1 number short

We got the supplies taken care of today...the pharmacy was one number short on the provider number from the doctors' office.  Thank God!  This all happened as I used my last test strip!  I'm fully stocked and ready to go now...

I went to my breastfeeding class today.  I got there (drove an hour) and the woman says it was yesterday.  I pull out the business card from the lactation consultant I got over 7 months ago...had today's date and the time.  The lady said that LC wasn't there today, but she guessed she could give me the 'speel'.  She sat me down at her computer, turned on some slideshow program, and that was it.  Less info then I already knew from looking online.  It was so very disappointing.  I got the number of the LLL instead.  I had been looking forward to that for so long, and it was nothing.

Anyway, I went to lunch with Kim (she picked Olive Garden).  I had salad and something off the 'froo-froo' menu (the healthier food).  I was surprised at how good it really was!  The diet I'm on (which I haven't gone to my diabetes education class yet, but I'm following what I do know to the best of my ability) actually keeps me really full.  My sugars were a high for a little while today, but tonight I got 1 really good reading *woot*, and 1 pretty good reading!  Hoping it keeps up, I know I feel better (tired, but not so sick/dizzy as before). 

I met up with Alex who had brought Kait to town for her speech appt, we went to Walgreens and straightened all that out, then I took Kait to Chuck E Cheese (met with Kim and family).  We had a bunch of tokens left from a previous trip, and Kait deserved a trip out with the kids.  Came home, doing some housework now.  Going to make a list of things to get done around here...it's all snuck up on us (the baby coming) so much quicker then we thought.  And we still have no names picked...LOL! 

Not much else going on (which is good).  Hope all is well in cyberland :)

1 number short

We got the supplies taken care of today...the pharmacy was one number short on the provider number from the doctors' office.  Thank God!  This all happened as I used my last test strip!  I'm fully stocked and ready to go now...

I went to my breastfeeding class today.  I got there (drove an hour) and the woman says it was yesterday.  I pull out the business card from the lactation consultant I got over 7 months ago...had today's date and the time.  The lady said that LC wasn't there today, but she guessed she could give me the 'speel'.  She sat me down at her computer, turned on some slideshow program, and that was it.  Less info then I already knew from looking online.  It was so very disappointing.  I got the number of the LLL instead.  I had been looking forward to that for so long, and it was nothing.

Anyway, I went to lunch with Kim (she picked Olive Garden).  I had salad and something off the 'froo-froo' menu (the healthier food).  I was surprised at how good it really was!  The diet I'm on (which I haven't gone to my diabetes education class yet, but I'm following what I do know to the best of my ability) actually keeps me really full.  My sugars were a high for a little while today, but tonight I got 1 really good reading *woot*, and 1 pretty good reading!  Hoping it keeps up, I know I feel better (tired, but not so sick/dizzy as before). 

I met up with Alex who had brought Kait to town for her speech appt, we went to Walgreens and straightened all that out, then I took Kait to Chuck E Cheese (met with Kim and family).  We had a bunch of tokens left from a previous trip, and Kait deserved a trip out with the kids.  Came home, doing some housework now.  Going to make a list of things to get done around here...it's all snuck up on us (the baby coming) so much quicker then we thought.  And we still have no names picked...LOL! 

Not much else going on (which is good).  Hope all is well in cyberland :)

Free at last..for now

I'm putting what I posted on a couple of boards already, I'm a bit tired (crazy couple of days).  Thanks to all who sent wellwishes and prayers, they are all readily accepted :)  Thanks to Jennifer for calling (alot...I'm sorry I didn't get to ya everytime!) and checking up on us and updating for those who are following.  *HUGS*

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 Hey y'all :)  Wanted to say thanks to Jennifer for updating (my phone is DEAD, and I saw you tried to call earlier..it's charging!!), and thanks to everyone who's said prayers and sent emails/cards, definitely appreciated and nice to come home to :)
 
