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I am embarrassed to post this, but I failed my 3 hour test and I now officially have GD. Again. I know it is not the end of the world, but I am more upset than I thought I would be. It just kind of takes the fun out of everything and I feel like the rest of pregnancy is just going to be a chore. I know pregnancy isn't supposed to be fun and games, but its more stuff to worry about and I'm just afraid that this one will end the same way the first one did and I don't want that. It makes me feel like my body isn't good for pregnancy.
I know I could be eating better and this will help get me on track, but again, its just a hassle and throw in a toddler to the mix and I just don't want to deal. Its hard enough feeding him, now I get to obsess about my food too.
I'll have my pity party today and then get over it, but darn it!

@BabyBruins: Aww, please don't be embarrassed! I'm sorry you didn't get the outcome you were hoping for. Huge hugs

@BabyBruins: so sorry about your diagnosis Hugs.

@BabyBruins: such a bummer! :(. I'm sorry about the diagnosis, but definitely don't feel embarrassed. I know so many people who've gone through GD and the rest of pregnancy went ok. I have my test in two weeks and I'm dreading it. We may end up having to share recipes

@BabyBruins: *HUG* don't feel embarrased! I know it's a bummer but it's a good thing you know and can plan accordingly. You are going to take great care of that baby while in belly.

@BabyBruins: I got the nylon! After returning a patent leather and a regular leather bag because they were too heavy, no way was I buying another leather diaper bag. I love the black but grey was pretty tempting too! Just think of how great you will look with that bag after your hard work on the GD diet...

Hey all. I hope everyone is doing well. I was looking over our due date/sex list this morning. Has anyone heard the news from @owlmom: @lollipop: @peacockblue: @lilibillie: @matcha latte: @mrs.ham: or @mrs ranunculus: ?

Time has really gotten away from me since the first of the year. I think I need to get on signing up for birth classes ASAP. Not sure whether to look into a Bradley Method class or just go with our hospital class. Any suggestions from others who have done it?

@spaniellove: I'm taking prenatal yoga, and my instructor mentioned the Bradley class in town. I had no idea, unfortunately it may have already started but she said sometimes the teacher will still take people. I'm waiting to get an email from her with the info.

I'm glad food is starting to sound good to you again! I was feeling pretty good up until last week. It's hard for me to get comfortable now and I get these numb spots which drive me nuts below my ribs. He also must have switched positions enough to put pressure on my bladder. My urge to pee no longer coincides with the amount I actually pee lol. It's like, "I came all the way to the bathroom for this?!" Fun stuff

@MsBadger: Wow! time has certainly flown and I can't believe in less than 4 months I will have a baby boy to hold! I definitely need to take time to go back and update myself with this thread!

I am sorry I haven't updated much, while my pregnancy is progressing well, DH and I have also been dealing with the stress of an ill family member. We ended up even having to take some time off of work to fly to Japan to see his family. Being on a plane for 14 hours while pregnant (with horrible MS) definitely wasn't fun. We have been back for only a few weeks and are still trying to get into the routine of things. We have gotten our crib assembled and I'm on to making some fitted sheets out of some cute fabric I ran across. Is anyone else planning on doing some crafting?

@Matcha Latte: I am so sorry about your sick family member. I can't imagine spending that much time in an airplane seat right now.

@cakelady: Oh man, good luck with jury duty.

I'm doing some crafting. I lined the dresser drawers with fun feather print paper and I'm making the mobile below. I've gotten all the birds sewn and stuffed, now I just have to wait for the snow to melt to find some sticks. At this rate, that may or may not happen before June...

We're going to Ikea next weekend to get the crib and chair, so after that I will actually be able to start putting the room together. I'm super excited!!!

I think I usually have a pretty strong nesting instinct, but I tend to get myself into projects and then never finish them, but this pregnancy nesting actually gives me the motivation to follow through (at least where the nursery is concerned)!

@MsBadger: That bird mobile is amazing! I am so impressed you are making it.

@spaniellove: While I have not experienced any leakage yet, a friend of mine who is due mid-April told me she recently started leaking colostrum. I think it is totally normal, just a weird change to experience I expect!

Turns out I have bronchitis, I was feeling so terrible I went to see my dr. early this morning. I am out of jury duty but also out of commission for a few days. Oh well...

@Alexandra603: Welcome back! I am right there with you on the weight gain...18-19 lbs at 24 weeks. And afraid of what the next 16 weeks might bring. I've been hoping to be able to get outside and walk, but there was no chance of that with the ice we had in February. Hopefully it'll all come off afterwards, right?

@CakeLady: OMG, hope you're feeling better soon!

I had an appointment today and met with the midwife in the practice, which was nice. We put it in writing that I'm BFing, attempting a natural birth, and not circumcising so they can support me at the hospital. And we scheduled my GD 1 hour test for 3 weeks from now, what fun.

@msbadger We took Bradley classes with our first one and would absolutely recommend them. Even if you aren't sure about going completely natural (I had two doses of Fentanyl while in labor with my first because I was so exhausted from the intense labor that I needed a break to gain some strength for pushing -- not sorry I did), it is great to know techniques you can use to deal with the pain of labor and also help it progress well. Also, it is very empowering for your partner to aid in the labor process, not to mention, helpful for you as well when they are doing things that actually help you. We loved it!
And that's a beautiful mobile!! Nice work!!

