School's Next Week!

Yesterday, Molly found out who her teacher would be. We happy to see that it was the one teacher we have been praying she would get. Mr. Risko. She also has one of her good friends in her class. She is thrilled, although disapointed that her best friend is not in there with her. We are so looking forward to this school year. I have heard he is energetic and enthusiastic and that he is excellent with the kids. Yeah! So thanks to everyone who has been praying along with us.

POLL RESULTS IN!!!!

The poll results are in! After 2 weeks at the polls people seem to think that Mandy will be between 7 lbs 9 oz to 8 lbs. Bless you all that voted for that! He he! 44% voted that way, and second was 7 lbs to 7lbs 8 oz at 33% and in last place, thank goodness was at 22% of voters was 8 lbs to 9lbs. Thanks for voting but I think I will pray with the 44%!

What is going on with some people????

Okay, as much as I love my OB office sometimes I wonder what communication is going on there. Today was the first time I saw my doctor since I found out I have gest. diabetes. She asked me why my endocrinologist tested me for what they usually test full fledge diabetics. I told her because they said I had diabetes cuz that is what the nurse told me from the OB office. She said, "no...you are just intollerant, only 1 out of your 3 tests came back abnormal! She went on to say that they were just cautious now with people that are borderline and I needed to test every 4 hours and watch my diet. Ultimately she said she wasn't overly concerned and my numbers looked good. I am very relieved but I am irritated that the nurse at the OB said I was diabetic, and I specifically asked. Hmmm? What was she thinking?

I Have Proof!

You know the saying, when a husband comes home and says, "Honey I caught a BIG one!" and the wife replies, "Sure honey, that's nice." Meanwhile thinking that men always exagerate on size! Anyway, Mark, his brother and father went fishing on Houghton Lake and Mark was lucky and caught a big 19 inch bass. Here is proudly pictured with his new friend. Unfortunitely in the same trip his sliced his had after catching the fish and had to have 12 stiches so there was no time for gutting and fileting the fish so we weren't able to eat it. Bummer!

I FEEL OLD

Yesterday, I felt so old. I felt like I had a 55 year medical history when I only have a 33. I didn't realize how much medically I had been through in my short life until I went to a new endocronologist and laid out my history in detail. Wow! It makes you think eh? I also went to the dietian and nurse regarding my gestational diabetes and that was "fun." I love poking my finger! It's a little nerve racking and I am worried that I will end up with either a ceseran or having to be induced, both of which I have been praying not to have to do. But...I just want Mandy to be healthy that's the most important thing, not how she comes out. The good news is that my blood sugar came back great all day, except for the McDonalds I had to get on the way inbetween appointments. Just a word of advice, McDonalds really shoots up your blood sugar!!!! Wow! All of you should see the documentary on HBO called, "Super Sized." It is very true! And I just had what the dietian said I could did not have a big meal!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOMMY AND DADDY!

Today was Mark and my anniversary! Molly and Katie made a surprise for us. They decorated the coffee table with paperplates, homemade napkin holders, and umbrella drinks. The main course was Fiber One and for desert, marshmellows! It was all put neatly into coffee filters and we were asked to make a picture with the cereal and the marshmellows on the paperplate. We had a party and watched Scooby Doo! They were very inventive, unfortunitely Katie ate Marks meal! :(

Here we go....

Okay so I pretty much knew that life was going pretty smoothly when, "boom," a little bump in the road. After my 3 hour glucose tolerance test they called me 2 days later and told me that I in fact had gestational diabetes! Oh joy! In the whole grand scheme of things, it really isn't bad. The baby is safe and I am borderline so I don't have to be on insulin at this point. I am going to meet with a nurse and a dietitian on Monday the 20th and I should have some clear answers on how to deal with this. I am concerned because the Mandy is already fairly big for her age....but I am sure it will be controlled and she won't grow too excessively.

On a good note, Mark's last day is tomorrow and he will be starting his new job on the 20th. We are all really excited to be getting back into a normal schedule (8-5) instead of night shifts, day shifts etc... Life will start to get a little calmer at least until Mandy arrives!