Oh my bricco, that is a rough start! I hope the rest of your day is better!
I'm down in my home office working while DH & Paisley sleep. jerks I don't have to be working, but I'm getting way to far behind in billing for my liking. Thankfully I just have to walk downstairs to get to work - I would be less enthusiastic about working if I actually had to drive into the office. It's cold down here. I turned on the space heater, but who knows how long that is going to take to heat up.
Today is day 3 of a 3 day training at work. It's been really interesting but I just can't sit the entire time like I've been doing. My daily work involves moving around a lot so sitting in a chair just isn't what I'm used to doing.
I'm annoyed that it is going to be 70 degrees next week.
I think we made some progress on the daycare/working front..I'm planning to go down to 30 weeks at work and only send him to daycare 3 days; my stepmom will watch him one morning a week and I'll be home with him 1.5 days. This isn't the cheapest option financially, but I'm thrilled to have more time with him (remind me of this when I start hyperventilating about money)! I love my boss, she was totally supportive of the idea.
Post by disappointedkittens on Jan 8, 2014 9:15:23 GMT -5
Hope your day gets better bricco! Glad to hear there was some daycare progress Yankees21 Last night was the third night where I haven't been able to sleep so my mind has been wandering. My latest thoughts are - I feel like pregnant is no longer accurate to describe me. I should be referred to as ultra pregnant - I'm amazed at the amount of effort it takes me to get up and pee - At my last appt I was down another 2 lbs, leaving me hovering just below pre-preg weight. But I'm massive. I literally can't understand how this is possible - I know a girl who lost 100lb while pregnant. At the time I never thought much about it, but now all I can think is that she must have been starving to death and miserable. - I am wondering about chicago - how are your numbers going? How are you feeling about things emotionally? I hope you are doing well and your numbers have stabilized a bit.
((Hugs)) bricco! Stingyshark I am NOT liking these Florida temps! Brrrr.
I'm putting back together my office that we had to move yesterday and I am staring at a bunch of cords. I have no clue what I'm doing when it comes to hooking up computers. I'm the only one here and it's frustrating. And I'm getting winded doing this
I've been a ball of anxiety the past few days. I didn't sleep a wink on Monday night. I think it's the NT scan that has me freaked out. It's today at 1:00.
I'm in an odd frame of mind. I'm in the home stretch but I feel like there's a lot to do (non baby related). This is partly because I took a week off at Christmas and worked from home afterwards on doc review. Now that I'm back there are a lot of matters to wrap up (some ongoing too). If you go on h&g you will see a post on my latest house projects too
Post by Stingyshark on Jan 8, 2014 12:10:43 GMT -5
I don't want to rush time, but i'm ready to be cleared for working out. I can't run, but I can still lift and use the elliptical. This sitting around shit is for the birds.
We've gone on one walk, and I thought my vajay was going to fall off later that night - so i'm not sure that was the best idea.
I just got back from the doctor and I am up 34 lbs, gained 5 since my last appt 3 weeks ago The doctor said its fine, but I don't feel good about it. The weird thing is that while I do feel huge because of my belly and I can tell that I have gained weight, I don't feel like its excessive, I hope it starts to slow down though. The doctor was also able to tell that the baby is head down. I guess that doesn't mean much now, but it was kind of exciting!
Last night I was doing laundry and heard splashing water, when I looked there was water all over the laundry room floor. I'm pretty sure pipes are fine, I think the P-trap in the drain froze and the water couldn't drain. I have the vent closed in that room since it's always cold and I didn't want to pay to heat it, but I opened it so that won't happen again. At least there wasn't any damage. There was also some water in the basement but it's in an unfinished area so the only possible damage is water on the door that hasn't been hung back up yet. We can deal with that.
I got a wild hair yesterday to start looking for daycare and emailed a few places. One emailed back and said she only works Mon-Thurs, so that won't work. Another said she has openings now but doesn't know what fall will look like, so call her in July. JULY! I want to have this all locked down soon, I don't want to have to wait that long. We're both in agreement that we want an in home place but that might be hard to find since most don't seem to advertise. There's one that looks good on her website but I haven't heard back from her yet. I guess we could always do a center for awhile if we were on the waiting list for a home daycare that we liked. So stressful.
i had been sleeping really, really terribly the past few nights so last night i took a night time sleep aid (basically tylenol pm with out the tylenol) and slept so well. i feel like a new person today. tylenol pm is on my approved list from my doc so i assume just the 'pm' part is fine too but i felt guilty anyway.
Post by Cricket0619 on Jan 8, 2014 13:24:08 GMT -5
I wish I was done working. I have clients that are still trying to squeeze in and I don't know how long I will be able to do 8 hr. days on my feet all day. bricco hope your day gets better.
I wish I was done working. I have clients that are still trying to squeeze in and I don't know how long I will be able to do 8 hr. days on my feet all day. bricco hope your day gets better.
omg me too. I worked late last night and through lunch to clear 2 major matters. Of course I got another 2 matters today. I wish my clients would stop sending me stuff. I'm starting to double up with other attorneys in case this baby comes early.
I had previously posted that I wanted to ask my friend to move my shower to the weekend after Xmas but decided not to around the holidays. Well, it is next weekend and almost half of my (already tiny) guest list is going out of town (skiing, cruises, etc.) ughhh I am kind of bummed even though my best friends will still make it.
