I can't even begin to believe that the Holiday season is already here. Thanksgiving is already behind us and Christmas will be here before we know it... then Babies!!!!
Thanksgiving was such a blast. It was so great to be able to travel and see everyone. Mike and I are a little upset we won't be able to see everyone over the Christmas/New Year's holidays but we both are just a little nervous about traveling that far into the pregnancy... And now for some updates on that! :)
The week after Thanksgiving I had a regular appointment and also some lab work scheduled for my glucose test. I went in not thinking too much about it, dealt with that darn needle prick, and went about my day. The Dr. let me know that they would call me if there was any negative results from the test, but otherwise they would see me in two more weeks. I definitely didn't think much of it...until my phone rang the next day and the Dr's office came up on the caller id. I definitely said some unpleasant words in my head as I answered the phone to be told that I had failed the first test. Really?? I exercise and eat pretty well. What the heck? Did all those Dunkin Donuts really screw me over Thanksgiving break???? I couldn't believe it! So- two days later I had to go back for the three hour glucose test. UGH. How do you tell a pregnant woman that she can't eat for nearly 12 hours?? It's absolute torture!!! Well- I walked into the lab Friday morning and definitely gave the lab technician a heads up that I may be a bit grumpy come 11:00 or 12:00 and still not being allowed to eat. She was very nice and patient and even told me that I wasn't grumpy at all. 4 sticks with a needle and a couple of bruised elbow pits later- I was on my way to find the nearest place for lunch! The results came back a few days later-- of course after Mike hid everything that was remotely sweet in our house- and all was good! Apparently a lot of women fail the first test and have no issues after the second one comes in. Thanks goodness!!!
Now- a couple of weeks later- things seem to be going good... I am not sleeping a whole lot and pretty much uncomfortable most of the day- but things could be worse. I am so glad that I haven't had to deal with the nausea and sickness like some of my friends have. I am learning though- that I am definitely one of those women that does not really love being pregnant. I really see how tough it is on your body. I know I have several more weeks to go (at least I hope because we still have a ton to do!) but I will really be glad to meet the little guy and be able to get back to normal movement, sleeping, and what not!
More updates to come soon.... including on the house!! :) yep yep! We are officially in ESCROW!!!!!!!!
