2009 Pregnancy/baby thread

[finn's mom]

Just kicking this up...how's everyone doing? Feeling? How are the new babies? How are the babies on their way?

We just went to the pool tonight, swimming is great. My gestational diabetes is under control, although I still mess up once in awhile and eat too much or not enough carbs or protein. I still feel awesome, I have no problems getting to and staying asleep at night. I think I've gained about 11 or 12 pounds, my "waist" is about 41 inches. Things are going well. We have our next appointment on Thursday and then we start going every two weeks (the next appointment after Thursday's will include a sonogram, yay!)

We have a baby shower on the first at David's office. The invite ended up being emailed to over 2000 people, hahaha, so we'll see who shows up. It's a huge corporate headquarters, and it wasn't intended for that many people, but someone messed up and sent it out to everyone. Should be interesting.

Our baby shower at the house is on the 11th, and then we'll go shopping with the gift cards to get the things we need that we didn't get from friends and family!

We are putting the finishing touches on the paint in the nursery, and just ordered furniture. Can't wait to get it! The paint looks amazing, and I can't wait to see the crib, glider and dresser in the room. We won't get the bookcase and toy chest until my parents come when baby arrives. David doesn't think the little lass is going to wait until August, he had a dream that we're having a July baby.

And, just for the record, I think we're leaning more towards Clara Elizabeth.

[beeniesmom]

Glad to hear you are doing well! I'm doing ok too. I've been messing up with the blood sugar too. I'm just getting a little impatient. I just had to have cherry preserves on toast for breakfast yesterday morning and 2 hours later the blood sugar was up past 200. I haven't had a number like that ever. I got scared but just drank a bunch of water and behaved for the rest of the day.
I had a drs. appointment later that morning (yesterday) and was surprised I didn't get yelled at. The dr. just told me not to do that again. So far the NST's I've done are normal. I'm not spilling any protien in my urine. My blood pressure was normal but I was warned that It could be a problem if it crept back up. I went over various things with the OB like the birth plan.
We talked about a possible birthday and she said it was still too early to tell. She talked of a possible c-section at 37 weeks :O if pre-eclampsia became an issue or an induction a few days before the actual Aug. 8th due date. I really did not consider having a July baby being a factor.... but maybe it will be. So Kari, we may just have us some July babies.
Today I am taking it easy and will go swimming again. This year, I've gone swimming about 5 times which is a lot considering that last year I probably never put on a bathing suit. Swimming feels really nice as it makes me feel lighter and takes some of the baby pressure off. Wow, only 12 pounds... I can't say the same.... even though I still have people say that I do not look pregnant.... at 33 1/2 weeks.

[Karen]

Yes, swimming is a good relief for your body - let the water bear some of the weight for now! One of my nieces has an early September, and I think my sister spent as much of that July and August afloat as possible!

I am so glad to hear from both of you, and that things are going well, hey, I was a July baby - we ain't bad!

[finn's mom]

Stratton is gorgeous! Congratulations on your big beautiful baby!

And, caseysmom, thank you! But, I'm sure you were a beautiful pregnant woman!

[beeniesmom]

YAY! Another PT baby! Stratton you are a gorgeous boy.
God Bless your mom! You were a big boy!

[prechrswife]

Welcome, Stratton! He is beautful. He is a big boy, too! I don't think Malcom has reached the 10 pound point yet, and he is 7 weeks old.

[Alysser]

Congratulations! Stratton is adorable

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Congratulations!! Stratton is a very beautiful baby!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Since Lyra is 4 months old today, I thought I would share a few pictures.

[beeniesmom]

Oh my goodness! TOO CUTE!!!! LYRA you are absolutely adorable!!!
Gosh, already 4 months. Where does the time go?