A lot has happened the last couple of weeks.
We shared the news with our family and friends. As expected, we were met with mixed emotions, but I think everyone will come around eventually.
I have set up my first doctor appointment - it is Monday morning. But I have been working with the high risk medical assistant already. I had to apologize to the OB interview girl when she took my medical history. There is a lot to talk about. What can I say? I am an exciting girl! :)
My sugars have been pretty controlled. I haven't had one over 170 in the past two weeks (and yes, I am checking regularly, thank you!) As is normal for me during pregnancy, I do have some crashes overnight, but have found love for fruit punch glucose tabs. They really seem to work and work quicky - which keeps me from the "binge" eating I feel inclined to do at 2 a.m. when my sugar has dropped to 40 and I will do anything to feel better.
The weight gain has calmed a bit it seems (a.k.a. I haven't outgrown my fat jeans yet). And I am going on almost a month without soda! Surprising to me that I haven't had any withdrawl symptoms. I haven't even really wanted any soda - except when we go to the Blockbuster - I know - totally random.
This is going to be a "fun" pregnancy, I can tell. I have had a craving for barbeque bacon cheeseburgers. I have found that a Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and some barbeque sauce quell the craving, so I may treat myself once a week.
Also, I got to start Lovenox shots last night. It is an anticoagulant they want me to take to keep from having a blood clot like last time. This means I am taking 5 shots a day now (1 insulin with every meal, one insulin at bedtime and now this). I think I will get a shirt that says "Just call me Pincushion." Not to mention all the finger pricks for the 4+ checks I do. I admit, I was really freaked out about taking the first shot last night. I had heard it burns and the needle is a little bigger (grown-up) than my insulin syringes. Then I couldn't figure out how to get the cap off. Thank goodness Carolyn was on the phone with me. It did burn, but not as bad as I expected. The afterburn was a surprise though. And this one didn't knot up or bruise. I know those days are coming though. Just pray I can "Service with a Smile" the whole pregnancy - it's gonna be a long 32 weeks.
The kids seem to be pretty excited about the baby. We have already started talking about names. It's just a thing Jim and I do. Both the kids like "Olivia". It will be John Chelsea if it is a boy. Named after both our dads (and my grandpa).
Speaking of the kids, they are growing up too fast. Xavier is on his way to the third grade. He is a Bear Cub in Cubscouts. He has a great group of friends, mostly from Scouts. And he is taking violin lessons. He started out really strong, but with school and scouts and the end of the year and I am just no good at remembering to make him practice, his progress has slowed. The good thing is the stuff he is being taught he is actually learning and understanding and able to use.
Emma is 3 1/2, and is full of piss and vinegar! I don't know what we will do if we have another one like her. Maybe we will get a reality show. She is so funny and crazy! She is psycho about rather normal things, but isn't afraid of what she should be. If she wants to do something, there is no stopping her. And if you tell her she will get hurt, she won't believe you, even after she gets hurt. She will just try whatever she was doing another way to prove it can be done. God love her!
I guess that is all for now. I will post again after our appointment Monday. I am hoping I will have some ultrasound pictures to share.
Until then...
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