Oh, Canada!

Okay--first off I did find out that I do have gestational diabetes. It is kind of lame, but can be controlled and I have been working hard to keep it all under control. I check my blood sugar four times a day, watch what I eat, and try to exercise. So, no worries.
Next, I just got back from the most fantastic vacation to Montreal, Quebec Canada to visit my hubby. My friend George came along and we all had a blast! We stayed in the cutest little hotel, practiced our French, and took the metro all around. We saw Old Montreal, a halloween expo, a 3-D IMAX show, and did some shopping. It was awesome. The hardest part(of course) was saying goodbye and knowing that the next time I see Enrique (in February) he will be a dad! He is soooooo excited and cannot wait for us to be together as a family. I am so lucky to have such a dedicated husband who will do whatever it takes (like stay in Canada to work for a bit)so that we can the means to make our move to Reynosa, Mexico.
Hope all is well with everyone!

Results Almost In...

So my results came back a bit abnormal on the first gestational diabetes test. This past Friday I spent 4 lovely hours in the lab going through the 3 hour glucose test. You fast the night before, they prick your finger to take your blood sugar that morning, then the give you the lovely drink (this time it is red rather than orange). Then they draw your blood and set a timer. You wait in the waiting room and every hour on the hour they draw your blood again. I should know the results Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully all will be well!
Friday was also my Rhogam shot (for the Rh factor). The shot was given in my hip and it hurt! It made me all sore.....between that and the bruising on my arms from all the blood withdrawls......I have had enough testing!!!!
Hope things are well with everybody!
My baby shower is Nov. 10 at 3:00. You should be getting an invite soon!

Belly Shot 2!

Here is latest belly shot. I grew 6 cm. during the last month. I was 23 cm. last check-up and at the doc's (Oct. 2) I measured 29 cm. The doc was a bit concerned with the sudden growth so I went in Saturday to take the gestational diabetes test. I also had to have some blood drawn because I have the Rh Negative factor. The blood test tells the doc whether or not I have built up antibodies to fight off positive blood. If the baby is born with positive blood and our blood mixes it can be quite dangerous. So, if I haven't already built up antibodies, I will get a shot this week and then again during delivery!
183 days over..only 7 more until we can meet our little bundle of joy.......the countdown soon begins!!!!