Very Blessed!

Today has been a true blessing for me and my family! I went to the doctor today and they hooked me up to a monitor. I had to lay on my back hooked up to a machine that monitors Autumn's heartrate and movements. It also monitors me for contractions. Despite the fact that I layed there so long I had a catch in my back, everything looked extremely good. No contractions yet! Dr. Yarbrough informed me that I would start having bi-weekly visits and that I would have another ultrasound Thursday. She said I would probably be sick of seeing her very soon. However, I feel extremely blessed to have a doctor who cares enough to make sure my baby is safe. I know I wouldn't have to go as often, if it wasn't for the whole gestatoinal thing. But, I like knowing that I can listen to and see my baby more often.

The SPED team gave me a wonderful baby shower this afternoon Another great blessing to have such wonderful co-workers. We received lots of cute onesies, blankets, towels, etc. Gina made me a "diaper cake" and they hung a clothesline of bibs and socks across the room. Autumn is going to be a spoiled baby. Nana also bought her a birthstone braclet. Fancy!!! Lee and I can't wait to put all goodies to use. :)

Thoughts on Labor and Delivery at SGMC

So, Lee and I just came home from a 3 hour childbirth class at Southern OBGYN. Crazy thoughts are spinning through my head as a result, or it could be sheer exhaustion .... I've been up since 4:15 a.m. They showed a video clip of a lady giving birth. It totally grossed me out. I do not think I want to see what is going on when Autumn comes along. This brings me to my point..... The Labor and Delivery rooms at SGMC are very depressing. The one pillow they give you is as flat as a pancake. We will definetely be bringing pillows from home. I was also extrememly disappointed to see that they did not have a rocking chair in the room. I have heard that rocking can be a very good way to take your mind off of contractions. Needless to say, I am now more anxious than I was before. I'm sure that when I am actually in labor I won't care about the room or what is/isn't in it. However, I think I should have just skipped the tour.

Well, I'm off to get my insulin and crash!!! - I forgot to mention that the increased amounts of insulin really helped today. My blood sugar levels were actually pretty normal . :)

A Day at the Doctor's Office

Well, today was very interesting and exciting. I spent 3 hours at the Diabetic Clinic this morning. It appears that my body just isn't cooperating with the current insulin recommendations. So, they increased my dosage at night and added shots before breakfast, lunch and dinner. My first instinct is to beat myself up over this whole diabetic mess. However, I have been assured repeatedly that it has nothing to do with what I am eating. I have actually lost 2 lbs. in the past 1 1/2 weeks. On to better news....

We had our final ultasound this afternoon. It wasso exciting to see Autumn bouncing around in my tummy! She weighs approximately 3 lbs right now. I am so thankful she isn't getting too large. I was really concerned about this because is it common for babies who are born to gestational moms to be very large. She had her little hands up covering her face. I thought maybe she was just being bashful at first. Then, I remembered that Lee falls asleep with his hand over his face all the time. I teased him and said she was going to be just like her Daddy. We feel very blessed that she appears to be very healthy at this time. Please pray that everything continues to go well for us.

I start weekly visits next week and they have already sent over labor and delivery orders concerning my insulin, if in the event she comes a little early. The ladies at the Diabetic Clinic think she will come at least a week early. No comment from the doctor though. Hopefully, Mama will get her wish and Autumn will come before Christmas, so she can wear her cute Christmas dress. :)

Surving Gestational Diabetes :(

Yesterday marked the 30th week of my pregnancy with Autumn. We only have about 10 weeks to go!!! I am thankful, especially considering the struggles I have been going through. I was so upset when they told me I had gestational diabetes. I have been going to the Diabetic Clinic on a weekly basis. I have followed their recommended diets perfectly. However, my body just doesn't want to cooperate (especially in the mornings) I have been on insulin for 3 days now. Lee has been wonderful. He has been giving me my injections at night because I don't like to look at the needle. It doesn't really hurt. I just don't like to look at it. After, being extremely depressed about this for the past two weeks, I have realized that there is a reason for everything. I know that all of this will be worth it in the end when we get to see our sweet little girl. Until then, i just have to take it one day at a time.