Whoot whoot - first baby shower is on it's way. Julie will be hosting it on May 9, 2009 (the day after spring sing!) I'm so excited to see all my friends and share this special time in my life with them.
I am 29 weeks tomorrow meaning I am 11 weeks away from my due date!!! Two months and 3 weeks!!! Can you believe it?
I owe you people belly pics... so stay tuned.
I'm currently monitoring my blood levels 4x a day and on a strict eating regiment per my nutritionist. I have to watch my starches and carbs and dairy and fruit intake...aka I have to eat veggies (not potatoe, peas or corn) and meat!
It's annoying, but like I said before---anything to be a good mommy. I'm tired and it's been a LONG day at work. SO - I'm out.
Love,
Val & Baby Braiden
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
The 'Glory' of Pregnancy
This weekend - I spent some time talking about the 'joys of pregnancy' with Berlyn. I'm straight up and tell people straight up what it's like to be pregnant.
Do I love it? NO...but when I see Braiden...I won't remember a thing about the pregnancy because he is MORE than worth it. I've broken out, gotten big, worried about things I wouldn't ever worry about before, my boobs grow towards the floor, I can't see my feet, he kicks (which i love and adore, but also despise) I have way less energy to work out, my back hurts, I hardly have any clothes that I can fit into, I've gone from heels to tennis shoes..the list of the 'negatives' goes on and on.
On the flip side the biggest positive, and the only one that matters is that I have a little miracle inside of me that was conceived in love. I enjoy the thought of motherhood, of parenting, of my family with jeff, and of the future I have and how privileged I'll be to be the mother of Braiden. To instill within a human being your own values, thoughts, beliefs, opions, to love ANOTHER being unconditionally and to be a mom - it's priceless, and I wouldn't take anything back.
So you don't get to drink alcohol, or eat and partake in gluttonous activites that most of my friends and family can... but I have a son...and I couldn't be any happier.
:)
here's to motherhood - B... I hope you will join me here soon.
UPDATE on MEDICAL STUFF:
I had to take a second glucose test because my blood sugar level was elevated on my first test. I went in for the 3 hour long test last friday, and one of the blood sugar levels was abnormal, but 2 of the four need to be abnormal to have gestational diabetes.
SO, although I'm not reallly a candidate for gestational diabetes - I need to see the nutritionist for diet recommendatons because it's important. My doctor gave me the referral so now I need to schedule an appointment with the nutritionist. I suppose she/he will suggest a diet regiment for me and then test my blood sugar levels until I give birth. I will see him/her twice a week and if my blood sugar improves through diet (and I'll say exercise) then I will only see her once a month. I'll do my best to limit my sugar intake and to be a good mommy...it's rough, but I'll do it because really I just want to be the best mom I can be.
That's it for now - i still owe you people belly pics... stay tuned.
With Love,
Val
Do I love it? NO...but when I see Braiden...I won't remember a thing about the pregnancy because he is MORE than worth it. I've broken out, gotten big, worried about things I wouldn't ever worry about before, my boobs grow towards the floor, I can't see my feet, he kicks (which i love and adore, but also despise) I have way less energy to work out, my back hurts, I hardly have any clothes that I can fit into, I've gone from heels to tennis shoes..the list of the 'negatives' goes on and on.
On the flip side the biggest positive, and the only one that matters is that I have a little miracle inside of me that was conceived in love. I enjoy the thought of motherhood, of parenting, of my family with jeff, and of the future I have and how privileged I'll be to be the mother of Braiden. To instill within a human being your own values, thoughts, beliefs, opions, to love ANOTHER being unconditionally and to be a mom - it's priceless, and I wouldn't take anything back.
So you don't get to drink alcohol, or eat and partake in gluttonous activites that most of my friends and family can... but I have a son...and I couldn't be any happier.
:)
here's to motherhood - B... I hope you will join me here soon.
UPDATE on MEDICAL STUFF:
I had to take a second glucose test because my blood sugar level was elevated on my first test. I went in for the 3 hour long test last friday, and one of the blood sugar levels was abnormal, but 2 of the four need to be abnormal to have gestational diabetes.
SO, although I'm not reallly a candidate for gestational diabetes - I need to see the nutritionist for diet recommendatons because it's important. My doctor gave me the referral so now I need to schedule an appointment with the nutritionist. I suppose she/he will suggest a diet regiment for me and then test my blood sugar levels until I give birth. I will see him/her twice a week and if my blood sugar improves through diet (and I'll say exercise) then I will only see her once a month. I'll do my best to limit my sugar intake and to be a good mommy...it's rough, but I'll do it because really I just want to be the best mom I can be.
That's it for now - i still owe you people belly pics... stay tuned.
With Love,
Val
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Baby Braiden Updates
Yesterday marked six and a half months. Meaning that I only have 3 and a half months (at the least) till my little one arrives. He moves alllll the time and man I can't wait for him to get here.
I'm actually at the lab right now getting my test for gestational diabetes. They give you this solution that tastes like hawaiian punch and you have to drink it within five minutes....then get your blood drawn an hour later. I'm on my BB in the waiting room and they'll be drawing my blood at exactly 1135.
If the doc doesn't call in 3 days everything is ok - if there are abnormalities then they'll give me a call and ill have to do some other tests. Its alwyas nerve wracking to take tests - but I'm sure everything will be ok.
After this appointment jeff and I are off to the Guiants and A's game at the collesium.
There's a bratty little boy here right now - about 5 years old...I guess he's gonna get his blood drwan but still - no reason to be actin a fool.
I can see how the parents hella baby him and let him get away with everything. The older bro in the fam just hit his mom with the zipper on his jacket and his mom said stop - and he keeps on goin... I'm going to make sure briden is well behaved.
I had my monthly checkup last monday and everything was great. Good blood pressure and good strong heartbeat for braiden.
After my next appointment on april 28 I start seeinf dr. Ecklund every 2 weeks!! How crazy is that - it means were getting close.
Anywa I'm going to get off the crackberry now and enjoy my weekend.
Take care!!!
Love - mama val
I'm actually at the lab right now getting my test for gestational diabetes. They give you this solution that tastes like hawaiian punch and you have to drink it within five minutes....then get your blood drawn an hour later. I'm on my BB in the waiting room and they'll be drawing my blood at exactly 1135.
If the doc doesn't call in 3 days everything is ok - if there are abnormalities then they'll give me a call and ill have to do some other tests. Its alwyas nerve wracking to take tests - but I'm sure everything will be ok.
After this appointment jeff and I are off to the Guiants and A's game at the collesium.
There's a bratty little boy here right now - about 5 years old...I guess he's gonna get his blood drwan but still - no reason to be actin a fool.
I can see how the parents hella baby him and let him get away with everything. The older bro in the fam just hit his mom with the zipper on his jacket and his mom said stop - and he keeps on goin... I'm going to make sure briden is well behaved.
I had my monthly checkup last monday and everything was great. Good blood pressure and good strong heartbeat for braiden.
After my next appointment on april 28 I start seeinf dr. Ecklund every 2 weeks!! How crazy is that - it means were getting close.
Anywa I'm going to get off the crackberry now and enjoy my weekend.
Take care!!!
Love - mama val
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