Pregnancy Log - 34 & 35 weeks pregnant

Doing another double week post because I've been too busy to blog!  I had an awesome baby shower on the 8th and I was going to post all details in this post. But since then, I decided that I am going to in a separate post because there is just way too much to share!  So stay tuned...

My baby's due date was within a few days of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West baby's, which tells me I could go at any time!  I'm guessing the name will be Kay or something that starts with a Key-sound or maybe Kandice...

Me at 34 weeks at my baby shower!

Total weight gain/loss: about 27lbs

Maternity clothes?  Still wearing a mix, but probably more non-maternity clothes than maternity.  However, I think I’m starting to get too big for some of my tees, but I should have enough stuff that fits without having to buy any more maternity clothes.  Maxi dresses are awesome :)

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep:  Sleeping hard, and I’m still tired.  I think there were a few nights this week where I didn’t wake up at all in the night, but maybe I was just so out of it that I didn’t remember.

Gestational diabetes update: I feel like my bloodsugar is kinda all over the place, it will sometimes drop 50 points in an hour when all I’m doing is sitting on the couch.  But overall my numbers have been in range and the high readings are only slightly high.

Best moment this week:  My baby shower was awesome, more to come on this soon!

Miss Anything?   I miss a lot of things (not having to worry about bloodsugar, drinking, having a waist, having more energy, etc.) but honestly overall I don’t mind being pregnant.  Other than the diabetes, I think I’ve had it pretty easy.

Movement:  A lot of movement, mostly on my right side or at the top of my stomach, but I’ve felt some different types of movements lately in spots I don’t normally feel it.  I always wonder what is going on in there.

Food cravings:  I haven’t really craved anything too crazy…. Ice cream (hold the pickles) and chocolate but I always like that!

Have you started to show yet:  There’s no denying I’m pregnant now, but I kinda want to just because it would be funny.

Gender prediction:  twice confirmed that he’s a boy, and I have a lot of little boys clothes after my shower so he better be!

Labor Signs: Not yet

Belly Button in or out? Flat or out, kinda in between.  But I think it’s staying the same now.

Wedding rings on or off?  On, we’ve had a very cool and rainy start to summer, which is a bummer but it could be a blessing in disguise because I haven’t really had much swelling.  But I'm starting to notice a little swelling in my feet after a long day.

Symptoms:  My leg cramps at night have gotten a lot more mild, and I’m not even taking tums.  Towards evening time, I feel really beat – just tired and a little sore all over.  I hate bending over and I feel a lot of pressure in my face when I do, even for a few seconds.

The last few days I've been noticing a pinching/cramping feeling when I'm walking.  It's not a strong feeling, but definitely different than I've experienced before.

Looking forward to: I'm 36 weeks on Wednesday, so I'm in the final stretch!!!  It's crazy, but I can't wait to meet the little guy!  Until then I want to try to take it easy and prepare for the big day and bring our baby boy home.

To do:  Pack my hospital bag... could be any time now!  I'm also doing a consult with a pediatrician.

Baby bump - 35 weeks!

XOXO

Pregnancy Log - 33 weeks pregnant

Baby Bump - 33 Weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: about 26lbs

Maternity clothes?  Still wearing a mix, I’m surprised at how many on my non-maternity shirts still fit.  I guess they were long and stretchy enough to still work, hopefully I’m not stretching them out too much!

Stretch marks? Nada

Sleep:  My little guy seems to have a habit of doing a little kick-boxing when I lay down to go to bed, and sometimes after I get up in the night.  But sounds like that is pretty typical, and I’m still sleeping pretty well, so definitely not complaining!

Gestational diabetes update: My dietitian says I don’t have to check in with her anymore unless more than two post meal blood sugars above 140 and two morning, fasting blood sugars above 95.  So everything seems to be under control.  I still feel like my blood sugars are all over the place, they will drop dramatically within an hour when I’m doing nothing, but since they have been mostly in goal range, I don’t have to worry quite so much.

Best moment this week:  This weekend I had a family wedding, and it was great to see everyone and weddings are always a good time.  Sunday was a gorgeous day and we finally were able to do some yard work which was much needed because we are having a party this weekend.  I was soooo tired after and my feet and back hurt, but it was nice being outside and feeling like we got something done.

