Things seem to be going well for this pregnancy. Considering I only have 10 weeks left, I feel pretty good. I am starting to feel like I have a lot to do before this baby comes but on the other hand, the baby will come whether I am ready or not. That, somehow, is a comfort to me because then I don't need to decide when everything is 'perfect' for the baby to arrive - it will just come.
I found out a couple weeks ago that I have gestational diabetes. At first it was some hard news to take. I was borderline with Caleb and I thought that because I was healthier this time I would be out of the woods, but God had other plans for me. Finding out that I need to monitor my blood sugar and prick my finger many times a day made me feel like a failure at first: a failure that I could not be pregnant without complications and that I don't have a body that can do 'being pregnant' right. I had been trying so hard to be 'good' with my eating habits and exercising and resting enough but even that didn't help. Once I started monitoring my blood and watching what I ate, I realized it wasn't so bad and I actually enjoyed knowing for sure what my glucose level was. I didn't have to guess anymore. I have actually lost a bit of weight because I have been counting my carbs - all while the baby is growing and maintaining a healthy weight. When Caleb was born, he had some problems at first because he was overproducing insulin to compensate for my high blood sugar levels. His blood-glucose level was VERY low and he needed intervention from the nurses to bring it up so he could survive his first few minutes. Knowing that, I have been inspired to maintain healthy levels for this baby so it has a better chance in its first few minutes of life.
So, with only 10 weeks to go, let the countdown begin.
30 Weeks My Pregnancy
This new baby was a little surprise for us. We were still trying to decide if and when we were going to have a third and then all of a sudden I found out that it would be sooner than we thought. So far this pregnancy, I have felt the best that I have during any of them so far and that has been a real blessing. We are looking forward to the arrival of this new little one.
24 weeks 
2 comments:
Thankyou for starting this blog. It is fun to see how your family (and You!!!) are growing.
We'll keep checking for more pictures.
Love. A Gloria
Hey, Jen you look so good!!!! You have gotten bigger the last couple wks. But the countdown is on, and let me tell you that I am SSSSOOOO excited I have to remember to concentrate on my school work sometimes...Jon is looking forward to meeting you guys and getting to know you!!!I love you all LOTS!!!:)
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