35 weeks

My thyroid blood work came back low so now I am on 112mg. That's the highest I've ever been on but she said once I have the baby I could go back down to 100mg. I am hoping the adjustment in the meds will give me the energy boost I need to get the things that I need to get done finished before the baby comes. Hopefully only 1 1/2 to 3 more weeks left.

34 week pics

34 week check up

Things are moving right along. I have gain 18 pounds now, I think most of it is in my butt, thighs and hips, LOL. I am going to try to get the house in order the next two weeks so that if this baby wants to come earlier, rather then later, I will have most every thing done. I'm hoping not to go past 38 &1/2 weeks but she needs to wait till at least 36 &1/2 weeks. Place your bets now, LOL.

32 week prenatal check up

I've gained 16lbs. My midwife said I could gain another 10 pounds before it's over. I'm hoping NOT, lol. Baby is head down and VERY active. Her HB is in the 150's. My BP is nice and low. Everything is looking good.

Baby Shower

I had canceled my original baby shower but a friend of mine got a couple of my closest friends together for a little party at a beautiful bed and breakfast in Orange City, The Alling House.

31 weeks

I just had to share this!

She's Still A Girl!!

Soooooooo........................

I couldn't sleep so I've been up since 4am. I went through the Sunday paper, clipped coupons, made french toast, weeded the flower bed, cleaned the front porch, did at least 6 loads of laundry, cleaned the stuff that got dirty from my shower backing up (that's another story,lol), I think I did some other stuff but can't remember right now, eating my third breakfast and it's only 9:30am. I think it's to early for this BUT is this what they call "Nesting", LOL?!

Foot Print Certificate

Thought I would share the foot print certificate I made for baby Sophie.

Just sharing...........

another diaper cake I made for a friend who needed one for a baby shower gift.

28 Week Update

Had my 28 week prenatal today. I start going every 2 weeks now. I have gained 11 pounds. Baby seems to be head down now. Not feeling so psycho any more unless my blood sugar is low. Still very tired and having to eat a lot throughout the day to keep my blood sugar up but in all things are good.

27 weeks 5 days

26 weeks

Saw my endo doc and she said my thyroid levels were low so I am back up to 100 on my meds instead of 88 but no worries just have to go back in 8 weeks.

26 weeks

24 week check up

Found out today that the baby is transverse. My midwife didn't seemed worried but I can't help but worry a little because I have never had any of my babies do that at this point in the pregnancy. I just have to trust God to work it out and leave the worry to Him. Other then that I have gained a total of 8bls and my hypoglicimia has come back just not as bad as it was. Leaving for VA tomorrow and will be gone through the 26th.

Embyronic & Fetal Development Link

You can slide the bar to see exactly how big the baby is at your stage of pregnancy.
http://www.umm.edu/pregnancy/000088.htm

22 1/2 weeks

Thought I'd share

I made theses for my sister inlaw, who is due anyday now with her first.

21 weeks

WOW.... Half Way There!!

It seems so long ago the road to getting pregnant and now I am half way there. I still worry from time to time but I try to give those worries to God as soon as they enter my mind. I think I have pretty much chosen Sophia Rose as her name. I am also still praying for Oct. 25th as her B-Day, because it's my oldest brothers B-Day. I have steadily been buying things but I am keeping it within the "clearance" and "sale" range. This girl thing can get expensive, lol. I'm not buying much for each given age bracket because I know they grow so fast and won't wear it all. I have gained about 5-6 pounds so that's not to bad but I know I may start putting it on now and I expect to really "pop" out by the end of this next month. I am feeling waaaaay better but still have some nausea from time to time and there is still a lot on my list of "not eating that yet", lol. 8 more weeks till my third trimester. I'm looking forward to a bigger, rounder belly so I can start taking pictures.

Can't write much but want to let everyone know I had my sono and.......................................

After 5 angel babies and three boys here on earth, I am having a girl. I'm still in a little bit of shock right now but wanted to share the news.

16 weeks Update

I am happy to announce that this old cow can go longer in-between grazings, lol. I am still dealing with the hypoglycemia but not nearly as bad as it was. My menu has expanded to more kinds of foods too. I am still tired a lot but as a whole I say things are moving in an upper direction and I hope in a few weeks to be back to "normal", ya right, hahahaha, normal for me anyways. I am feeling movement just not on the outside yet and it's not consistant yet either. I have gained about 3-4 pounds so far.

NO SUBSTITUTE

Swings for arms,
Bottles for breasts,
Advice from the 'experts'
Who think they know best.

'Binky's and monitors
And all sorts of clutter
Think they can take
The place of a mother.

Pre-schools and daycares,
And babysitters, too,
Think they can do
What mothers should do.

Oh listen, dear mother
To words that are true -
No one or nothing
Can care just like you.

Your children are blessings
Loaned from above,
More than money or things
What they need is your love.


By Cynthia Flanagan.

Second Trimester Here I Come....

I can't believe I can say that now. It's still seems so surreal. I am still sick as a dog and very tired. I don't go back to my endo doc till next month. I will also know in a month what I am having, again, I am assuming it's another boy, lol. My friend is still trying to get pregnant. We are hopeful that this will be the month and if so we would be three months apart and she will be due the same time we had our last two kids. I'm hoping not to gain to much weight in the second tri because I know no matter what I do I will gain in the third tri. I only gained 28lbs with the last two but I would like to keep it even lower then that if I can. That's it for now.

11 week check in

I went to my endocrinologist yesterday and she said my blood work came back that I am severely hypoglycemic. She made me get a blood sugar monitor and said to be eating more protein. I am hoping once the placenta takes over that it will get better and that should happen soon. Still sick 24/7 and the tiredness has come back with a vengeance.

I couldn't help myself. My name is Donna and I'm a POASaholic.

I had a over whilming urge to POAS. I guess the POASaholic in me will never die, lol. So here it is, 10 weeks and 4 days. It's a Dollar Tree test. I just love seeing those lines come up right away.

Boy or Girl.......

That be the question. I have my sono appointment for June 2nd. I will be 17 weeks 6 days then so I should be far enough along for them to be able to tell. My next prenatal is April 30th.

First Prenatal Appointment

I had it on Thursday. We couldn't hear the heartbeat but she said no worries cause it happens all the time that early plus I had just had the sono on Monday and saw it. My next appointment is the 3oth. I will probably stop by the birth center sometime next weekend to see if we can get the HB cause you all know I can't wait till the end of the month, lol. I have one of those home things you can buy at walmart to hear the heart beat but it is way to early for mine to pick it up but I can hear the baby moving. I took a big leap and regestered for free baby samples and coupons this last week too. We will tell my husbands family by the end of the month. We like to wait till 12-13 weeks before we tell them, we'll see if we make it till then.

It's Official......

I'm Pregnant!!! The sono today confirmed I am right on target and baby looked great. Due date of Nov 4th but praying for Oct 25, my brothers birthday and our friends daughters birthday. Thanks again for all the prayers and support.