Miss Anything?   I haven’t gotten highlights since before I found out I was pregnant.  My doctors have said it’s fine to get them after the 1st trimester, but I’ve waited this long so I figure what’s another month and a half.  But I am looking forward to getting my hair did… it needs it!

Movement:  All the time

Food cravings:  Still the sweet stuff, unfortunately

Have you started to show yet:  Big time

Gender prediction:  He’s definitely a boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In, but getting shallower

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Symptoms:  I get leg cramps sometimes, especially in the middle of the night.  A few times I’ve gotten a few Charley horses which hurts super bad, but only for a short time.  I’ve taken Tums before bed, and the extra calcium seems to prevent them.

I also noticed shoes that are normally pretty loose were not so loose anymore.  Maybe it was because I was on my feet a lot on Sunday (they were killing me Sunday night), hopefully they don’t turn into Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy feet, yikes!  I’m not quite ready to give up heels all together either!  And I still paint my toes, although it’s not as easy as it used to be.

Looking forward to:  My friends are throwing me a baby shower this weekend and I’m very excited for that!  We are also having a party at our house, so it should be an eventful weekend!

One more bump shot - with my mama :)

XOXO

Pregnancy Log - 32 weeks pregnant

Baby Bump - 32 Weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: about 25lbs

Maternity clothes?  Still wearing a mix

Stretch marks? Nope, and my doctor said I might be past the point where people start to get them if they are going to get them…!  I’m hoping that’s the case!

Sleep:  Sleeping pretty well, a few nights I manage to sleep through the night without getting up, but I usually have to at least once or twice, but not more than that.

Dreams:  I used to have crazy pregnancy dreams, but I haven’t in the last few months.  I wonder if that is more an early pregnancy thing?

Best moment this week:  It was Memorial Day weekend but the weather was crap… rainy, cold and very windy the entire weekend, but we did get a lot done on the baby’s room.  Logan finished painting, we got the crib set up and did a little shopping for some décor.  We didn’t end up doing the stripes, but I really like the way it turned out.  I’ll share pictures soon, but it’s still not done.

Miss Anything?   I’ve cut out a lot of snack foods that are lower ranking on the cravings scale.  I’ve wanted sweets since I’ve been preggers, when I’m normally more of a salty snacker.  Maybe it’s because I can still have nuts and stuff, which are more like chips than an apple is like ice cream.  Anyways, I used to love jalapeno popper cheese curls, and while they are still good, I had one serving (I counted out 13, which is luckier than 15 which equals one serving) with my dinner the other night.  My blood sugar was alright, but I did a bunch of jumping jacks after I ate.  I ate the same meal again (wild rice burger) except without the pita pocket, and switch ice cream with peanuts for the cheese curls and skipped the jumping jacks, and my blood sugar was the same.  So I’d rather have the ice cream and skip the chips/crackers.

Movement:  Lots!

Food cravings:  I have always craved sweets, but not it seems to be the rich & sweet stuff, like ice cream and chocolate.

Have you started to show yet:  Yes, I even get some “you must be getting close” comments

Gender prediction:  He’s definitely a boy

Labor Signs: Nothing yet

Belly Button in or out? Flat to a little out

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Symptoms:  Overall I feel pretty good, still tired, sore back and ribs, but can’t really complain.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Pretty happy, but stress definitely affects my blood sugar.

Looking forward to: I have a family wedding this weekend that should be fun!  Not sure what I’m going to wear though….

XOXO

Pregnancy Log - 30 & 31 weeks pregnant

Baby bump - 30 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: about 24lbs, but my weight has been steady for almost 4 weeks.  I was on the high end, so hopefully this is a good thing.

Maternity clothes?  This week I’ve worn a lot of non-maternity clothes, which I was a little surprised they still fit.  Pants are too uncomfortable, but tops, skirts and dresses sometimes still work.

Stretch marks?  I got a scare that I was getting one, but it must just have been a line from my clothes or something because it went away – thankfully!

Sleep: I was getting way too hot, but now I’ve been using a fan sleeping much better. But I am waking up more than I used to.

