The next week, I get a call saying that my glucose test came back abnormal and my doctor wanted me to have the 3 hour glucose test at the hospital. I had to be on a special diet for a couple of days before we went on Monday, July 23. When I arrived (at 6:45 a.m.- UGH), I had to do all kinds of paperwork (I felt like I was buying a car). Then they drew blood to get a baseline and make sure we could proceed with the test. After those results came back, I had to drink the "orange" drink. This time it was double what I had to drink at the doctor's office. I haven't wanted anything orange since about 6 weeks pregnant so this was not easy to do. I made it through the first hour, barely, and they were able to draw blood for the first hour. About 10 minutes after that, it went downhill and I felt clammy and nauseous. Needless to say, I threw up all of the orange drink and we had to cancel the rest of the test because of this. My doctor's office was contacted and they said that we would decide on whether to try again or not at my next visit on August 3rd. Hunter was such a great sport for going with me and sitting through that. I am so thankful to have him take such good care of me.
At our next doctor's visit on August 3rd, we saw Dr. Morgan. We discussed the glucose test and he suggested that we just check my sugar levels at each visit instead of re-doing the test. THANK YOU JESUS!! At this visit, my sugar level was normal and Ella Kate's heartbeat was at 147 bpm. We didn't have an ultrasound at this visit. From here on out, I will go to the doctor every two weeks for a while, then weekly visits. It's getting closer and closer and we cannot wait to meet our sweet girl!
On Saturday, August 4th, I had my first baby shower hosted by two of my sweet friends, Ellen & Casey. We invited all of the cheerleaders I had coached at TCHS. It was so good to see everyone and I'm so glad that they were able to come and be a part of this special time, even though I'm not coaching anymore. I love all of these girls!
On Monday, August 6th I went back to work and school began on Wednesday, August 8th. I have 22 of the sweetest first graders. Ella Kate already has a little admirer in my room. All day long she asks me about the baby and she puts her head on my belly and tells me she can hear her talking and blowing bubbles in there. :)
And then there's the furniture ordeal...we ordered Ella Kate's furniture on April 20th from Punch-and-Judy in Savannah. They said it would take 8-10 weeks for it to arrive. We gave it the full 10 weeks before we started calling about it. We were always given the line that "It would be on the truck Friday." So after some tears and frustration, along with hearing this same story for about four weeks, Hunter called the company that made the furniture and they said it was out of stock until the end of September. They did refer him to a retailer in Atlanta that had it in stock in their warehouse. So, Hunter's dad went and got our money back from Punch-and-Judy while he was in Savannah. We will never do business with them again! We were able to get the same exact furniture from Georgia Baby and Kids in Atlanta for $500 cheaper. He went and picked it up on Thursday of this week. We also ordered her nursery chair with the extra money. We were both so happy to finally have it here and we put it all together (with his mom's help) last night. Whew! Glad that's over.
Below are various pictures over the last five weeks and my 30 week update! Enjoy!
Ella Kate's 3D Ultrasound on July 10th. She has such a sweet little face!
One of my sweet high school friends, Ashley Nelson, sent this to Ella Kate. She knows me well...I love monograms. She is so thoughtful!
This summer I was able to have lunch with one of my long lost friends from GSU! She got this precious frame and outfit for Ella Kate. Thanks, Erin!
Ella Kate's diaper bag!
Baby Book and Ultrasound photo album!
This was one of the first things I ordered for Ella Kate. The day we found out we were having A GIRL, I went online and ordered this. I love Christmas and can't wait to see her stocking hanging with ours! The other little gingerbread girl is an ornament. I ordered a few of these for her tree that will go in her room!
First baby shower invitation for August 4, 2012
My sweet hostesses- Casey & Ellen
Food! YUMMY!
Love all of these people! Thanks so much for coming! I can't wait for all of you to meet Ella Kate!
Opening gifts.
I loved all of my sweet cards and gifts! Thanks everyone!
Canvas for Ella Kate's room. The colors match perfectly.
Ella Kate and I are off to school for the 1st Day- August 8, 2012. 30 Weeks exactly!
Little birdie bookends for her hutch!
Big safety pin to hang in her room!
Baskets to hold her diapers and other things on her dresser!
Love the furniture! Can't wait to pack the drawers full of baby clothes!
And last, her beautiful crib. It looks even better in person. I am one happy mom-to-be!
How far along: 30 weeks, 3 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: + 9 pounds
Baby Bump: Yes
Maternity Clothes: Yes! I found a few pair of jeans at the GAP that I love and lots of dresses. I have had a hard time finding pants that fit. I also ordered a few maternity tops but have been able to get by with most of my "flowy" shirts.
Stretch Marks: No
Sleep: Sleeping great! I have been feeling some indigestion/heartburn when I lay down and I still have the nightly restroom break.
Best Moment this Week: Finally getting Ella Kate's furniture! Such a relief. And we couldn't be happier with how it looks in her nursery.
Miss Anything: I still miss sleeping on my belly.
Movement: Yes, and lots of it! She loves to stretch from side to side and get me in both sets of ribs. And she knows when I want to go to sleep, because that's when she is very active! HAHA!
Food Cravings: Not really. Still loving sweets!
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: No
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: My major back pain has went away. I guess because I'm finally working again. However, I have had some lower back pain when I get up in the mornings but then it goes away.
Belly Button (In or Out): Out
Wedding Rings (On or Off): On
Mood: Happy
Looking Forward to: My second baby shower next weekend!
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