Bummer

I am SO bummed out. The doctors office called and they want me to take the 3 hr glucose test, since I failed the 1hr test. She said my sugar was too high. I can't believe it. I really don't want to go through that again. She did say that it may not mean anything, thats why they have to do the long one. I did request the orange drink this time. I told her I can't drink that nasty lemon-lime crap again. She said she thinks they have the orange, and that she will put my name on it, and if they don't have anymore she would order me some. So that was really nice of her. My appt is next Wednesday 03/05. I have to been there by 8:15am. Which means I had to take a day off work (un-paid) I also have to fast after midnight. Which is not a big deal since I will be sleeping. And for 3 days before I have to keep my normal diet, but add one of 3 items: 1) 2 pieces of bread 2) piece of cake or 3)candy bar. I can also bring a snack and water to the appt, but can only have a lil bit of it. At least I can have something small in my tummy. I also was allowed to move my appt time to the morning, so I don't have to go back later in the day. And I also get to meet the last doctor I have not seen yet, which is good, cause I want to know all of them, since I will not know who will be on call come D day. Well I will keep you posted on how it goes. A boring 3 hrs in a docs office.

Doctors Appointment

I had my glucose test done. But it was really embarassing. We got to the office and after I signed in they brought out the drink. It was lemon lime. (Yuck) So as I started drinking it, and Kevin was like "Chug it, come on you can slam that down" I kept telling him that I couldnt it was so sweet and gross. Plus it was hard cause the lobby was full and the nurse was staring at me, so she can start my time. (It puts a lot of pressure on me) So finally there was a lil bit left and I decided to down it. Well right after I swallowed it, I needed to cough. (I have a bad cold) Well instead of coughing I let out this LOUD belch. It was so gross and embarrasing. Kevin is cracking up, and everyone was just staring at me. And the nurse thought I was going to throw up on her. I laughed it off, but I was so embarrased I just wanted to run and hide.

Now more than ever I pray that I pass the test. I DO NOT want to go through that again. And if I do, they are putting me in a room when I have to drink that crap. Keep your fingers cross, I do not have to take it again.

I was SO happy that they called me to the back for my appt. I couldnt stay out there much longer. So we go into the back and they weighed me. (It was the same as last month, which means I have only gained about 2-3 lbs since becoming PG) They took my BP which was good (124/80) We met another docotor today and his name was Dr. Al-Jerdi. He was super nice. I really liked him. He measured my belly and he said I am right on track. Then we got to hear peanuts heartbeat. He found it right away. Peanuts HB was at 146bpm. I never get tired of hearing that, it sounds SO sweet.

He then advised us that our appts are now going to be every 2 weeks. I was shocked. EVERY 2 WEEKS!!!!!!! That means time is really winding down. YIKES!!!! I am SO not ready for this. So my next appt is March 5th.

Kevin's Turn

As of today Kevin had not felt peanut move. But tonight that all changed. We were watching TV and peanut started moving around. Well I had Kevin come over and put his hands on my belly to feel it, and of course Peanut stopped. So we went back to watching TV, and then peanut started up again. Kevin came back over and put his hands on my belly. Well seconds later peanut gave his/her daddy a HUGE kick. Kevin not only felt it, but seen the kicks. His eyes got SO wide and he was so excited. We sat there for a few minutes and peanut was going to town. Then Kevin blurts out "WOW he is really kicking you" I said I know, this is how it feels ALL day long.

I am so glad Kevin finally got to feel, and see it. And of course its only going to get worse and harder~lol I am just amazed!!!!! Below is a lil blog Kevin posted on his myspace page, so I thought I would also post it here.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
peanut kicks Current mood: excited

Well tonight for the first time i finally got to feel peanut kick. He/she kicks hard- i feel sorry for stacey for the next few months! I do have to say it was the coolest thing ever to feel it, next to hearing the heartbeat and seeing the picture. Im so excited i cant wait.

Yup! Felt movement

So I know I said Saturday I really believe I can feel the baby moving with my hand. Well I have just confirmed it. I was sitting here at work and felt the baby kicking so I put my hand over the spot and sure enough I felt the baby kick. I just started to cry. I am so excited I can now feel it with my hands. I can't wait for Kevin to feel it.

I seen it!!!

I was on the couch watching TV, and peanut was being very active. I could feel the kicks really good. So I decided to check and see if I could see the movement. I pulled my shirt up and with 30 seconds, I seen the kick. It was the most amazing yet the most freaky thing I have seen. Of course I started to cry. Feeling and seeing the movements change everything. I love it!!!!

Kevin heard the heartbeat

I had read earlier in the day that at 25 wks if someone puts their ear against my belly you can hear the heartbeat. I thought it sounded nuts, since I never heard of that before. So last night I had Kevin try it. He layed his head on my belly and started to listen. After about a minute or so, he said I hear your stomach grumbling. **I laughed** I said "Keep listening" So he tried it again and asked if it would sound like the doppler heartbeat does, and I said yes. All of a sudden his eyes got real wide, he looks up and says "I can hear it" I thought that was very exciting. So now I have a feeling that every night before bed he is going to be listening to his peanut.

Baby Movement

I have felt the baby move inside me, but never when I have my hand on my belly. Well Kevin and I were watching TV and I felt the movement, so I put my hand over it, and I swore I could feel it on my hands. I had Kevin feel with his hands and he couldn't feel anything. But I am sure that I did. I guess only time will tell.