Best moment this week: It was Mother’s Day weekend so it was fun to be able to spend time with my mom and mother-in-law.  Logan was so sweet and got me a Mother’s Day gift, which I’m not sure when you officially become a mom but I’m at least on the borderline!  He got me a very thoughtful card, a copy of “Good Night Moon” and a Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag.  I've heard they are awesome, but I'd love more opinions.  I haven't gotten it yet because Logan knew I would want to pick out the pattern, I'm thinking this one?

Do Petunia Pickle Bottom bags live up to the hype?  Any diaper bag tips? 

My mom also got me a top maternity top for mother's day, but I lost part of her gift which I'm blaming on pregnancy brain...!  It's very frustrating sometimes!!

Logan was out of town last weekend, and I had fun with my mom running around and getting baby stuff :)

Miss anything?  I miss not having to worry about what I eat, but so far I'm doing alright with the gestational diabetes.  It seems to be manageable with diet alone.

Baby bump - 31 weeks

Movement:  He's really moving around now, the other night he was really kicking and I could see huge bulges in my stomach, it was so crazy!

Food cravings:  I want the foods I can't have, like muffins and donuts in the morning and ice cream in the day.  I have had a little ice cream with peanuts so the sugar is balanced with protein and fat, but I just have to be careful with the amount I eat.

Labor Signs: Nope, but sounds like I'm due for some braxton hicks contractions now

Belly Button in or out? pretty much flat but maybe a little out

Wedding rings on or off?  On - no swelling yet

Symptoms:  Definitely feeling very pregnant now, although I'm hoping that since I have to deal with gestational diabetes, I won't have to deal with other pregnancy negatives I read about in Jenny McCarthy's book like swelling, hemorrhoids, constipation, and that type of stuff.  So far the only big pains have been the diabetes, being extra tired and some rib pain, but even that isn't so bad.

Looking forward to: I'm excited for the long weekend, hopefully I'll have some nursery updates!

XOXO

Pregnancy Log - 29 weeks pregnant

I met with the dietitian about my gestational diabetes last Thursday.  I was nervous to eat any sugar or too many carbs, but it turns out I wasn’t eating enough carbs so I was burning fat.  This releases ketones which is bad during pregnancy.

Now I’m on a diet where I have to eat six times a day – 3 meals and 3 snacks.  I have to eat carbs, but less in the morning and check my blood sugar 4 times a day; once in the morning before I eat anything and then an hour after every meal.  It’s kind of a pain, but it’s not that horrible, especially since I know it is for the good of my baby boy.

I have had a few numbers over the week that have been higher than they should be, but I feel like I’m still trying to figure out how foods effect me.  Like last night, I am supposed to eat 3 servings of carbs as my bedtime snack (which is the hardest time for me to eat).  I had a glass of soy milk and a very small banana, and the next morning my blood sugar was too high (96).  But last night I could sleep for a few hours, and I was stressing out about that, and stress can increase your blood sugar.  But tonight we went out for a burger (portbella for me) and fries (I was careful not to eat TOO many) and my blood sugar was low (107).  Seems like when I’m nervous about what I’m eating I’m fine, and when I’m sure it will be good that’s when I get thrown off.

I meet with dietitian again tomorrow, so hopefully I’m doing alright.  I don’t like the idea of having to get on insulin so hopefully I won’t have to.

29 weeks - mixing in a bare belly pic 

Total weight gain/loss: 23lbs, went down a pound from last week

Maternity clothes?  Still wearing a mix, it’s nice that it’s finally getting warmer out

Stretch marks? None yet

Sleep:  Now I get up every night, but only once so I don’t think I can complain

Best moment this week:  The beautiful 70 degree days!  Plus, taking a walk outside helps keep my blood sugar down.

Miss Anything?  I haven’t had ice cream for two weeks, and I miss that.  Hopefully I can figure things out so I can have a little here and there!

Movement:  Lots of movement!

Food cravings:  I know I can have a donut in the morning, so now I wish I could!  But I’m not missing the sweets too terribly

Gender prediction:  He’s definitely a boy

Labor Signs: Sunday I was getting weird cramping, but I laid down for a little and it went away after about 30 minutes.

Belly Button in or out?   Pretty much flat now

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Happy or Moody most of the time: I’m less cranky this week now, probably because I’m eating carbs again

Looking forward to:  Meeting with the doctor to learn more about how gestational diabetes will change my pregnancy, I have a lot of questions!

