We have a date!

This week has been fun, yucky, and scary! I will warn you now, this will be a long post.

We went to the OB/GYN on Thursday and we set a date to be induced. I will be induced on November 20! We go in the night of November 19 and I will receive Cervadil to ripen the cervix. The next morning I will be started on pitocin. If for some reason this does nothing (i.e. no baby comes out) and Ipolito and I are doing well, we will be sent home for a few days to brew. She says this doesnt happen very often. I sure hope not. Dr. Lo also told me she wasn't worried that I have not gained weight for the last eight weeks. I just looked at her and was like huh?! I hadn't even thought about the fact that I had not been gaining weight. She said she wasnt worried because little Ismael is growing and that is all that matters. In all for this pregnancy I have gained 17 pounds. I actually have not gained any weight since I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. I imagine this is because I am following the diet pretty well. Plus following diagnosis I lost 4 lbs.

I went to the nurse educator on Monday for my gestational diabetes. She did not seem as concerned with my numbers as the dietitian, but she did ask me how would I feel about taking insulin. I was quite for about 5 seconds and said well I dont like it, but I also dont like sticking myself either. I will do anything for the baby though. I go see her again on Tuesday morning. I more than likely will be taking insulin. She mentioned that as you get further along in the pregnancy the body's ability to produce insulin gets more difficult. I am sad to say that I have noticed that in the past week. I can eat meals that totally fit in my diet and bam....my numbers are 130-150.

Friday night Jose and I went to eat at Boston's Pizza. It was delicious! I unfortunately spent the night in the bathroom so so sick. I did not feel bad I just had to go to the bathroom every hour. About 0230 I started having contractions, some pretty bad ones too. They would go away after about 30-40 minutes, but would come back each time I changed position. Around 0530 they were so bad and were 5-6 minutes apart for 40 minutes. I was crying, mainly because I was scared and I had started feeling nauseous. I remember thinking I dont know if I can do this and that it was too early to have a baby. I laid around until my haircut appointment, felt well enough to go, and had my makeup done (for free). All the while, I was feeling horrible. I started feeling so bad towards the end. I was supposed to go buy something for my work baby shower to wear, but I made it halfway to the store and I had to turn around. Can you believe that?!! Me...feeling so bad I turned down shopping! I ended up wearing the dress I wore to my 10 year high school reunion. I came home slept for a couple of hours and was okay. I still had some cramping but felt otherwise fine.

My mom cooked enchiladas for my birthday and we also had hot dogs and hamburgers for Baby Jessy's birthday (a day after mine). I had so much fun seeing my little nephews and great nephew. I also enjoyed spending time with my brother, sisters, and parents. We always have so much fun! My nephew Marcus got me some flowers and a card that had flowers on it too! He even wrote his name in the inside and my name on the outside of the card. He told me the night before that he was going to buy me a toy... a ballerina toy. Then I told him he should have Grandma take him to Target to get my gift. He promptly told me, "How about Walmart?" I was like okay. Kids...they are so cute!

Sunday, my birthday, I went to a baby shower hosted by some people from work. It was so pretty and fun! I got lots of cute things! I also received some beautiful handmade blankets, bibs, and a sign with a cute saying on it. I am very thankful for everything I received. I loved all of the clothes too! I am excited!

On another note, I am getting a little overwhelmed because I need to get Ipolito's room organized, clothes and blankets washed, the house organized, and deep cleaned. This week coming up is another big week. I have a paper due on Friday, I am getting a massage, I have a diabetes and cardiologist appointment on Tuesday morning, my best buddy Patty is coming in from North Carolina on Thursday for the baby shower this weekend with my family and friends, I have a dentist appointment on Friday, meet the pediatrician that day too, and get my house professionally cleaned! Whew....I am overwhelmed thinking about all there is to do!

Well, this is all for now. On a funny note last week after I wrote my entry I went to the bathroom after we put away laundry. I saw a bug screamed loud and ran out of the toilet room. I told Jose to kill the bug. Afterwards he sat on the bed and let out this big sigh....I looked at him and said what?! He said with a relieved look, "When you screamed I thought your mucus plug came out!" I looked at him laughed and said, "Someone paid attention in class!" I then reassured him that no, it did not come out!

Have a great week! I am 34 weeks, 5 days.

