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