XOXO

Pregnancy Log - 28 weeks pregnant

Before my doctors appointment

After learning I have gestational diabetes

I was nervous about testing for gestational diabetes because I really didn't want to have to watch what I ate (more than I already am) or test my blood, but I found out last Friday that I do have it.  Most people do the initial test and then have to do another three hour test, which sounds horrible to me, but my levels were so high that my clinic said it was safe to assume I have it.

I didn't think the glucose drink tasted that bad at first, but it was really hard for me to drink in five minutes and I almost threw up after and felt really sick.  The morning of the test, I had a super sweet donut and then I had quinoa for lunch, however that came with a huge helping of rosemary fries and I ate them all.  I also had a girl scout cookie and a chocolate, and all this about 1.5 hours before my test.  Probably not smart!  Except since I probably do have gestational diabetes, maybe my unhealthy eating day saved me from having to do the three hour test.

I usually eat fairly healthy and Friday was definitely not the norm for me.  Although I do eat bagels sometimes  for breakfast, I usually always eat whole grain carbs and I bring my lunches from home.  I rarely eat fast food and I'm vegetarian.  I have been craving sweets, but I think I keep my portions within reason.  Since I found out about the gestational diabetes, I've barely touched any chocolate or candy.

I have a class to learn more about gestational diabetes tomorrow and how to measure my glucose levels.  I'm really looking forward to having a way to test how I'm doing because I definitely want to be healthy for myself and my baby boy.  I have a strong willpower, but hopefully my levels will be low enough that I can still treat myself once in a while.

Since Friday, I've tried to do my own research online about gestational diabetes, which of course included googling which celebrities had gestational diabetes.  If you are interested, Angelina Jolie, Mariah Carey and Salma Hayek all are reported to have had gestational diabetes while pregnant and I'm guessing more.

Pregnancy Log - 28 weeks pregnant

Total weight gain/loss: about 24lbs

Maternity clothes?  I got some maternity capris and they are sooo comfy!  I was wearing these non-maternity jeans I had with an elastic waist band, but the old-fashion, over-the-belly maternity pants are definitely the way to go once you get a big enough belly.  I can still wear some of my non-maternity clothes, and I’ve gotten a lot of non-maternity clothes that will hopefully work through my pregnancy and after too.

Stretch marks? Nope!  And I’m hopeful that it says that way!

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty well, but it's getting a harder to get comfortable

The ice breaking apart on Saturday

Best moment this week:  It was a gorgeous weekend, finally feels like spring!  And the ice is off the lake at last!  I think we broke the record

Miss Anything?  Now I miss ice cream and all those other sweets I’ve been craving

Movement:  Lots of movement, and I am starting to see my belly move

Food cravings:  Still sweet stuff, but now I don’t know what to have.  From my online research, I think I can still have apples sometimes, which helps with the sweet cravings, but it's still not the same as candy or chocolate.

Have you started to show yet:  Oh yeah!

Gender prediction:  He’s definitely a boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In or maybe flat now… mostly flat

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Symptoms:  My ribs still hurt, but I think it’s from sitting because on vacation my ribs felt great.  And they hurt the worst after I sit at work all day.  My doctor said that I'm carrying very high, which is probably why it's effecting my ribs so much, but taking short breaks to walk around helps.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  I'm crankier since I got the bad news about gestational diabetes, but hopefully it will be easy to manage and I'll adjust.

Looking forward to:  I'm looking forward to my diabetes class tomorrow so I can hopefully stop stressing so much.  I'll feel much better if I can control it with diet.

XOXO

April *snow* showers

We've been having a very cold, snowy spring that feels like an extra long winter.  I live in Minnesota, so I'm sure some of you think I'm asking for it, but trust me, it's not always this bad.

Last spring was amazing, we didn't get any snow after February and we were on the boat by the end of March.  The lake is still very frozen this year and we've had tons of snow in APRIL!  

Anyways, although I'm obviously bitter about spring being delayed, I will admit that the snow can be beautiful.  Here are some photos I took yesterday, trying to see the bright side.

 

It was way too cold out (at least for April when it should be 60) so I took all the pictures from inside my house or my car in the last picture.  

And it should be in the 70s by Friday... yay spring!

XOXO