Today we had our glucose test and regular doctors checkup. I choose to fast before the test. I did not have anything since 7:00 the night before and our appointment was at 8:00 in the morning. I wanted to make sure that my test results were as accurate as possible. When we got to the doctor's office, I was called back by the nurse to take the "juice". I was given a choice of lemon-lime, orange or cola. I choose to take the orange drink. I had 2 minutes to drink about 8 oz. I downed the "juice" in about 20 seconds. I then had to wait an hour to have my blood drawn for the results. In the meantime, we then met with the doctor. I gained 2 pounds since our last doctors appointment for a total about 16 pounds so far. I have a lovely beach ball belly and love it!!! The doctor first found the heart beat of our little one and it ranged from 155-160 so the doctor said the baby is a girl today. We will see what happens in the next 3 months. My measurement for the belly was 26 and its right on where I need to be! So now we went to the waiting room since my time with the doctor was done and I was just waiting for the hour time frame to be up to get my blood tested. The hour was finally up and I was called back to have the test done. I was nervous as you just want to make sure that you are doing everything that you can for your baby... at least that is how I feel. She gave me my results and I passed with flying colors! I was so relieved to know that my body was processing sugar like it should be since my body is changing so much. My parents checked in on me right away and so did all the people at work. It is so nice to know that everyone cares and they take the time to make sure you are doing good.
After the test I did go to work and the baby was alot more active during the day today than usual. I am to start keeping track of the little ones movement and to make sure that I have 10 movements by 3:00 in the afternoon. I asked the nurse since the baby is usually more active at night time and not so much during the day is there an alternative. She said just to choose 1 hour when I get home to count 10 movements in that hour.
Since the baby was more active today because of the Glucose test, Rose at work was able to feel the baby move. She loved it. She has been so sweet and she takes such good care of me at work. She walks in front of me when I go down the stairs at work. She is just so sweet!
January 22nd- Our neighbor Jen (who also is letting me borrow 3 totes of maternity clothes) stopped by because she made a booklet about registering and what items we will need in the first year of having the baby. This was so helpful and so appreciative. So many people have been so nice and offering advice during our pregnancy and I can't wait to carry this on to when my friends are pregnant.
January 24th- Today we went shopping to get the little one the crib mattress. Again, after doing research we went to the store (The Natural Way) to determine what we needed for our baby. We wanted to do reasonable and best quality for the mattress. This is the Christmas gift from my parents to the baby too so we wanted to get this now. We had determined that it was time to go shopping as our nursery furniture as "breathed" since we have had it for over 5 weeks now and it was time to go shopping! We walked in and they already know us at the store because this is where we purchased our nursery furniture and we went to their storage area to test out the mattress firmness and the brands that they carried. We were there for about an hour before we made the decision to go with a luxury firm mattress that will be for the infant on one side of the mattress and then the other side (stage 2) is for the baby when he/she reaches the toddler stage.
After shopping for the mattress, we met my parents at Dzie Dzie's condo and helped packed up some items that we could. I just love it because my parents always touch my belly and the baby will definitely know their touch for sure! Unfortunately, we couldn't stay that long to help as we had a birthday party for Carter on Jeremy's side of the family to attend to.
We went to Carter's 1st birthday party and alot of Jeremy's aunts love to touch the belly and I love that they want to. I am a firm believer that the baby can feel all this love and will also stimulate feelings for the baby. While at the birthday party I began to think of my little ones first birthday party and what we would do and what kind of party we would want to have for our little one. I will say that we will do Jeremy's family tradition for 1st birthdays is that you put a quarter/silver dollar, shot glass and rosary in front of the baby and have them pick one. The theory is that if they pick a quarter they will have wealth, if a shot glass is picked they will be a "partier/social person" and the rosary... well if people can't figure that one out... there is a problem. I wonder what our little one will choose.
I have to say that this week has been great as the invitations for the baby shower were sent out and we have received so many compliments on them! I hope everyone likes looking at our blog and can't wait to post more stories on here!
Oh I do have to say that I will be having three showers.... the BIG shower of family, my work shower and my SMC (Saint Mary's) shower. I appreciate all of this so much and just love my family and friends for wanting to do this for the baby and me (and Jeremy too). I know my girls from Saint Mary's have planned a spa day in March and my work shower is a surprise. I have some of the best friends in the world and they are just so amazing. Thank you in advance to all!!! I really appreciate everything!!
I have to give a shout out to Debbie as she is truly the best blog follower. She immediately sends me emails and always checks in with me to see how me and the baby are doing! She is also the sister I have never had and just love her to pieces. She is so supportive and has so much advice to offer about motherhood!!! I appreciate all of it.
January 25th- We decided that it was time to get another vacuum. We go through about 1 every 2 years because of the dogs. We are choosing to go to the cheaper version models since we go through them so fast. Jeremy and I ventured out today to do some shopping and we also decided that we needed a new desk chair for 2 reasons 1. because when he is on the computer I like to sit on his lap and interrupt him and play spider solitaire and then Riley eventually wants on our lap so there ends up being 3 of us on 1 chair and 2. we just got a new office desk. Since I am gaining weight, he said that we should probably get a better chair just in case. So we went to "test drive" office chairs and came up with a few options.. .however they were sold out of them and have to wait for our chair to come in now. We did have alot of fun testing out the chairs in the store and it was comfy for me to go from chair to chair to chair.
We went to my parents house for dinner tonight and it was a good relaxation time. I talked with my mom about her stretch marks (that I gave her) to kinda gauge if I will be getting stretch marks on the belly. The doc was surprised that I didn't have any on the stomach so I asked my mom and she didn't get any on her tummy so that will be a good sign I guess. Debbie told me that it usually follows what your mom experienced so I am looking good so far!
January 25th- Today we went to the ND's mens basketball game with Meg and Josh. It is always fun to spend time with friends and just have a relaxing evening together. I do have to say that the baby responded at one point to all the action in the arena when ND took the lead! So the little one got to spend time with Aunt Meg and Uncle Josh!
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