29 Weeks!

It is hard to believe that Little Dane will be making his grand debut in only 11 short weeks! Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes this week. This was unexpected for sure - I realize that I have gained some weight, but I didn't think it would be near enough for me to have GD, especially since I have been exercising throughout my pregnancy. My doctor said that some women just have higher blood sugars during pregnancy, and that I shouldn't worry about the weight gain. (Not worry! She obviously does not know me very well! I'm the one with stress-related stomach ulcers!) Nonetheless, I have to meet with a diabetes educator on Thursday to discuss a meal plan that suits me and to learn how to use my glucose monitor to check my blood-glucose levels. Get ready for this - I have to prick myself 4 TIMES A DAY! Again, my doctor does not know me very well. I am the brat who hid underneath her father's desk at his office in hopes of not having to get my finger pricked! How will I do this for 11 more weeks?

Daniel and Gracie have been very supportive and sweet this week. Daniel surprised me at the doctor's office while I was waiting to find out if I would indeed be diagnosed with GD! When they told me that my final glucose level was too high, I started to cry! But of course, Daniel assured and reassured me that everything would be fine and that he would prick me if I couldn't. He is always there (even when I don't expect him) and is always my rock. He even went low-carb grocery shopping with me tonight! (We went to Wal-Mart at 9:00! That is LOVE!) By the same token, Gracie always seems to know when something is wrong. She is the little lamb and I am Mary. Everywhere I have gone today, she comes right behind me. Even as I walked to and from the laundry room while putting up laundry, she pranced behind me. I kept trying to tell her that nothing exciting was happening, but she just kept following me from room to room. She is the best medicine, indeed!

Please pray that I would be able to control the GD with carb counting and exercizing. As of right now, I do not have to have insulin shots! Praise the Lord! I have to admit that I am feeling a little sorry for myself...I can't have Dobb's strawberry shortcake at Compass Lake or Creme Brulee (my favorite)! I have to keep telling myself that this is for my health, and more importantly, Dane's health! (I sure do not want Dane to be a 10 pound baby!) With that in mind, I believe I can stick to this for 11 weeks. However, all prayers are greatly needed and appreciated!

God Bless and War Eagle!

Andrea