How far along?: 31 weeks or so - leaving only 9 weeks in my second pregnancy! Woo-Hoo!!!
I am feeling: So-so. I think I am actually feeling better since making changes to my diet (aka - cutting out a LOT of sugar) but the reality of gestational diabetes is such a bummer. This week I found out that 60% of women diagnosed with GD will develop diabetes later in life. I have just really been stuck on that because it is such a high percentage. And a scary one at that. I've also just been anxious about all the changes that our little family will go through come July! I had to remind myself today that we chose this!!!! The closer it gets, the more I begin to feel inadequate and the panic sets in. In truth... I just really like sleep.
Size of baby: Somewhere around 18 inches long - and nearing birth height - but still has another 4-5 lbs to pack on before the big day.
Weekly growth milestone: Molly is now perceiving signals from all 5 senses! That is crazy.
Movement: I've been noticing more and more that she moves around a bunch just before I fall asleep.
What I miss most: Getting comfortable in bed. I hate it because it feels like it takes so long before I can find a position to sit in comfortably. This is especially true while reading! Thankfully, since cutting out some sugar and caffeine from my diet, it seems like I have no trouble falling asleep at night. (Sometimes I fall asleep literally right in the middle of my book.)
Cravings: Two things I craved this week - baked ziti and Mexican lasagna! Both of which we ended up having for dinners this week and both were so so so good. I have a thing for cottage cheese right now, apparently!
Best moment of the week: Spending the day with friends & family on Sunday! It was just good for the soul.
What I'm excited about: I'm looking forward to my next doctors appointment to see what they think about my blood sugar levels and my diet. I wonder if the gestational diabetes will impact my due date at all - if they'll choose to move it up at all or leave it as it is. I'm also looking forward to my nephew's baptism next weekend!!!! Oh, and a little nervous for our housewarming party... this place is still in chaos!
I am feeling: So-so. I think I am actually feeling better since making changes to my diet (aka - cutting out a LOT of sugar) but the reality of gestational diabetes is such a bummer. This week I found out that 60% of women diagnosed with GD will develop diabetes later in life. I have just really been stuck on that because it is such a high percentage. And a scary one at that. I've also just been anxious about all the changes that our little family will go through come July! I had to remind myself today that we chose this!!!! The closer it gets, the more I begin to feel inadequate and the panic sets in. In truth... I just really like sleep.
Size of baby: Somewhere around 18 inches long - and nearing birth height - but still has another 4-5 lbs to pack on before the big day.
Weekly growth milestone: Molly is now perceiving signals from all 5 senses! That is crazy.
Movement: I've been noticing more and more that she moves around a bunch just before I fall asleep.
What I miss most: Getting comfortable in bed. I hate it because it feels like it takes so long before I can find a position to sit in comfortably. This is especially true while reading! Thankfully, since cutting out some sugar and caffeine from my diet, it seems like I have no trouble falling asleep at night. (Sometimes I fall asleep literally right in the middle of my book.)
Cravings: Two things I craved this week - baked ziti and Mexican lasagna! Both of which we ended up having for dinners this week and both were so so so good. I have a thing for cottage cheese right now, apparently!
Best moment of the week: Spending the day with friends & family on Sunday! It was just good for the soul.
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| Presley & Daddy swimming in the cool water! |
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| Presley & Riley saying bye to each other... so sweet! They're only 2 months apart. (And I believe it is technically her second cousin once removed.) |
What I'm excited about: I'm looking forward to my next doctors appointment to see what they think about my blood sugar levels and my diet. I wonder if the gestational diabetes will impact my due date at all - if they'll choose to move it up at all or leave it as it is. I'm also looking forward to my nephew's baptism next weekend!!!! Oh, and a little nervous for our housewarming party... this place is still in chaos!
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