Grandma’s daycare

Week 30

I got some wonderful news at the beginning of the week. My mom told me that she is going to start a daycare in her home. What a huge relief to know that she will be able to watch my little boy! There is no one I’d rather have care for him. My mom has seven children and soon she will have seven grandchildren. She is an amazing woman with incredible patience. She has done some teaching and I know we share the same moral standards. Bonus: my boy will get to play with his cousin at daycare.

This week I was harassed at the gym by some of the regulars. They didn’t believe that I had gained 19 pounds. One guy said it looked like I had only gained five pounds and it was all in the belly. I guess I’ll take that as a compliment.

Trying to stay active is very important for expectant mothers. Stretching can relieve sciatic and low back pain. Weak back and abdominal muscles can cause back pain. Women will compensate for weak abs by holding their shoulders further back. This strain can also lead to fatigue. Don’t be surprised if you suffer from some shortness of breath at this time. As baby crowds out your lungs, it becomes harder to take deep breaths.

We got a crib and feeding table on Tuesday. Andrew put them together. They are so nice. I had fun doing some decorating, too. We still have some furniture to move around, but it feels like we are finally getting ready for baby. Andrew’s Grandma and Aunt stopped by to see the nursery.

Tuesday was my one-hour glucose test. I got a call Wednesday afternoon that I failed it. I wasn’t too surprised as there is diabetes in my family, but I am a very healthy eater (except for the occasional indulgence). I was asked to come in for another test as soon as I could. I prayed a lot and tried not to get too stressed out.

Wednesday night Andrew and I attended our first childcare class. I was happily surprised that every mom had her significant other with her. The instructor was a nurse and she made sure to get the dads involved in bathing, swaddling, and caring for a newborn (doll).

On Thursday I took a three-hour glucose test. I had to fast for the twelve hours preceding my appointment and couldn’t eat until I left the clinic. It was a long day, but I got a lot of reading done in the waiting room. I was very relieved when I got the phone call Thursday afternoon that my blood sugar levels were good. My doctor actually said, “Your sugar levels were right where we wanted them to be throughout the test. I hope you went and got something to eat afterwards, though. Your blood sugar levels were actually a little low at the end of the test.”

I was so hungry. By the time I left the clinic it was about 11am. I hadn’t eaten since supper the night before. I was feeling weak and dehydrated, too. After I ate I felt much better. I have a fast metabolism and never go that long without eating. For those that do have gestational diabetes, rest assured that it usually goes away after birth and can often be controlled by diet alone.

Saturday night I had lots of girls over for a baby shower. No, this party wasn’t in honor of my little boy. My good friend is getting ready for a baby girl. We played a “Price is Right” game. I asked everyone to guess how much five different baby items cost. It was fun and we had really good food, too!

Please view my other blogs:

• Terra’s athletic baby
• Stretching, squats and entertainment
• How much bigger will I get?
• Health insurance changes mid-pregnancy
• Terra’s Own Birth Day
• Our wiggle worm
• Crafting, sports, pilates and…waddling?!
• Things are a’changing!
• It’s a boy!
• Communicating with your big belly
• Keepin’ it all straight
• Terra’s Announcement
• Terra’s Trip to the Midwest
• My Little Secret
• Terra’s First Few Weeks

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