classes

Andrew and I are officially signed up for our Child Birth Preparation Classes!! Woo hoo. It is a four part series and it will begin in October. I was a bit hesitant about signing up for this class because the description made the class out to be medication & epidural focused. Not that there is anything wrong with medications or an epidural, but I have chosen to go as natural as possible. I wanted to make sure we get the most out of the classes. After emailing and speaking with the instructor she reassured me that she teaches the classes as if everyone was going to have a natural birth but still needs to discuss epidurals and etc...

We are also scheduled to take a tour of the birth center at Albany Medical Center. When I called to reserve a spot for the tour, the woman I spoke with said that a lot of women are due in the fall/early winter. She then joked that she hopes the hospital can accommodate all of the parents to be. That makes two of us!

results

The results of the glucose tolerance test I took on Friday finally were available. The test was not as awful as I expected. The neon orange cocktail was pretty sweet and just reinforced my dislike for fruit punch flavored anything. I have to give some credit to Tina, the phlebotomist, who did not leave any bruising on my arms after poking them with a needle four times.

The results: negative!

This is a huge relief. Not that my doctor would approve, but I totally enjoyed a Snickers bar after learning the results. I know, I know not the best way to celebrate. Hopefully the fun police won't read this entry (a.k.a. the hubs).

four years later

08.06.09
Happy Anniversary Andrew!
I love you and can not wait for what is to come.

a bump

I had my first glucose test on Tuesday to test for gestational diabetes. I learned today that the results indicate that I need to return to do the three hour glucose test. The cut off level for the 1st test is 135; anything below this number is in the "safe zone". My level is 135. So on Friday I will be able to enjoy another round of neon orange Glucose Cocktail (double the strength this time). I will have my blood taken four times and then wait for the results to come in on that following Monday. Hopefully it will be good news. If not, I will deal with that and do what is going to be in Peanut's best interest, as well as mine own.

So far at 23wks this pregnancy has been going well. I knew at some point that I should expect a few bumps. So I guess this is where it all begins. I just hope the ride doesn't get too bumpy.

08.03.09

I took today off and spent the day with my mother. We went to BRU, where I was educated on bottles, drop in liners, glass vs. plastic (bpa free of course) and storage of breast milk. wow-wee. We also spent a lot of time looking at onesies, blankets and other baby related items (Which included super cute baby winter boots...necessary, probably not. Adorable, absolutely). I will say this and I am sure I will say this many more times throughout the next 18 yrs. There are so many more clothing options for girls than for boys. But despite the lack of variety, a couple fun outfits made their way home with me for peanut- no winter boots though.

let the registering begin!

Andrew and I finally decided to start the process of registering on Saturday. I was ready to tackle Babies R Us. Actually, I was feeling more excited than anxious about starting the process. Maybe it had something to do with spending the past week trying to find the best stroller that will work for us (which by the way has been found!). Or maybe it was Andrew's excitement rubbing off on me.
Anyhow, we get to BRU, go to the registry desk to get the zapper, and we are informed that the registry system is "down"(insert loud sigh here). So I guess we will have to go back another time and try this again. But we did start to add some items to the registry on-line at home.

Mother of Peanut

I received a very thoughtful and precious handmade gift over the weekend from a friend. Being inspired by the nickname of "Peanut", she made a really cute necklace for me. It is a silver necklace that has mother of pearl throughout and there is also a mother of pearl shaped peanut (hence, Mother of Peanut) on it. My description of it does not do justice for it(sorry, Robyn). I need to post a photo of it. What a thoughtful gift, thanks Robyn!