For the most part things have been mostly uneventful...
I failed the first glucose test, I got a 154 and they view 140 as passing. (I don't understand, they've told me my whole life to get the highest scores that I could get on my tests, and now I'm getting too high? I've never had that problem before!) The real bummer, though, was that I then had to drive down to Riverside for a 3 hour test, which actually takes 4 hours, and 4 pricks from a needle. I really can't think of ANYTHING I'd rather be doing at 8am on a Saturday morning.... :op During the test, however, I got a lot of reading done in my "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer" book, by Tracy Hogg, which I hope will not be in vain, I'm very excited about trying her techniques. (This book is like "Super Nanny" for babies!) It seems like a very good book and I got mine for really cheap at Once Upon a Child. Score! (I'll have to let you know if it works in a few months!) I'd post a picture, but for some reason, Blogger's not letting me. Boo.
As it turned out, Dustin had his classes that day at Ohio State practically down the street from the hospital, so it actually worked out, I dropped him off, went and took my test, and spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying a little "me (&baby) time". During my afternoon excursion I was able to go shopping and get 3 maternity shirts for under $3 a piece- always exciting! And I registered for more "in store" items at Target, as I keep finding everything we want/need is located "online only". I enjoyed a delightful Chipotle burrito (yuuuummmm!), and went to see "The Squeakual" (Chipmunks II), since that is something Dustin really wouldn't desire to come and see with me, it was everything I thought it could be, and more! I admit that I was timid at first walking in and noticing that everyone else had brought kids to the movie....but then I realized that I did, too, so everything worked out! :o)
Long story short, I passed that darn glucose test that I didn't even study for! Boo-Yah!
As far as how I feel, I have been having some "arm" issues since around Christmas. I think it's what my "What to expect when you're expecting" book is describing as pregnancy caused carpel tunnel. It's truly exciting, kids. I love that I can be writing at school and all of the sudden my fingers start to tingle as if they are falling asleep. (*sarcasm*) This happens at least six times a day. Luckily, it doesn't happen AS MUCH at night as it was. It's bad enough that I have to wake up to go potty before I die of that sharp pain you get when you have to go really bad and you have a 3 pound baby sitting on your bladder....or wake up for heart burn so bad you think you're going to vomit....lets go ahead and make my arm fall asleep every 10 seconds! Is this God's way of preparing me for baby? Hopefully, I have the "Angel" baby that the author of my book describes! I'll need to catch up on my pre-delivery sleep! I am going to see my Dr. on Monday and see what her professional opinion is on it. Other than that and the typical uncomfortableness of pregnancy (moving slower, hard to get up off the couch or out of bed, and sore feet) nothing else seems to be going wrong, and for that I am thankful! The books all say the third trimester should be about as fun as the first one ;o)
Last night was actually fun as Dustin and I had a "date" night. We were supposed to go out to dinner and see a movie, but I decided to trade in my movie for more shopping- it needed to be done. (Honey- don't think you aren't taking me to that movie still, later!) I had a shirt I had to return from my shopping excursion after my glucose test, and we needed a few things for the baby. We looked at several stores to find a nice window fixture for baby's room. We were going to do the typical blinds that we have throughout the house, but decided that those let too much light in, and since it's in the back of the house where looks don't always matter.....we like to sleep more than we care about aesthetics! We are hoping with what we found, it will be darker and our chances of more sleep will be a little higher...maybe... (crossing fingers!) The best part is that we found something that matches the monkeys face (and very close to the same material/texture) in his bedding, so as of now, I am thinking it's a keeper!
We also needed to find a mattress for his currently non-existent crib. I never registered for a mattress as I have read way too many articles on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Goodness, if those articles don't scare a mommy-to-be! But it's necessary reading because it is a reality in life, so you must educate yourself. A lot of the SIDS articles spoke about how you should never use a used mattress, a lot of mattresses have flame retardant on them that causes SIDS (hmm, would I like to take a low chance that the baby's mattress is going to burst into flames, or a high risk that my baby is going to die by sleeping in his bed?)....overall, a very scary and difficult thing to think about. Nevertheless, we chose to do some research on mattresses and we found one that specifically touched on these points on the reviews online, so we went and purchased it. I still can't believe it was at Walmart. No worries, I still hate Walmart...but we did buy a mattress there last night. (Strange fact, I also read that breast feeding reduces the risk of SIDS....now tell me, how does what my baby eat keep the mattress from killing him? I don't know how this correlates, I assume they don't really know a lot about what causes SIDS in reality, but I planned on breastfeeding anyway. Well, that and a lot of praying!)
Then today, after several weeks (maybe months) of searching for a decent deal on wooden letters that spell the baby's name to paint and hang in his bedroom, I found 1/2" thick, 10" tall ones online at woodenletters.net for only $2.50 each! For those of you who have never looked for these, you can find a good deal for them around 7-9 dollars a piece, which adds up after so many letters plus shipping! Sure, I had to pay about $8.50 for shipping, but after what I saved on the letters, I think it was totally worth it! (Nope, I'm not telling you how many letters I bought, nor am I going to spill the beans by telling you the grand total, either! You will just have to wait to find out his name!!!)
Dustin has gotten the room almost all painted, he did the bottom part of the room's trim last night and plans to do the rolling today (the top green part is done already). Then not next weekend, but the weekend after that my Dad is going to come help with the woodwork we plan on doing...and then it will be "move-in" ready for baby! I'm so excited that things are starting to come together. And a little stressed, too, with only 11 weeks and 1 day left!!!! ACK!
So overall, nothing too eventful for all of you, but exciting things for us! I can't wait to see the final product of it all! That includes the bedroom, AND my snugly baby!! Don't worry, I'll post pictures of both, so long as Blogger lets me! :o)
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