1st - 2 Week Appt!

Wow. I'm already going to the doc every 2 weeks. So crazy to think about. Today I went in for my appt. Quick and painless. Addy's heartbeat was right on target. She has been a lot more still lately, than usual. After talking with the doc, we both decided it is because she is getting BIGGER! Over the last week, I can DEFINETLY tell she is getting heavier, and she is sitting different in there. I believe she is still head up, feet down. My next ultrasound is the week of Oct. 20th, so we shall see. I did pass my 3 hour glucose test, THANK YOU LORD! We discussed the flu shot, and the swine flu vaccine. I will be getting the flu shot at my next appt on the 30th, we are still up in the air about the Swine Flu shot.

This is an EXCITING week! We are going to Concan, leaving Thursday, not coming back till Sunday!! WAHOO!! Only 1/2 day of work on Thursday, and I get to work from the Service Center. Cool water, good food and my family - I'm SOOO excited! Pics to follow soon, I'm sure.

Down to appointments EVERY 2 weeks!

Wow! After the last gestational diabetes test - we are now 30 weeks along! Addyson is growing and kicking everyday! It is a blessing...but with such a short or non-existent torso can be a painful blessing. I think she thinks she is already in gymnastics class and she is just flippin' and floppin' all over in there! The weekly emails from baby center say she is approx. 3 lbs and 16 inches long! That's A LOT of baby for this short body! Anyway, we are now going to OBGYN appts every 2 weeks to monitor her and be checked by the doc. The biggest question we have right now is do I get the Swine Flu shot, or do I take my chances. Yes, this flu is mostly dangerous in school age children, but also very dangerous for preggos! Our lungs are VERY confined while being pregnant and that allows the flu to attack us much easier. My next appt is Sept. 15th, where the doc is going to want me to get a flu shot. I think I am okay with the flu shot, but the last time I got it, I SWEAR I got the flu, and we are about to go to Concan on the 17th! I don't want to be sick for our Vacation!! The Swine Flu vaccine, however, is making me nervous. It is a big decision. Some people say yes, get it, some people say, no don't, because it hasn't been tested! Decisions, Decisions. I'll let you know what we decide.

Showers, Showers EveryWhere!

No - Not Rain! Did I mention Charlie and I decided to get pregnant in the historically HOTTEST summer on record, not to mention the DRYEST. We have hardly had ANY rain. I'm talking about the kind of showers that shower you in GIFTS! Can I just say...I am EXCITED!! :) We have a shower on Oct 1st with Charlie's coworkers, my shower with all my friends and family on Oct 3rd, and another shower on Oct 15th with my work peeps! Wahoo!! :) So exciting. We are truly loved by SO many, and Addyson will know the love of all these wonderful people. I just can't wait!

Updated Avery Pic

Miss Avery is growing like a little weed. Her 2 month doc appointment is next Thursday...that's right folks, she turns 8 weeks old tomorrow! I can't BELIEVE it. She is SUCH a cutie, and we love hanging out with her, her Mommy and her Daddy! Here's an updated pic of one of my FAVORITE nieces!

Appts - Gestational Diabetes Test!

OY! I am not keeping up with this thing like I wanted to. Shame on me. Monday, August 31st, I went in for my 1 hour Gestational Diabetes test. It consisted of drinking a dixie cup full of flat orange crush soda (well, that's what it tasted like anyway), visit with the doctor for the "monthly appointment", finish waiting the an hour, and then have my blood drawn. If you know me, needles are NOT my thing! So, I suffered through, after all, I was going to pass this thing with FLYING colors! NOT! Wednesday the nurse called me and told me I failed! And we aren't talking I kinda failed...I failed! 140 is the cut off, I scored a 158! Dang it! So, back to the doctor on Thursday, September 3rd, for the 3 hour test! This time I didn't drag Charlie with me, poor guy. So I got there at my 8:30 time slot, (mind you I hadn't had ANYTHING to eat or drink since about 9:30pm on Wednesday night), and the girl called me back. I had to pass the initial test, a finger prick sugar test, before we could even get going. I scored an 84 on that test, not too shabby! So, we started the 3 hour test. My blood was drawn, and I was sent to drink 3 times as much flat orange crush soda than on Monday! Did I mention I HATE orange flavored ANYTHING. Bleck, that stuff was NASTY! I drank the HORRID drink, and went to sit in the comfy recliner they had special for us "Mommies that fail the 1hour test"! I took my laptop, but of course...NO internet connection! booo!!! I played solitare and Mahjong Tiles the whole time, while texting with Micah, Charlie and Crystal. Honestly, it all went by pretty fast, considering. I had another blood draw at 9:30, another at 10:30, and the final one at 11:30! Yep, I'm bruised up pretty good. I got my results that Friday and passed with flying colors. Whew. I would have missed my chocolate ice cream.