Relief!

Official news:  No Gestational Diabetes! (and no getting sick this time!!)
I went back this morning for my 2nd 3 hour test and PASSED!  Hip Hip Hooray!
I am SO glad that I will not be drinking any of that anymore-and Madden is thankful too.  He was moving like CRAZY about 30 minutes after I started the test and when I say crazy, I mean throwing punches, kicking, and moving all around. 
So, no more going back to the doctor for 2 more weeks!

Painting is coming along...not quite done yet!  I will post pictures when we are finished.
This week's picture, the stroller!

This is a gift from my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousin!  WE LOVE IT!

Sunkist, Fruit Punch, or Sprite?

It has been awhile since I have posted.  I have 2 main reasons for this 1. Softball season is in full swing and I am completely exhausted when I get home in the evenings, and 2.  I have not wanted to share what happened at our last doctor's appointment.

Well, I finally have the guts to talk about it.  Hmmm...Does this sound like one of those self-help meetings?
Last Wednesday, I went for my 24 week check-up and glucose screening test.  We arrived at 8:30 after not eating or drinking anything since midnight and I sat down to drink the dreaded "orange drink". Come to find out, they offer "Sunkist, Fruit Punch, or Sprite".  (None of these drinks are carbonated)  Well, I just went with the orange and it was not TOO bad.  I really was expecting much worse.  Well, we went back, saw the doctor, and got a good reporton the baby, growth, etc.  1 hour
later, my glucose level was tested (just a little finger prick) and what do you know, the results came back and I FAILED!  Yikes!  So, here I am faced with the possibility of gestational diabetes.  I got set up to come back for the glucose tolerance test (a 3 hour test) which I went in for this morning.
Well, here I go taking yet another day off school to spend 3 hours at the doctor's office.  Sounds like fun right?!?!-WRONG!  I brought my book and was fully prepared to spend all morning in there just sitting and waiting.  I get there and again I am asked "Sunkist, Fruit Punch, or Sprite?" and I just told her to surprise me.  So here comes another dose of the "orange drink"!! Hip Hip Hooray.  And guess what?  I got to drink DOUBLE the amount I drank last week.  Now most people that know me know that I am not a sweets person.  I rarely eat chocolate, cookies, or cake, so this dose took me a LONG time to get down. 
I get camped out in the waiting room, and start reading my book.  How in the WORLD am I going to make it for 3 hours?  I was already bored to death! 
Oh wait-Let me explain how this test works.  First, you get your blood tested pre-orange drink, then after you drink the orange drink, you get tested once every hour for three hours.
Well, 55 minutes in and I'm thinking that things might not be so bad after all-WRONG again!  I get up to head back to the lab and BAM! Nausea hits me like a ton of bricks and let's just say I barely make it to the bathroom before having yet another taste of the lovely orange drink (I think you get the picture).  Well, long story short, they do not allow me to finish the test because I no longer have the correct amount of orange drink inside me.
I am going back yet again next Tuesday for hopefully a better outcome!  (Yes, another work day wasted)!

On a happier note, we got our stroller/travel system, crib, and crib bedding this week!

Matt put all of it together (while I read the directions!)

Next up on the list is to paint the nursery!  I bought the paint today and taped off the room, so hopefully we will have some pictures soon!
I am SO ready for a relaxing weekend (and SO not ready for my 3 hour test-AGAIN next Tuesday!).  I will update Tuesday!
Peace and Blessings! Peace and Blessings!

What a crazy week!

There was so much going on this week at the Sterley's!
First, this was the first week of my middle school softball practice.  It rained almost everyday or was either too cold to be outside!  Plus, school got out early on Thursday because of inclement weather.  I didn't think it was going to be this "interesting" coaching softball while pregnant.  I am very limited when it comes to hands-on instruction.  "You can't feed the pitching machine.  Watch out for the girls while they are throwing.  Make sure you are being careful!"  All of these thoughts are running through my head, but I still want to make my girls be the best players they can be.  I get very frustrated when there are certain things I can't do.  Does this make me somewhat of a CONTROL FREAK?!?  Hopefully this just means I am too concerned. Haha. 

Matt finally got to feel Madden kick this week!  It was SO exciting!  I have to admit that even I, someone who shows very little emotion, even got teary-eyed.  Last night we both watched my stomach move while he was kicking around.  It was extremely weird, but cool at the same time.  I hope he isn't running out of room in there!  Maybe this means I am about to start growing again.  EEK!

We made our first big purchase last night.  We bought the Chicco 4 in1 Lullaby LX Playard.  It has a playard, bassinet, changing table, and removable play area with mobile.  PLUS-it has music, a light and even vibrates!  HOW COOL!

We have already put it together and put it in our room.  We want Daisy to get used to it before Madden arrives. 
Mom and Dad just ordered the crib for us!  It should arrive in a week or two.  Matt will have a lot of fun putting that together.
We are still putting together the final touches on the bedding for the nursery.  I think we are going to get paint soon so that my uncle can start working in there!  We are so lucky that he is going to do this.  I will be taking LOTS of pictures, so be prepared to be amazed at his artwork!

Coming up this week: The Sugar Test!  I am going Wednesday to take my sugar test and am very nervous about it.  I had a dream last night that I had gestational diabetes and was not allowed to eat any more pasta, bread, or cereal.  Actually-it was a NIGHTMARE!  Let's hope for some good results!

Have a fabulous weekend!