Phew!

my dr. apt. went VERY well today, had some questions, got some answers, and now I feel good about everything.  I asked if my T4 levels were good along with my TSH levels, and they've been really good, last time a little on the high side, but still in normal range...I have to get my blood tested again in the next couple days, hopefully it's still in the normal range! 

I also asked if I would get another ultrasound because of my hypo and my gest. diabetes, and he said I would get another one for the diabetes, but not for the hypo, which makes sense, because the most important time for your levels to be in the good is at the beginning of the pregnancy and everything looked fine on our last ultrasound...so I will get to see our little bean again around 36-38 weeks which is in 7-8 weeks!!!  Plus he said I would have gotten an ultrasound around then anyway because baby J was 10lbs when born, so he wants to see how big this baby is a few weeks from delivery. 

it's so nice to hear that my OB is not worried about my diabetes at this point...and that I'm a person that he trusts with my numbers!  I have only gained 14lbs so far, and he wants me to gain another 10 in the next 10 weeks.  At this rate hopefully I do gain the 10lbs, because that would put me at 24lbs for the whole pregnancy, and he wants me to be at 25-40, but he says I am still good for weight gain. 

I don't have anything to worry about, for now! 

On rotation!

I can't believe I am 28 1/2 weeks pregnant.  I Had my first apt. with one of the other doctors today, and he used an antique doppler, so it doesn't tell you the heart rate, but that's alright, he said it sounded great! 
He also said I am measuring a week behind, but that's how I've been measuring all a long from day 1, but that is also normal, or ok.  I have put on 14lbs, up 2lbs from my last visit, which is good!  That means I'm gaining the 1lb a week needed, and this is even swaying from my "diet" my numbers have been all normal, so I figured I could eat a little more and see what happened...and you know what?  It's been fine, my glucose levels have been the same!

on a side note, the weather has been less than acceptable for me this time of year.  I thought it was spring, not winter still!  Temps being in the 30's and low 40's isn't spring!  I would love to be able to go for more walks with my son, but it would have to warm up 15 degrees for it to be an enjoyable walk!

I have another apt. in 2 weeks and I get my thyroid levels checked again, hopefully they are still normal!  I have been doing some research online and it looks like I have been pretty lucky in that department, because, most pregnancies with the mother that has hypothyroidism has to have her medication upped sometimes 20 to 50%, I haven't had to have mine changed AT ALL!  But I do wonder if I will get to see my little bean again, to make sure everything is ok!  I guess we'll have to wait and see!

Had 26 week appt. today!

I've been wondering if I've been gaining enough weight, with having to count carbs because they are afraid I'm going to have another 10lb baby!  I've only gained 12lbs so far, and researching on the internet, I know bad me!  the websites I've looked at say I should be up around 18lbs by now!  But, I asked the Dr. today about the weight gain and he said I was perfect!  So, I guess I'll just eat the same as I've been eating...I have been cheating a little too though with eating a little more sweets, I go crazy if I can't have sweets with this pregnancy. 

Heart rate is still up in the 150's, so there is still hope that this is a girl!! 

Going back to the weight thing, It feels sooo different this time when people say, oh you're still so tiny, when with baby J, I was about ready to pop at this point and people were like you have how many more months??  And said my goodness you're huge!  But I guess all in all, it's what the Dr. says.  If he said I'm gaining the right amount of weight, that's all that matters! 

pet related post

About 7 years ago I rescued a little kitty from a farm, it's mommy got killed by a cyote and I felt sooo bad that I had to take him home.  The town he was born in is called Milesville so I named him Miles for short.  My dad hated that I had brought a cat home, but soon grew attached to him.  I got married and was moving in with my husband after our honeymoon, and was going to bring Miles with me, but he had to be acclimated to a dog and a female cat that my husband and I got when we were engaged.  Miles hated his new sisters, and I figured it would have been too much of a hassle to keep them all separated, plus I didn't know how he would act when we started having children.  I asked my parents if they could keep him, since I (the baby) was moving out, they would still have some part of me still living with them.  They agreed!  Miles is between 6 and 7 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes about 6months to a year ago.  My parents went on vacation this past week and he went to the vet so he could be watched closely.  Miles was doing great until about a few days ago, and took a turn for the worst, wouldn't eat or drink. when my parents got back they had to put him down :( he was so far gone that nothing would help him live.  I hate when pets die, but I guess it's apart of life.  All we have left now are memories.  Goodbye Miles :(  I will love you always and never forget you.