33 Weeks

This week has been a rough ride. I have really, really, started to become uncomfortable. I am having trouble sleeping b/c I just cant get comfortable and feel like my belly just hangs there (despite having lots of pillows everywhere). I also am having some groin pain when I turn from side to side. It is also progressively getting harder to breathe. Speaking of the groin...it is getting bigger too! Ughh....plus things are leaking....ewwww!! I also am having trouble driving still. I just cannot get comfortable. I also feel like I just can't catch up on sleep! I sleep for about 1.5 hours at a time...then I just cannot get comfortable again. Today I have been having some killer hip pain. It seems no matter what I do my right hip just hurts. Well, enough of the complaining! I honestly don't mind any of this though because the thought of my little Ismael being in there growing is amazing!

I have two appointments this week. On Monday I meet with a nurse educator concerning my gestational diabetes. I seem to not be able to control my sugar sometimes despite counting carbs/protein. So...we are going to see what to do?! I hope and pray that I dont have to give myself insulin shots! Please say a prayer for me! I also have an OB appointment this Thursday! I am now on a two week schedule!

We got our glider and ottoman today from my mother! It is so beautiful! Jose hasn't actually put it together but I opened the box and peeked in there! I can't wait to sit in it! I also bought baby Ismael a Curious George. His Daddy loves Curious George so I thought it fitting that he should also have one too!

This next week we have got to get things going because we have been slacking for the past two weeks. We need to clean and organize plus we have to paint the wall letters! I also want to clean the house because I am getting it professionally cleaned the next week!

Well....I think this is all for now!

I am currently 33 weeks, 3 days! I turn 29 next Sunday!

Week 32

This week has been so busy! We went to my 10 year high school reunion and we saw both of our families. We had a blast! We also went to the doctor. I had another sono and the baby is 5 pounds!!I was so shocked! I cannot believe he is that big! I wonder if that means I am giving birth to little pumpkin/turkey/toddler?! I now start my every two week visits until I hit 36 weeks then it is every week for me! As you can see by the latest pics...he has Jose's cute full lips and our big nose! The doc also said he had a little bit of hair!!

I have been so uncomfortable in the last week. I do not like driving. I can hardly breathe as a I drive and the seat only reclines so far. It is also getting hard to breathe and sleep. I went to sleep a few days ago sitting up! I couldn't even lay down due to it being difficult to breathe. The baby moves so much and he often likes to jab my bladder and ribs at the same time. All in all I do not mind because in some strange way I love all of this! Baby Ismael also had the hiccups a couple of days ago and it was so cute!! Of note I am also coming down with a cold. I had been having some horrible allergies but now I am coughing and my throat hurts! I feel like crap! My Jose is so amazing though...he makes sure I rest and eat and don't do too much.

Well this is all for now! I am currently 32 weeks, 5 days. Only 6 weeks to go! SCARRYYY!!

Well....it finally happened!

I snissed! For those of you who don't know....it means I sneezed and peed (pissed) my pants at the same time....hence...snissed! I thought it was going to eventually happen since I have been having bad allergies all week and today it did. I was mortified for like 5 seconds then I just laughed. Guess this is something else to look forward to.

This weekend we have done so much! My house doesnt look so messy anymore. We organized the closets and still have some stuff to put away. We also took out the Halloween/Thanksgiving decorations and I just finished putting those up a couple of hours ago. Jose finally finished putting up the crib and we got the mattress. I put the bedding on just to look at it! It is so exciting! Little by little we are getting things done!

This week I have another diabetes appointment and an OB appointment with another sonogram. We are supposed to discuss the birth and when we will be inducing.

Well, I guess this is all for now. Here are some pics of our bedding on the crib!!

I am 31 weeks, 4 days!

The best invention....

I have found the best invention! It is the Secret Fit Belly jeans from Motherhood Maternity! I bought a pair about a month ago just to have when it got cooler. Let me tell you....those things are the most comfortable pair of pants I have ever worn! I might just wear them even when I am not pregnant. I mean you dont have to worry about buttoning your pants and they feel good. They are GREAT!! Even Jose liked the way they fit and said he wanted a pair!!

Well, this week we went to parenting class. It was so much fun! Jose was a little apprehensive about going. His reasoning was that he had a "RINGER" so there was no reason for him to go. I had to explain to him that just because I am well experienced in baby care from work he is not! We had lots of fun at the class and were able to tour the unit where I will be delivering. I really liked the unit. Jose learned a lot of vital information and I was quite proud of him for actually participating and paying attention. He was the only Daddy to get all of the questions right and fast too! Jose got to learn how to swaddle a baby and change a diaper. It was so cute. He didnt even know what the front of the diaper was. He was an amazing labor support person and gave me a hand massage during the class. It was heavenly!

