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Wonderful News!

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:22:22 GMT

The results from my glucose test came back and everything came back normal! Hooray! I do not have gestational diabetes! Yay! Yay! Yay!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:49:20 GMT

I took a glucose tolerance test last Friday. This is something that every pregnant women has to take around 6 months pregnant or so. Apparently, pregnant women can easily develop gestational diabetes, which is a type of diabetes that only occurs while you're pregnant. Something to do with the way a woman's hormones effect the body. Those pesky hormones! So, you go in and drink this super sugary liquid and wait for an hour while the sugar takes it's course. After an hour, they take your blood to see your body's ability to tolerate sugar. I knew it was a bad sign when later that morning I felt so sick. I tried to convince myself that it was because I didn't have anything to counter act the sugar (you're not supposed to eat or drink anything before the test). Well, I got the results back today and low and behold, my sugar levels were higher than they would like. So now, I have to go back and take a 3 HOUR glucose test, where I have to drink even MORE of this disgusting sugary substance. Honestly, it tastes like flat, thick orange soda.

I'm bummed about this development: A) because I don't want to have any kind of complications that come along with gestational diabetes and B) because Thanksgiving is this week! I am going to eliminate all possible sugars and carbs out of my diet until we get the results back from this next test. This of course stinks because Thanksgiving - the holiday of sugars and carbs - is Thursday. No mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls or pecan pie for me. Honestly, it is worth not having any of things to make sure that the baby is safe. They tell me that if the diabetes are managed as soon as you find out, there should no be any lasting side effects on myself or the baby. I'm just a little worried and stressed though. It's very nerve racking to have any complications...even minor. So, if you think about it, please pray for me the rest of this week and especially, Tuesday morning, while I take the test. I would LOVE for this to just be something I ate the day before I took the last test and not something that will effect my pregnancy!

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:21:25 GMT

For those who don't know, we found out that we are having a boy! Since we weren't able to find out the first go around, I think Isaac and I had convinced ourselves it was a girl. When the technician said, "Congratulations, you're having a boy", it came as quite a shock! We are both so thrilled and so looking forward to everything that comes with having a boy! It seems hard to imagine that in a little over 3 months, I will be able to hold my baby in my arms! How crazy is that?

There are so many thoughts I have about having a baby and they seem to become more in depth as the pregnancy progresses! Of course, there is the sheer excitement about what a baby will bring to my life! I have always wanted to be a mother, and God brought Isaac and I together at a time in our lives when we didn't have to worry about the timing of having a baby. We also both had the mindset that whenever God wanted us to have a baby that we would be excited to go on that adventure.

There's also some insecurities that I have about having a baby. My biggest worry is whether or not I will be a good mother to my child. My mother is amazing and I want to be everything to my child that she is to me! I was insecure abou this for a while because my mom and I are opposite's in many ways. She is very patient and understanding. I can be those things, but I have to really try. I told my mom about this and she said she felt the same way when she was pregnant with me. She was opposite of her mother who was strong willed and always had a plan of action. It was a relief to know that I wasn't the only one who had felt this way. I have also come to realize the importance of praying daily for my child. There are so many things in this world that I have no control over. It's very hard for me not to have control so I have to work hard to give God control over my life and now over the life of my child. I know God is in control whether I give him "permission" or not, but it's so much easier when I'm not holding onto the reigns! It can be so overwhelming to think of all the bad things that can happen...so I just have to stop before I let it start!

So many things to ponder.....

Update

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:04:29 GMT

We went on September 26 to have an ultra-sound and find out the gender of the baby. The ultra-sound went great! We did not, however, get to find out the gender. The baby had it’s knees tucked up and would not move. And let me tell you, the technician was pushing down so hard on my full bladder, I thought I was going to explode! We go back on the 24^th of this month to try again! I really want to know, but I think I am also okay with not knowing. I think it would be really neat to have that moment when the baby is born….but I am so impatient! I think by month 8 and 9, it would kill me that I didn’t know.

Other than that, things are going pretty good. I got to pull out my autumn decorations this weekend and put them up. That was a lot of fun! I love this time of year! I love the colors and the brisk air. We haven’t had much brisk air yet, but they say it’s coming. We got a pumpkin the other day, and I am so excited to carve it and then roast the seeds!

Not much else is going on, but when I have any news, I will update again!

Where did September go?

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:07:06 GMT

It feels like this month just started! And now we've only got one week to go! Honestly, I can't say that I'm sad to see it go by so quickly! Almost 5 months down...4 more to go!

So here's a recap of this past month:

On Labor Day, Isaac and I had our families over to our apartment. It was so much fun! Families + BBQ = what could be better? I've always been very thankful that our families get along so well. Isaac and I are both very close with our parents and siblings. I'm glad that there are few times that we have to "choose" between the two. The only problamatic holiday is Thanksgiving. It should be interesting and we'll leave it at that!

