Ultrasound and Glucose test

I was thinking about it and I have thought that I turned a new week every Friday but the more I thought it is every Thursday. On Thursday I will be 25 weeks. It well be exciting. I had an ultrasound yesterday checking the kidneys. Everything seemed to look good but we will find out on Tuesday. He was 1 pound 14 ounces and measured one week farther. Even though I was 24 weeks and 4 days the measurements were saying I was at 25 weeks and 4 days. I knew that he was going to be a big baby. We also confirmed that it is a boy. Good news... we don't have to re register! I also had my glucose test today. It wasn't too bad but it just stunk that I had to do it. The orange drink I think tasted like that orange cough medicine that you have to take when you are a kid. It just tasted like it had 10 cups of sugar. I had a headache when I woke up and it made it worse but other than that it wasn't so bad. The hour went by fast. I just hope that it is negative so that I don't have to do the 3 hour one. That is about it I'll have pictures up soon and news from ext weeks doctors appointment. Have a great day.

Doctors appointment

I went to the doctors appointment on Tuesday. He had a little concern because I gained 9 pounds in a month. I'm not worried about it because I barely gained any weight before. I am now watching what I eat and eating more protein so that I don't eat as much. I'm drinking a whole lot of water too. I am having to force myself to drink it but I know that in the long run it will be better for my body. My doctor wants me to do a whole lot of blood tests to check my blood sugar and see if I have had fifths disease before. A couple of weeks ago there was a start of an outbreak of fifths disease. For anyone who doesn't know what it is. It is a rash that is very contagious. It isn't a big deal to most people. It is a big deal to those who have sickle cell disease and who are pregnant. If you are not more than half way through your pregnancy it could very well hurt or kill the baby. My doctor isn't worried about it because first I have worked with kids for a long time and have very well could have had it before and second I am more than half way through my pregnancy. So my plan is to get the blood work done on Monday. The doctor also said that they want me to have another ultrasound because they want to look at the kidneys again and make sure that everything is OK. Its nothing to worry about but I'm so excited to see him again! I'll get more pictures of him and that will be good.

We got a crib on EBay and we will hopefully get it next week. We are almost done cleaning out the room. We just don't have a lot of time during the week and last weekend was Ben's birthday and it was a whole lot of fun celebrating his birthday. We have been blessed by so many people. Ben's dad and mom have already bought a lot on our registry. We registered at Babies R Us and Target and are way excited about it. I have two showers that people are planning for me but we don't have any dates yet.

My ultrasound is on Monday and I'll update the info soon after that. You all have a great day!

23 weeks

I am sorry that it has taken me so long to put up another blog. God has been very good in that he has had many people be gracious to me. It is exciting to see my family and friends step up and be so generous. I already have three baby showers that people want to through me. God has given more than I could ever imagine. God has been by my side through everything. I have had some problems at work and He has been by my side getting through that. It has also been so cool to grow closer to my husband! Ben has been so amazing through everything. He has been very unselfish, giving, and kind. I am so glad that I am going through this experience with him.

Well my stomach has grown so much. It is exciting to see it grow and know that my son is growing and every week that passes is another week that I'll be able to meet my son.

We almost bought a crib yesterday but it fell through and we are just waiting on God to provide the best crib. We still have a lot to do in the baby room. We have to take the computer, filing cabinet, and all the other junk out to finally be able to put a crib, dresser, changing table, etc. Ben is going to paint one more wall green and one white. I think that we are going to try to put up pictures of animals on the white wall. Not sure yet though. We are going to leave the futon and the cooler in because of the convenience of having a bed and water in the room. The rocking chair is in and it feels kinda like a baby room. We are already collecting stuff that people have given us. The room is coming along and it looks good.

The dogs and cat know that something is going on and they are really touchy feely and want a lot of attention from mom and dad. Its so funny!

Well I have a doctors appointment next Tuesday and I will have a lot of blood testing to do so that will be fun. I'll write more next week about my appointment.