Wow.
I can't believe it's been so long since I blogged. My last post was kind of depressing, but things are much better now. Everything is almost done in the new house. I'm having to twist James's arm to do little things like help me hang pictures. Since things are mostly done, he's comfortable and not in any hurry to finish the last details, but I just want it all done. The next two things on my agenda are gardening and getting the baby's nursery done, but even that is somewhat set up.
The gestational diabetes thing really isn't too bad. I went for my first session at the clinic on Monday. They taught me how to check my blood sugar and went over my diet. It's not as restrictive as I would've thought. I miss my frequent trips through the Starbucks drive-thru, but I'm learning to appreciate healthier eating. I'm actually getting consistently lower blodd sugar readings whenever I test, which is weird since they put me on this for high blood sugar. I'm getting low enough numbers that I need to watch for signs of needing a sugar pill, so that's kind of surprising. I seem to feel ok even when my blood sugar is kind of low, and I shouldn't have any pregnancy complications (pre-term labor, huge baby, toxemia, etc) since my numbers are great (if not too low). There are just a million extra appointments that come with the GD, and it's hard to manage them all with Olivia. James can't take off that much and everyone in my family works.
I feel badly that I haven't posted pictures lately. I've barely taken any belly shots with all the chaos, and I know I'll regret that later. I'm measuring right on schedule, but I feel pretty big. There's no mistaking that I'm pregnant at 7 months along. I have a nice big belly that is constantly twitching and moving. :-)
I need to get busy getting everything ready for the little guy. He could easily be here next month! I'm trying to decide if I should buy a double stroller. I have to buy one regardless since Olivia's is pink, and I can't decide if I should buy a single or a double. Olivia doesn't like her stroller anymore, but she'll ride in it when she's tired and sometimes I put her in it anyway because she's going through a stage where she runs off.
OK, pictures coming soon. Promise.
Posted by Hannah at April 2, 2008 08:29 PMI would buy the double stroller. It's going to be too hard to push a stroller and try to hold Olivia's hand. If she decides she won't ride in it, then you can still use it anyway.
Posted by: Chas at April 2, 2008 10:51 PMI'm still debating the whole double stroller thing here too. Since it's sooooo cold, i haven't needed one yet, but it's going to warm up soon, so I have to get something since my old one is busted. I'm thinking double because of the whole running away factor too.
can't wait to see some pics, and I'm glad you are feeling better. Take care.
Posted by: Emmakirsten at April 3, 2008 06:57 AMI'm glad things are better.
How about one of those strollers with a stand-on part in the back? I think it's called a caboose stroller?
Glad things are better:)
Posted by: Ani at April 3, 2008 02:33 PMDefinitely get the double stroller. You'll be glad you did. When she's tired she can be in it and it's nice to be able to have them strapped in in a crowd or when you just want to get some walking done. If she's not in it you can always use the space for the extra stuff you'll be carting with you. :)
Posted by: villagegirl at April 5, 2008 04:01 PM