to get the computer out and do it.  If I think about it I start thinking about my hands then I won't even touch it!  This is the first time I've opened my actual computer in four days I think!!