Well- I can breathe again- at least a little. I'm now done with my first semester and my grades are submitted, so I'm just down to one job :) I'm really hoping the shop will keep me busy, but sadly the weather has been really warm so sales have been down. I really enjoyed teaching at the community college- there were a few things that surprised me and a few things that stressed me out but for the most part it was a nice challenge (plus it made these first 20 weeks of the pregnancy go by really quickly).
Friday we drove down for the appointment and got to Tallahassee really early, so we decided to kill some time at the bookstore close to the hospital... which made my mother panic. She kept calling to find out where we were (she got there at least 30 mins early- and just waited) but when I tried calling back I couldn't get a hold of her. The poor moms were really happy to see us walk in (right on time I might add). I'm not sure I can say the same for the nurse- we were a little bit of a loud lively bunch. Honestly though, I imagine it was a relief for her. All of my ultrasounds are completed by the high risk doctor so I'm sure the mood of most appointments is more on the somber side. We did have an awkward moment at ours too when she asked if this was the first grandchild. Umm... I'm guessing you haven't looked at my chart because that's why I'm here- the first grandchild didn't make it. (Ok- so I didn't say that but it was going through my brain- I did tell her that no, our first son died and this would be the first granddaughter as she'd already told us the gender at that point).
After the appointment we all went to lunch and then Tommy came back to reopen the shop while the mothers and I went shopping. I didn't find anything that really stood out at the first store; the second store had cute things- but a little over priced- they had fabric and custom made each piece; the third store was just right :) cute, plus in my price range!
It was really nice to have some moments of joy and happiness surrounding this little one. There were reminders of Levi too but overall the day just focused on the blessing currently growing in my womb which made me glad- I don't want her feeling as though her brother's death hangs over her every step. Yes, he will always be a part of us and influence the way we parent, but I want her to be her own individual.
Here's a picture of the bed spread- I tried taking a picture of the entire thing set up but my phone didn't like me. I took this picture in the room that will be the nursery. When we painted we chose a color that worked for the bedding we bought (it's safari and kind of neutral but a little more boy than girl). I think it'll work with these colors too if I add some accents to break up the solid yellow and tie in the pinks and orange. We have a rocking chair downstairs that I think we'll also be swapping out with the glider- but I think we're holding off until after January to actually set anything up.
In other news- I've been checking my blood in the morning and after meals and so far most of them have been in the right range. The ones that have been high haven't been over the top so I think I'll be able to manage everything without insulin or anything. I head to the dietian tomorrow so hopefully they'll be able to give me more direction and tips.
Friday we drove down for the appointment and got to Tallahassee really early, so we decided to kill some time at the bookstore close to the hospital... which made my mother panic. She kept calling to find out where we were (she got there at least 30 mins early- and just waited) but when I tried calling back I couldn't get a hold of her. The poor moms were really happy to see us walk in (right on time I might add). I'm not sure I can say the same for the nurse- we were a little bit of a loud lively bunch. Honestly though, I imagine it was a relief for her. All of my ultrasounds are completed by the high risk doctor so I'm sure the mood of most appointments is more on the somber side. We did have an awkward moment at ours too when she asked if this was the first grandchild. Umm... I'm guessing you haven't looked at my chart because that's why I'm here- the first grandchild didn't make it. (Ok- so I didn't say that but it was going through my brain- I did tell her that no, our first son died and this would be the first granddaughter as she'd already told us the gender at that point).
After the appointment we all went to lunch and then Tommy came back to reopen the shop while the mothers and I went shopping. I didn't find anything that really stood out at the first store; the second store had cute things- but a little over priced- they had fabric and custom made each piece; the third store was just right :) cute, plus in my price range!
It was really nice to have some moments of joy and happiness surrounding this little one. There were reminders of Levi too but overall the day just focused on the blessing currently growing in my womb which made me glad- I don't want her feeling as though her brother's death hangs over her every step. Yes, he will always be a part of us and influence the way we parent, but I want her to be her own individual.
Here's a picture of the bed spread- I tried taking a picture of the entire thing set up but my phone didn't like me. I took this picture in the room that will be the nursery. When we painted we chose a color that worked for the bedding we bought (it's safari and kind of neutral but a little more boy than girl). I think it'll work with these colors too if I add some accents to break up the solid yellow and tie in the pinks and orange. We have a rocking chair downstairs that I think we'll also be swapping out with the glider- but I think we're holding off until after January to actually set anything up.
In other news- I've been checking my blood in the morning and after meals and so far most of them have been in the right range. The ones that have been high haven't been over the top so I think I'll be able to manage everything without insulin or anything. I head to the dietian tomorrow so hopefully they'll be able to give me more direction and tips.
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Still praying for you and Tommy!!
love you -
Thanks for sharing. Say hi to the little girl from me :-)
xx Ines