Merry Christmas Everyone!

It's a pic from last year but things look pretty much the same. Although I'm a wee bit bigger. Next year will DEFINITELY be a new pic.

We both wish you all the best for the holidays.

I Passed the GD Test! No Diabetes for me!!!!

Yesterday, I went to my OB and Sonia, his receptionist, couldn't wait to tell me. "If it's good news, I get to say it" she said. I passed the GD test. No high sugar for me. I was just expecting to have Gestational Diabetes as a atter of course given my family history. Miracle of miracles, I don't.

In anticipation that I was going to get the bad news, I had what I thought to be my last hot-chocolate (After Eight - yum) and a cinnamon bun on Thursday as my "last meal". HA! Now I can enjoy Christmas a little more.

I have still been losing weight but I'm guessing Christmas will correct that problem. Even though I'm 28 weeks, I still don't look it to many people. Especially in the winter when you tend to wear baggier clothes. But, my jeans are snug. :)

Well, if I don't get a chance to blog again for another week, I wish you all a safe and wonderful Christmas. We're off to see Jodi, Mark and the kids and the rest of the Kimberley crew in Calgary on Boxing Day (3 day trip).

Love and Joy to you and yours!

On Medical Leave and Taking it Easy

Today is the first day of medical leave for me. The doctors have requested that I go on leave for 3 months to get my things in order in time for the baby's arrival.

I know some people have been worried about me lately but know that I'm fine. Work has been a very big stresser in my life and the doctors wanted me to get out of that situation sooner than we had thought.

Hormones have been playing a big part in my mood levels of late. Not able to concentrate or remember a whole lot. I didn't really believe in that phenomenon before. Now I'm a believer. The doctors have been watching me very closely and I've got appointments every week (if not 2 per week).

Diabetes test is up next. Took the initial test and the sugar level in my blood was high. Tomorrow I go in for the 3 hour test which is called a confirmation test for gestational diabetes. I have to sit in the waiting room for 3 hours after drinking the orange drink. Good thing I have our Nintendo DS Lite to play one while I wait. Then another blood test.

Hopefully this week will allow me some time to get prepared for the holidays. It's been incredibly rushed up until now. Just being able to check work at the door has taken a whole load off my shoulders. What a relief.

Thanks for all your concern and good thoughts. They mean so much to us.

Feeling in a Very Dark Haze

I have no concentration, no motivation, and no energy. I feel like I have a very thick fog around me.

This is not good for the work situation. I'm of no help to anyone. My body just wants to sleep. I'm scared I'm going to fall asleep right at my desk. This terrifies me. We have a very open office structure here.

Heartburn won't let up either. I've never had it before rascal. This is really affecting my appetite.

Looking forward to the doctor's appointment tomorrow to get the next steps begun.

Hopefully some sleep will come soon. (At home I mean).

Will This Week Ever End???

Things have been a roller-coaster ride since our return from our cruise. I've been sick with the flu or cold and the nagging cough is still with me. Seems worse when Rich is around - poor guy.

Also, my medical situation is taking a turn. I'm back on medication (that I was off for the first 5 months) but it seems "the cure is worse than the disease" these days. 3 specialists and 1 GP. All are concerned for my health so that when the baby is born, the situation doesn't affect the baby. (Healthy Mom = Healthy Baby).

I'm pretty shaken up by all the doctors appointments these past 14 days but I'm in very capable hands. Blood tests, diabetes test (no news yet) and just about everything else it seems like. PHEW!

The specialists are all in agreement that they want me to be in "remission" from symptoms not reduced symptoms before the baby comes. That means they are willing to go to whatever lengths necessary to get me there. We are in the midst of the first big step right now. Can't really go into it just yet but know that my family and doctors are behind me 100%. Thank you all!

As I've said since Rich and I started out, he's been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I mean it even more today and more and more every day. His strength is the one thing that is keeping me from losing my cool altogether. And Packers keeps me company no matter how I'm feeling. She's magnetically connected to my tummy these days.

For the next week or so, I'm going to be laying really low. I need to get my stress level down a LOT. Keep us in your thoughts. We'll chat when I'm back on higher ground.

At the 6 Month Mark and Still Sick (Coughing Hurts)

Yes, the baby is moving.  I can feel the little "rascal".  Presence was first felt when we were landing in San Juan PR on our way to our cruise.  "Rascal" appears to move more and more often when I cough.   My diaphragm is getting quite a work-out for the past 10 days.  I've never been sick like this before.  It's a chest cold I think but doc just said, it's expected.  UGH!  Got my flu shot and everything.  Oh well.

 

I was at home, sick, for 3 days last week.  I just worked from here.  The beauty of a laptop and a wireless network.

 

Doc has requested that I go in for the Gestational Diabetes test.  UGH!  Drink orange sweet syrupy carbonated drink and then sit for an hour.  Take blood.  Not looking forward to it.  Got to get it done this week or next.

 

I wanted to say thanks to everyone that reads my little blog.  I've heard from quite a few people (from ALL OVER) that have been reading up on our adventures of late.  It motivates me to write more.  Promise.  Well, back to work.