Post by disappointedkittens on Jan 8, 2014 15:24:45 GMT -5
D2M - Yup no weight gain. However I LOOK like there's been lots of weight gain. The Dr. is ok with it but every time I step on the scale I'm shocked. I'm sure I'll gain some post baby when i'm able to eat unrestricted again haha.
robinsbff - sometimes I cave and take a tylenol PM too. You do what you've gotta do to make it through.
@missy1 - sorry about your shower, I'd be a bit disappointed too! I hope that it will still be a blast though!
- I am wondering about chicago - how are your numbers going? How are you feeling about things emotionally? I hope you are doing well and your numbers have stabilized a bit.
<waves> Thanks for thinking of me! School started back up so I am back to skimming a lot of posts and I'm sure I would have missed this had you not tagged me!
Well, it's a rollercoaster! I think I posted a vent recently because my numbers were out of whack. Since those two days or so, they've been pretty under control with the occasional 122 when I should be under 120. I met with the nutritionist again on Monday who really wasn't concerned about my numbers because the highs were largely due to my obsessively checking at one hour. Apparently the OB at my practice who she spoke to prior to our appt told the nutritionist that I am NOT to test my one hours, particularly since it stresses me out so much. It's so odd to me that different doctors have such different practices when it comes to this - some test at one, others at two, they have different acceptable ranges. It bothers me that there's not a ton of consistency or "best practice" that I can find.
Now that I'm back at work and not being a bum on my couch watching Netflix all day, I think it will help. Today my numbers (with the exception of fasting) have been in the 80s and I was even able to have a little bit of gelato and not go over range. My pregnancy brain, however, is in full force. Today I threw my meter and supplies in the garbage instead of my purse and didn't realize it for over an hour...
I have really good days and really bad, emotionally. Not that I wish GD on anyone, but I do wish there were more than just three of us who are diabetic. I could use the support but I don't want to go over to Baby Center or The Bump.
My my next hurdle will be to talk to the OB at my appt next Monday to get their stance on induction, c-section, etc. This is the one OB I haven't met and she's got the reputation of being a bitch (and also the one who said no testing at one hour under any circumstances!) so I'm a little nervous to ask her my anxious questions.
How is it going for you? You're almost there! Did I see that you were going to discuss induction? I need to go back and read the Tues randoms again. ETA: You'll have to let us know how your appt goes. I worry about going early now too! How is baby measuring so far? I totally understand needing to know the plan. I am the same way.
i read the 'no cravings' post and was all like, "yeah man, i haven't had any real cravings either". then tonight i made DH take me to taco bell for dinner. oops.
i read the 'no cravings' post and was all like, "yeah man, i haven't had any real cravings either". then tonight i made DH take me to taco bell for dinner. oops.
They were eating Chinese food on a rerun of Big Bang Theory. Now I want Chinese food.
I don't think my cravings have been particularly strong (yet), I just have less willpower to ignore them. GIVE PREGNANT LADY FOOD
i read the 'no cravings' post and was all like, "yeah man, i haven't had any real cravings either". then tonight i made DH take me to taco bell for dinner. oops.
They were eating Chinese food on a rerun of Big Bang Theory. Now I want Chinese food.
I don't think my cravings have been particularly strong (yet), I just have less willpower to ignore them. GIVE PREGNANT LADY FOOD
i agree with that. there's nothing i've NEEDED RIGHT NOW OMG but i'm definitely pretty susceptible to suggestions.
Post by browneyedgirl9 on Jan 8, 2014 20:57:03 GMT -5
I really wish i was done with work, i have no patience left for anything or anyone. I plan in working till i go into labor, so sill have a week left...more if i go late. Ugh. I was hoping they would let he wind down and finish up my work....but nope, they keep throwing a crazy amount of work my way. I think they are in denial that this baby is due next week!
chicago, one thing to remember that my endo just reminded me of the other day is that meters can flucuate. If you're just two points from normal, I'd bet that if you tested 10 different times on all 10 fingers, you'd get different readings, most of which would be under what you need to be at.
The other thing that I constantly remind myself that one or two high readings are not going to hurt your baby. It's the prolonged high BG that hurts the baby. It sounds like you're doing REALLY good at controlling and taking charge of the diabetes, so try not to stress! It sucks and I've been there many times this pregnancy too.
Post by disappointedkittens on Jan 9, 2014 9:18:37 GMT -5
chicago - I've been thinking about you since that vent! I totally agree that I wouldn't wish this on anyone but it would definitely be nice to have a few more ladies around to vent with. I haven't joined but I've done some lurking on this board and they have some good info, especially on posts from the group leader/moderator or whatever she is called. @utahlove13 had great advice too. community.babycenter.com/groups/a6715863/gestational_diabetes_mamas
I have found the best practice thing frustrating too. Espcially since I'm in Canada and we use a different number system and seem to have different standards so I never really understand the info I'm reading or if it applies to me! I do know for us though that our "stay under" numbers are actually lower than where they need you to stay under. That could explain some fluctuations. My Dr. told me he didn't even consider my "over" numbers to be over because they were still below where he'd be concerned.
Good luck at your next OB appointment! And I hope the bad emotional days keep getting farther apart as you go. I know they did for me! Feel free to pm or tag me if you ever need a vent, we are all in this together!