Sorry I haven't updated in 2 weeks! Time has gotten away from me!
So one week ago we had out doctor's appointment to talk about my blood results. Turns out I do have gestational diabetes. I was able to see the test result online before the doctor saw them so i prepared myself. I was super happy with my doctor's reaction. She didn't make me feel bad about it. She said everything will be ok, I just need to watch my diet. I know that my doctor in California would have made me feel horrible about it. I/we are very very happy with our doctor. She is adorable and super nice. So I have had to alter my diet. I wanted to eat healthier and now I have to! This does hurt my ice cream craving... but now it is less than 2 months to go. That's not too bad right?? I do have to check my blood sugar 4 times a day, which gets annoying. Just one more sacrifice for our baby! Cant complain!
My doctor also said that she tested for my immunity against Rubella and Hep B, both I had the vaccines for. She said that the vaccines didn't take and that I am not immune to either of them. She says I need to get these vaccines again... after the baby is born. I have never heard of this. Maybe there is something off between US and Brazilian measurements. I dont really want to get the vaccines again.
We finally found our crib. It is a crib with changing table attached and a "nanny" bed underneath. It is super cool and now my mom has a place to sleep when she gets here! The only problem is that it takes 30 working days for it to arrive, plus 7 more working days to have someone put it together. I am really missing the American way of furniture where you buy, take and put together yourself! Hopefully the crib is ready before the baby is ready to make her appearance, but we cut it really, really close!
We are slowly putting together our baby stuff. We put together our stroller, which was fun. Of course Leto did most of the work because it is almost impossible for me to get low to the ground, and then be able to get back up!
She is moving a lot, which I love. The doctor said that her head is down, getting ready! Most of her movement is above my belly button. We can feel he back or her butt a lot of the time. Leto says "Its hard!" I say "Yes I know!" The doctor said that I am also having "painless" contractions. I have been feeling them off and on for a while but I didnt know what it was. With all of the pregnancy websites out there no one really describes what a "painless" contraction feels like. It is a feeling that is hard to describe. She said that they are normal, and they dont hurt so I dont mind them.
I have been bugging Leto for about 2 months now to write something for the blog. He was hoping that I forgot, but I haven't and he says he will have something written tomorrow! So check back soon for Leto's thoughts about me being pregnant and our baby!
Here is my 32 week belly pic! Getting pretty big!
Lots of love!
Kathy, Leto and Baby
So one week ago we had out doctor's appointment to talk about my blood results. Turns out I do have gestational diabetes. I was able to see the test result online before the doctor saw them so i prepared myself. I was super happy with my doctor's reaction. She didn't make me feel bad about it. She said everything will be ok, I just need to watch my diet. I know that my doctor in California would have made me feel horrible about it. I/we are very very happy with our doctor. She is adorable and super nice. So I have had to alter my diet. I wanted to eat healthier and now I have to! This does hurt my ice cream craving... but now it is less than 2 months to go. That's not too bad right?? I do have to check my blood sugar 4 times a day, which gets annoying. Just one more sacrifice for our baby! Cant complain!
My doctor also said that she tested for my immunity against Rubella and Hep B, both I had the vaccines for. She said that the vaccines didn't take and that I am not immune to either of them. She says I need to get these vaccines again... after the baby is born. I have never heard of this. Maybe there is something off between US and Brazilian measurements. I dont really want to get the vaccines again.
We finally found our crib. It is a crib with changing table attached and a "nanny" bed underneath. It is super cool and now my mom has a place to sleep when she gets here! The only problem is that it takes 30 working days for it to arrive, plus 7 more working days to have someone put it together. I am really missing the American way of furniture where you buy, take and put together yourself! Hopefully the crib is ready before the baby is ready to make her appearance, but we cut it really, really close!
We are slowly putting together our baby stuff. We put together our stroller, which was fun. Of course Leto did most of the work because it is almost impossible for me to get low to the ground, and then be able to get back up!
She is moving a lot, which I love. The doctor said that her head is down, getting ready! Most of her movement is above my belly button. We can feel he back or her butt a lot of the time. Leto says "Its hard!" I say "Yes I know!" The doctor said that I am also having "painless" contractions. I have been feeling them off and on for a while but I didnt know what it was. With all of the pregnancy websites out there no one really describes what a "painless" contraction feels like. It is a feeling that is hard to describe. She said that they are normal, and they dont hurt so I dont mind them.
I have been bugging Leto for about 2 months now to write something for the blog. He was hoping that I forgot, but I haven't and he says he will have something written tomorrow! So check back soon for Leto's thoughts about me being pregnant and our baby!
Here is my 32 week belly pic! Getting pretty big!
Lots of love!
Kathy, Leto and Baby
Oh you look cute big! Are your painless contractions the same as Braxton Hicks? I got those all the time. Painless, yet bothersome at times. Glad you like your doctor. Sorry to hear about the diabetes. You'll be grateful for healthy eating though after you have the baby and there won't be so much baby weight to worry about.
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