As for Baby Ismael....I am growing quickly. He moves around so much and my belly moves all over the place. When I get up I have lots of pressure "down there" and some uncomfortableness! It is also so hard to sleep comfortably. I wake up EVERY time I change positions because it takes some maneuvering to get in just the right position. I go back to the doctor in a little under 2 weeks and I have yet another sonogram!

We (Jose and I) put the invitations together this week so we will be getting those out in the next few days. Jose was so very helpful with this. I truly am lucky to have such a wonderful husband. This next week we plan on putting the finishing touches on the crib, buying a crib mattress, and continue organizing the house. We truly have so much to do and such little time!! I only have a little under 9 weeks left!!

This is all for now folks....you come back now....'ya hear?!!

I am 30 weeks 4 days!

Getting uncomfortable!

Right now I am jamming to Michael Buble and I can't help but share my favorite lyrics:

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through,
And you know that's what our love can do.

This song reminds me of two things. One, even though my life is crazy at times (somewhat difficult pregnancy with subchorionic hemorrhage, my heart problems, Baby's heart problems, gestational diabetes, school, work, and life in general) I can't help but be grateful for what I have been given and for what I am experiencing and about to experience. Jose and Baby Ismael are my everything. They make me want to sing and dance and strive to be a better person. Two, whatever comes our way, Jose and I will see it through b/c that is exactly what our love can do. I have been fortunate to meet the man of my dreams at an early age and together we have been through many trials and tribulations. Together we can achieve anything. He is my rock, my lover, and my best friend.

Okay...enough of the sap....we went to the doctor this Thursday and we had yet another sonogram! The baby is growing well. He is 2lbs 11 oz. The doctor also said that she could not see the VSDs. Now she also said that just because she cant see them doesn't mean that they are not there, but they either could have closed up or are so small that she cannot see them. Now she is no pediatric cardiologist so we still have to wait until after birth to really see what Baby's Ismael's heart is like. But hopefully they are closed!

I also asked my doctor about the birth because when I first met her she mentioned that she would be interested in doing a controlled birth for me. This is still the case. She said I will be induced at 39 weeks (if I make it that far). That means Baby Ismael will be here before Thanksgiving! That also means we have 10 weeks left! SCARRYY!! We are going to talk more about it at my appointment in three weeks. At that time I will have more blood work done and will start my every two week appointments! At times I am realizing that this journey is almost over and I have to admit it scares the hell out of me!

As for me I am getting used to the whole gestational diabetes diet and sticking myself. I am getting to the point to where sometimes I dont even feel the needle stick. I also am chosing more sensible snacks and eating more meat. There are days, Thursday in particular, where my sugar is all over the place. I feel so bad when I check it after I eat and it is high. It seems like Thursday it was like that after breakfast and lunch. I was really going to cry if it was high at dinner, but luckily it wasnt. I see the dietician on Tuesday morning so we will see what she says.

I am getting very uncomfortable. It is hard to sit like a normal person. All I want to do is recline because it is easier to breathe. This is especially difficult at meal times. I often either lean back to eat and get my food all over me or I put my plate half on the table and half on my belly. Either way about 25% gets on me. I am also having trouble sleeping comfortably. It is so hard changing positions and getting comfortable again, plus I have to have a pillow under my belly now b/c if not it feels like my belly is just hanging there!

On the happy side I can feel Baby Ismael moving so much. He is an active little man! It is so amazing to feel him move around. I can feel him at times near my groin and up by my ribs and I think...man he is so big. I also see my belly move now from the outside. That is the coolest thing!

Well, I think this is all for now. I need to get back to my paper writing.

I am currently 29 weeks4 days!

Week 28

Well....I am officially 28 weeks! Time is starting to fly by! I have noticed I am very uncomfortable this week. Sometimes it is hard to sit down b/c I feel the baby's head or arms in my ribs or it is hard to breathe. The other day as I was walking into work I could feel the baby so low and he was kicking as I was walking. I was sure I was going to pee in my pants at any second! It is so weird to see my stomach bulging out more!

I went to my diabetes education on Thursday and it wasnt that bad. I do not like sticking myself 4 times a day, but I am dealing with it. The diet thing isnt so bad either. Today we went out to eat and I had a hamburger, french fries, and sweet tea. My sugar was just on target! I am also able to eat cold cereal....which I was bummed about not being able to eat. I just have to eat Special K and add some splenda if I want it sweet.

In other news....Jose painted Ipolito's room. It looks so good! He is so sore though and can barely walk! He also surprised me and had the crib mostly put together when I came home from school today! He is such a sweetie!

This is all for this week! I will post pics of Baby Ismael's room later!

I am 28 weeks, 2 days!