Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy Diary: Failing the Glucose Test (again) and IV Iron Infusions

When I was pregnant with Sadie, I failed my glucose test. I went down the winding path of gestational diabetes with all of its carb counting, blood sugar checks, and lots of walking after meals. During Mordecai’s pregnancy, I passed the glucose test by just five points. It was a relief! And then I had a big baby boy who had shoulder dystocia. I always wondered if I had diabetes during his pregnancy and didn’t know it and ate as normal and then he got big? I don’t know. Anyways, as the title of this post hints at… I failed my glucose test with baby number three.

Sun Des glucose test (more…)

Pregnancy Diary August 2nd: The Second Trimester and a Spotting Scare

I’m currently 26 weeks today, so almost through the second trimester. I am thanking God for bringing us through the first and most of the second trimester! Each day with this sweet boy growing inside me is a gift 🖤

26 weeks pregnant girl

I actually took a bump picture for once 😂

So, let’s chat about about updates since my last pregnancy diary post, which was around 20 weeks. (more…)