Sigh of relief…

Yippee Gestational Diabetes test number TWO came back negative! And...As promised, here are some photos from the shower.

Gestational Diabetes Test #2

Yesterday (10/22) I went in for my second gestational diabetes test (I failed my first one), which took three hours. I had to be pricked every hour. I will know my results tomorrow- 10/24. While I was there, I went ahead and had my weekly check up/sonogram. Karch is still growing rapidly, already at 4lbs, most babies are at 2 ½ lbs. If he keeps growing at this rate, I will defiantly have a c-section, no questions asked. My fluid is still high, but not at an amount to start worrying. Dr. Garner will just keep an eye on it each week during my sonograms.

Karch's first party!

What a fabulous weekend! I was surrounded by all of my favorite people Friday-Sunday! Thanks to Megan, Holly, and Ryan (also, Nancy and Claude for letting us invade their beautiful home)Jason and I had our first shower this weekend. It was a bit overwhelming how many goodies we received. I know we are in no need for clothes. HA! After we move, we will probably sort through the clothes and exchange a few things. The shower was so much fun and the thought that went into every detail was much appreciated. BIG THANKS to everyone’s help in preparing for our precious Karch! I promise, I will have photos uploaded soon- Jason and I are running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Give me until this weekend and I will have the photos posted on the blog. For now, I only have one picture.

Me and Miriam

28 Week Check-Up

As I mentioned on the October 6th blog, I will start seeing Dr. Garner every week until we have a birthday. Well, yesterday at our 28 week follow up, Jason and I found out each weekly appointment from here on out will be an ultra sound appointment! Dr. Garner wants to keep a closer eye on Karch due to my thyroid and his size. I had my gestational diabetes test yesterday too, and should find out the results in a few days…I am sure I am fine.

A few pictures from Harper's Shower 09/13/2008

Here are a few photos from Holly and Jeff’s shower for Harper. Jason and I had a good time at the shower even though Ike scared a lot of people into staying in doors that day. The entire set up of the shower was lovely. Also, Holly’s dad built Harper’s crib and dresser, which Jason and I thought was an amazing and beautiful gift- I don’t’ have photos, but it is gorgeous! And yes, since these photos I have purchased new make-up. With baby I have not been tanning and didn’t think about the make-up factor...Holy orangey red face! Also, my belly is huge compared to tiny Holly- she is about 10 weeks ahead of me.

First Night Of Lamaze

I know you will get a kick out of this… Last night Jas and I started Lamaze class, which was greatness and I look forward to going to for the next five weeks, our instructor Wendy is awesome! After introductions we started the second part of class doing breathing exercises. We (5 couples) were all laid out on these giant massage type tables with our five pillows helping us relax. Each couple had their own giant table. The exercise we were practicing daddy had to watch mommy breathe and count breaths normally. WELL, you know me I am lying there with my eyes closed, soft ocean tunes playing, and I could feel Jason’s eyes staring at me. I busted out laughing and could NOT stop- it was so embarrassing. The next step we had to do the same thing, but slow our breathing down…again, I busted out! UGH! THEN, I Jason had to be the breather and I had to count. Yes, again, I busted out laughing only this time my body decided to make other noises along with my laugh!! I was soooooooooooooooooo embarrassed and started cracking up even more. Eventually, I was able to relax and contain my laughter, but it took awhile. Jason and I were cracking up after class, and he told me, ‘you made us that couple!’ I don’t know about you, but I would rather be that couple then the lame couple any day.

Big Baby to come?

Karch’s movement decreased over the weekend. Saturday night I started to worry and by Sunday evening my mind was thinking the worst. Today, I stared at the clock until it hit 9am and I could phone the OB office. They got me in immediately. My mind was put at ease when I got to see him during an ultrasound (my next one isn’t until week 32-34) and hear his heartbeat (140). Dr. G assured me I am not crazy by telling me that I am not feeling him as much because I have too much Amniotic Fluid in the womb- Polyhydramnios. Therefore, he is floating in his Olympic size pool instead of a Regular size pool. Karch has turned Breach, which isn’t a big deal at this point in pregnancy, but also another reason his movement has changed. During the ultrasound it was determined Karch is already 2 pounds- 80 percentile range. After finding out how big he is and that I have Polyhydramnios, Dr. G wants to start seeing me every week until we have a birthday. Next Wednesday 10/15 is my gestational diabetes appt. By the size of the baby and the extra fluid Dr. Garner thinks my GB test will be positive. We shall see…