Well, folks, I have some good news! I passed my second Glucose test for Gestational Diabetes. I'm in the clear- I do not have any problems metabolising sugars and am not at risk for developing Gestational Diabetes during this pregnancy.So, yes, the horrific diet I was on for three days (I … [Read more...]
Evil Crotch Pain
The title of this post says it all. I am once again inflicted with a lovely nugget of pregnancy that I have coined EVIL CROTCH PAIN (ECP for short).For me, ECP begins around 28 weeks. Just when your pregnant belly is starting to be heavy and large enough to be a nuisance. It … [Read more...]
G-FAIL
I got a phone call yesterday that I failed my one-hour Glucose Tolerance Screening Test. Of course, I reacted exactly like any sane pregnant woman would and cried into my chicken fingers and fries because it may be the last time I indulge in them this pregnancy.I now have to go for a special 2 … [Read more...]
I Said No to Prenatal Testing…
Husband has his birthday over the weekend (Happy Birthday!!). He is now officially in his 30s. Gah! I'll join him in September but we need not discuss that until then.When I was pregnant with The Boy, I was 28. And terrified. Now that I'm pregnant with New Baby, I'm … [Read more...]
The Big, Ugly Cry aka: I’m a Pregnant Hormonal Mess!
On Tuesday, I lost my Blackberry. I was driving home from a meeting and called my husband to ask him what he would like to eat from my recent favourite fast-food joint (note: I ordered DOUBLE the food he did. What does this tell you?). I finished talking to him, put down my phone, … [Read more...]
What’s In A Name?
Confession:I have about 8 names picked out for a baby girl that doesn't seem to be in my future. Boy names...not so much. In fact, I hadn't even give a single thought to a boy's name until the ultrasound technician said it was DEFINITELY a boy. Like, no mistaking it.So the husband … [Read more...]
Best Laid Plans
Birth plans?Hm- you know, my first pregnancy I slaved over my birth plan. Here are the highlights:COMPLETELY NATURAL BIRTH, including:Vaginal BirthNo epidural No vacuumNo forcepsNo episiotomy Walking and jacuzzi tub to ease labour painsandNO INDUCTION(!)And then it was my time to give … [Read more...]
The (fuzzy, self-taken, in a dirty mirror) Belly Shot
Oh goodness.There is nothing more tortuous to me then people taking my picture while I'm pregnant. I hate it. Thus, there are a significant lack of preggo pictures of me floating around these days. And while I'm usually the first one to mug for the camera, I'm hiding even more … [Read more...]
The Hair on my Chinny, Chin, Chin
You've found out about my disgusting pregnancy wart. Someday soon you'll get to see my massive (oh my goodness, you must be 9 months pregnant, how did you get so big?) belly. So you might as well know about my hairy chin.Yes. When I am pregnant I sprout hair. Long, dark random … [Read more...]
The Good Parts of Being Pregnant
I've written a ton of posts about what I can't stand about being pregnant. My list is long and detailed, believe me.However, there are some really amazing things about being pregnant. Some things that I am probably experiencing for the last time. Gulp. Because getting the opportunity to … [Read more...]
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