Snow, Snow, and More Snow

The title doesn't even begin to tell you home much snow we have gotten in the last couple weeks. Now we are expecting our 4th storm in 2 weeks. The first 2 storms now seem like dustings compared to the last and the one that is coming. Over the weekend we go 34 inches of snow, almost 3 feet. The picture to the left is our back yard and it is full of snow. Now with my backyard and front yard still full of snow we are expecting another 10-20 inches. Where is all this snow coming from?

One good thing about all this snow is we are finally getting some good work done on Ant's room. This weekend I finally finished his tree mural. (Well almost my friend is going to finish the outline for me on Saturday, if it doesn't snow) We also finally put his crib together. It looks great but the big problem is placing the furniture. The room is a very odd shape because it is long and skinny. To top off the frustration is one of the long walls is taken up by closets and door, while the windows are on the other long wall. To help us out DH made a small diagram of the room and little cut outs. I took the little pieces and moved them around them room. I think we have a plan, maybe.


My appointment this last week was pretty good but my blood sugar wasn't completely under control with just diet and exercise. I think if I was earlier in my 3rd trimester my OB would have given me another week to figure it out but since Ant's arrival is fast approaching she suggested started meds or insulin. I opted for the pill because it is easier. As an IVF graduate needles don't scare me anymore. Since starting the meds my blood sugar has been under control minus one funky breakfast #. My OB and I will talk about this more on Thursday at my appointment (if I can get there).

Due to my GD my OB also wants me to do twice a week NST scans and get a growth u/s. NST scans are 40 minute scans monitoring the baby to make sure he isn't stress. It is actually a lot of fun for me to be hooked up to the monitor because I can hear Ant's heart beat, and see and feel my contractions. During my Monday scan my contractions were pretty big compared to last week. Last week my OB also checked my cervix and I am already 1cm dilated. I know many people walk around for weeks 1cm dilated but it is just exciting that the dilation process is already started.

Thursday I have my 36week appointment and another NST scan. I really hope the snow doesn't prevent me from getting to my appointment. I am excited to see my OB again and see if my cervix has progressed any.

GD Education

Today was my introduction into gestational diabetes and it wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. I think the worst part of the whole experience was dealing with the insurance BS. Yesterday, I made several phone calls between the Diabetes Education Center and my OB's office to make sure EVERYTHING was squared away. Because if I am going to take a day off from work then this class needs to happen.

Anticipating an issue I arrived about 20mins early. When I got to the desk they said, "We have a problem we never got your referral and we don't have your authorization." WTH!?! This is why I made all those phone calls yesterday. Luckily the ladies were very nice and called my OB's office and arrange everything for me. This was only after a few frustrated hormonal pregnant women tears.

The class was a great learning experience for me about how food affects your blood sugar and how just a few simple food changes can keep GD under control. They also gave me a food plan based on me pre-pregnancy weight. It is actually really easy because they map out my 3 small meals and my 3 snacks. I am actually looking forward to going to the grocery store tomorrow to pick out some great food choices.

The biggest changes come with breakfast and of course giving up my one Pepsi a day. For breakfast I am suppose to avoid all fruit and cereal. I LOVE fruit and cereal, it is like breakfast staple. Also I have to give up orange juice, well just for a few weeks.

To finish off my day I went and saw my OB for a BP check. It was a good appointment because my blood sugar was good, my BP ok, and Ant's heart beat was awesome. The only thing she is concerned about is because my BP has been slowly rising through out my pregnancy and she is concerned it is the early signs of preeclampsia. I really don't have any other symptoms but she just wants to make sure we keep everything under control. It feels great to know that my OB is really keeping an eye on everything.

Eventful Week

Monday was my 34 week appointment at the OB. It was a very exciting appointment because my MIL is now in town with us and it was the first time she would hear Ant's heartbeat. Every appointment I have had so far have been uneventful and I assumed this one would be the same.

It started off normal till we got to my blood pressure. The RN took my BP and she told me the #'s 148 over 78 (I think). I asked how that was and she told me it was a little high and to lay down on my left side. When my OB came in she asked me several questions.

"Are you seeing black spots?"
"Are you having sharp pains on your sides?"

"Are you having headaches?"

"How is the baby moving?"

This was all very overwhelming but that was just the beginning. She also told me that there was sugar in my urine and that she wanted me to redo my 3hr glucose test. She then told me if I passed she would leave me alone about it. The RN did retake my BP and it was 134 over 74, better but not great. Before I left we decided that I would redo my glucose test on Tuesday and come back in on Friday to check my BP.

Tuesday was mostly uneventful other then redoing my 3hr glucose test. I have to say I think DH's should have to take these test just so they know what their partners are going through. Not that I am complaining but when it comes to IF and pregnancy women have to do sooo much more then men. (PS. DH I love you)

Wednesday I missed a call from my OB. I knew it was bad because in the OB world they only call you back quickly if it is something bad. If everything is ok they never call. It feels so backwards from the IF world. Well, not completely backwards but they call with good and bad news. Also, they call you the same day.

Now we are to today, I called my OB back. I have to say I was surprised when she told me that I have gestational diabetes. She gave me a list of things I can start doing now such as avoiding sugar, carbs, only 2 servings of fruit, and walking 30-45mins 4-5 days a week. Also she wanted me to call diabetes center and make an appointment. I was very lucky because they have a class tomorrow from 9am-12pm but I also found out when I dropped my work insurance that they didn't authorize my other insurance for my pregnancy. So, lots of phone calls later it seems like everything went through but I will have to wait and see.

When I finally got home today MIL and I went for a nice walk. The only problem with with walking is that it is the middle of winter. You never know what you are going to get 50's or 20's.

I am sure I will be back blogging soon about my diabetes class tomorrow and my OB check up tomorrow. Fingers cross that my BP is down and that I get lots of good info about diabetes and controlling it with my diet.