We're not doing too much different with our nursery since our girls will be sharing a room and it is already decorated for our first. My biggest hurdle right now is transitioning our LO out of the crib and into a big girl bed before #2 arrives. Probably should get started on that soon!
I knitted a baby blanket before I knew I was pregnant (turns out I was during the time I was working on the project!), was going to give it to a friend, but decided to keep it for our new little one. I would like to make a little hat to go with it. I have a few friends who are giving birth over these next few months so I have receiving blankets to sew and caps to knit, and will hopefully get one or two things in for my love too!

Symptoms-wise, I'm having the worst time with varicose veins. Did with my first too.

At my appointment on Friday, the doc said that my ultrasound showed some 'fairly usual' echo-cardio abnormality on the heart so I have to go in for another. Making me a little nervous….

I can't believe how long it's taking us to do this nursery. Part of the problem is that we're trying to renovate all three smaller bedrooms along with the bathroom at the same time, and the closer we get to the due date the more we have going on. Family members want to get together, I have a bazillion appointments, and I am very much regretting signing up for classes. As expensive as the classes were...is the hospital childbirth class worth it? And the breastfeeding class? Because I didn't find the baby basics class useful at all and I'd give anything to have the day free instead.

@lilyann: I've found the classes at this hospital to be pretty impersonal and huge - so big that they have to split the group up into two rooms. And I'm wary of the LCs because everyone seems to love their experience at this hospital but hate the LCs with a passion! I'm not sure how I'm going to sit through a 5-hour class this weekend when I was already super uncomfortable after 3 hours in that chair.

@lilyann: After reading a bunch of reviews...I think I'm going to skip it! I've already been to L&D twice and everyone says the labor class only prepares you for a c-section.

@beachbee: Just so you know, from what my doctor told me (she also does the 2 hour test). The 2 hour test is SOOOO much more accurate than the 1 hour test. People fail the 1 hour test left and right and then have to take the three hour and pass. Whereas the two hour test has the about the same accuracy as the three hour test anyway. So I'd look at it more as skipping the 1 hour test and going right to the much more accurate 3 hour. Instead of being limited, you're actually going skipping right to the accurate test!

Hi everyone. Just read back a few pages since I haven't had a chance to be on here much. Being a full time working mom of an almost 2 year old and pregnant is hard work! So fun to see all the sex results. We are still team green.

Had an anatomy scan 2 weeks ago and everything looks great. Have the 2 hour GD test next week. After that, there isn't a whole to do until the end. We are really not doing too much in the way of preparation. We have tons of supplies already and I plan to carry the new baby for the summer before it starts daycare with its older sister, so we will hold off on a double stroller until then. Have a rock n play that it will sleep in for a few months in our room. They will later share a room so we might get a mini crib until we transition the older one out of her crib. I see no reason to transition her early since she doesn't seem ready yet at all. So we are waiting and seeing on that. Otherwise, there is not much else to do. I have been super hungry that last few weeks and craving sweets like crazy. Feeling good otherwise.

Hope everyone is having a good second tri before the real aches and pains and heartburn and pregnancy insomnia kick in!

@Duckling: Fingers crossed everything goes well and you pass the weekly tests with flying colors!!!

...and that's interesting about the estrogen. I can't think of the last time I got myself worked up or anxious, maybe that's why!

@MsBadger: darn it.... I'm sorry. First things, its not the end of the world and totally manageable. Also, I've been able to eat most things, you just have to think about it a little more.
Your nutritionist/dietician should have a plan for you, but in the meantime, just think that you need to pair your carbs with protein - apple with peanut butter, grapes and cheese, brown rice with veggies and meat. Whole grains only - brown rice, whole wheat bread, quinoa. Protein will keep your blood sugar lower. I also try to eat every 2-3 hours. Here is a typical day:
Breakfast: scrambled egg with frozen veggies, cheese, salsa
Snack: peanut butter & chocolate Kind bar
Lunch: brown rice/quinoa/spinach with chicken and veggies, black beans, cheese, salsa (kind of like a chipotle burrito bowl, which is my go to eating out meal)
Snack: cheese stick/cottage cheese/peanut butter with apple/grapes/pear or hummus and wheat thins
Dinner: grilled/baked meat with sautéed veggies and brown rice/quinoa/whole wheat sandwich thin ( we've been doing a lot of turkey burgers)
Snack: graham cracker with peanut butter and a trader joes 100 calorie dark chocolate bar
Other good snacks are Greek yogurt (I have also done frozen Greek yogurt which is kind of like ice cream), nuts, hard boiled egg
I eat a lot of cheese and a lot of peanut butter, way more than when I'm not pregnant.
I also had some cake for my mom's birthday, I just had a small piece and some Greek yogurt first.
I'm still getting all my meals dialed in and figuring out what works for me (its not the same as last time which us throwing me ) Let me know if you need ideas and I'm interested to hear what your counselor says and if you find any good meals/snacks. We'll get through it. And you can vent to me... I get it.