I went for a reg appt on Monday with my OB, and my sugars were running nearly 400, and the endo I was being referred to was backed up.  So, in the hossy we went.  They started the routine (accuchecks, diet, insulin boosters) until we've managed to get them in an area around 100-150 (still high, but working on it).  Today was pretty rough, tho...my OB came in, sat down across from Alex and I, and had a look on his face I had only seen once before, and my heart sank.  Thankfully, there's nothing wrong with this baby.  However, he reviewed the medical chart from Marissa (I was being seen by specialist at nationally-known hospital), and see's where many things were missed with the pregnancy.  It's his opinion (which I trust completely-don't down me, he's a fantastic doctor), that Marissa's death was due in part to me having uncontrolled/untreated (and undiagnosed) gestational diabetes.  Hearing that was like hearing it all for the first time all over again.  After the first 2 minutes of shock, I just started crying.  It can't be proven, of course...and nothing will bring her back...but it was easier thinking it was all just an 'accident', not knowing it could have possibly been prevented.  Anywho, I won't get into that (he gave details as to how/why he thought so, but I really don't want to discuss them right now).   I can't thank him enough for following-up with me, tho.  I technically passed my first one hour test at 28 weeks (have to get 140 or below, I got 139), and he could have said 'good enough' and been done with it.  Instead, he ordered another 1 hour a couple of weeks later, which I failed, and then a 3-hour, which I also failed.  I told Alex I'm going to rally (tho I may only be one voice here) that the 1-hour be given twice, as GD can show up after the 28 week test.  I have a strong family history of diabetes, as well as other risk factors that went unnoticed (and I didn't know to push anything).  I do now, tho...and I will.
 
He has now said we won't be having the c-section on the 22nd of May, but sooner...he's planning around 37 weeks (I'll have an exact date next Wednesday when I see him in his office).  He had wanted me to stay a few more days, but said he was confident in me when I said I could do this at home and would keep on top of it 100%.  Baby is measuring in at 6lbs right now, passing his/her BPP and NSTs with flying colors.  They either weren't able or didn't tell us the gender, which is just fine...I've actually gotten pretty excited about finding out at 'the moment'.  Anywho, I did get on insulin (insurance is messing with me about supplies, but hope to have that fixed by tomorrow...I have the starter kit from the hossy, so I'm ok for a couple of days).
 
I have lots of mail and such to catch up on, so if I take a little bit getting back to you, have faith that I will :)  I have my breastfeeding class tomorrow (I'm so excited!).  *Hugs* and thanks again :)

Busy few days

We took mom over to Kim's house with us for our Easter shindig (after Kait found her basket from the bunny out back...no candy, tho...she got some at Kim's house).  Kim's whole family was there, along with Donald's parents.  I guess I'm getting to the 'end of the road' because while the food was good, company was good, I just wasn't feeling much of it this time.  I get very tired, very quickly (partly the GD, too)...which leads to me getting cranky.  Everyone had a good time, tho, especially the kids with the egghunt (pics up top).

I had my ob appt on Monday (vitals good), and just missed seeing the doctor by minutes.  We could have waited, but Alex would have had to miss it going to work, so we opted to see his nurse.  She told me what I had already figured anyway, that I failed my 3-hour glucose screening (in a big way, too...if you're going to do it, do it right...lol).  So, they're bypassing the dietician and sending me to the endocrinologist (sp?), who will help me with my diet, too, of course...but also give me more support in the sugar testing.  My mom (and dad..and grandparents) are (were) diabetic, so I'm somewhat familiar with it all.  I'll be glad when I do see someone, tho...I feel like crap so much anymore, and I know it's the sugars being off, but I'm not very familiar with the diet (I know the sugar, but carbs are a big thing, too).  Anywho, baby's heartbeat was fantastic (was very active while the gal was trying to read it...kept kicking the doppler...lol), and I'm measuring at 36 weeks (not terrible).  I'll have my NST this week (Thursday), then see the doctor next Monday.  Csection date still the same, so we're at 5 1/2 weeks away :)

We also FINALLY got a vehicle we both like and both wanted at a REALLY good price!  We traded the truck for an '04 Chrysler Pacifica (kind of a mix between an SUV and a Minivan).  It's dark blue, gray interior, seats 7 (tho the last row folds down when we don't need it), all the fancy stuff inside..we love it!  I don't have to worry about where to put the stroller now!  LOL! 

