Baby Shower at Work

My co-workers threw a baby shower for me this past Wednesday. Here are a few pictures from the party.

Health

So, it's official! I have gestational diabetes! The fingerpricking and carb counting have begun. This pretty much sucks but what can you do when you're at risk for getting it when multiple people on both sides of your family have a history of diabetes? I'm just going to take care of myself the best way I can so the baby and I don't have complications. Thank goodness I only have about 9 weeks left!

Focal Point

Brian and I went to the first of five child prep classes on Tuesday night. The instructor had Brian pick an object out of a bag without looking. Below is what he picked and what we were told will be my focal point for the birth. Really, it's just my focal point for the class but I guess if we remember to pack it and I'm not killing someone, then I may use it for the actual birth day.

This and That

Well, our New Year was uneventful. We did manage to stay awake until midnight, though. I had a 3-day weekend and only left twice, once to go to Wal-Mart and the other to go get food from Sonic with Mom.

Baby Noah is growing as well as my belly. I'm to the point where I have to go to the doctor every two weeks. I have 11 weeks left (hopefully) as of yesterday. Everything is progressing as it should, even the heartburn. I'm getting more nervous as my due date approaches but am trying to mentally prepare myself for the big day. We begin our 5-week parenting course tomorrow night so maybe I can take something away from it that will ease my mind a little.

We will be experiencing some cooler temperatures this week with lows in the teens at the end of the week. Of course, it just has to do this when it's my weekend to work. I despise the cold weather!

Nothing else has been going on. I'll update again soon if anything noteworthy happens.