Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A New Development

For those of you who may not already know I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. According to my Doctor's (there are 4 at the clinic I visit) our biggest concern is the size of the baby at birth. They're closely monitoring the size of the baby these next 5 weeks, yes there are only 5 weeks left can you believe it!!! If the baby gets larger than about 8 or 9 pounds then they're going to "cut me open alien style", that's a direct quote from Mike.I am on a special Diet of low carbs and I take my blood sugar 4 times daily. I don't love it so much and I feel like I eat all day!!!!

The good news is I'm measuring normal and the weight gain is within normal parameters thus far. The baby has picked it's favorite comfy position putting it's legs and feet in my right ribs at all times:)

Favorite names are: Ruth Pearl, Sophie Pearl, Grace Pearl and Jonas Grace Pearl Norman Anderson.

Note: June's birth stone is the Pearl. I didn't know that till recently.

7 comments:

  1. Lame, I didn't know you had gestational diabetes. I was getting kinda close with Lola. I hope everything goes well and that baby doesn't get as huge as Lola was. But if you have a c section, I promise it isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be :) You will be fine and the recovery time was shorter for me at least. I had zero restrictions at 4 weeks after birth. I am excited that you are getting SOO close!

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  2. Oh my gosh I'm so sorry. That has got to be awful. I love Sophie Pearl. Very cute.

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  3. Gage would be a great middle name. Ruth Ggae, Sophia Gage (nice), Grace Gage (not my favorite), and Jonas Gage Gillings Norman Anderson (probably the best). One thing if the baby has a huge head, you could always name her Head and say it with a scottish accent. For the science fair, her head could be the sun, if she's Blonde. I am actually glad to hear everything is okay. Keep us posted.

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  4. yucky! It's too bad that the comfy spot for the baby is always an uncomfy spot for mommy. I think I'm going to make the drink for Robyn's shower. sounds super yummy! Keep me posted on things. I am starting to look at flights and stuff. Love you and Mike. p.s. the baby will look like an alien, so Mike's views aren't that far off. ;)

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  5. I still love Ruth Pearl! (you know, unless it's a boy. . .)

    And I'm sorry to hear that you have gestational diabetes! I've heard that it's a lot more common with a first baby than with later pregnancies, so there's something.

    I can't believe you are down to five weeks! YAY

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  6. We are still hoping for a boy, but Shelly wants you to have a girl. So the Name is Grace Pearl Anderson

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  7. Good luck with everything Kelly. I hope it all goes well

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