We went swimming at mom's on Monday, too.  Tuesday was just some brief errands in town, and today is AHHHHHHHHHH nothing day!  We got Kaitlynne a wading pool, so I've been outside with her most of the day while she goofed in that.  Back to the drive-here, drive-there stuff tomorrow, tho.  Things are good, tho (sorry to disappoint, Natalie...).

Not-so-quick trip to the hossy..lol

This is my re-post of what I put on the boards:

Hey y'all :)  I went to go to the hospital to get my 3-hour done, but they said I fasted 'too long', so couldn't.  I had my ultrasound done...baby is just over 5 lbs (my ob, who was there delivering, said he thinks baby's a tad bigger), head full of hair (could see just tons of it on the screen)...and not only was there a foot in the way of the parts (still), but now the hand is down there, too (I said that it must be a boy, just like Daddy...LOL).  Baby's healthy, tho, but NOT going to share the gender.  We got the most awesome pics (even tho they are 2-d, you can see the most precious face perfectly...chubby cheeks, pouty lip)...I'm going to add it to my profile, hopefully people can see it.  Oh, and the tech was WONDERFUL!  Y'all remember my horror stories, this gal was so nice (different place)...she kept going until she got us a pic of our little one...and answered all our questions.

I had my NST, and baby looked great, but my BP was all over the place, so I had to stay for lab work.  It took them FOREVER.  They got the blood after 3 sticks, but it clotted so they couldn't use it.  So they came back and got more (by then, Alex had to leave for work and he wasn't happy that I had to stay alone), and finally everything came back ok (yayyyy), and they asked me to rest as much as possible (I'd love to...LOL). 

32/33 week doc appt

Saw the ob today.  The first thing that was found out was that I had a 6 lb weight gain in 2 weeks!  I was floored!  I haven't been eating much (don't have the room or the appetite) and I've been forcing myself to stay active, even when I'm exhausted (all the time...lol).  That brings my total gain to 20 lbs, which isn't bad...but that I gained 6 in 2 weeks, and back a few months I gained 9 in 4 weeks...I pretty much saw the writing on the wall back then (I read too much).  Anywho, to stay on track with how it went, ob's aide came in and checked the heartrate (a strong 138 :), then the ob came in.  First thing he said was 'you failed your glucose test (again)'.  He said he figures I've been a gestation diabetic the entire pregnancy (I failed two takings of the one hour test).  He's sending me for the 3 hour test as a formality (he called it), but is treating me as a GD patient from now on.  He ordered another NST, and also a ultrasound to estimate baby's weight to this point (he palpatated again and said there's nothing but one big baby in there).  We're going to go and do this all tomorrow morning, since he's now seeing me weekly (need the results back quick).  I was a bit surprised by the GD results, but almost *relieved* as to the explanation for the spurts of weight-gain and the crappy way I've been feeling, too.  So, I'll keep all updated on how that goes...maybe get to peek at the gender and get a definate answer for all of you that keep asking me...LOL!  Poor Alex doesn't know when to definately ask for a vacation, since this could possibly change the csection date.  I told him to wait until the next appt on Monday and see what the ob says about it...I'm sure he can tell us if he thinks we'll be going sooner or not.

I guess that's about it...came home today, played on the comp for a bit, then played outside with Kaitlynne and the critters while dinner was cooking, then ate on the porch (nice breeze today).  Tomorrow will be appts, Thursday will be an appt and then meeting up with Kim to get all the Easter preperations together (and we're dying eggs with the kids), Saturday Alex and I are going to attempt a date-night at the movies, then Sunday is Easter with my mom and Kim's whole gang at her house.  Back to appts on Monday...lol.  Busy busy...whichis good, of course.