During the first two weeks of the month, my life was consumed with doing the musical, Songs for A New World, at Mobap. You're probably thinking, didn't you graduate already? Yes, yes I did. But this was one of my all time favorite musicals and it is hardly ever done. I just couldn't pass up the oppurtunity to come back and make my "alumni" appearance. It was odd at times. After you graduate, I guess your alma mater just becomes frozen in time in your mind. And then you go back and realize that just about everything has changed. I only knew 2 people in the cast, and they were both freshman when I graduated! It was strange at times, but overall, was a very good experience. I never realized how much harder it would be to do a show as a working & married person verses a single student with a part time job. The time away from my husband was much harder than I thought it would be. So, even though I was glad to do the show, I was almost happier to have my "life" back!

This week was busy of things that "just came up". Isaac and I were given free tickets to the baseball game on Monday. We were right in front of the Hardee's, which is the most expensive hamburger I have ever eaten! It was WAAAAYYY up high! Even though it was high, we had a great view of the field. They ended up losing but we had a blast.

This weekend is my mom's birthday and Isaac is going to see the Arkansas Razorback football team in action!

Sorry for the abrupt end, but it's time to leave work and it's Friday! So, I'm out!!!

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:03:45 GMT

I miss my hair being long! Thank God that these pre-natal vitamins are making my hair grow like a weed! I can't wait for it to be long again....at least past my shoulders! It's not really all that short, but the girl that cut my hair put all of these really short layers in it. Needless to say, unless I can have a hairdresser fix my hair for me everyday, it's just not going to work out!

In other news, my 20 week ultra-sound will be October 1! Here's hoping for a girl...or a boy! haha! As long as they're healthy!!

Friday, August 03, 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:27:14 GMT

A little update for everyone...

Isaac starts his new job at Mobap on Monday! I am so thrilled that he is getting away from his current job! It was just so demanding on his time and had so much emphasis on "SELL, SELL SELL!". Although, I'm sure MBU records department can be stressful, at least he's working in a place where the people are kind and where he doesn't have to worry about working off of commission! We're just so excited!

As for me, nothing really new! I'm still pregnant! I'm about 12 weeks along now! What's really funny is that a girl I went to school, Holly Mertz Nagy for MBU-ers, and I have the same due date! It's just too weird! I still haven't had any morning sickness, praise Jesus! I've had some heartburn, but it comes and goes! I have appointment coming up in August, but the BIG appointment where we find out the gender will be in September! I just don't know if I can contain myself until then! I think it's a girl, Isaac thinks it's a boy! Although, we are both fine with either! We're just praying for a boring, uncomplicated pregnancy and a healthy baby!

That's all for now...

Monday, July 23, 2007

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:36:14 GMT

The last Harry Potter book was great! It ended in an unpredictable yet predictable way. I'm happy I know the ending, but I'm sad it's over. And now, my poor husband can sleep at night without me staying up until all hours reading the book! Is it just me or is it that as soon as you end the chapter, you have to keep going? Ah well, I'll miss you Hogwarts!

Update!

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:33:40 GMT

My ultra-sound went very well on Monday! We got to hear the baby's heartbeat which was very exciting! It continues to amaze me how quickly babies develop in the womb!

Please be praying for Isaac. He's got a job that is decent, but it's the classic over-worked, under-paid scenario. There are a few other possibilities right now, so please keep us in your prayers!

A Birthday Week!

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:27:50 GMT

I've got a busy week ahead, but luckily, it is all mostly fun! Today is my birthday, so tonight, I'm going out to dinner with my family! Also today, I have my second ultrasound. I'm a little nervous about that. I guess I'm just afraid that I'll go in and they'll tell me they were wrong about everything. I don't know why I'm thinking that way. I will just feel so much better afterwards!

Tomorrow, mom and I are going downtown to watch the fireworks! It's an annual tradition, and we always have to bring pistachios to munch on! Wednesday, I'm having lunch with a friend. And once Isaac gets off work, we will go over to his family's house and celebrate the 4th! Thursday, Isaac is taking me for a birthday dinner to The Melting Pot! I cannot wait for that! I love that place. I've only been a hand full of times, but each time is SO yummy! Friday, I'm going to a bachelorette party at the Cheesecake Factory! (Good thing I'm pregnant with all the eating out!) And then Saturday, Isaac and I leave for Hot Springs for four days to spend time with his family at the lake! I'm bummed that I can't going tubing this time, but hey, I can handle it for this kind of reason! :) It'll be busy but oh so fun!

I had a friend get me this beautiful red faux snake skin purse. It is gorgeous! We've only been friends for a few months, but we've become really close so quickly. Anyway, it just reminded me how wonderful it is to have friends in your life. Since school has been out, I don't get to see my college buddies as much as I would like. I've grown apart from my friends in high school. So, my friendship with Heather has just been a tremendous blessing! It's so very rare to find a friend that you feel instantly connected to. And it is so nice to have the feeling reciprocated!