Good news today!

Had my almost 22 week appointment today!  It was a really good appointment.  I addressed my concerns about me thinking I DON'T have gestational diabetes, and told him my numbers and he was very impressed with  them and said I still have to test, but maybe just test every 3 days instead of every day!  So that is good news, it will give my fingers a break!  Most of the time pricking my finger doesn't hurt, but there are sometimes where it does :(

He is keeping my due date the same!  YAY! Because we are doing a baby pool since we aren't finding out what we're having until we have him/her! 

my ultrasound a few weeks ago turned out great! 

Weight gain so far is good!  I know with my son I started gaining A LOT of weight a few weeks from where we are at now, 10lbs in a month! Yikes!  We will definitely try and not let that happen again! 

I also addressed my concern for a "small" baby, and by small I mean under 9lbs (my son was 10lbs) is that the baby will just pop right out!  If my water breaks I don't want to deliver a baby on the way to the hospital which is only 15 mins away, but it could happen!

I am still hopeful for a girl, the heart rate was 150 today! 

We will see what the nutritionists think about me testing every 3 days, since my doctor ordered it...We have that appointment on Thursday.

Is Frustrated

I feel so frustrated right now.  Yesterday and today I feel like a big sob bucket.  I had a headache all yesterday because of too low of blood sugar.  My levels 2 hours after I ate a meal were where I needed to be at my morning sugar level or fasting level.  And too low of blood sugar is bad too, because you get dizzy, and weak..and that's how I felt yesterday. 

Today is a little better, but I am still hungry 45 mins after I eat a meal or a snack.  Today I am eating a little more than what my meal plan calls for, just so my headache doesn't come back and my levels are a little higher, still pretty low, but I don't feel as weak or dizzy. 

We are going to see how this next week goes, and talk to my OB about my frustrations with this meal plan and see what he says, on Tuesday.  And then on Thursday I have my appointment with the dietitian again to see how I'm doing. 

I am getting really depressed about what I CAN'T eat, well I can eat sweets and stuff, but 1 little girl scout cookie is 1 carb choice and there is half my snack.  If I eat that then I'll be hungry again in 10 mins.  so really I can't eat them, unless I want to starve!  I know this is all about wise food choices, and getting the most food for the fewest amount of carbs, which is hard!

I really hope this gets better!  I hate being depressed everyday feeling like I'm being deprived of the foods I want.

You have got to be kidding me!

Ok first of gestational diabetes SUCKS!  I met with an educator and a dietitian this morning, and they put me on a meal plan, which I figured they would.  But seriously, I am eating less now than before I was pregnant, I don't think that's healthy...I'm supposed to eat 300 more calories a day...ummm I'm eating more like 300 less calories. 
My blood sugar levels when  I wake up in the morning before I eat anything should be between 60-75 and my levels 2 hours after I eat should be under 120...well today after lunch it was 60...that is super low after eating food...so I have to be doing something wrong...like not counting the carbs correctly or I don't even know what else. 
I seriously think that if I just cut out the juice I was drinking and just watch a little of what I'm eating then I would be fine!  Telling me I can't have something just makes me want it that much more and makes it more tough. 
One of my friends suggested that after a few days my appetite would lessen because I'm eating less...well yeah, but I don't think I'm eating enough for myself...the baby gets everything it needs.
I guess we'll see how this next week goes....