Since I know Alex likes to read these since it's how he figures out what's going on half the time (since it changes daily), just wanted to say I love you, honey...*kisses*

Disney :)

Just a quick update, because I'm tired and Tina's waiting for me to upload the pics here...lol.  We had a pretty good time, considering:  I'm 8 months pregnant, it was nearly 90 degrees, and we had forgotten about spring break and it was HORRIBLY busy.  Kait had a BLAST, and I tried to capture that in pics as much as I could.  We only got thru maybe half of Disneyworld (only stayed at Animal Kingdom for a short time), but we're going to try and go back in the fall when it's cooler and off-season.  Kait was ready to go when we were, tho...got a hotel room and went swimming (a much-wanted thing at that point..lol).  I'll try and update this post later on when I'm a little more awake, but above are the pics.

Oh, and Natalie...take a break from the blog, eh?  We had a good time, which is all I wanted for my daughter..don't ruin it with your sniveling idiocy.

The babies

Just a quick update with pics of the twins...they're getting so big, so fast.  Hard to believe they're nearly 7 months old already.

I'll do another entry some other time, I'm not feeling 100% right now.

Here's lookin' at you, Nutcase :)

Some of you have seen where I've mentioned the dear person, Natalie, who likes to read and re-read my journal and then twist it around to make herself feel better about her, and try (I say try) to make me feel badly about myself.  I had written a little diddy to her a couple entries back, and saw this response this morning on it (it's kind of funny that she's made up half this crap and fully believes it to be true...this is coming from a woman who uses abortion as birth control and says deceased babies are morbid):

Sounds as if you are the one incredibly sad to me.  You sound like Morticia
Addams.  I can't believe there is one thing in this blog that shows anybody that
you are loved by a man or a child.  Your life consists of one event after another.
Life is not about events. It's about the support of your loved ones.  You qualify
for WIC.  It goes to those who are not financially secure.  You do for others?
In what sense does that apply?  You elect to homeschool a very seriously sick
kid and for what so you can show you are mother martyr?  You were a married
woman with a man.  So what?  Married.  Does that make you some type of saintly
human?  Your blog is public.  Why not private?  Why should all the servers be
stuck reading about poor little you?  You thrive on discomfort.  It's apparent.  You
like people who are in the same rut as yourself.  You need to talk about others?
Read your blog entries.  You hate your brother.  You hate your husband's brother.
You hate the entire world then have the audacity to say you worked the better part
of your life?  Can we all spell bullsh@@@T?  You didn't like the hours.  You didn't
like the boss.  You don't like anything except those you believe are your friends.
Friends come and go, Rebecca.  You will learn that having three babies in 2 years
is repugnant to the better part of America.  Abortion is legal.  Living with a man
while married is called "Adultery."  All you want is children.  Some of us went
and graduated college.  Graduated.  Do you understand what it means to graduate
college and make something of yourself except the poster girl for Medicaid?  Have
some pride in your body and lose weight and lose the father figure that you married.
Comment from packalunch - 4/1/06 11:58 AM

 

I just wanted everyone to see who (or what) I'm dealing with.  She knows nothing more about me then what's posted here (and even that she's twisted around to make my life and me sound so horrible), so she just made up the rest of it...I married a man not even 10 years older then me...a father figure?  Maybe in her family tree are there a few 10 year old daddies, not anyone I know.  Lose weight?  I'm 8 months pregnant...few more weeks, sweetie, and I'll lose it :)  You will forever be an ignorant (there is no university that can make you suitable to walk the streets with others) piece of toilet bowl scum.  Get a life.  You post nothing but lies and insults...and I just can't imagine how incredibly boring and pathetic you must be on those rare occasions you actually DO sign off.  You have no friends offline, you don't have a fancy doctorate to work with special-needs children (anyone that would go to get the education needed to work with special-needs children would not continually bash those same children with the horrid name calling you do).  My daughter is not 'seriously sick', I don't hate my brother (I don't hate anyone..even you).  You say my life is one event after another....that's what happens when you HAVE a life!  I know that concept is completely foreign to you, and you're far too old and frigid to turn back now.  Blab away, deary...I won't delete your comments.  I want all to see the kind of person you really are, on all the many screen names you possess-coward.

 

Thanks for the posts y'all, but please understand that the majority of what she has said is false...I've reiterated plenty of times the crap that's not true--but it doesn't make for good insults, the truth that is.  Carry on, nitwit.