Monday, July 23, 2012
Pregnancy
We have 3 more weeks to go and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of this sweet little boy! I am 36 weeks and definitely feeling large and miserable. This pregnancy has actually been better than Beck's but the end stretch has been a bit tricky. I was diagnosed gestational diabetic at 32 weeks and I have gained so much respect for those who deal with this healthy condition always. My cute Grandpa is a miracle to me... He has been able to control his diabetes strictly through diet. Amazing! This new situation has definitely transformed my diet and helped me recognize my own willpower. I have been able to keep my blood sugar levels in a healthy range and for that I am grateful.
Our litte guy is so active! I love feeling him move and know that he is doing well. One risk that increases with gd is having a stillborn. That has made me SO paranoid and constantly aware! So far so good and we pray that everything will continue to go well. Every movement is reassuring to say the least!
I haven't been able to indulge my cravings for awhile now, but at the beginning I loved guacamole, chocolate milkshakes, and sweet crisp grapes. Now my favorite low carb foods are beef jerky, string cheese, laughing cow cheese with ritz, and the very best - apples with peanut butter. Most of all I am really looking forward to holding this little angel and no longer being pregnant!
I feel so many emotions about the near future... I am so excited for our sweet little baby, our new jobs, and all the wonderful moments with a new bundle of joy. Nervous for all of the upcoming changes. Apprehensive about caring for a newborn again... Mark says it will be just like riding a bike and it will all come back to me... Lets hope so! Hopeful the baby blues wont last too long, and I feel like I am going to miss my Beckam and me time. Is it normal to feel this way?
The countdown is on!
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Oh minded it's so normal to feel that way...at least that's what I felt like. In fact I wrote a letter to carter (that he has no clue about haha) telling him how I was going to miss our old normal but talking about our new normal. Basically it was my therapy! This time I'm terrified I won't love this baby enough since I already have one of each! I know it's crazy but I still worry.you will do amazing! Good luck! I'm 2 weeks behind you!
That is so exciting Mindee! You will love having two boys. It is so much more fun having two kids vs. only one! I hope delivery goes well for you :)
I know people always wonder if they can love more than one child, until they get more than one child, then there is no question how that is possible :) You will love how similar and unique each child is, and seeing them learn and grow, and heck, you're not even out-numbered yet haha. Hang in there, he'll be here soon! Doing newborn stuff gets easier every time, I bet you'll get into a smooth routine in no time!
It's been forever since I have checked on anyone's blog, but I finally got around to it! Hooray! So fun to catch up on your cute family! Beck is getting SOOO big! Good luck with your baby, I hope all goes well!!
Oh thank you to everyone! It is so good to know that my feelings are normal! I definitely am feeling ready to have this baby... Five more days! I hope the adjustment period goes well :)
Oh yeah, you are so justified in everything you're feeling! Change still takes an adjustment period even when it's the best kind. Beck will be such a good big brother and helper. I'm so excited for your family and for that new little baby to come to such a loving home with such awesome parents. He is one lucky little guy!
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